Throughout a seven-decade career, the film and TV actor became known for his performances in several genres, and campaigned against the stereotyping of Latinos.
The award-winning journalist has served as an anchorwoman at local stations as well as nationally for MSNBC and NBC News, where she co-hosted Weekend Today and Later Today, both extensions of the network's Today show franchise.
In a career that was cut short by death, the country and rockabilly singer became known for his historical ballads, such as his 1959 classic, the Grammy Award-winning "The Battle of New Orleans".