James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876)

“Wild Bill” Hickok, one of the greatest gunfighters of the
American West, was murdered in Deadwood, South Dakota
while  playing poker when Jack McCall walked up behind
Hickok,drew his Colt Model 1873 revolver and shot Hickok
in the back of the head at point-blank range, killing him
instantly.

McCall was hanged in a public execution in
Yankton, at age 24.

Colt Model 1873 revolver.

The poker hand purportedly held by Hickok at his demise.

MIKE GRACIA

Nichelle Nichols (Grace Dell Nichols)
(December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022)

Actress, singer and dancer Nichelle Nichols is best
known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek:
The Original Series, and its film sequels. Nichols’
portrayal was ground-breaking for African American
actresses on American television. From 1977 until
2015, Nichols volunteered her time to promote
NASA‘s programs, and to recruit diverse astronauts,
including women and ethnic minorities. Nichols died
of natural causes.

William Felton Russell (February 12, 1934 – July 31, 2022)

Russell is widely considered to be one of the greatest
basketball players of all-time.

James Riddle Hoffa
(born February 14, 1913 – disappeared July 30, 1975)
(declared dead July 30, 1982)