Christy Cabanne

American film director, screenwriter and actor (1888-1950).

Born April 16th, 1888 in St. Louis.

Died October 16th, 1950 at 62 years old in Philadelphia (myocardial infarction).

Thomas Akers

American astronaut.

Born May 20th, 1951 (age 74 years) in St. Louis.

Robert Coldwell Wood

American political scientist (1923-2005).

Born September 16th, 1923 in St. Louis.

Died April 1st, 2005 at 81 years old in Boston (stomach cancer).

Sammie Henson

Olympic wrestler.

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

Peter Westbrook

American fencer (1952–2024).

Born April 16th, 1952 in St. Louis.

Died November 29th, 2024 at 72 years old in Manhattan. ^[ref]

Richard Stika

Catholic bishop.

Born July 4th, 1957 in St. Louis.

Died February 17th, 2026 at 68 years old in Knoxville. ^[ref]

George McManus

American cartoonist (1884-1954).

Born January 23rd, 1884 in St. Louis.

Died October 22nd, 1954 at 70 years old in Santa Monica.

Joseph Fred Naumann

Catholic archbishop.

Born June 4th, 1949 (age 76 years) in St. Louis.

Amy Frazier

Us tennis player.

Born September 19th, 1972 (age 53 years) in St. Louis.

Velma Middleton

American singer (1917–1961).

Born September 1st, 1917 in St. Louis.

Died February 10th, 1961 at 43 years old in Freetown (stroke).