Mary Ann From 'Gilligan's Island,' Dawn Wells, Has Died From COVID-19
The actress and producer was 82 years old. Her publicist announced Wednesday she died of complications related to the coronavirus.
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Boston Celtics Legend K.C. Jones Dies At 88
Boston Celtics player and coach K.C. Jones has died at age 88. NPR remembers his understated manner and how he let the players have the limelight.
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Dies From COVID-19
Republican Luke Letlow, 41, who was elected earlier this month to represent the northeastern 5th District, died Tuesday from complications from the disease.
Tony Rice Was My Guitar Hero
Bluegrass guitar legend Tony Rice died Christmas day, leaving behind an expansive catalogue devoted to exploring uncharted territory. Guitarist and fan Molly Tuttle picks his essential recordings.
Cold War Double Spy George Blake Dies At 98
Cold War spy George Blake died at age 98. NPR recounts his life of passing British secrets to the Soviets, his arrest and daring escape to Russia, where he died years later.
Reginald Foster, World's Renowned Latinist, Dies At 81
NPR remembers the Rev. Reginald Foster — perhaps the world's foremost Latin scholar. He was the official translator for four popes and inspired Roman tour guides for Latin enthusiasts worldwide.
Chinese Video Game Tycoon, Netflix Producer Dead After Alleged Poisoning
Yoozoo Group CEO Lin Qi, 39, was also executive producer for an upcoming Netflix series. Reports suggest he may have been poisoned by a colleague.
Tony Rice, A Giant Of The Acoustic Guitar, Dead At 69
Tony Rice first gained attention as a member of J.D. Crowe's boundary-pushing New South. Rice took it even further in the David Grisman Quintet. But the road took a toll on Rice.
Barry Lopez, Acclaimed Author And Traveler Beyond Many Horizons, Dies At 75
Lopez — who won a National Book Award in 1986 for Arctic Dreams — wrote about his travels to far places. But his writings aren't just travelogues, they remind us of how precious life on Earth is.
Broadway Star Rebecca Luker Dies At 59
Broadway star Rebecca Luker has died of complications from ALS. She and her husband also had COVID-19 earlier this year.