Dr. David Abrahamsen (98) A forensic psychiatrist best known for his analysis of serial killer David Berkowitz in "Confessions of Son of Sam". Died in Hamden, Conn on May 20, 2002

Josef Bau (81) Artist and one of the last surviving Jews on Oscar Shindler’s list. Died of pneumonia in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 24, 2002

Walter Lord (84) Author most noted for his account of the sinking of the Titanic in "A Night To Remember". Died of Parkinson’s disease in New York City, New York on May 19, 2002

Wallace Markfield (75) Acclaimed novelist of works such as "To an Early Grave" and "Teitlebaum's Window". Died of a Heart Attack in Roslyn, New York on May 24, 2002

Niki de Saint Phalle (71) Pop sculptor known for her bizarre work in the 60’s & 70’s. Died of pulmonary failure in San Diego, California on May 21, 2002

Stephen Jay Gould (60) Noted Harvard paleontologist who played himself in an episode of the Simpsons (yet another death of a Simpson voice). Died of Lung Cancer in New York City, New York on May 20, 2002

Joe Cobb (85) "Our Gang" child actor who played the fat kid in the early shorts. Died of natural causes in Santa Ana, California on May 21, 2002

Jerry Dunphy (80) White-haired, deep-voiced LA news anchor who was the inspiration for both Ted Baxter on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Kent Brockman on the Simpsons. Died of a Heart attack in Los Angeles, California on May 20, 2002

Sidney Fine (97) Composer who scored dozens of Broadway shows ("The Music Man"), movies and TV shows ("Medic" & "Wagon Train"). Died of Pneumonia in Burbank, California on May 20, 2002

Sandor Konya (78) Hungarian opera tenor who was a mainstay at the Metropolitan Opera for many years. Died in Ibiza, Balearic Islands on May 20, 2002

Clarence Samuels (79) 40's and 50's blues shouter who was one of the first artists signed to Chess’s Aristocrat label. Died of Natural Causes in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 20, 2002

Wolfgang Schneiderhan (86) One of the 20th century's best-known violinists. He was concertmaster of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra from 1933 to 1937, and later led the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Died in Vienna, Austria on May 18, 2002

George Cooper (85) Naval officer who was a member of the Golden 13, the first group of black U.S. Navy officers to earn their commissions. Died in Centerville, Ohio on May 20, 2002

Sir John Gorton (90) Former prime minister (1968-71) of Australia. Died from pneumonia (respiratory failure)in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on May 19, 2002

Dr. Antonia Pantoja (80) - Founder of the Aspira organization which fought for educational goals for Latino youth. Died of cancer in Manhattan, New York on May 24, 2002

Christina Cock (114) Australian woman who was the world's second oldest person. Died in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia on May 22, 2002

Dr. Richard D. Mudd (101) Grandson of Dr. Samuel Mudd (who was arrested for aiding John Wilkes Booth). Fought to have his grandfather’s name cleared. Died of respiratory failure in Saginaw, Michigan on May 21, 2002

Faye Dancer (77) One of the greatest stars of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940's, nicknamed "All The Way Faye". Died of complications from (cancerous) organ removal surgery in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2002

Creighton Miller (79) College Football Hall of Famer at Notre Dame. Son of Harry "Red" Miller, Nephew of Four Horseman Don Miller. Died of a Heart Attack in Shaker Heights, Ohio on May 24, 2002

Davey Boy Smith (39) Troubled professional wrestler. One half of the Tag-Team "The British Bulldogs" with his cousin "The Dynamite Kid". Died of a heart attack in Invermere, British Columbia, Canada on May 18, 2002

Sam Snead (89) One of golf's greatest players who leads in all time tour victories with 81. Died after a series of "strokes" (sorry) in Hot Springs, Virginia on May 23, 2002