J. Craig Venter (1946-2026) Scientist, entrepreneur, businessman, genomics researcher. J. Craig Venter was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and died in San Diego, California. He taught for a time at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Harry Keyishian (1932-2026) Editor, academic. Harry Keyishian was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Morristown, New Jersey.
Dan Simmons (1948-2026) Science fiction and horror writer. Dan Simmons was born in Peoria, Illinois, and died in Lakewood, Colorado.
Joe Randall (1946-2026) Chef, biographer. Joe Randall was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and died in Savannah, Georgia.