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Gene Scherer was used primarily in roles that called for a character with a heavy Russian or foreign accent. He appeared in such films as 'Stripes' (1981), 'Red Dawn' (1984), 'Re-Animator' (1985), 'Hollywood Cop' and 'Russkies' (both 1987). Among television shows he appeared in were 'The Rockford Files', 'Fantasy Island', 'The White Shadow', 'Trapper John, M.D.', 'Airwolf', 'The Scarecrow and Mrs. King' and 'Murphy Brown'.

Braulio Castillo was born on 30 March 1933 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. He was an actor and producer, known for Sugar (2008), Juan del Diablo (1966) and Operación Tiburón (1967). He died on 28 February 2015 in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.

Yasar Kemal was born on 6 October 1923 in Osmaniye, Turkey. He was a writer, known for Ala Geyik (1959), Tus (1955) and Murad'in Türküsü (1965). He was married to Ayse Semiha Baban and Thilda Serrero. He died on 28 February 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Héctor Colomé was born on 25 October 1944 in Córdoba, Argentina. He was an actor, known for Freedomfighters (1996), Dark Blue Almost Black (2006) and Mad Love (2001). He died on 28 February 2015 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Former NBA player Anthony Mason stood 2m 3 cm tall. His alma mater was Springfield Gardens H.S. (NY) where he often returned to address students and athletic teams. He graduated from Tennessee Sate College in 1988. Mason was initially selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the third round (53rd pick overall) of the 1988 NBA Draft. He played for the New Jersey Nets (1989-1990), Denver Nuggets (1990-1991) and New York Knicks (1992-1996), Charlotte Hornets (1996-2000), Miami Heat (2000-2001) and Milwaukee Bucks (2001-2003). He was a big baseball fan, with Yankees Craig Nettles and Chris Chambliss his favorites as a youth. He was also an avid New York Ranger hockey fan.

Evan Thompson was born on 3 September 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Monday Night Mayhem (2002), The Chapman Report (1962) and Law & Order (1990). He was married to Joan Shepard. He died on 28 February 2015 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

Jacques Giraldeau was born on 16 July 1927 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was a director and writer, known for The Irises (1991), Gros-Morne (1967) and L'homme de papier (1988). He died on 28 February 2015 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

John S. Kuhn was an actor and producer, known for Cold (2014), Kitchen Hamlet (2009) and The Endangered (2008). He died on 28 February 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Faryal Karim was an actress, known for Theyab Al-Lail (1992), Al dalou'a (1966) and Bi'ayi bay yahlw (1975). She died on 28 February 2015 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Arkadiy Kushlanskiy was born on 3 November 1924. He was a production manager and producer, known for The Secret Agent's Blunder (1968), Quiet Flows the Don (1957) and Armed and Dangerous: Time and Heroes of Bret Harte (1978). He died on 28 February 2015.

Sarah Foot was born on 24 September 1939 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. She was married to Timothy Winter Burbury. She died on 28 February 2015.

Tom Bettis was born on 17 March 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Valerie Jeanne deLanuex. He died on 28 February 2015 in Katy, Texas, USA.

Alex Johnson was born on 7 December 1942 in Helena, Arkansas, USA. He was married to Julia Augusta. He died on 28 February 2015 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Camm Harston grew up in Compton, CA. In high school, he met Louis 'LouLuv' Harris, and the two began making music together. Camm rapped, and Lou produced the beats. The duo collaborated on many songs, including "Babe Ruth", on which Camm shares his story of growing up and struggling with people's ignorance about his sexuality. After college, Camm became a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving in several bases around the country. In 2011, Camm joined Abnormal Entertainment with friends Kevin Moyers, Jeff Dolniak, and David Hayes. He and Kevin started a podcast network under the brand. Camm hosted three shows of his own (Raise Your Spirits with co-host Kevin Moyers, Suckcess: The Pudcast!, and Talk Zebra with co-host Tony Hughes), and he produced dozens more for the network. In 2014, he left Long Beach, CA to make a new home in Portland, OR. In February 2015, he suffered complications from congestive heart failure, and he spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. Camm continues to leave a mark on everyone lucky enough to be a part of his life.

Composer, educated at Brooklyn College (BA), Columbia University (MA), and a student of Otto Luening, Douglas Moore and Stefan Wolpe. He was the recipient of three Guggenheim grants, the Prix de Rome, a Ford Foundation commission and a Rockefeller grant. Joining ASCAP in 1963, his chief musical collaborators included Joe Darion, Ernest Kinoy and Archibald MacLeish.

Elsie Sawchuk was born on 25 July 1928 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She was an actress, known for Festival (1960). She died on 28 February 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.