Bob Horner, Dennis Locorriere, Kelly Curtis, and Peabo Bryson Die

These individuals were a professional baseball player, playing third base for the Atlanta Braves; a founding member, guitarist, and primary lead vocalist of Dr. Hook; a Movie and TV actress, older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis; and a pop singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer.

Bob Horner was born Robert William Horner on August 6, 1957, in Grand Junction, Colorado, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he developed into one of the most highly regarded amateur baseball players of his generation. He attended Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona, and then enrolled at Arizona State University, where he became a collegiate superstar under legendary coach Jim Brock.

Horner helped lead Arizona State to the 1977 College World Series championship and established himself as one of the most feared power hitters in college baseball. His remarkable college career made him the first overall selection in the 1978 Major League Baseball draft by the Atlanta Braves. In a highly unusual move for the era, Horner bypassed the minor leagues

entirely and made his major league debut just days after signing, hitting a home run in his first game. He immediately justified the Braves’ confidence by winning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1978 after hitting 23 home runs in only 89 games. During the early and mid-1980s he formed a formidable middle-of-the-order partnership with Dale Murphy and became one of the Braves’ most recognizable stars. A powerful third baseman known for his compact swing and home-run ability,

Horner was selected to the National League All-Star team in 1982 and produced several outstanding offensive seasons, including a 35-home-run campaign in 1980. His most famous achievement came on July 6, 1986, when he became the first Atlanta Braves player to hit four home runs in a single game, one of the rarest feats in baseball history. Injuries, however, limited what many observers believed could have been an even greater career.

Following the 1986 season, he played for the Yakult Swallows in Japan before returning to Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals. Shoulder problems curtailed his comeback, and his major league career ended after ten seasons with a lifetime batting average of .277, 218 home runs, and 685 runs batted in. Horner’s accomplishments extended beyond the major leagues, earning induction into the

inaugural class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006 and later recognition in other athletic halls of fame, including the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Away from baseball, he was known as a private family man. He was married to his wife, Chris, and they raised two sons, Tyler and Trent. Horner died in Texas on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 68. His death was announced by the Atlanta Braves after the club was informed by

his wife, and no cause of death was immediately released. He was survived by his wife, Chris Horner, and their sons, Tyler and Trent, as well as many friends, former teammates, and admirers throughout the baseball world, where he remains remembered as one of the most accomplished power hitters in Atlanta Braves history and one of the rare players talented enough to leap directly from college baseball to the major leagues.

Dennis Michael Locorriere was born on June 13, 1949, in Union City, New Jersey, and was largely raised by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Angelina Mantovani. Drawn to music from an early age, he was influenced by a wide range of singers including Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, and Dinah Washington,

and he learned guitar while immersing himself in the vibrant music scene of northern New Jersey and nearby New York City. Information regarding formal higher education is not widely documented, and his path quickly became centered on music rather than academics. In the late 1960s he joined with Ray Sawyer, George Cummings, Billy Francis,

and others to form the group that became Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, later shortened to Dr. Hook. Although Sawyer’s eye patch made him the band’s most visually recognizable member, Locorriere became the distinctive voice behind many of the group’s biggest hits, including “Sylvia’s Mother,”

“Sharing the Night Together,” “Sexy Eyes,” “A Little Bit More,” and “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman.” His warm, expressive vocals and versatility on guitar, bass, harmonica, and other instruments helped make Dr. Hook one of the most successful pop and country-rock acts of the 1970s.

Working closely with songwriter Shel Silverstein and producer Ron Haffkine, the band enjoyed international success, earning numerous gold and platinum records and charting in dozens of countries. Beyond his work as a performer, Locorriere was also a songwriter whose compositions were recorded by artists including Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Crystal Gayle,

Olivia Newton-John, B.J. Thomas, and Jerry Lee Lewis. Following Dr. Hook’s breakup in 1985, he pursued a successful solo career, releasing albums such as Out of the Dark, One of the Lucky Ones, and Post Cool, while continuing to tour internationally as “the voice of Dr. Hook.” He also ventured into acting and stage performance, notably appearing in Shel Silverstein’s The Devil and Billy Markham at Lincoln Center, and he narrated Silverstein’s posthumously published

children’s book Runny. Locorriere was married three times and spent much of his later life in Sussex, England, with his third wife, Claire Anne. During a career that spanned nearly six decades, he accumulated more than 60 gold and platinum certifications as part of Dr. Hook and remained a popular live performer well into his seventies.

After a lengthy battle with kidney disease, Locorriere died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones. He was survived by his wife, Claire Anne, and his two children, including son Jessejames Locorriere, along with an enduring legacy as one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in 1970s popular music.

Kelly Lee Curtis was born on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, the eldest daughter of Hollywood stars Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Raised in one of the entertainment industry’s most famous families, she was the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis and spent her early years surrounded by filmmaking and celebrity culture. Her first screen appearance came as a small child in the 1958 film The Vikings, which starred both of her parents.

After her parents divorced in 1962, she continued her education and later attended Skidmore College, graduating in 1978 with a degree in business. Before fully committing to entertainment, she worked briefly as a stockbroker, demonstrating an interest in a professional career outside of acting. Eventually drawn to the performing arts, she studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute

and began building a career of her own. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Curtis appeared in films and television productions including Trading Places, Magic Sticks, The Devil’s Daughter, The Equalizer, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Sentinel, and Judging Amy. Although she never achieved the same level of fame as some members of her family,

she earned a reputation as a capable and respected actress and later worked behind the scenes as a production assistant and producer on projects connected to her sister and other filmmakers. Her credits eventually expanded into documentary work and production,

reflecting a broad interest in the creative process beyond acting alone. In her personal life, Curtis married playwright and producer Scott Morfee in 1989, although the marriage later ended, and she was subsequently married to filmmaker John Marsh. Family, heritage, and philanthropy were important to her, and she participated in efforts connected to preserving Jewish historical

sites in Hungary, honoring her father’s ancestry. While she did not receive major competitive entertainment awards, she remained respected within the industry and admired by colleagues, friends, and family members for her warmth, generosity, and individuality.

Curtis died on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the age of 69 while receiving hospice care at home. Reports indicated that she died of natural causes and passed away peacefully with her husband at her side. She was survived by her husband, John Marsh; her sister, Jamie Lee Curtis; her half-siblings Alexandra Curtis, Allegra Curtis, and Benjamin Curtis; her stepmother Leslie Curtis; numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and many friends who remembered her as a talented actress, devoted family member, and lifelong supporter of the people she loved.

Peabo Bryson was born Robert Peapo Bryson on April 13, 1951, in Greenville, South Carolina, and spent much of his childhood in nearby Mauldin, where he developed a love for music through the influence of his mother, who exposed him to many of the leading Black performers of the era. Information about formal higher education has not figured

prominently in accounts of his life, as his musical career began while he was still a teenager. At age fourteen he was already performing professionally as a background singer with local groups, and by the late 1960s he was touring with Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. His distinctive first name emerged when bandleader Al Freeman had difficulty pronouncing his given middle name, Movies, leading to the nickname “Peabo,” which he retained throughout his career.

After attracting attention from Atlanta’s Bang Records, Bryson worked as a songwriter, arranger, producer, and performer before launching a successful solo recording career in the mid-1970s. Over the following decades he became one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary R&B, soul, and adult contemporary music, scoring major hits with songs

such as “Feel the Fire,” “Reaching for the Sky,” “I’m So into You,” “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again,” and “Can You Stop the Rain.” He was especially admired for his duets, recording memorable collaborations with artists including Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Regina Belle, Angela Bofill, and Celine Dion. His greatest commercial success came through his contributions

to Disney films, with “Beauty and the Beast,” performed with Celine Dion, and “A Whole New World,” performed with Regina Belle, becoming international hits and earning him two Grammy Awards while helping define the soundtracks of a generation. Throughout a career spanning more than fifty years, Bryson released numerous albums, received multiple Grammy nominations,

earned gold records, performed in theatrical productions, and remained an active touring artist. His personal life included several high-profile relationships before he married Tanya Boniface, a singer and member of the British R&B group The 411.

He was a father and grandfather and spoke openly about overcoming health challenges, including a heart attack in 2019 from which he recovered. In late May 2026 he suffered a stroke and was placed under medical care. Bryson died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 75, surrounded by family.

Tributes from fellow musicians, fans, and industry figures quickly recognized his extraordinary vocal talent, his influence on R&B and popular music, and the enduring appeal of the songs that made him a household name around the world. He was survived by his wife, Tanya Boniface Bryson, his children, grandchildren, and other family members whose lives were enriched by his long career and generous spirit.