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The "Hidden Figure" behind GPS technology, Dr. West, passed away on January 17. Her quiet work—from the US Navy to the Hall of Fame—changed the world. 🛰️✨ Rest in power. Read her obituary: legcy.co/4bKxT1B

Rest in peace to a true pioneer. 🕊️ Dr. Gladys West, the mathematician who helped give us GPS, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 95. For decades, her work at the US Navy was the "hidden" engine behind the technology we use every single day. Thank you, Dr. West!

RIP to Ambrosia's Christopher North, who helped make "Biggest Part of Me" and "Holdin' on to Yesterday" unforgettable. Gone at 75, but never far from the radio.

RIP to Ross "The Boss" Friedman - he played loud, he played proud, and he never bowed to false metal. Share your memories of his music or condolences in his guest book: legcy.co/4dp7toR

Share your memories of his work in films like Back to the Future, Top Gun, and Serpico, or condolences for him and his family, in his guest book: legcy.co/4sHxKDl

Farewell to James Tolkan. As the vice-principal in the Back to the Future movies, he made "slacker" an insult for the ages.

Honoring Elizabeth Taylor, Garry Shandling, and George Segal—icons whose work in film and comedy inspires us still. Read their stories and sign the guest book: legacy.com #legacyremembers #theirlegacy #actinglegends

The 5-year survival rate for all cancers is nearly 70%, up from 49% in 1975-77 and 63% in 1995-97. We've made progress, but more work remains. As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ends, remember those lost. Want to add a name to our memorial? Let us know. ♥️ #UNselfie #GiveBack

Remembering Dash Crofts (1940–2026). As part of Seals and Crofts, he brought us timeless hits like "Summer Breeze" and "Diamond Girl." 🎶 Visit the Legacy website to read his full story and sign the guest book, or follow us for more news and tributes: legcy.co/4teIadH

In this episode, we take a look at the most recent headline obituaries, including Superman co-star Valerie Perrine, legendary tough guy Chuck Norris, Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon, Seals and Crofts soft-rocker Dash Crofts, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=_rhIkk…

Songs like "Summer Breeze" are undeniable. Farewell to Dash Crofts, who, along with Jim Seals, provided a soundtrack for our lives.

Share your memories of his music, your favorite songs, or your condolences in his guest book: legcy.co/4c5sROC

RIP, Dash Crofts, and thank you for timeless songs like "Summer Breeze" and "Diamond Girl."

Every 15 seconds, someone in the U.S. hears “You have cancer.” More people are surviving, but there’s still work to do. Support @AmericanCancerSoc at Legacy’s memorial to lives touched by cancer. ♥️ #UNselfie #GiveBack #4Charity bit.ly/3wZcancer

When writing an obituary, safety comes first. 🛡️ Avoid including sensitive details like full home addresses or specific birth dates to protect your family's privacy. Visit legacy.com for more tips on crafting a tribute or follow us for more news. #legacyremembers

Did you know that Chip Taylor, the writer of the rock and roll classic "Wild Thing," was also actor Jon Voight's younger brother? Share your memories of his music or condolences in his guest book: legcy.co/4t9V50t

Share your memories or condolences, and talk about how her work in helping popularize yoga impacted your life, in her guest book: legcy.co/480rZZ5

If you take yoga classes, Lilias Folan may have helped make that happen. She brought yoga to our living rooms in the '70s and beyond, helping spark a movement that is now stronger than ever.

Farewell to Valerie Perrine - her work was one of the best parts of movies like "Superman," "Lenny," and "The Last American Hero." Share your memories or condolences in her guest book: legcy.co/47fMVeA

RIP to Carrie Anne Fleming, who appeared in beloved horror TV shows like "Supernatural" and "iZombie."