Obituary – Page 28 – People's World

Blues never die: B.B. King reigned but music lives on

May 21, 2015 By Ken Ritter

No one could play the blues like B.B. King, who died Thursday night at age 89 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eduardo Galeano, writer and journalist

April 21, 2015 By Len Phelan

If anyone consistently and courageously gave encouragement to those in struggle - particularly the indigenous populations of Latin America - it was Galeano.

Erwin Marquit, 89: a lifelong communist

April 9, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

Marquit was in the audience listening at the 30th Convention of the CPUSA when John Bachtell paid tribute to Party members who had died since the previous convention.

Terry Pratchett, 66: fantasy author’s own narrative closes

March 16, 2015 By Blake Skylar

Fantasy novelist Terry Pratchett died Mar. 12, leaving several library shelves' worth of published literature behind, as well as the legacy it created.

Sara Alchermes, 100: tireless fighter for peace and social justice

February 23, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Sara's passion for knowledge never waned, and she was especially well read in current events. Her absence is deeply felt by all who knew her.