Helen Forrest died 10 years ago

Helen Forrest was born on April 12, 1917 as Helen Fogel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She sang the songs Deep Purple and All the Things You Are. Ms. Forrest died on July 11, 1999 in Woodland Hills, California.

Mitchell Parish died 16 years ago

Mitchell Parish was born as Michael Hyman Pashelinsky on July 10, 1900 in Lithuania. He wrote the lyrics for the songs Stardust, Deep Purple, Moonlight Serenade, and Sleigh Ride. Mr. Parish died on March 31, 1993 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.