July deaths 2011
In July we lost many beloved figures, including Barbie's father, a guitar innovator and the oldest rock critic.
1937-2011
Although she claimed that Hollywood never beckoned, this British actress maintained a successful 50-year career.
1919-2011
Scott was a world-famous rock 'n' roll critic who wrote for her hometown newspaper . She earned this title.
1912-2011
Von Habsburg was the last crown prince of this fallen empire. He subsequently headed one of Europe's most powerful groups
1928-2011
Twombly was a famous painter with a unique style (how so?). Notably, he won this Japanese award.
1941-2011
Tootoosis was a prolific Canadian actor (his credits) who championed aboriginal culture (his activist work). He followed in his father's footsteps.
1933-2011
A history professor, Roszak was known for his influential 1968 book "The Making of a Counter Culture". He introduced a new term for a social movement.
Williams was a longtime baseball player and manager. What attitude did he provoke?
1918-2011
Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford, set new precedents for first ladies. She was devoted to these causes.
1924-2011
Blossom had memorable roles in "The Great Gatsby" alongside Robert Redford, "Home Alone" ,"Slaughterhouse Five" and "Northern Exposure."
1943-2011
Grill was the lead singer of the Grass Roots and its longest-serving member . The band charted many hit singles.
1916-2011
Schwartz was the producer and creator of "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch".
1917-2011
Withers was born on one continent , rose to fame on another and resided on a third . She was best known for her role in an Alfred Hitchcock film.
1922-2011
Freud was a significant British artist whose compositions display psychological insight.
1918-2011
Handler co-founded Mattel and is known as the father of Barbie.
1928-2011
Aldredge was an enduring actor in all mediums . He is best known for his role in a TV drama
1983-2011
Winehouse debuted as a young R&B sensation. Her second album, "Back to Black," brought her international fame and Grammy Awards, amid her battles with drug and alcohol addiction .
1936-2011
Shalikashvili was a U.S. Army general who became the chief military officer of the U.S. armed forces.
1920-2011
Following his international work, Spradlin had an illustrious acting career. He often played the villain, like in "Tank"and "The Lords of Discipline" .
1955-2011
Arroyo was a legendary Caribbean musician. He creatively mixed music (which types?) and earned this nickname.
Dan Peek
1950-2011
Peek was an accomplished musician and a member of the band America. He transitioned to Christian music with a big hit
John Mackey
1941-2011
Mackey was a professional football player who redeemed a key play in Super Bowl V
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