Marsha Hunt19172022American actress and humanitarian who was blacklisted by Hollywood and became a lifelong activist for social causes
Thelonious Monk19171982American jazz pianist and composer known for his unique improvisational style, distinctive stage presence, and iconic compositions like "'Round Midnight" and "Blue Monk"
Rodney Robert Porter19171985English biochemist and Nobel laureate recognized for his structural studies of immunoglobulins and contributions to understanding the immune system
Violeta Parra19171967Chilean musician, folklorist, and visual artist who pioneered the Nueva Canción Chilena and wrote 'Gracias a la Vida'
Christian de Duve19172013Belgian Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who discovered lysosomes and peroxisomes, transforming our understanding of cellular organization