Bill Paxton, Prolific Actor And Star Of 'Titanic' And 'Apollo 13,' Dies At 61
Paxton was perhaps best known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, but he also took starring turns in TV series like Big Love and Training Day.
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Mildred Dresselhaus, 'Queen Of Carbon' And Nanoscience Trailblazer, Dies At 86
The daughter of poor immigrants, Dresselhaus became science royalty for her work with carbon materials. Along the way she opened opportunities for female scientists that didn't exist when she started.
Butch Trucks Of The Allman Brothers Band Dies At 69
Trucks, a founding member of the popular Southern rock band, passed away Tuesday night. Throughout the band's many ups and downs — which included three breakups and reunions — he was a constant.
Steven McDonald, A Symbol Of Forgiveness And An NYPD Icon, Dies At 59
McDonald was just 29 when he was rendered quadriplegic by a teenage gunman. Months later, McDonald penned a letter of forgiveness that turned him into an ambassador for New York's police force.
Reporter Who Broke The Story Of Start Of WWII Dies At 105
As an activist, Clare Hollingworth saved thousands of refugees from Hitler's forces. Then, a few days into her career as a reporter, she uncovered the scoop of a lifetime: Germany was invading Poland.
Tilikum, SeaWorld's Famed Orca And Subject Of 'Blackfish,' Dies
Tilikum was estimated to be 36 years old and had been in declining health for months. In 2010, he killed a SeaWorld trainer; a documentary about the incident led to outcry over orca captivity.
Gwen Ifill, Host Of 'Washington Week' And 'PBS NewsHour,' Dies
Ifill was a veteran Washington journalist who covered seven presidential campaigns and moderated the vice presidential debates in 2004 and 2008.
Gene Wilder, Star Of 'Willy Wonka' And 'Young Frankenstein,' Dies
The actor and writer who brought his signature manic energy to comedy classics died at his home in Stamford, Conn., of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 83.
David Huddleston, Who Played The Real Mr. Lebowski, Dies
The Emmy-nominated character actor starred in classics such as The Big Lebowski and Blazing Saddles. His career spanned more than 50 years in movies, TV and on Broadway.
Jack Davis, Cartoonist Who Helped Found 'Mad' Magazine, Dies At 91
Money from a job illustrating a Coca-Cola training manual became a springboard for him to move from Georgia to New York.