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Gil Kane 2000 Deaths
Gil KaneAge: 73 self-taught comic-book artist who, in the late 1950s and early '60s, reprised classic superheroes, such as Green Lantern and Atom, for DC Comics and Marvel. He later…Waylon Jennings 2002 Deaths
Waylon JenningsAge: 64 country musician who, with Willie Nelson, epitomized the genre's outlaw movement of the 1960s and early '70s. He recorded 60 albums and boasted 16 No. 1 hits, including…James Jordan, Jr. 2004 Deaths
James Jordan, Jr.Age: 73 advertising executive who wrote the memorable slogans “Wisk beats ring around the collar” and “Delta is ready when you are.” He worked for the firm Batten, Barton,…Philip Johnson 2005 Deaths
Philip JohnsonAge: 98 well-known architect who introduced modern European glass-and-steel architecture to the United States. Johnson's designs, which evolved in style over time, include his…Terry Johnson 2001 Deaths
Terry JohnsonAge: 50 Los Angeles-area sports writer and editor, who covered the L.A. Dodgers for 29 years; assistant sports editor at the Antelope Valley Press since 2000. He died of injuries…Al Jolson Biography
Al Jolson(Asa Yoelson)entertainerBorn: 5/26/1886Birthplace: Lithuania Entertainer who performed in theater, films, circuses, minstrel shows, and vaudeville. He was known for his sentimental…Janis Joplin Biography
Janis Joplinrock singerBorn: 1/19/1943Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas Rock singer who is remembered for her passionate, wailing voice. She sang solo and with the blues-rock group Big Brother…Tammy Wynette Biography
Tammy Wynette(Virginia Wynette Pugh)country singerBorn: 5/5/1942Birthplace: Red Bay, Alabama Country and western singer who gained national recognition with the release of “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” (1968) and…Benjamin Zemach Biography
Benjamin Zemach dancer, choreographerBorn: 1902Birthplace: Moscow, Russia Considered a pioneer in dance, Zemach came to America in 1926 from Moscow and worked closely on experimental productions with…Walter Johnson
Walter JohnsonBorn: Nov. 6, 1887Baseball RHP won 20 games or more 10 straight years; led AL in ERA 5 times, wins 6 times and strikeouts 12 times; twice MVP (1913, 24) with Washington; all-…Trending
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