Rapper Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Dies At 42
Prodigy (born Albert Johnson) was one half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with rapper and producer Havoc. He died at age 42 of complications from sickle cell disease.
Remembrances
John Avildsen, Oscar-Winning Director Of 'Rocky' And 'Karate Kid,' Dies At 81
Avildsen won his Oscar in 1977 for Rocky, which was also named best picture. The director, who delivered a string of inspirational and enduring box-office successes, died Friday of pancreatic cancer.
Sleep Apnea Factored In Carrie Fisher's Death, Coroner Reports
Los Angeles County report leaves the cause of death undetermined, but also points to heart disease and Fisher's drug use as contributing to her death in December.
Helmut Kohl, Architect Of Germany's Reunification, Dies At 87
The longtime German chancellor, who led West Germany and later a unified country, died Friday. Kohl helmed two vast integration projects: Germany's reunification and efforts to forge a European Union.
Germans Reflect On Legacy Of Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl
NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Josef Joffe, publisher and editor of the German newspaper Die Zeit, about the legacy of Helmut Kohl, former chancellor of Germany, who died on Friday.
Anita Pallenberg, Creative Influence To Rolling Stones, Dies At 75
Anita Pallenberg was a partner of both Keith Richards and Brian Jones and was a creative influence to the Rolling Stones. She was also an actor and a model.
One Year After Pulse Shooting, Orlando Honors Those Who Died
Hundreds gathered outside the nightclub Monday to remember the 49 people who were killed that night. Mourners have created a makeshift memorial there — and plans for a permanent one are underway.
Adam West Saved Batman. And Me.
NPR's resident Bat-scholar Glen Weldon offers a personal remembrance of the late Adam West, explains how the actor rescued the character of Batman from oblivion, and explores his enduring legacy.
Adam West, Batman Of The 1960s, Dies At 88, After Short Battle With Leukemia
Adam West was best known for his portrayal as Batman in the campy 1960s TV show. He died Friday night at the age of 88.
Adam West, Who Played The Dark Knight At His Brightest, Dies At 88
The actor donned Batman's costume for TV in the '60s, giving an enduring rendition of the hero. Later in his career, West enjoyed a renaissance as a voice actor. His family says he died Friday night.