Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash
Former NBA star Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years, was 41.
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Veteran Journalist Jim Lehrer Dies At 85
Longtime PBS NewsHour anchor and writer Jim Lehrer was known for his steady, low-key presence in the often noisy world of TV news. His career spanned some 50 years.
Jim Lehrer, Longtime PBS Anchor, Dies At 85
Lehrer chronicled such weighty events as John F. Kennedy's assassination and the 1973 Senate Watergate hearings. For years, he and lifelong friend Robert MacNeil co-anchored The MacNeil/Lehrer Report.
Remembering 'Mama Malnati,' Matriarch Of Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Donna Marie Malnati has been widely credited with creating the secret recipe for the deep-dish pizza crust used in a few of Chicago's most famous pizzerias. She died in early January at the age of 93.
Juice WRLD Cause Of Death Was Accidental Overdose
The rapper's unexpected death at Midway International Airport was caused by an overdose of opioids, according to the medical examiner.
A Very Naughty Boy: Remembering Monty Python's Terry Jones
Comedian, author and filmmaker Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after suffering from dementia. As part of Monty Python, he was known for his drag characters and for co-writing the "Spam" sketch.
Singer-Songwriter David Olney Dies At Age 71
Renowned Americana singer-songwriter David Olney, who had a reputation for thoughtful narrative lyrics, died on Saturday at the age of 71. He was performing when he died of an apparent heart attack.
Christopher Tolkien, 'Middle-earth's First Scholar,' Dies At 95
J.R.R. Tolkien's son was instrumental in cultivating his father's legacy, shepherding unpublished works to readers and helping extend the world of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Liang Jun, China's Iconic Female Tractor Driver, Dies At 90
Ari Shapiro talks with Tina Mai Chen, a professor at the University of Manitoba, about the death of a model worker who was featured on China's 1 yuan banknotes.
Rush Drummer And Lyricist Neil Peart Has Died
Peart, who joined the iconic prog rock band Rush in 1974, was 67 years old. He was diagnosed with brain cancer more than three years ago.