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Leon Forrest 1997 Deaths

Leon Forrestnovelist Forrest's rich, multilayered novels explored black-American history. He is best known for his epic novel, Divine Days. Born: 1937Died: 1997William Flynn1997…

Grayson Louis Kirk Biography

Grayson Louis KirkAge: 94 for many years president of Columbia University. Criticized for decision in 1968 to use police officers against students protesting Vietnam War. Died: Nov. 21, 1997.…

Joe Cobb 2002 Deaths

Joe CobbAge: 85 child actor who appeared in several of the Our Gang films in the 1920s. Died: Santa Ana, Calif., May 21, 2002Dorothy Love CoatesA - FElizabeth Coblentz

Adriana Caselotti 1997 Deaths

Adriana Caselotti actress voice of Snow White in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Born: 1917Died: 1997Violet Carlson1997 DeathsChandler, Dorothy Buffum

Junior Wells 1998 Deaths

Junior Wells (Amos Blakemore)Age: 63 Chicago blues singer and harmonica player whose style ranged from traditional, soulful blues to funk. He played with Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.Died: Jan…

Marjory Douglas 1998 Deaths

Marjory DouglasAge: 108 writer and environmentalist who helped initiate national interest in the preservation of the Florida Everglades through her 1947 bestseller Everglades: River of Grass…

Marcello Ramos Dinsmore 1998 Deaths

Marcello Ramos DinsmoreAge: 18 a two-time All-American high school soccer player who was awarded a scholarship to play at UNC-Charlotte in the fall; of injuries sustained in a car…

Saul Chaplin 1997 Deaths

Saul Chaplinsongwriter, producer, musical director, vocal arranger Chaplin was nominated for five Oscars and won three for his scores of An American in Paris, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers…

Burt Lancaster Biography

Burt Lancasteractor, directorBorn: 11/2/1913Birthplace: New York City Academy Award-winning actor and director who parlayed an imposing presence into an impressive range of Hollywood roles. His…

Millicent Carey McIntosh 2001 Deaths

Millicent Carey McIntoshAge: 102 educator and feminist who achieved icon status when she became the first married woman to serve as president of a top college. She was appointed president of…