Her career ambitions were always centered on performance and storytelling.
June Kathleen Lockhart was born in New York City on June 25, 1925, into a family deeply rooted in the performing arts. Her father, Gene Lockhart, and her mother, Kathleen Lockhart, were both successful actors, and from
She is survived by her grandchildren, including singer Joseph Williams of Toto.
Lurene Susie Tuttle (August 29, 1907 – May 28, 1986) was an acclaimed American actress whose versatile career across vaudeville, radio, film, television, and coaching earned her the title “First Lady of Radio.” Born in Pleasant Lake, Indiana, into a theatrical family—her grandfather ran an opera house and her father performed in minstrel shows—she was raised in Arizona and California, where a drama coach in Glendale inspired her to pursue acting.
More deaths to report this summer of 2025.
She was the receptionist on the hit sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati; she was a singer, songwriter, and Grand Ole Opry member; he was a child actor known for his role in Invaders From Mars; and she was a popular singer and stage performer best known for her polished vocals and international success
Four more music related deaths to report.
These artists have recorded #1 hits, sang in movies, written books; was a award winning lyricist with his wife; founded the folk-turned-prog-rock band Strawbs; and was a classically trained pianist-turned rock keyboardist for the British progressive rock band Rare Bird and played Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s, This is Spinal Tap movie.
Several more notable artists have passed away in March and April of 2025.
This group have recorded music such as “Since I Fell For You” and “Ebb Tide”; written songs for the such as Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Vince Gill; hosted game shows including Gambit, Tic Tac Dough, Las Vegas Gambit, and High Rollers; and performed on TV shows including Far Out Space Nuts, The Kroft Superstar Hour, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
“Just, a bit outside!”
Robert George Uecker was born on January 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to August “Gus” Uecker and Marie Schultz. Growing up in a modest household near Borchert Field, he developed a passion for baseball by attending Milwaukee Brewers minor league games. His love for the sport was fostered despite his family’s financial challenges,
Best known for his observational humor and deadpan delivery.
George Robert Newhart, known as Bob Newhart, was born on September 5, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the son of George David Newhart, a part-owner of a plumbing and heating supply business, and Julia Pauline (Burns) Newhart, a housewife. Raised in a Roman Catholic household, Newhart was of Irish and German descent. He attended St. Catherine of Siena Grammar School in Oak Park and later St. Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit high school in Chicago.
Simmons’ charismatic personality and unique approach to fitness caught the attention of television producers.
Milton Teagle “Richard” Simmons was born on July 12, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the son of Leonard Douglas Simmons Sr. and Shirley May (née Satin) Simmons. His mother was a traveling fan dancer and later a store cosmetics saleswoman,
My third inductee of 2024, a band I’ve seen in concert several times.
Heart is an American rock band that rose to fame in the mid-1970s and continued to achieve success over the ensuing decades. The band is particularly known for its strong lead vocals and distinctive guitar work, spearheaded by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Their music spans various genres including rock, hard rock, and folk rock, characterized by powerful ballads and energetic rock anthems.
The mist is slowly lifting, The sound of life misplaced your mind, You’re sitting, spellbound through out time, I hope that you remember what you find, Singin’ more of a lifetime
George Tickner was actually a founding member of Journey but left the band early in their career before they achieved mainstream success. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Syracuse, New York. He played rhythm guitar and was part of the original lineup of the band.
