Remembering Chicano Author Rudolfo Anaya
Rudolfo Anaya was one of the founders of modern Chicano literature. His best-known book was Bless Me Ultima. He died at age 82 at his home in Albuquerque.
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Rudolfo Anaya, A Founding Father Of Chicano Literature, Dies At 82
Anaya's 1972 classic Bless Me, Ultima — about a young Mexican American boy and his curandera mentor in New Mexico in the 1940s — inspired a generation of Chicano writers.
Carl Reiner, Actor, Director, Writer, Producer And Mensch, Dies At 98
Reiner belonged to a generation of Jewish comics who helped define 20th century American comedy. He created the Dick Van Dyke Show and collaborated often with his longtime friend, Mel Brooks.
Freddy Cole, Distinguished Jazz Art And Unassuming Vocalist, Dead At 88
Freddy Cole died on Saturday at his home in Atlanta. With his charming, easeful baritone and a crisp, efficient touch at the piano, Cole carved out a professional career of more than 65 years.
Global Lives Lost: From A Wise And Wonderful Grandma To A Soccer Pioneer
Writers and activists around the world share stories of those who have died from COVID-19 — in Colombia, Senegal, Pakistan, the Philippines and many other nations.
Milton Glaser, Designer Behind The 'I ♥ NY' Logo, Dies On 91st Birthday
Glaser co-founded New York Magazine and was also known for designing the poster of Bob Dylan with psychedelic hair.
Huey, The Rapper Behind 'Pop, Lock & Drop It,' Killed In St. Louis Shooting
The Kinloch, Mo., native was shot Thursday night in his hometown, according to St. Louis County Police. He was 32 years old.
Vincent Estrada Remembers Scott Blanks, Who Died Of The Coronavirus
Scott Blanks was a dental assistant and a barista who died of COVID-19 in March. His friend of 10 years, Vincent Estrada, shares how Blanks helped him become comfortable with himself as a gay man.
'The Father Of Sleep Science' Dr. William Dement Dies At 91
Dr. William Dement of Stanford University, who was known as "the father of sleep science," died after a heart procedure on June 14 at the age of 91.
Former Coal Miner Jack Horne Dies From Advanced Black Lung Disease
Former coal miner Jack Horne of Kentucky died last week from advanced black lung disease at the age of 66. Horne was featured last year in an NPR and PBS Frontline investigation into the epidemic.