Memorials & famous biographies

American author and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions across fantasy, science fiction, horror, and mystery genres

Legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential instrumentalists in rock music history, known for pioneering blues rock and psychedelic rock

American actress who became the Princess consort of Monaco, known for her elegance and Academy Award-winning performances

American astronaut, test pilot, and university teacher who, as commander of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first person to walk on the Moon

American country singer known for her powerful voice and for successfully crossing over into pop music, securing multiple number-one hits

American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist celebrated for her caustic wit and sharp observations of urban life

American blues guitarist, composer, and singer-songwriter, known for his iconic work with Double Trouble and revitalizing the blues genre

American actor, musician, and environmentalist known for his critically acclaimed performances in films like My Own Private Idaho and for his Volpi Cup win

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who was a leading figure in the development of bebop and introduced revolutionary rhythmic and harmonic ideas to jazz

American dancer, actor, director, and choreographer known for his energetic style and pioneering 'dance for the common man'

Moravian scientist and Augustinian friar who established the fundamental laws of heredity through his pea plant experiments, recognized posthumously as the founder of modern genetics

Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan, Mata Hari captivated European audiences before being convicted and executed as a German spy during World War I

Iconic Mexican comic film actor, producer, and screenwriter, celebrated as the most accomplished comedian in Latin America and Spain

Canadian actor and musician known for his extensive work in television series and films, including Stargate Atlantis, Smallville, and Monte Carlo

American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential performers in cinema history

American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist celebrated for his economical style and adventurous life, winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature

American R&B singer, actress, and model known for redefining contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop

American attorney, magazine publisher, and journalist, son of President John F. Kennedy

American guitarist and singer best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, a prominent figure in the 1960s counterculture and an influential musician across folk rock, psychedelic rock, and jam band genres

First Lady of the United States, politician, and entrepreneur known for her dignified service and quiet strength during the 1960s

American actress and model praised for her promising talent and comedic and dramatic performances, often compared favorably to Marilyn Monroe

American journalist and author known for pioneering Gonzo Journalism and works like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

American basketball player, actor, and coach, recognized as one of the greatest players in the sport's history

American deafblind author, political activist, and lecturer who became a global symbol of perseverance and an advocate for disability rights