The Austrian zither player and composer is best known for his internationally famous soundtrack to the film noir The Third Man.

The country music DJ and television host is best known as the founder of Country Music Television (CMT), which he created in 1983. 

(By the way, the cause of his death was complications from diabetes, not kidney failure.)

Fast facts about the women's rights icon.

The Television Hall of Famer became the first woman to hold an executive role in the business, when she was named vice president of CBS in 1973.

The onetime WWF Women's Champion, trained by The Fabulous Moolah, competed in not only the WWF but other promotions as well, including the AWA and WCW.

The former competitive swimmer is known for her crusade against the participation of trans women in women's sports.

The singer-comedienne, known for her bawdy material, was a major headliner in Las Vegas for decades.

The professional golfer has had more than 70 career victories, including two U.S. Open wins, and is known for his smooth golf swing.

The popular science fiction series became one of the biggest hits of late '80s and early '90s television.

Considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, the WWE Hall of Famer would become known for his powerful physique and in-ring skills.