He was an influential naturalist and philosopher best known for his classic book “Walden.”

He is an Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker who was raised in Cambridge.

He was a pioneer of the Beat Generation and the author of the novel “On the Road.”

She was a celebrated author famous for writing the classic novel “Little Women.”

She was a legendary star of Hollywood’s Golden Age and a two-time Academy Award winner.

She is a prominent actress, writer, and producer known for her work on “The Office” and “The Mindy Project.”