Bob StarrAge: 65 radio play-by-play voice of the Anaheim Angels for 15 years before retiring in 1997; also broadcast Red Sox games for three seasons and Cardinals games for eight; 28 of his…
Bob KaneAge: 83 revered illustrator who created the legendary comic book figure-cum-movie hero “Batman” in 1939. The first Batman strip, The Case of the Chemical Syndicate debuted in 1939 in…
Bob McFaddenAge: 76 behind-the-scenes voiceover artist who was the tongue behind the squeaky-voiced parrot who chortled "Ring around the collar" in Wisk commercials; of Amyotrophic lateral…
Bob AkinAge: 66 endurance race car driver; two-time 12 Hours of Sebring winner (1979, 1986); raced in six 24 Hours of Le Mans races, finishing fourth in 1984; won International Motor Sports…
Bob GreenAge: 66 Associated Press writer whose career spanned four decades, including 26 years as a golf writer; covered six Olympics, five NCAA Final Fours, a World Series and more than 1,…
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Bob Beamon at the 1968 Mexico City games. (Source: AP)
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Bob HopeAge: 100 legendary comedian, American icon, and master of the one-liner who used his quick delivery and brash, topical wit to entertain generations of fans, including U.S. troops…
Bob Thurman Age: 81 former Negro Leagues and major league outfielder in the 1940s and 50s; spent five seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, mostly as a pinch hitter and platoon player; joined the…
Bob BuhlAge: 72 hard-throwing right-hander who with Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette were pitching stars of the Milwaukee Braves' 1957 championship team; went 18-7 in 1957; pitched in two All-…
Billy Bob Thornton
actor, screenwriter Born: 8/4/1955Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas
After a long stint as a low-profile actor and screenwriter, Thornton careened to stardom for writing,…
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