In Memoriam: Those We Lost in 2023

Remembering the icons and leaders we lost this year.

Hosted byAdrian Sherling

Curated byWill Fritzler, Hark Editor

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How Matthew Perry Wanted to Be Remembered

Actor Matthew Perry enjoyed the sheer popularity of "Friends," but he was ultimately driven to help others.

How Matthew Perry Wanted to Be Remembered

Q with Tom Power

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Tony Bennett, Crooner Extraordinaire

Singer Tony Bennett was referred to by Frank Sinatra as “the best singer in the business.”

Consider This from NPR

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Rosalynn Carter, the "Steel Magnolia"

First lady Rosalynn Carter was revered for her strong demeanor and for expanding the possibilities of the position.

Consider This from NPR

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Henry Kissinger’s Global Impact

Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state, leaves a complicated legacy of diplomacy and warfare around the world.

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Norman Lear Changed the Culture

Television pioneer Norman Lear, who died at age 101, recalls his childhood and the making of "All in the Family" in a 2014 interview.

NPR's Book of the Day

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Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Legacy

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female justice on the Supreme Court, and it was an honor she took extremely seriously.

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

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Jimmy Buffett on a Career of Fun

Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died at the age of 76, looks back on a life of packed stadiums and easy living.

Rolling Stone Music Now

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Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"

A tribute to singer-songwriter Tina Turner, remembering a special moment when she performed for Oprah's birthday.

Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

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Cormac McCarthy, Word Magician

Cormac McCarthy's biographer Steven Frye discusses what made his writing so distinctive.

The Art of Manliness

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Harry Belafonte’s Activism

Singer Harry Belafonte recalls the moment he took his friend Sidney Poitier on a civil rights mission.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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In Memoriam: Those We Lost in 2023

How Matthew Perry Wanted to Be Remembered

Q with Tom Power

Tony Bennett, Crooner Extraordinaire

Consider This from NPR

Rosalynn Carter, the "Steel Magnolia"

Consider This from NPR

Henry Kissinger’s Global Impact

The Intelligence from The Economist

Norman Lear Changed the Culture

NPR's Book of the Day

Sandra Day O’Connor’s Supreme Legacy

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Jimmy Buffett on a Career of Fun

Rolling Stone Music Now

Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll"

Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

Cormac McCarthy, Word Magician

The Art of Manliness

Harry Belafonte’s Activism

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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