Cortez Kennedy (1968 - 2017)
NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle played for the Seattle Seahawks
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NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle played for the Seattle Seahawks
After Rosemary Clooney charmed the world with hit singles like "Come on-a My House," "Mambo Italiano," and others, she moved on to an acting career
Americana singer-songwriter known for the “red dirt music” sound
British actor played James Bond in 7 films
Anne Meara and her husband, Jerry Stiller, seemed to be an odd couple, but it worked on screen and in real life
Former MotoGP champion motorcycle racer
Socialite became a popular film actress in the 1950s and '60s
At least 22 people killed in bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in England
Ex-NHL defensive All-Star played for the Kings, Black Hawks
Harvey Milk was already an icon for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights movement when he was gunned down in 1978
Billy Walker, aka the Tall Texan, was a chart-topping country musician with 30 hit records to his name
Gilda Radner was one of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players, the very first comedians to make "Saturday Night Live" hilarious
Andre the Giant was a professional wrestler who stood 7 feet 4 inches tall and weighed in at around 500 pounds
Soundgarden, Audioslave frontman helped usher in the grunge rock genre
A video tribute to the iconic TV star
Dennis Hopper played great villains, as he proved in "Speed," "Blue Velvet," and other films
Actor played roles in the films "Waterloo," "The Headless Horseman
Longtime drummer for the dream pop band Mazzy Star
Former MLB umpire was hailed for heroism
June Carter Cash was part of the Carter Family before starting her own musical family with her third husband, Johnny Cash
Rock 'n' Roll pioneer Ritchie Valens left quite a legacy for someone whose recording career lasted only eight months
NFL Hall of Famer, 9-time Pro-Bowler played for the Lions
Langston Hughes was one of the first innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry
A video honoring those who've died while serving in the U.S. armed forces
Former Detroit Lions linebacker and sports broadcaster
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was one of the most beloved first ladies in U.S. history
Bing Crosby once described Perry Como as "the man who invented casual." We remember Como's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who were born
Pioneering female guitarist played with Duane Eddy
Donna Summer was known as the Queen of Disco, selling upward of 100 million albums during her career, including hits like "Love To Love You Baby" and "Hot Stuff
Liberace was one of the glitteriest, most fabulous entertainers of the 20th century
Actor played a detective on "The Commish
Emmy-winning actor excelled in villain roles
Actress Tamara Dobson starred in "Cleopatra Jones" and became an icon of the blaxploitation era, even though she only had a few film credits to her name
Gary Cooper was known for his natural and understated acting during his movie career
George Carlin was a giant of comedy, widely considered among the very best stand-up comedians of all time
One of the key members of the East Coast hip-hop scene, Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G., was one of the most popular rappers of the 1990s
Jimmy Stewart starred in many unforgettable films such as "Rear Window," "Vertigo," and "It's a Wonderful Life." We remember Stewart's life today as well as the
In the state hardest hit by opioid deaths, the community is fighting back
A video about the history and impact of the iconic memorial
Ex-Fox News chief built company into a powerhouse
Elizabeth Montgomery is remembered best for playing Samantha Stephens on the classic sitcom "Bewitched" from 1964 to 1972
Surfing pioneer was known as the Godfather of East Coast Surfing
Master choreographer founded the African American Dance Ensemble
Sammy Davis Jr. was an entertainment powerhouse, a true triple threat of talent. Sammy could sing, dance, act, and be funny, too
Emmy-winning TV exec produced “The Sopranos
Eddy Arnold had one of the longest and most prolific careers in country music history
One of the greatest stars of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra charmed us for decades with his talents
A video tribute to the creator of the chocolate chip cookie