Guitarist/vocalist for Canned Heat, Los Angeles formed group famed for songs like Going Up the Country. (Aged 27)
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach who led team to Super Bowl I and II victories and five NFL championships. (Aged 57)
Florida dentist who infected five patients with AIDS before dying of the disease himself. (Aged 40)
Director of great films, most notably Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life. (Aged 94)
English soccer star played on a world championship team in 1950. (Aged 70)
Prolific film critic who wrote for The New Yorker magazine for over two decades. Work also published by McCall's and New Republic. (Aged 82)
Actress had a role in popular children's show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Died in car accident. (Aged 27)
American businessman, philanthropist and self-help book author. Gave President Nixon millions of dollars in presidential races, paving way for campaign spending limits. (Aged 100)