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In Memoriam

Meat Loaf performing, circa 1977.
Meat Loaf performing, circa 1977. Photo: Keystone/Hulton Archive (Getty Images)

Meat Loaf – The bombastic rock vocalist (Bat Out of Hell) carved out his place in cult-movie history by co-starring in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also had a small but pivotal role in Fight Club.

Olivia Newton-John – The pop superstar turned actor starred in classic musical Grease, of course, but also appeared in cult-beloved epic rollerskating fantasy Xanadu.

Nichelle Nichols – Her role as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek was a breakthrough for Black women on television—and she used her popularity as a sci-fi hero to inspire budding scientists and champion diversity at NASA.

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