Brian Aldiss

Writer and editor; the 'grand old man of science fiction' -- via the Guardian.

Janusz Glowacki

Playwright and screenwriter -- via the Washington Post.

Albert 'Sonny' Burgess

Rockabilly pioneer -- via thee L.A. Times.

Liz MacKean

Journalist -- via the Guardian.

Bruce Forsyth

Game-show host -- via the Guardian.

Bea Wain

Singer -- via the New York Times. A top big-band singer, and one of the first to record "Over the Rainbow."

M.T. Liggett

Sculptor -- via the New York Times. 

Paulo Silvino

Actor and humorist -- via Radio Auriverde.

Michael Twomey

Actor -- via the Irish Times.

Jackson Reamer

Chip maker -- via the Denver Post.

Dick Gregory

Comedian and activist -- via the New York Times.