Melvin Van Peebles - 89
Melvin Van Peebles, an Indie filmmaker and actor, passed away in September at the age of 89. His most iconic film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadassss Song" was financed and released by Melvin himself. He leveraged music by Earth, Wind, and Fire in the film to gain traction.
Jane Powell - 92
Jane Powell died in September at the age 0f 92. She was a beloved MGM musical starlet, most notably "Royal Wedding" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."