obituaries

Remembering Dorcas Reilly, Inventor Of The Classic Green-Bean Casserole

4:29pm November 22, 2018

The inventor of the green-bean casserole, Dorcas Reilly died on Oct. 15 at 92. This Thanksgiving, Campbell's Soup estimates the dish will be served and enjoyed in more than 20 million homes Thursday.

Farmer And Writer Donald McCaig, Who Shared Stories Of Rural Life, Dies At 78

6:05pm November 21, 2018

Former All Things Considered commentator Donald McCaig died Nov. 11 at 78. He shared stories about his life and experiences in his world of southwest Virginia.

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Cyril Pahinui, photographed before the start of a live concert featuring musicians who contributed to the film The Descendants on April 14, 2012 in Honolulu.

Music & Culture

Cyril Pahinui, Crown Prince Of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar, Dies At 68

4:26pm November 20, 2018

by Geoffrey Himes

Pahinui, who succumbed to health complications possibly caused by exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam, was drawn at a young age to the backyard sessions his father regularly held.

Books

William Goldman Dies At 87

7:48am November 17, 2018

by Scott Simon

Writer William Goldman died this week — he had an outsized influence on films, and the way we talk to each other. Scott Simon remembers the screenwriting giant.

Oscar-Winning Screenwriter William Goldman Dies At 87

6:01pm November 16, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

Two-time Oscar winning screenwriter William Goldman has died at 87. Goldman wrote such classic movies as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men and The Princess Bride.

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Arts

William Goldman, Writer Behind 'Butch Cassidy,' 'Princess Bride,' Dies At 87

1:25pm November 16, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Goldman had a successful literary career before he turned to Hollywood, where he made an indelible mark — as the writer of beloved movies as well as a bestselling guide to screenwriting.

Arts

William Goldman, Oscar-Winning Screenwriter, Dies At 87

11:51am November 16, 2018

by Neda Ulaby

William Goldman wrote the scripts for more than 30 movies, including Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, All the President's Men and The Princess Bride.

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Hee Haw co-hosts Roy Clark (right) and Buck Owens in 1969. Clark died Thursday at the age of 85.

Music & Culture

Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' Host And Country Music Ambassador, Dies At 85

6:09pm November 15, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenage prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America.

Comic book writer Stan Lee and actor Chadwick Boseman attend the world premiere of Marvel Studios Black Panther.

Arts

Opinion: How Stan Lee Helped This Blerd Find His Superhero

6:02pm November 13, 2018

by Eric Deggans

For one black nerd growing up in Indiana, Stan Lee's world was an amazing step forward.

'Fresh Air' Remembers Marvel Comics Writer And Editor Stan Lee

4:08pm November 13, 2018

by Terry Gross

The Spider-Man and Hulk creator spoke to Fresh Air in 1991 about coming up with Spider-Man, inventing new sound effects for his comics and why superheroes have colorful costumes.

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