Freddy Fender's Songs of Love and Loss

(1937–2006) was one of the kings of Tejano music and a rare Mexican-American crossover success on the country music charts. His songs of love and loss struck a chord with listeners, even when they couldn’t understand all of the bilingual lyrics.

In Like Errol Flynn

We look back at Australian bad boy Errol Flynn, whose life was at least as interesting as any character he ever played.

Remembering Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña  was a versatile actress who shifted effortlessly between dramatic roles in such films as "Lone Star" and comedic parts on TV shows like "Modern Family."

Remembering Isaiah Owens

We rememberIsaiah Ikey Owens, the keyboardist for Jack Whites touring band and the leader of his own band Free Moral Agents.

Dan Akee (1919 - 2016), Navajo Code Talker

Dan Akee, a World War II veteran and Navajo Code Talker, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, according to The Associated Press. He was 96.

Daniel Webb (1989 - 2017), former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher

Daniel Webb, a former relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has died in an ATV accident.

Fred Dean (1952–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer with Chargers and 49ers

Fred Dean was an NFL defensive end who played for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers.

Rhonda Fleming (1923–2020), star of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Rhonda Fleming was an actress known as the “Queen of Technicolor,” who was active in films of the 1940s and ‘50s.

Christopher Pendergast (2020), ALS Ride for Life founder

Christopher Pendergast helped start the annual ALS Ride for Life, which raises funds to find a cure, after his diagnosis with the disease. 

Tom Morey (1935–2021), Boogie Board inventor

Tom Morey was a surfer and surfboard shaper who invented the Boogie Board.

Robbie Coltrane (1950–2022), played Hagrid in “Harry Potter” series

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor who played the loveable half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series.

Ted White (1925–2022), stuntman and Jason Voorhees actor

Ted White was a stuntman and actor who played Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.”

Piper Laurie (1932–2023), Carrie, Twin Peaks actress

Piper Laurie was an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her work in “Carrie,” “Twin Peaks,” “The Hustler,” and “Children of a Lesser God.” 

Andy Bean (1953–2023), 11-time PGA Tour winner 

Andy Bean was a professional golfer who won 11 PGA tour events and was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

Philip G. Zimbardo (1933–2024), Stanford Prison Experiment researcher

Philip G. Zimbardo was a psychologist, professor and author best known as the researcher who created and administered the Stanford Prison Experiment.