Stanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74
Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.
obituaries
Bill Gates Sr., Father Of Microsoft Co-Founder, Dies At 94
"My dad's wisdom, generosity, empathy, and humility had a huge influence on people around the world," Gates wrote in a tribute to his father.
Reggae Legend Toots Hibbert Dies At 77
Toots Hibbert, the co-founder and lead singer of Toots and the Maytals, was one of the most distinctive and important voices of reggae and one of its founding fathers.
Missouri Teacher Who Died Of COVID-19 Remembered By Her Sister
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Jennifer Heissenbuttal about her sister AshLee DeMarinis, a teacher who died from COVID-19.
Toots Hibbert, Reggae Ambassador And Leader Of Toots And The Maytals, Dies At 77
The reggae star had been hospitalized in intensive care for more than a week while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
Diana Rigg: Life And Legacy Of 'The Avengers,' Bond And 'Game Of Thrones' Actress
Actor Diana Rigg, best known for roles in the 1960s The Avengers, a James Bond movie and Game of Thrones, died at 82. NPR offers a remembrance.
Diana Rigg, 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Avengers' Actor, Has Died At 82
The actor died in her London home Thursday morning after being diagnosed with cancer. In addition to her work in television and film, she was also an acclaimed stage actor.
Ronald Bell, Co-Founder, Songwriter And Producer Of Kool & The Gang, Dead At 68
Ronald Bell, along with his brother, Robert "Kool" Bell, brought generations of music fans together on the dancefloor with hits like "Celebration," "Get Down On It" and "Jungle Boogie."
The U.S. Federal Witness Protection Program Founder Dies At 86
Gerald Shur is known for founding the federal witness protection program. He died in August at age 86 of complications from lung cancer.
'Base Burglar' Of St. Louis Cardinals, Lou Brock, Dies At 81
The St. Louis Cardinals' Hall of Fame outfielder, Lou Brock, was known for being one of the greatest base-stealers of all time. He died on Sunday at the age of 81.