Liliane Bettencourt, L’Oreal cosmetics heiress, and the richest woman in the world, died at her home in Paris on Thursday, Sept

Legendary boxer was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the classic film

One of the most popular personalities in professional wrestling history

Bernie Casey, former NFL player turned actor, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. He was 78

At least 225 people have been killed in a major earthquake… 

The first female president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders' Association

The pioneering reporter was friends with Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger

Former Soviet military officer helped avert a nuclear war during the Cold War era

Champion racer was known for his hard driving style

Ben Dorcy, legendary country music roadie, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, according to a post on Willie Nelson’s Facebook page. He was 92

Winnie Yu, California tea expert and entrepreneur, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, after a long illness, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. She was 47

Starred in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas

Won a landmark Supreme Court case that would lead to federal same-sex marriage rights

Led the Chicago Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup victory in 1961

Carrie DeKlyen died Saturday, Sept

Don Williams, known as the “Gentle Giant” of country music, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, after a short illness, according to the Associated Press. He was 78

His cancer battle was chronicled online by family

John “Jack” Keil, creator and voice of McGruff the Crime Dog, died Aug. 25 at home, according to The Associated Press. He was 94

Celebrated Poet won a Pulitzer Prize

Actor starred in television's "The Six Million Dollar Man

Playwright won a Tony Award for "The Elephant Man

Director of the iconic horror film “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Actor known for recurring roles on “Cheers” and “Murphy Brown

Basil Gogos, the painter who turned movie monsters into pop art, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, according to an announcement on his Facebook page. He was 78

Drummer, co-songwriter and vocalist for the band that influenced Green Day, Nirvana and others

The musician inspired many in her battle with cancer

Starred as Mark Dalton on “All My Children

His vision of a diverse super-team reflected the future of comics fandom

Blake Heron, the actor best known for starring in 1997 film “Shiloh,” died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 35

Troy Gentry, half of award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey. He was 50

Gene Michael, former Yankees shortstop and general manager who built 1990s dynasty, died Thursday, Sept

He recalled that day in 1955: 'We had no idea what was going to happen

Steely Dan Guitarist

Coached Villanova to a stunning upset victory in the 1985 NCAA Basketball Championship

Stationery entrepreneur brought creativity to millions 

Rich Piana, champion bodybuilder and controversial social media celebrity, died Friday, Aug

Renowned jazz-rock guitarist

Harry Dean Stanton, the actor known for roles in movies including "Repo Man" and "Cool Hand Luke" as well as for the TV show "Big Love," died Friday, Sept

As of Sept. 13, at least 58 people have died or are presumed dead in the wake of Hurricane Irma’s path through the Caribbean and landfall in Florida

Republican power broker was in the Senate for more than 30 years

President of NBC in the 1990s drove the network to first place with shows such as “Friends” and “Frasier

Composer and lyricist for the rock musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

At least 58 people have died as a result of an 8.2-magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of Mexico

Drew Wahlroos, former Rams and University of Colorado linebacker, died Saturday, Sept

Activist, artist and educator whose best-selling "Sexual Politics" was a landmark of cultural criticism and a manifesto for the modern feminist movement

Comedian Shelley Berman, who delivered wry monologues about the annoyances of everyday life, has died. He was 92

More than 60 people are believed dead

Former coach led Michigan State to the 1979 NCAA championship

The British-born automotive engineer designed sports cars and the S.U.V