Hall Of Fame Pitcher, Baseball Announcer Don Sutton Dies At 75
Don Sutton played most of his 23-year Major League playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Coronavirus Victims: Gospel Blues Performer John Wilkins
The Rev. John Wilkins of Hunters Chapel in Mississippi spent his life performing gospel blues in and out of the church. He died of COVID-19 at age 76.
Florinda Flores, COVID-19 Victim, Never Held Back Her Love Or Food
We continue to remember some of the nearly 400,000 people who died in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Florinda Flores, 85, a beloved grandmother in Roswell, N.M., died last month.
Phil Spector, Legendary Record Producer And Convicted Murderer, Has Died At 81
The famous — even infamous — producer, known for his "wall of sound," died Saturday. He produced records for The Ronettes, Ike and Tina Turner as well as The Beatles, among many others.
Cuban American Legal Pioneer Osvaldo Soto Dies At 91
Miami is mourning the death of a legal pioneer. Osvaldo Soto successfully fought for the repeal of an "English-only" law in Miami-Dade County. He has died at age 91.
Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist, Dies At 69
Sylvain's rhythm guitar playing was the foundation for the raw, hard-driving sound of the New York Dolls, who presaged punk and new wave and influenced generations of musicians.
Siegfried Fischbacher Of Siegfried & Roy Dies At 81
Fischbacher died Wednesday night in his home in Las Vegas from pancreatic cancer. His death came just months after his magic partner Roy Horn died of COVID-19 related complications in May.
Sheldon Adelson, Conservative Donor And Casino Titan, Dies At 87
Adelson built a casino empire that stretched from Las Vegas to Singapore. His huge donations to conservative causes in the U.S. and Israel helped shape politics in both countries.
Tuba Virtuoso Howard Johnson Dies At 79
Howard Johnson, an American jazz musician known for his mastery of tuba and baritone saxophone, has died at age 79. NPR remembers his life and legacy.
Rep. Jamie Raskin On The Life And Legacy Of His Son, Tommy Raskin
On New Year's Eve, 25-year-old Tommy Raskin killed himself. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland talked with NPR about his son's life and the outpouring of tributes to him.