Ed Gilbert

American actor and biologist (1931–1999).

Born June 29th, 1931 in Chicago.

Died May 8th, 1999 at 67 years old in Beverly Hills (lung cancer).

Joanna Merlin

American actress (1931–2023).

Born July 15th, 1931 in Chicago.

Died October 15th, 2023 at 92 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Shani Davis

American speed skater.

Born August 13th, 1982 (age 43 years) in Chicago.

Joni James

American singer (1930–2022).

Born September 22nd, 1930 in Chicago.

Died February 20th, 2022 at 91 years old in West Palm Beach. ^[ref]

Chris Potter

American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Born January 1st, 1971 (age 55 years) in Chicago.

John Gunther

American journalist (1901-1970).

Born August 30th, 1901 in Chicago.

Died May 29th, 1970 at 68 years old in New York City.

Tim Griffin

American actor.

Born August 7th, 1969 (age 56 years) in Chicago.

Lennie Tristano

American jazz pianist and composer (1919–1978).

Born March 19th, 1919 in Chicago.

Died November 18th, 1978 at 59 years old in New York City.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

American activist and author (1946–2025).

Born October 25th, 1940 in Chicago.

Died October 13th, 2025 at 84 years old in Little Rock. ^[ref]

Devontae Cacok

American basketball player.

Born October 8th, 1996 (age 29 years) in Chicago.