Peter Sallis, Voice Behind 'Wallace And Gromit' Films, Dies At 96
Peter Sallis, who was the voice of Wallace in the beloved Wallace and Gromit films, died last week. He was 96 years old.
Remembrances
Saudi Billionaire Arms Dealer Adnan Khashoggi Dies
Adnan Khashoggi had billions of dollars, much of it made by arms deals between Saudi Arabia and American weapons companies. He died Tuesday at age 81.
William Krisel, Architect Who Helped Define California Modernism, Dies At 92
Krisel is particularly known for the scores of tract homes he designed in Palm Springs, which featured open floor plans, "butterfly" roofs and enough variation so they didn't look cookie-cutter.
Peter Sallis Of 'Wallace And Gromit' Fame Dies At 96
Before the British actor voiced Wallace in the animated films, he starred in the long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. He was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes.
Remembering NPR's David Gilkey And Zabihullah Tamanna
It's been a year since NPR photojournalist David Gilkey was killed in Afghanistan, along with his Afghan interpreter Zabihullah Tamanna. They came under fire in a Taliban ambush.
Former Panamanian Dictator And CIA Informant Manuel Noriega Dies
Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega is being remembered as a shrewd CIA operative and a ruthless drug trafficker. He died Monday night in Panama at the age of 83.
Former Panamanian Dictator Manuel Noriega Dies At 83
General Manuel Antonio Noriega, who went from being a CIA informant to leading a nation and becoming a target of the U.S., has died. Noriega was ousted from power in 1989.
'Morning Edition' Sports Commentator Frank Deford Dies At 78
The Hall of Fame sportswriter was public radio's scholar of sports for some 37 years before hanging up his cleats earlier this year. Deford died Sunday at the age of 78 at his home in Key West, Fla.
Frank Deford, NPR's Longtime Philosopher Of Sports, Dies At 78
The sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for 37 years, applying his keen wit and incisive eye to games of every stripe. Deford died Sunday, just weeks after hanging up his cleats with NPR.
Frank Deford, Longtime Sports Commentator For NPR, Dies At 78
Frank Deford, NPR's longtime sports commentator, has died at age 78. The Hall of Fame sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for some 37 years until his retirement earlier this year.