The famed acting coach and casting director was said to be the last disciple still teaching the Russian naturalistic technique of Michael Chekhov later adapted as 'The Method'

Acclaimed since the 1970s for filtering personal and feminist themes though classical mythological, nature and religious imagery, she was also the US poet laureate in 2003

Frankfurt-born author moved to pre-state Israel after WWII, served in army, before immigrating to US with husband to pursue studies of how kids discern dreams and reality

Prominent, acclaimed klezmer musician was a role model for women and explored connections between Jewish music and other European styles

Pilot also spent three months as a prisoner of war in Egypt after being shot down; later served as military attaché to the US and a series of senior public sector roles

Musician, whose father was Jewish, helped shape rock music in the 1960s, writing classics including 'The Weight'

Jewish filmmaker, also known for Oscar-winning 'French Connection,' struggled in later years but maintained support for Israel, directing an opera in Tel Aviv

Georgian-born actor became religious in 1990s, released version of morning prayer 'Ana b'Koach' in 2021; Co-star says he kept news of illness secret

Reubens, famous for the character and the film 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure,' did not make public his six-year struggle with cancer

Crooner, known for his classic hit's like ‘I Left My Heart In San Francisco,' released more than 70 albums, including a No. 1 at aged 88, a duets project with Lady Gaga