1991 Death Lee Atwater, political strategists (R), dies of brain tumor at 40 1986 Death Edith Atwater, actress (Phyllis-Love on a Rooftop), dies at 74 1966 Birthday Steve Atwater, NFL safety, Denver Broncos Superbowl 32 1951 Birthday Lee Atwater, Republican National Committee Chairman, 1989-91 1932 Birthday Will Hutchins, Atwater, California, actor, Sugarfoot, Hey Landlord 1911 Birthday Edith Atwater, Chic, actress, Phyllis-Love on a Rooftop