1874 – Abraham Geiger, German theologian and leader of Reform Judaism, dies at 64
1903 – Francis Ellingwood Abbot, American theologian (Scientific Theism), dies at 66
1976 – Leonard Lee, American vocalist (Shirley and Lee – “I’m Gone”), dies at 40
1997 – Luther Simjian, Armenian-American Inventor (teleprompter and first self-posing portrait camera), dies at 92
2003 – Tony Capstick, English actor, comedian, and musician. dies of an aneurysm at 59
2006 – Lebo Mathosa, South African entertainer (b. 1977)
2007 – (Mustaf) “John” Ilhan, Turkish-Australian entrepreneur (Crazy John’s mobile phones), dies of a hereditary heart condition at 42
2009 – Lou Jacobi, Canadian actor and comedian (Irma la Douce, The Dean Martin Show), dies at 95
2013 – Bill Mazer, American sports broadcaster (New York institution in sports reporting; sports trivia expert), dies at 92
2015 – Jimmy Roberts, Canadian ice hockey defenceman (NHL All Star 1965, 69, 70; Stanley Cup 1965, 66, 73, 76, 77; Montreal Canadiens), dies at 75