The essence of comedy giant Carl Reiner
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Comedy legend Carl Reiner dies
Comedy legend Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98. The famous writer, actor and director created "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and influenced generations of performers with a career that spanned decades. Chris Martinez reports.
Milton Glaser, designer of "I Love NY" logo, has died at age 91
In posters, logos, advertisements and book covers, Glaser's ideas captured the spirit of the 1960s with a few simple colors and shapes.
"Lord of the Rings" actor Ian Holm dies
A star of stage and screen, Holm won a Tony Award for best featured actor as Lenny in Harold Pinter's play "The Homecoming" in 1967.
NBA Hall of Famer Wes Unseld dead at 74
Unseld was the MVP of the 1978 NBA Finals as the Washington Bullets beat the Seattle SuperSonics in a seven-game series.
Larry Kramer, playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
Kramer, an Academy Award nominee, was best known for his public fight to secure medical treatment, acceptance and civil rights for people with AIDS. He died Wednesday of pneumonia.
Former Australian PM Bob Hawke dead at 89
Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died at the age of 89. He was the country’s third longest serving prime minister -- and a record-holding beer drinker. Hugh Riminton from CBSN’s partners at Network 10 takes a look back at his life.
John Paul Stevens dead at 99
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who was nominated by President Ford in 1975 who later became a leading liberal voice, has died. He was 99.
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, a giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in "Beloved," ''Song of Solomon" and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, has died at age 88.
David Koch dead at 79
Billionaire businessman, philanthropist and conservative political activist David Koch has died, CBS News has confirmed. The 79-year-old served as executive vice president and board member for Koch Industries. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss Koch's legacy.
Legendary journalist Cokie Roberts dead at 75
Cokie Roberts, the longtime chief congressional analyst at ABC News, has died at the age of 75. She started her career as a foreign correspondent for CBS Radio, NPR and others. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Doctor dies of COVID-19 after delaying retirement to help
Many physicians near Dr. James Mahoney's age stopped seeing patients but his brother said "he worked on the front lines to the end."
John Conyers has died at age 90
Long-serving former Democratic Congressman John Conyers Jr., who was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and first introduced Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday, but had to step down in 2017 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, has died. He was 90.
Ex-North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan dies
Kay Hagan, a former bank executive who rose from a working as budget writer in the North Carolina Legislature to serving as a U.S. senator, died Monday following a prolonged illness. She was 66.
Obit writers: Deadly serious about their craft
At ObitCon, members of the Society of Professional Obituary Writers talk about the privilege of honoring lives well-lived. Mo Rocca reports on the gathering of obit writers (where they hand out their annual awards ceremony, the Grimmys), and introduces the second season of his podcast, "Mobituaries."
Teen Broadway star Laurel Griggs has died
Laurel Griggs, a child star who performed on Broadway, has died at just 13 years old. Griggs died Tuesday after suffering an asthma attack while with her parents in Manhattan, her family said. CBSN New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Annie Glenn, widow of John Glenn, dies of coronavirus at 100
At the time of John Glenn's death in 2016, the two had been married 73 years.
Phyllis George, former "NFL Today" broadcaster, dies at 70
George was also the former first lady of Kentucky.
Actor Fred Willard dead at 86
Actor Fred Willard died Friday of natural causes at the age of 86. Willard was widely known for his comedic roles in Christopher Guest movies such as "A Mighty Wind" and "Best In Show."
Fred Willard, "Best In Show" actor and comedian, dies at 86
Willard was known for his roles in "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind," and recently, a recurring role "Modern Family."
Rapper "Juice WRLD" dies at age 21
Chicago-area rapper Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad A. Higgins, died Sunday after a "medical emergency'' at Midway International Airport. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Former NBA commissioner David Stern dies
David Stern, the former commissioner of the National Basketball Association died Wednesday, the NBA said. He was 77. The cause of death was a brain hemorrhage he suffered on December 12.
Bobbi Kristina Brown's ex-partner dead at 30
Nick Gordon, the former boyfriend of Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, has died. Gordon's attorney confirmed his 30-year-old client's death in a statement to the Associated Press. Tom Hanson has more.
Kobe Bryant's life & legacy
"CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson joins CBSN with a look back at Kobe Bryant's life and legacy. Bryant, considered one of the greatest NBA players in history, was among five people killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in California.
Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers who is considered one of the greatest basketball players ever, died in a helicopter crash Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 41. CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Futterman joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
As Trump makes autism announcement, Tylenol maker and medical experts push back
The Trump administration announced it believes acetaminophen is linked to autism risk, but the maker of Tylenol and medical experts have strongly pushed back on the claims.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to air Tuesday, Disney says
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been pre-empted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown looms
Democrats have pleaded with Republicans to negotiate before government funding expires at the end of the month.
Trump executive order labels antifa a "domestic terrorist organization"
President Trump is following through on his vow to designate antifa as a terrorist group — but the move's legal impact is unclear.
Supreme Court lets Trump fire FTC commissioner for now and takes up dispute over removal
President Trump moved to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in March.
Sarah Ferguson dropped by U.K. charities over reported Epstein email
Newspapers in the U.K. published an email that Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson reportedly wrote to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
4 soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash identified by Army
Andrew Cully, Andrew Kraus, Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good were part an elite team that does nighttime missions.
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
A man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year has chosen not to testify in his own defense.
The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him
New internal documents reveal details of an incident that left Jeffrey Epstein injured and on suicide watch days before his death.