Actor George Wendt, a Chicago native, dies at 76
Wendt gained fame as Norm on "Cheers," btu there was much more to his life and career. Joe Donlon reports.
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Wendt gained fame as Norm on "Cheers," btu there was much more to his life and career. Joe Donlon reports.
Retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter was a steady member of the high court's liberal wing during his tenure despite being appointed by a Republican president.
Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. He served prison time for federal corruption charges.
Pope Francis made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog were found dead in their home outside Santa Fe, authorities say.
Michelle Trachtenberg was found in her New York City apartment, and the death is not believed to be suspicious, police said.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Jerry Butler, a premier soul singer whose rich, steady baritone graced such hits as "For Your Precious Love," "Only the Strong Survive" and "Make It Easy On Yourself," has died at age 85.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet, author, educator and public speaker, was the subject of the award-winning documentary "Going to Mars."
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
