Obituaries

Jason David Frank, pictured waving to the crowd during the 2013 DragonCon parade through downtown Atlanta, has died. The 49-year-old played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers."

Arts

Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver in the '90s Power Rangers show, has died

4:59pm November 20, 2022

by The Associated Press

The 49-year-old actor's manager asked for privacy for his family and friends. His character was first seen as a villain before becoming inducted as the Green Ranger.

George Lois, an icon of ads and magazine covers, has died at 91

2:25am November 20, 2022

by The Associated Press

George Lois fashioned some of the most daring magazine images of the '60s and popularized such catchphrases and brand names as "I Want My MTV" and "Lean Cuisine."

Remembering the D.C. centenarian who went viral after dancing with President Obama

4:23pm November 16, 2022

Centenarian Virginia McLaurin found internet stardom after dancing with former President Obama and was known for her volunteering and activism. She died Monday at age 113.

Trailblazing sportswriter Jane Gross died Wednesday at age 75

4:40pm November 14, 2022

Sportswriter Jane Gross blazed a trail for women in sports journalism. She died Wednesday at age 75.

Merhan Karimi Nasseri lived for 18 years in Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport and inspired the Steven Spielberg film The Terminal. He died Saturday in the airport, officials said.

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The man who inspired 'The Terminal' dies at the airport he long called home

4:12pm November 12, 2022

by The Associated Press

Merhan Karimi Nasseri died after a heart attack in Terminal 2F at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Comedian Gallagher smashes strawberry syrup and flour at the end of his performance at the Five Flags Theater in Dubuque, Iowa, on Nov. 18, 2006.

Arts

Gallagher the watermelon-smashing comedian has died at 76

5:55am November 12, 2022

by The Associated Press

The man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and '80s. He became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks.

Kevin Conroy has died at age 66. He's shown above at New York Comic Con in 2019.

Arts

Kevin Conroy, who died at 66, was maybe the greatest performer of Batman ever

5:17pm November 11, 2022

by Glen Weldon

Glen Weldon says actor Kevin Conroy, the voice of the Caped Crusader in Batman: The Animated Series and other projects, kept his portrayal cool, wry, and unforced.

Actor Kevin Conroy, best known as the voice of Batman, died Friday at age 66

4:21pm November 11, 2022

by Glen Weldon

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pop Culture Happy Hour host Glen Weldon about the death of actor Kevin Conroy, best known as the voice of Batman in the 1990s animated series.

Books

Remembering author Kurt Vonnegut, who would have turned 100 on Friday

5:07am November 11, 2022

On what would've been Kurt Vonnegut's 100th birthday, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep shares a memorable interview he did with the writer in 2006. Vonnegut died in 2007.

Brazilian pop star Gal Costa died Thursday at age 77

4:37pm November 10, 2022

by Mandalit del Barco

Brazilian pop star Gal Costa died Thursday at age 77. She was one of the key figures in the Tropicalia movement of the 1960s.