We remember teen idol David Cassidy's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who were born this day in history

An Algerian military plane crashed on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, according to multiple news sources. 257 people died in the crash

She sang on many of the group’s hit songs including “I’ll Take You There

Josephine Baker was one of the most remarkable stars of the 20th century

Meshach Taylor became one of the beloved sitcom stars of the 1980s and '90s when he played Anthony Bouvier on "Designing Women." We remember Taylor's life today

Directed and choreographed the Tony Award-winning play “Raisin

Comedians such as Robin Williams made a name for themselves at the influential club

Author Kurt Vonnegut took the counterculture by storm with his earliest novels, publishing science fiction that was much more than robots and spaceships

Harry Morgan was known best for his role on the classic TV series "M*A*S*H," playing Colonel Sherman T. Potter

Dixie Carter's sweet Southern charm graced American televisions for seven years as she played the indomitable Julia Sugarbaker, one of the stars of "Designing W

We remember Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who were born this day in history

nbsp;Hall of Fame pitcher James "Catfish" Hunter had an incredible career

At least 15 people were killed, and several more were injured Friday, April 6, 2018, when a bus carrying a junior hockey team and a tractor-trailer collide

Daniel Akaka, the first U.S. senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry, died Friday, April 6, 2018 after a long illness. He was 93

The music of Tammy Wynette speaks to the ache and loneliness of relationships turned sour, a subject with which she was well-acquainted

The two-time World Tag Team Champion was known as “Luscious

Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most revered figures in American history. We pay tribute to the man, his ideals, and his accomplishments

Marlon Brando was one of the most influential actors of his generation, starring in enduring classics like "A Streetcar Named Desire," "The Wild One," and "Apoc

Former wife of Nelson Mandela was a major figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa

Pope John Paul II was the second-longest-serving pope in modern history. He served from 1978 until 2005

John Forsythe played one of the most iconic television characters whose face was never seen: Charlie, the millionaire private investigator who spoke to his "ang

Anita Shreve, the best-selling novelist who explored how women responded to crises past and present in her native New England in favorites such as "The Pilot's

Dutch principal saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Holocaust

The voice of Sonny the Cuckoo Bird who declared "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs

Phil Ochs was a prolific singer-songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s and an icon within the '60s counterculture movement

Pablo Picasso was one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century

Billie Holiday changed the world's expectations for popular music, bringing intense emotion and a unique style to the art form

Frederick D. Reese, early civil rights activist and leader of Selma’s “Courageous Eight,” died Thursday, April 5, 2018, according to the Associated Press

Director of “Grave of the Fireflies” and “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.”  

One of the most beloved actors in the history of film, Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird," earned nominatio

Heath Ledger began his acting career with guest spots on Australian soaps, but he transitioned quickly to the big screen, and to some of the biggest films of al

Jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan won her way to fame through a talent show at the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York

When it comes to researching family history, the obit is a treasure trove of information

TV producer's hits also included "L.A. Law," "Doogie Howser M.D.," and more

Cesar Chavez was one of history's greatest labor leaders, working tirelessly to bring justice to farmworkers

Naomi Sims blazed a trail in the world of high fashion – she was the first African-American supermodel and the first African-American model to appear on the cov

Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seaso

Heirs may be in a hurry, but there is a legal process that executors must follow when settling an estate

She had feature roles in “Play It Again, Sam" and “Blume in Love

Cecil Taylor, the visionary pianist who revolutionized jazz by launching the free-jazz movement in the late ‘50s, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his home in B

We remember the king of insult comics, Don Rickles, as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day in history

Merle Haggard received many honors for his illustrious career including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and his music continues to influence musicians today

He competed on “Road Rules: Latin America” in 1999

Kurt Cobain skyrocketed into the spotlight as lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for grunge superstars Nirvana

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Ski racing pioneer was a popular television commentator

When Marvin Gaye died, he left behind an extensive catalog that is as moving and beloved today as it was during his lifetime

Gordon Jump was a television favorite from the 1970s on

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was on the verge of major mainstream musical success when she was shot and killed in 1995

Stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg gained a following for his surreal one-liners, delighting fans and baffling everybody else with jokes like, "My friend asked me