Roger Corman directed a series of cult films including 1960's The Little Shop of Horrors.

Rex Murphy was a commentator and author, primarily on Canadian political and social matters. He was the regular host of CBC Radio One's Cross Country Checkup for 21 years.

Steve Albini was the vocalist, guitarist and producer who produced albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.

Richard Tandy was ELO's keyboardist and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 as a member of Electric Light Orchestra.

Duane Eddy was the rock and roll guitarist who had a string of hit records produced by Lee Hazlewood, including"Rebel-'Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because They're Young".

Bob Cole was my favourite all-time hockey play-by-play person, the voice of Maple Leaf playoff games and Hockey Night in Canada. He also called Paul Henderson's Summit Series goal in 1972 for CBC Radio. Oh baby!

Mike Pinder was a founding member and the original keyboard player of the Moody Blues. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

Dickey Betts was the guitarist and founding member of The Alman Brothers, best known for such hits as "Ramblin' Man" and "Blue Sky."

Robert MacNeil was the Canadian-born journalist who created the even-handed, no-frills PBS newscast “The MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour” in the 1970s and co-anchored the show with his late partner, Jim Lehrer, for two decades.

OJ Simpson played 11 seasons in the NFL, becoming the first player to rush for over 2000 yards. He also played Detective Norberg in The Naked Gun movies, and although not convicted in criminal court, was found liable for the wrongful death of and battery against Ron Goldman, and battery

Mister Cee was Big Daddy Kane's DJ who is credited with discovering the Notorious B.I.G.

Joe Flaherty was best known for his work on SCTV from 1976 to 1984. Joe Flaherty'smost memorable characters include the tyrannical wheelchair-bound station president Guy Caballero and the campy host of "Monster Chiller Horror Theater," Count Floyd.

Louis Gossett Jr. was the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries Roots.

M. Emmett Walsh was the veteran character actor who appeared in more than 150 films including “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple” and “Knives Out.”

Chris Simon spent 15 seasons in the National Hockey League and was a member of the Colorado Avalanche’s 1996 Stanley Cup championship team. He was a part of the famous trade that saw Eric Lindros head to Philadelphia.

Yesterday I learned we lost bassist Russ Wilson, a founding member of Junkhouse. I just saw him on stage at the Horseshoe Tavern in December. I took the above photo during the show. Russ is wearing black. Russ was a great musician with a tremendous presence. My sincere condolences to

Eric Carmen was the lead singer for The Raspberries before going solo and recording such hits as All by Myself", "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again", "She Did It", "Hungry Eyes", and "Make Me Lose Control".

Karl Wallinger was a member of The Waterboys before founding World Party.

Steve Lawrence was the entertainer who spent decades as one half of the iconic singing duo Steve & Eydie with wife Eydie Gorme.

King was a founding member of The Stampeders. The Stampeders would score a number of hits, including Sweet City Woman in 1971. The song helped turn the band into one of one of Canada’s most successful acts, becoming a radio staple in both Canada and the United States. It

Eleanor Collins was Canada's First Lady of Jazz. She began performing in the 1930s on television and radio shows across the country and has worked with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Oscar Peterson.

Chris Mortensen was an award-winning journalist who reported on the NFL for ESPN for more than three decades.

Brian Mulroney was Canada's 18th prime minister. He was elected in 1984 and served until his resignation in 1993.