The Ashes Urn

Chuck Noll, head coach of NFL, lost the match of life on this day 5 years ago, aged 82.

The west became a more dangerous place when John Wayne died on this day 40 years ago, aged 72.

The soul of Ray Charles left on this day 15 years ago, aged 73.

Death was given on Patrick Henry on this day 220 years ago, aged 63.

Ronald Reagan, president of the United States from 1981 to 1989, died on this day 15 years ago, aged 93.

No more Kung Fu for David Carradine after this day 10 years ago, aged 72.

The story of David Eddings came to an end on this day 10 years ago, aged 77.

William Manchester said hello to darkness on this day 15 years ago, aged 82.

The last race for Eddie Sachs on this day 55 years ago, aged 37.

The star of Mary Pickford faded away on this day 40 years ago, aged 87.

Maya Angelou became a free bird on this day 5 years ago, aged 86.

John Calvin ended his religious teachings on this day 455 years ago, aged 64.

No more jazz for Duke Ellington after this day 45 years ago, aged 75.

One of the most iconic and enigmatic first ladies of U.S. history, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, died on this day 25 years ago, aged 64.

The run ended for Betty Robinson on this day 20 years ago, aged 87.

Canadian ice hockey player Joe Malone died on this day 50 years ago, aged 79.

End of the game for Gene Sarazen on this day 20 years ago, aged 97.

RIP to a Hollywood legend.

The last guitar solo for Ed Gagliardi on this day 5 years ago, aged 62.

The last laugh for Alan King on this day 15 years ago, aged 76.

No more strokes for Dana Plato on this day 20 years ago, aged 34.

End of all the tales for L. Frank Baum on this day 100 years ago, aged 62.

The flame was out for Osbert Sitwell on this day 50 years ago, aged 76.

Bobby Gregg wasn't like a rolling stone anymore after this day 5 years ago, aged 78.

End of the game for Jack Barry on this day 35 years ago, aged 66.