Doyle Brunson, passed away on May 14th, at the age of 89. He was one of the most influential poker players, of all time. He played professionally, for over 50 years, and was a two-time world champion.
Jacklyn Zeman died on May 10th, at the age of 70, after a short battle with cancer. She was an American actress, who portrayed, Barbara Spencer, across more than 800 episodes, of General Hospital. Jacklyn Zeman, earned four Daytime Emmy Award nominations, for her portrayal, of a loving but tough nurse.
Heather Armstrong, passed away on May 9th, at the age of 47. She was an American blogger, who spoke about her struggles, as a parent, as well as her struggles with depression and alcoholism, on her website, and social media.
Jerry Springer, died on April 27th, at the age of 79. He was an American broadcaster, actor, and politician, best known as the host, of The Jerry Springer Show, a syndicated television program, that featured defiantly sensationalist themes, and confrontations between guests. The Jerry Springer Show ran for nearly three decades, and became a cultural phenomenon.
Harry Belafonte, died of heart failure, on April 25th, at the age of 96. He was an American singer, and actor. Harry was best known for his album, Calypso. His most famous song, is The Banana Boat Song. As an actor, he has appeared in films, such as, Bobby. BlacK Klansman. And Kansas City. He was also a key strategist, fundraiser, and mediator, for the civil rights movement.
Ralph Boston, died of a stroke, on April 30th, at the age of 83. He was an American track athlete, who in 1960, broke Jesse Owens‘ world record, in the long jump. He won a gold medal, at the 1960 Rome Olympics. A silver medal, at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. And a bronze, at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Barbara Young, died on April 27th, at the age of 92. She was an English actress, most known for her roles in the television series, Coronation Street. And Last of the Summer Wine.
Tori Bowie, passed away on May 2nd, at the age of 32. She was an American track and field athlete, who won three Olympic medals, at the 2016, Rio de Janeiro Games. In 2017, she won the 100 meters, at the 2017 world championships, in London.
Terrence Hardiman, passed away on May 8th, at the age of 86. He was an English actor, known for his role, as the evil protagonist, in the TV series, The Demon Headmaster. His character, the demonic headmaster, had piercing green eyes, which he hid behind dark glasses, only to remove them when he hypnotised his victims.
John Roland, died of complications from a stroke, on May 7th, at age 81. He was an American television journalist, and a longtime news anchor, in New York City, for nearly 3 decades.
Rob Laakso, died of cancer, on May 4th, at the age of 44. He was an American musician, guitarist, and instrumentalist, for the band, the Violators.
Joe Kapp, passed away on May 8th, at the age of 85. He was an American football player, and coach, who played, as a quarterback, and led the Minnesota Vikings, to the Super Bowl, in 1970.
Jon Povey, passed away on May 9th, at the age of 80. He was a British musician, keyboardist, and vocalist, for the band, Pretty Things.
Denny Crum, died on May 9th, at age 86. He was an American men's college basketball coach, who led the Cardinals, to two national championships, and amassed 675 victories over a career.
Gerry Hart, passed away on May 12th, at the age of 75. He was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played 14 seasons, in the National Hockey League.
Don Denkinger, passed away on May 12th, at age 86. He was an American Major League Baseball umpire, who umpired close to 4,000 games, in his career.
Hodding Carter the 3rd, died of a stroke, on May 11th, at age 88. He was an American journalist, politician, and civil rights activist.
Ed Flanagan, died of heart failure, on May 10th, at the age of 79. He was an American professional football player, a four-time Pro Bowl center, who was chosen to the Lions’ 75th anniversary all-time team.
Jack Rebney, passed away on May 10th, at the age of 93. He was the foul mouthed man, from Winnebago commercials, whose outtakes went viral immediately, upon their release to the internet.
Grace Bumbry, died of complications from a stroke, on May 7th, at the age of 86. She was an American opera singer, who received great acclaim, for her performances in roles, that showcased her wide vocal range, and singular star power. Famous Actors. Famous Actors.
Rita Lee, died of cancer, on May 8th, at the age of 75. She was a Brazilian rock singer, and founder of the influential rock band, Os Mutantes.