New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy dies of lung cancer. He was 65
It's the third loss from that Islanders era this year. Fellow Hall of Famer Gillies died in January and Jean Potvin died in March.
obituaries
Pakistani humanitarian Bilquis Edhi has died
She was the widow of Abdul Sattar Edhi, founder of Pakistan's best-known social services network. A nurse, she worked alongside her husband and focused especially on the welfare of children and women.
Remembering jazz pianist and composer Jessica Williams
Williams was a dazzling player and a favorite at Fresh Air. She died March 10 at 73. We'll listen back to her 1997 performance and interview.
Charnett Moffett, expansive bassist who could challenge legends, dies at 54
During the '80s and '90s, it seemed as if Moffett was everywhere in the jazz scene, recording with then-up-and-comers and luminaries alike — all at the beginning of a long career.
Remembering comic Gilbert Gottfried
Gottfried was known for his unusual voice and cranky stage persona — which made him a perfect fit to play the evil parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1992.
Los Lobos founding member Francisco González has died at 68
Francisco González, a founding member of Los Lobos, has died at 68. González left the band in 1976 to continue playing acoustic Mexican folk music, and became a master of Veracruz harp.
Estelle Harris, whose acting credits include 'Seinfeld' and 'Toy Story,' has died
Harris hollered her way into TV history as George Costanza's short-fused mother on "Seinfeld" and voiced Mrs. Potato Head in the "Toy Story" franchise. She was 93.
Remembering Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist killed in conflict
We take a moment to remember Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist whose body was found north of Kyiv.
Famed fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at age 78
A close friend of Princess Diana, Patrick Demarchelier was one of the leading fashion photographers of his era.
Remembering husband, father and dinosaur fanatic Chris Gegwich, who died from COVID
Attorney and father Chris Gegwich died from COVID-19 in 2020. He is remembered by his wife, Michele Gegwich, for his brilliance, love of ska music and keen interest in dinosaurs.