Change of Habit

Barbara McNair, 72, Feb. 4: The pioneering African-American singer and actress made a name for herself in films such as "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs!" and the Elvis Presley film "Change of Habit." She also hosted her own variety show, "The Barbara McNair Show," in the late '60s and... more early '70s. One of her biggest hits was "You Could Never Love Him." "She was more than just a star or a famous personality," said her sister Jacqueline Gaither. "She was a person of her own." (AP)