Former lead singer of the band Smash Mouth Steve Harwell dies at 56
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth has died at the age of 56. The cause of death was acute liver failure, according to the band's manager.
Obituaries
Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of Smash Mouth, has died at 56
The singer of such hits as "Walking on the Sun" and "All Star" died of acute liver failure in his home in Boise, Idaho.
Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer
Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Bill Richardson, former N.M. governor who worked to free Americans held abroad, dies
Richardson, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was also known for his volunteer efforts to free Americans held in foreign countries.
Jimmy Buffett, who sang of wastin' away in 'Margaritaville', dies at 76
The singer-songwriter, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist song and turned that celebration of loafing into an empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions, has died.
Stars of the Lid co-founder Brian McBride has died at 53
In his work alongside bandmate Adam Wiltzie, McBride warped and wondered at new pathways for ambient music.
Remembering classical music commentator Miles Hoffman who died at 71
Miles Hoffman, who died earlier this month, had an infectious love of classical music. He will be remembered for taking the starch out of the seemingly stiff world of classical music.
Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49
Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.
Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
Barker began hosting The Price is Right when Richard Nixon was in the White House. He was on the show for 35 years before retiring in 2007. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 26, 2023.)
Longtime 'Price Is Right' host Bob Barker dies at 99
For 35 years, Barker was a familiar presence in the living rooms of everyone from little old ladies, to kids home sick from school. He used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.