Lillian Jackson Braun (1913-2011) was an American author whose 1966 novel, The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, was the first in a series of mysteries featuring reporter Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum. Braun was twice nominated for an Edgar award.
Mason Adams (1919-2005) was an actor best known for his Emmy-nominated role of Charlie Hume on the series Lou Grant.