Those We Lost — July 20

Honoring those we lost on July 20 — remembered for what they gave, and for what they left behind.

Roy Hamilton

Birth name: Rodothas Hamilton

Born April 16, 1929 — died July 20, 1969

Singer, R&B vocalist, pop interpreter, and gospel-influenced soul pioneer.

Hamilton brought a powerful, semi-classical vocal style into R&B and popular song. His recordings of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Unchained Melody” helped connect gospel feeling, traditional pop, and early soul music before his life was cut short at 40.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Born August 18, 1970 — died July 20, 2025

Actor, director, poet, musician, producer, and television culture figure.

Warner became widely known as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, then continued working across television, directing, spoken word, and music. His career stretched from child stardom into adult creative work, including a Grammy-winning musical contribution.