Remembering 'Miracle Boy' BMX Rider Dave Mirra
BMX rider Dave Mirra, one of the most decorated athletes in X Games history, has died at the age of 41.
Remembrances
Dave Mirra, A Superstar Of BMX, Has Died In What Police Say Was Suicide
"We love you, Dave Mirra. We're going to miss you," says the mayor of Greenville, N.C., the town where the legendary X Games athlete lived for years.
Maurice White, Founder Of Earth, Wind & Fire, Dies At 74
Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, has died at age 74. The horn-driven band was known for 1970s hits such as "Shining Star" and "September."
Radio Comedian Bob Elliott Dies At 92
Bob Elliott of the famed comedy duo "Bob and Ray" has died at the age of 92.
Jack Johnstone, Creator Of The Triathlon, Dies At 80
Jack Johnstone, one of the creators of the triathlon, has died at age 80. Swimming, running and biking have long been sports, but Johnstone was the first to put them together into one competition.
Paul Kantner, Co-Founder Of Jefferson Airplane And Jefferson Starship, Dies
The guitarist and singer channeled his passion for politics and science fiction to become a prolific songwriter. Kantner helped define the San Francisco sound in the 1960s.
Paul Kantner, Co-Founder Of Jefferson Airplane, Dies At 74
Paul Kantner co-founded the band Jefferson Airplane with Marty Balin in 1965. When that band broke up, he founded Jefferson Starship and led the band for more than 40 years. Kantner died in his native San Francisco Thursday after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. He was 74 years old.
Vincent 'Buddy' Cianci, Longtime Mayor Of Providence, R.I., Dies
The former mayor of Providence, R.I., has died after a bout with cancer. Vincent "Buddy" Cianci was a longtime colorful figure in local politics having served two stints as mayor. He was known for his unpredictable behavior, temper and love for his city.
Abe Vigoda, Tessio In 'The Godfather' And Fish In 'Barney Miller,' Dies At 94
Character actor Abe Vigoda has died at the age of 94. He was known for his role as Tessio in the first "Godfather" movie, as well as Fish in the TV series "Barney Miller."
White House Protester, Who Held A Peace Vigil For More Than 30 Years, Dies
Concepcion Picciotto, a protester who held a keep a peace vigil outside the White House for more than three decades, has died. NPR spoke with her in 1985. The Washington Post speculated that she held the longest-running act of political protest in U.S. history.