Obituary
Darth Vader Didn't Come Alive Until James Earl Jones Gave Him a Voice
The prolific American actor, who died on September 9, recorded his dialogue for the first "Star Wars" film in less than three hours
Akira Endo, Biochemist Who Found a Way to Fight Heart Disease, Dies at 90
Endo's research paved the way for the development of drugs to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes
William Anders, NASA Astronaut Who Captured Iconic 'Earthrise' Photograph, Dies at 90
The Apollo 8 lunar module pilot also served in the U.S. Air Force and worked extensively on nuclear energy projects
Bette Nash, Longest-Serving Flight Attendant in the World, Dies at 88
Nash became a flight attendant in 1957 and never stopped working
Pioneering Artist Faith Ringgold Stitched Together Stories of Black Life
The Harlem-born painter, who died this week at age 93, elevated the everyday lives of Black Americans and fought for representation in major museums
Physicist Peter Higgs, Who Prompted a Decades-Long Search for a Tiny Particle, Dies at 94
The Nobel Prize winner predicted the Higgs boson, a fundamental particle that scientists successfully discovered in 2012, explaining how particles get their mass and underlying a key theory of the universe
Texas Man Who Lived 70 Years in an Iron Lung Dies at 78: 'I Never Gave Up'
Paralyzed by polio in 1952, Paul Alexander led a full life despite being confined to a large steel ventilator
N. Scott Momaday Built the Foundations of Native American Literature
Smithsonian scholars offer their reflections on the author, who died last week at age 89, and his impact on a new generation of Native writers
Norman Lear Brought Big Issues to the Small Screen
At his peak, the television icon, who died at 101, reached more than 120 million Americans with shows like "All in the Family"
How Sandra Day O’Connor Brought Compromise to the Supreme Court
The first woman justice to serve on the nation's highest court died on Friday at age 93
From the Governor's Mansion to the White House and Beyond, Rosalynn Carter Was a Tireless Advocate for the Vulnerable
Smithsonian experts reflect on the life and legacy of the former first lady, who died Sunday at age 96
What Made Bob Barker the Perfect Host for 'The Price Is Right'
The television personality, who died last week at 99, was part of a match that made game show history
Tony Bennett's Passion for Art Lives On in His Paintings
Smithsonian curators reflect on the beloved crooner's legacy as a musician and visual artist
Behind the Bleak, Beautiful Stories of Cormac McCarthy
The writer, who died this week at age 89, was an unflinching chronicler of humanity's brutality
Françoise Gilot, Whose Art Transcended Her Relationship With Picasso, Dies at 101
Her artistic career began before she met Picasso—and flourished long after she left him
Gordon Lightfoot, Legendary Folk Musician, Dies at 84
The Canadian singer-songwriter is known for hits like "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "If You Could Read My Mind" and "Early Morning Rain"
Harry Belafonte, Groundbreaking Singer, Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 96
A Smithsonian curator reviews Belafonte’s legacy, from breaking racial barriers in the entertainment industry to 70 years of civil rights activism
Traute Lafrenz, Last Surviving Member of Anti-Nazi Resistance Group the White Rose, Dies at 103
During World War II, the rest of the movement's core members were executed for distributing leaflets critical of the Nazi regime
Lisa Loring, the Original Wednesday Addams, Dies at 64
Loring introduced audiences to the iconic character on "The Addams Family" in 1964
Lloyd Morrisett, Co-Creator of Sesame Street, Dies at 93
He used television to help underserved children overcome barriers and succeed in the classroom
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