Iconic Journalist, Jazz Critic Nat Hentoff Dies At Age 91
Renowned journalist and jazz critic Nat Hentoff has died at 91 years old.
Remembrances
Prolific Author And Jazz Writer Nat Hentoff Dies At 91
The First Amendment champion and lifelong jazz enthusiast authored dozens of books and regularly contributed to several newspapers, in a writing career spanning more than six decades.
Renowned Indian Actor Om Puri Dies At 66
Puri began acting in Indian art house cinema in the 1970s and soon branched into British and American films, including Gandhi in 1982 and Charlie Wilson's War in 2007.
Tilikum, SeaWorld's Famed Orca And Subject Of 'Blackfish,' Dies
Tilikum was estimated to be 36 years old and had been in declining health for months. In 2010, he killed a SeaWorld trainer; a documentary about the incident led to outcry over orca captivity.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Sherlock' And The Entertainers We've Lost
We dive into the hit show starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, then celebrate Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, George Michael and others. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week.
Georges Prêtre, A Conductor With A 70-Year Career, Dies At 92
The veteran musician specialized in French repertoire and collaborated with some of the world's most famous opera singers, including Maria Callas.
Remembering Huston Smith, Noted 'World's Religions' Scholar
Smith, who died on Friday, was a Methodist minister who traveled the world studying Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism and other religions. Originally broadcast in 1996.
'Bambi' Artist Tyrus Wong Dies At 106
The Hollywood artist and calligrapher who designed Disney's Bambi has died at age 106.
'M*A*S*H' Actor William Christopher Dies At 84
The actor, who was best known for his role as Father Mulcahy on the television sitcom M*A*S*H, died after a battle with lung cancer.
Carrie Fisher, The Novelist
Carrie Fisher's well known for her acting and comedy. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Weekend Edition books editor Barrie Hardymon about why we should remember Fisher as not just a Hollywood star.