Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61
An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies.
Obituaries
Remembering David Mixner, a 'titan' in the fight for gay rights
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly remembers the life of civil rights leader David Mixner with his friend and mentee, Brian Sims.
The first Black pilot of a commercial airline has died at 89
David E. Harris became the first Black pilot to fly for a commercial airline when American Airlines hired him in 1964. Announcing Capt. Harris' death, American's CEO called him a "trailblazer."
Paul Alexander, forced into an iron lung by polio in 1952, dies at 78
"More than anything, I believe he would want others to know they are capable of great things," Alexander's friend Christopher Ulmer told NPR.
Eric Carmen, singer-songwriter of 'All By Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74
The pop crooner was behind some of the biggest power ballads of the 1970s and '80s. His wife said he died in his sleep.
Janice Burgess, Nickelodeon executive who created 'The Backyardigans,' dies at 72
Janice Burgess, the Nickelodeon television executive who oversaw shows like Blue Clues, Little Bill, and The Backyardigans, has died at 72. She's remembered for inspiring kids' sense of adventure.
Remembering 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama, dead at 68
Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama has died. He was 68. His "Dragon Ball" series has sold millions of copies worldwide and has inspired TV, film and video game adaptations.
Why 'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama was so important to the world of anime
Akira Toriyama has died at 68. He was known globally for his best-selling manga series Dragon Ball, which gave rise to the popular anime series Dragon Ball Z, multiple films, and video games.
Crooner Steve Lawrence, who also appeared on Broadway and on TV, dies at 88
Lawrence's hits include "I've Gotta Be Me" and "Go Away Little Girl." For decades he was part of the singing duo, Steve and Eydie, with his wife Eydie Gorme who died in 2013.
Steve Lawrence, singer and half of popular stage duo Steve & Eydie, dies at 88
Steve Lawrence, a singer and top stage act who as a solo performer and in tandem with his wife Eydie Gorme kept Tin Pan Alley alive during the rock era, died Thursday.