Dick SchultzBorn: Sept. 5, 1929Reform-minded executive director of NCAA from 1988-93 announced resignation on May 11, 1993 in wake of special investigator's report citing Univ. of Virginia…
Lionel HamptonAge: 94 dynamic jazz vibraphonist whose rollicking delivery and backbeat influenced generations of jazz musicians and helped to usher in rock and roll. He also played piano and…
Abba EbanAge: 87 eloquent Israeli diplomat who held leadership positions during most of Israel's early struggles for independence and then as an independent state. He became Israel's…
Roy JenkinsAge: 82 progressive British politician whose long career in public service began in 1948, when he was elected to Parliament as a member of the Labour Party. He served as minister…
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Brian Keith television and film actor The gruff actor landed his first film role at age 3 and is best remembered for his role as Uncle Bill on television's Family Affair. He also starred in…
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Ray Bolgerdancer, actorBorn: 1/10/1904Birthplace: Dorchester, Massachusetts A popular entertainer who appeared on film in numerous musicals, including Sweethearts (1938), The Harvey Girls (…
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