He gained fame as Apollo Creed, who made his first appearance as the cocky, undisputed heavyweight world champion in 1976’s “Rocky."

Following the news of his wife's death, the senator was flooded with messages offering prayers for him and his family.

In addition to being a devout Christian, Gary Graham was one of the few conservatives working in Hollywood.

"It is hard to have the right words at a moment like this. We ask for your prayers at this time for the entire King family.”

A news release from his university's athletic department said the three-time NCAA champion died "from medical complications."

Coming out of high school, he was one of the most sought-after players in the nation, ranking as the No. 1 recruit by Rivals and 247Sports.

Although his acting role on "Seinfeld" was his most prominent, Crombie had a long career that included numerous other projects.

"He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend."

Originally drafted by the Orioles in 1992, he made his big-league debut late in the '98 season. Shortly afterward, he was in the spotlight.

A freak and fatal accident highlighted a dangerous accessory, but the way the victim lived should remind us of something more important.