Bishop Bullwinkle, the singer and comedian who became famous for his viral song “Hell to Da Naw Naw”, died on June 16, 2019 at the age of 70. His death was confirmed by his family on his Facebook profile, where they wrote: “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our father Bishop … Read more
Robert Stroud, also known as the Birdman of Alcatraz, was one of the most notorious and fascinating inmates in the history of American prisons. He spent 54 years behind bars, 42 of them in solitary confinement, for two murders and other violent crimes. He also became a self-taught ornithologist, author, and expert on bird diseases, … Read more
Bing Russell was a versatile and charismatic actor who appeared in many popular TV shows and movies, such as Bonanza, The Magnificent Seven, and Elvis. He was also a passionate baseball fan and owner of the Portland Mavericks, a unique and independent minor league team that defied the odds and made history. But how did … Read more
Billy Ray Suggs was a man of many contradictions. He was an actor, known for his role as Dad in the indie film Moss (2017), but he was also a former drug kingpin, who was convicted of importing and selling $25 million worth of cocaine in the 1970s. He was married to Fran Suggs, a … Read more
Billy Halop was a famous American actor who rose to fame as one of the original Dead End Kids, a group of juvenile delinquents who appeared in several movies in the late 1930s and early 1940s. He also had a successful career on radio, stage, and television, most notably as Bert Munson, the cab driver … Read more
Billy E. Hughes was a talented and popular child actor who starred in several television shows and movies in the 1960s. He was best known for his roles in Shirley Temple’s Storybook, Smoke in the Wind, and Ole Rex. He also appeared in Gunsmoke, The Twilight Zone, Dr. Kildare, Wagon Train, Lassie, and The Rifleman. … Read more
Bill Walsh, one of the most influential and successful coaches in NFL history, passed away on July 30, 2007, at the age of 75. He had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2004 and underwent months of treatment and blood transfusions. But despite his courageous fight, he succumbed to the disease at his home in Woodside, … Read more
Bill Evans was one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time, known for his lyrical and harmonious style, his innovative compositions, and his collaborations with Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, and many others. He was also a troubled soul who struggled with drug addiction, personal losses, and health problems throughout his life. His death … Read more