National & International Obituaries

The musician and actor helped propel reggae into the international spotlight, thanks in part to his songs and starring role in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe looks back at the life of video game and LGBTQ pioneer Rebecca Heineman.

Singer-songwriter Todd Snider died on Friday. He was 59 years old. For over three decades, Snider helped shape alt-country music and the East Nashville scene he represented.

Activist Alice Wong, who was born with muscular dystrophy and spent her life advocating for the rights of the disabled has died at the age of 51.

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas.

John Cleary, who was one of 9 people wounded during protests at Kent State in May of 1970, has died at the age of 74.

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died on Sunday at 84 years old.

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Barton Gellman, author of "Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency," about the legacy of late Vice President Dick Cheney.