A defining figure in the bossa nova and lounge music movements of the 1960s, the Brazilian organist and pianist shot to worldwide fame with his instrumental version of the song "Summer Samba".

Though it aired for only three seasons from 1966 to 1969, the original Star Trek series exploded in syndication, spawning a massive fan culture and a multi-billion dollar media franchise.

The professional wrestler competed in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and Pacific Northwest Wrestling during the 1980s, but later faced severe legal and personal turmoil.

The author, businesswoman, socialite, and former fashion designer has been a fixture of American design culture for over four decades.

Editor's Note: Carolyne Roehm shut down her fashion company in 1991 (not 1993).

The legendary Major League Baseball left fielder played his entire 19-year career for the Boston Red Sox.

Though his career was tragically cut short by colon cancer, the actor became known for playing historical figures like Jackie Robinson and James Brown, and starring as T'Challa / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The actress and singer was best known for her television roles on The Donna Reed Show and Coach, as well as her 1962 number-one hit song "Johnny Angel".

Billed as WCW's answer to the WWF's The Ultimate Warrior, the professional wrestler (born Richard Wilson) faced the immense pressure of living up to impossible comparisons, rapid creative shifts, and a shifting wrestling landscape that turned his dream job into a tragic cautionary tale.

The criminal defense attorney is best known for her high-profile defense of the disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein during his 2020 sexual assault trial in New York, and serves as a legal contributor for Fox News.

A rundown of five defunct American football leagues: the USFL (2022 version), the Arena Football League (AFL), the American Football Women's League (AFWL), the early NFL (from 1902), and the Continental Football League (COFL).