The plural form for the pronoun 'it' is 'they' for the subject and 'them' for the object of a sentence or clause; fro example: There is a book on my desk, it is a math book.
Actress Rue McClanahan, known best for her role on The Golden Girls died five years ago on June 3, 2010 at age 76 after suffering a second stroke. Actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee, known best for her roles in A Raisin in the Sun and Do the Right Thing. died one year ago on June 11, 2014 at the age of 91.
Audie Murphy Dies in Plane Crash, June 1, 1971. June 1, 1971: World War II hero Audie Murphy, whose record as the Army's most decorated soldier launched a movie career, dies in a plane crash with five other people. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Legion of Merit, The Times said.