James Watson

American molecular biologist, geneticist, zoologist and nobel laureate (1928–2025).

Born April 6th, 1928 in Chicago. ^[ref]

Died November 6th, 2025 at 97 years old in East Northport. ^[ref]

Dick Butkus

American football player (1942–2023).

Born December 9th, 1942 in Chicago.

Died October 5th, 2023 at 80 years old in Malibu. ^[ref]

Belal Muhammad

American mixed martial artist.

Born July 9th, 1988 (age 37 years) in Chicago.

Martin Mull

American actor.

Born August 18th, 1943 in Chicago. ^[ref]

Died June 27th, 2024 at 80 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Kwame Brown

American basketball player.

Born March 10th, 1982 (age 44 years) in Chicago.

Donovan McNabb

American football player (born 1976).

Born November 25th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Chicago.

Lil Rel Howery

American actor (born 1979).

Born December 17th, 1979 (age 46 years) in Chicago.

Lupe Fiasco

American rapper and record producer (born 1982).

Born February 16th, 1982 (age 44 years) in Chicago.

Roy O. Disney

American businessman (1893–1971).

Born June 24th, 1893 in Chicago.

Died December 20th, 1971 at 78 years old in Burbank (cerebral hemorrhage).

Jabari Parker

American basketball player.

Born March 15th, 1995 (age 30 years) in Chicago.