Little Richard, The 'King And Queen' Of Rock And Roll, Dead At 87
Little Richard was an explosive performer who inspired generations of musicians from Otis Redding to The Beatles to David Bowie. He died Saturday morning.
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Andre Harrell, Founding Father Of Hip-Hop Soul, Dead At 59
Andre Harrell, a record executive who shepherded the careers of Mary J. Blige and Sean "Diddy" Combs and combined the sounds of R&B and hip-hop with his label, Uptown Records, has died.
Coronavirus Victims: New York City Department of Education Employee Kimarlee Nguyen
More than 60 New York City Department of Education employees have died from COVID-19. One of them was Kimarlee Nguyen, 33.
Coronavirus Victims: Shotokan Karate Master Teruyuki Okazaki
Teruyuki Okazaki, a famous Shotokan karate master and the founder of the International Shotokan Karate Federation, died of a suspected case of COVID-19 last month.
Co-Founder of Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider, Has Died
The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who co-founded the enormously influential German band Kraftwerk, died just a few days after his 73rd birthday.
Coronavirus Victims: Yiddish Folk Singer Alby Kass
Alby Kass, a Yiddish folk singer and California resort operator, died from COVID-19 in March.
Coronavirus Victims: Students From 3 States Remember Their Teachers
Across the country, teachers, coaches and counselors have died from COVID-19. Current and former students share their memories of educators lost in Georgia, Texas and New York.
Legendary NFL Coach Don Shula Has Died At 90
"Don Shula was the patriarch of the Miami Dolphins for 50 years," the Hall of Fame coach's team said in a statement. Shula had 347 career wins, more than any other coach in NFL history.
Remembering Navajo Nation's Valentina Blackhorse, Who Died From COVID At 28
At least 70 Navajo Nation members have died from COVID-19. Among them was Valentina Blackhorse. NPR's Lulu-Garcia-Navarro speaks to Blackhorse's younger sister, Vanielle, to learn about her.
Coronavirus Victims: Flint's First Black School Superintendent Nathel Burtley
Nathel Burtley, the first black superintendent to serve schools in Flint, Mich., died last month of COVID-19.