Richard Riehle was an American character actor known for bringing memorable humor and authenticity to hundreds of film and television roles over a career spanning nearly five decades. Born Richard Mathias Riehle on May 12, 1948, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, he became widely recognized for playing Tom Smykowski, the frustrated office worker in the 1999 cult comedy Office Space. His delivery of the character’s workplace frustrations helped make the film a lasting favorite among audiences familiar with corporate office life. Riehle built an extensive résumé with supporting roles in acclaimed films including Glory (1989), The Fugitive (1993), Casino (1995) and Bridesmaids (2011). On television, he played Walt Finnerty, the family patriarch on the sitcom Grounded for Life, and appeared in several installments of the Star Trek franchise. Equally comfortable with comedy and drama, he often portrayed authority figures, including guards, officials, principals and police officers. His care

Mike Ditka is best known as an American football player and coach who helped define the identity of the Chicago Bears during one of the most memorable periods in NFL history. Born Michael Dyczko on October 18, 1939, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, he earned a reputation for toughness, intensity and outspoken leadership. As a tight end, he played for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys before moving into coaching and becoming one of professional football’s most recognizable personalities. Ditka won an NFL championship with the Chicago Bears as a player in 1963 and later captured a Super Bowl title with the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI after the 1971 season. His most celebrated coaching achievement came when he led the Chicago Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX following the 1985 season. That team became famous for its powerful defense and distinctive personalities, and its championship remains a defining moment in Bears history. Ditka subsequently coached the New Or

RJ Mitte was an American actor, producer and disability rights advocate best known for portraying Walter “Flynn” White Jr. in the acclaimed television drama Breaking Bad. Born Roy Frank Mitte III on August 21, 1992, in Jackson, Mississippi, he became a familiar face to millions of viewers during the series’ run from 2008 to 2013. His performance brought visibility to actors with disabilities, as he portrayed a character who, like himself, had cerebral palsy. Beyond acting, Mitte used his growing public profile to challenge stereotypes and promote more authentic representation in film and television. Following his breakthrough, Mitte expanded his career with roles in the television series Switched at Birth and the superhero satire The Guardians of Justice. His film credits included Who’s Driving Doug (2016), Standing Up for Sunny (2019) and Triumph (2021), the latter of which he also executive-produced. He pursued modeling, appeared in international fashion campaigns and served

Eva Marie Saint was an acclaimed American actress whose career spanned more than seven decades across film, television and theater. Born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, she became one of Hollywood’s most respected performers through her understated acting style, elegance and versatility. Saint rose to international fame with her film debut in On the Waterfront (1954), starring opposite Marlon Brando, and later captivated audiences as a mysterious spy in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller North by Northwest (1959), alongside Cary Grant. Saint won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Edie Doyle in On the Waterfront. She continued working with leading actors and directors in films including Exodus (1960), Grand Prix (1966) and Superman Returns (2006), in which she played Martha Kent, the adoptive mother of Superman. Her television work also earned acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award for the 1990 miniseries People Like Us. She remained active in ent

Dame Esther Rantzen was a British journalist, television presenter and campaigner best known for hosting the BBC series That's Life! and for founding the children's helpline Childline. Born on June 22, 1940, in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, she became one of the most recognizable and trusted faces on British television. Rantzen presented That's Life! for 21 years, from 1973 to 1994. In 1986 she founded Childline, a free helpline for children in distress or danger, which has since helped millions of young people. In 2012 she founded The Silver Line, a charity to combat loneliness among older people, and in 2015 she was made a Dame for services to children and older people. She also took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2004. Rantzen married television producer Desmond Wilcox in 1977, and he died in 2000. They had three children: Miriam, Rebecca and Joshua. She announced a lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and campaigned openly for the right to assisted dying. She died on September 30, 2026, a

Dolly Parton was an internationally celebrated American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose remarkable career spanned nearly seven decades. Born January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, she grew up in a poor but musical family in the Smoky Mountains, where she began writing songs as a child. Her distinctive voice, songwriting talent, quick wit and signature rhinestone fashion helped her become one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world. Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80, leaving behind an extraordinary musical and humanitarian legacy. Parton wrote thousands of songs and became famous for classics including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” which later became a global hit for Whitney Houston. She also crossed successfully into Hollywood, starring in the hit comedy 9 to 5 (1980) alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, and Steel Magnolias (1989). In 1986, she opened Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, helpin

Peter Max was a German-born American artist best known for his brilliantly colored psychedelic paintings, bold graphic designs and cosmic imagery that became symbols of the 1960s counterculture movement. Born Peter Max Finkelstein on October 19, 1937, in Berlin, Germany, he became internationally famous for his vivid rainbows, stars, planets, flowers and stylized portraits. His art captured the optimism and free-spirited culture of the “Summer of Love” era, appearing on everything from posters and clothing to household products and magazine covers. Max died on September 14, 2026, in New York City at age 88. Max's career expanded beyond gallery walls, making him one of America's most recognizable commercial artists. In 1969, he appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and his artwork became a defining visual style of the era. He created commemorative artwork for the Apollo 11 moon landing, designed a U.S. postage stamp celebrating environmental protection, and produced colorful portr

Jon Kyl was an American attorney, lobbyist and Republican politician best known for his long service as a U.S. senator from Arizona. Born on April 25, 1942, in Oakland, Nebraska, he was a leading voice on taxes, national security and judicial nominations during nearly three decades in Congress. Kyl served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona's 4th district from 1987 to 1995, then in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2013, including as Senate Minority Whip from 2007 to 2013. Time magazine named him one of America's 10 best senators in 2006. In 2018 he was appointed to the Senate seat of the late John McCain and served until the end of that year, making him only the sixth person to return to the Senate by appointment since the Seventeenth Amendment. Kyl was married to Caryll Collins from 1964, and they had two children and four grandchildren. He announced a dementia diagnosis in December 2025 and died at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 17, 2026, at age 84 from complicat

Ludek Miklosko was a Czech goalkeeper and coach best known as a long-serving, fan-favorite keeper for West Ham United in the 1990s. Born on December 9, 1961, in Prostejov, Czechoslovakia, he was one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation. Miklosko earned 40 caps for Czechoslovakia between 1982 and 1992 and was part of the squad at the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He was named best goalkeeper at the Toulon Tournament in 1980 and 1982 with the Czechoslovak under-21 team. At West Ham he made more than 300 appearances from 1990 to 1998 and was named Hammer of the Year in 1991. In December 2024 Miklosko chose to stop cancer treatment so he could keep working in football. He died of stomach cancer on September 14, 2026, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, at age 64. His son issued a tribute, and he is remembered as a calm, dependable presence between the posts. Achievements: Named best goalkeeper at the Toulon Tournament (1980, 1982), earned 40 caps for Czechoslovakia and was part of the 1990 World Cup

Gloria Steinem was an American journalist and activist best known as a leading voice of the feminist movement and the co-founder of Ms. magazine. Born on March 25, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, she began as a magazine writer and became one of the most recognizable and influential women of the 20th century. Steinem's 1969 article "After Black Power, Women's Liberation" brought her national attention. In 1971 she co-founded the National Women's Political Caucus, and in 1972 she co-founded Ms. magazine. She also helped found the Women's Action Alliance and the Women's Media Center, and in 2013 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Steinem married David Bale in 2000, and he died in 2003; his son is actor Christian Bale. She died peacefully at her home in New York City in early September 2026 at age 92. Remembered as a tireless organizer and storyteller, she leaves a movement and a generation of women and men inspired by her words. Achievements: Wrote "After Black Power, Women's Liberati