Famed Puerto Rican Astrologer Walter Mercado Dies At 87
Walter Mercado, the popular astrologer who endeared himself to millions of Hispanic television viewers for more than three decades, died Saturday in Puerto Rico.
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The Kid Bows Out: Movie Producer Robert Evans Dies At 89
The Hollywood legend was discovered in a swimming pool by the wife of a movie mogul and went on to helm Paramount Pictures, producing huge hits like Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and The Godfather.
Champion Of Civil Rights, Ex-Rep. John Conyers Dies At 90
Former Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan died Sunday in his Detroit home. At a rally for Sen. Bernie Sanders, lawmakers reflected on the congressman's legacy.
Michigan Congressman John Conyers Dies At 90
NPR's Michel Martin remembers former Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr., who died at age 90.
Elijah Cummings Funeral: Watch Obama, Clinton Eulogize Baltimore's Favorite Son
In addition to the former presidents, Kweisi Mfume, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton had been expected to speak at the service at the New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore.
Conductor and Composer Raymond Leppard - A Champion Of The Old And The New - Has Died
The British conductor, harpsichordist and scholar helped reignite interest in works by composers like Monteverdi — but he also championed new works and wrote notable film scores of his own.
Remembering Ballet Dancer Alicia Alonso
Alicia Alonso, one of the finest ballet dancers of the 20th century, died Thursday in Havana. The dancer helped start the American Ballet Theatre, then built the Cuban state ballet program.
Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies At Age 68
Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at the age of 68. Cummings was a senior black voice in Congress, praised as a moral authority and beloved across the political spectrum.
Remembering Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings
Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died Thursday at 68. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to longtime friend and mentor Larry Gibson about Cummings' rise the national political stage.
Sherrilyn Ifill On The Legacy Of Elijah Cummings
NPR's Noel King talks with Sherrilyn Ifill, president of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, about the legacy of Elijah Cummings.