Larry Harmon, the man who made Bozo the Clown a household name, has died of congestive heart failure at the age of 83.

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack has died of cancer at the age of 73.

Today is Sunday, January 13, 2008, the 13th day of 2008. There are 353 days left in the year. Check out our links to news stories you might find interesting.

This is the day Jim Morrison died and Tom Cruise was born. Plus, check out "the birdman" in today's pic.

Born: Feb. 21, 1893 Died: June 2, 1987
Considered the greatest classical guitarist of all-time, Segovia is credited with elevating the guitar from a folk instrument.

Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian author has died at 89. His son said late Sunday that he died of heart failure. Solzhenitsyn was a world symbol of censorship and oppression in the Soviet Union.

Born: April 13, 1743 Died: July 4, 1826
Most famous as the author the Declaration of Independence, he voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era.

Born: Sept. 7, 1860 Died: Dec. 13, 1961
One of the most famous American folk artists of all-time, Anna Roberts taught herself to paint when she was in her mid-70s.

Born: May 12, 1820 Died: Aug. 13, 1910
Recognized as the founder of modern nursing and one of the most famous women in history.

Born: March 6, 1475 Died: Feb 18, 1564
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, architect, painter and poet in the period known as the High Renaissance.

Born: Jan. 17, 1706 Died: April 17, 1790
One of America's founding fathers, famous for being a printer, author, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, inventor and statesmen.

Born: June 8, 1867 Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright was a pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect.

Born: Sept. 9, 1890 Died: Dec. 16, 1980
A symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, the Colonel began franchising his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants at the age of 65.

Born: March 14, 1879 Died: April 18, 1955
A German-born theoretical physicist of profound genius who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century.

Born: Feb. 15, 1820 Died: March 13, 1906
Susan B. Anthony was a social reformer best known as a women's rights leader, but she also campaigned against slavery.

Legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent died Sunday night from complications of brain cancer at age 71. He's remembered for changing the face of the fashion industry.

Born: Feb. 3, 1894 Died: Nov, 8, 1978
His paintings and illustrations are known the world-over for their humorous look at everyday life in early 20th century America.

George Carlin, the irreverent king of counterculture comedians, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71. Carlin loved to push boundaries and was best known for his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine.

Lifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.

Born: Nov. 30, 1874 Died: Jan. 24,1965
Sir Winston Churchill was an English statesman best known as the Prime Minister who led England during World War II in the years 1940 through 1945.

Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."

Born: Dec, 25, 1821 Died: April 12, 1912
A true pioneer, Clara Barton is best known as the founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to countless wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields.

Born: Dec. 31, 1908 Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps, Wiesenthal dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting anti-Semitism and prejudice against all people.

Cyd Charisse, the last great Hollywood dancer, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday.

The whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.

The actress and the playwright. Better times for Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller.

Born: Aug. 27, 1910 Died: Sept. 5, 1997
A Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.

Jim McKay, the esteemed sportscaster who hosted ABC's popular Wide World of Sports for over 40 years died Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton, Maryland. He was 86.

Born: Oct. 11, 1884 Died: Nov. 7, 1962
American First Lady, humanitarian, and diplomat who became one of the best-known and most admired women in the world.

on August 11, 1956, 44-year-old abstract artist Jackson Pollock died in car crash. How much is his work worth today? The answer in today's picture.

On Aug. 16, 1977, Elvis Presley, died at his Graceland, at age 42. The coroner recorded cardiac arrhythmia as the cause of death but deliberately omitted the fact that it was caused by an overdose of multiple prescription drugs.

Robert Rauschenberg has died at the age of 82. The artist found fame - and controversy - with his stunning and colorful paintings and sculptures.

A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. It'll be an interesting one on Wall Street after an unprecedented Sunday on Wall Street. Can fish cure cancer?, Horton's boss of the box office, Halle's a new mom at 41, the 10 worst dolls ever and more.

Actor and comedian Harvey Korman, who was a regular on "The Carol Burnett Show" and appeared in a string of Mel Brooks films such as "Blazing Saddles" and "High Anxiety," died Thursday at age 81 at UCLA Medical Center.

Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.

Former White House spokseman and journalist Tony Snow, who President Bush says brought "wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work," has died of cancer at the age of 53.

A 17-year-old California girl died last week awaiting a liver transplant. Growing Bolder introduces you to a man who was one of the lucky ones to receive his transplant and is now spreading the message of organ donation.

Jack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.

Controversial artist Daniel Edwards is at it again -- he just unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the memory of TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's late dogs. Here's the news release -- we'll let you weigh in!

What would you do if you knew your life was about to end? That's the premise of a new movie, starring some Hollywood heavyweights who are all about Growing Bolder in their real and make-believe worlds.

None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.

How do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!

Would You Want to Live to 100?

The story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.

Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.