Lake Placid

Thomas Wassberg, a legendary Swedish cross-country skier who won four Olympic gold medals and three World Championship golds in the 1980s, recently revisited Lake Placid 46 years after his famous Olympic victory there. As he approaches his 70th birthday, his principled career and iconic status continue to resonate.

James Tolkan, the actor best known for playing Principal Strickland in the Back to the Future franchise and Stinger in Top Gun, has died at age 94 at his home in Lake Placid, New York. His death was confirmed by his booking agent and a co-writer of the iconic film series.