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In Memoriam

  1. in memoriam
    A Wake for Lynn SheltonThe late indie director’s closest friends and collaborators mourn the loss of a beloved experimental artist.
    By Jason Bailey
  2. in memoriam
    Lynn Shelton Left Behind a Bounty of Beautiful TelevisionThe acclaimed filmmaker’s empathy and humanity was on display in an impressive array of TV shows, from Mad Men to GLOW.
    By Jen Chaney
  3. remembrances
    The Undefinable Something of Irrfan KhanThe actor, who died this week at 53, is a study in contrasts — a Bollywood star and Hollywood Everyman, sexy yet never fit for leading-man status.
    By Mallika Rao
  4. book excerpt
    Kenny Rogers Was Never Just One Kind of ArtistPop-country owes a debt of gratitude to the late singer and his debut hit “Lucille.”
    By Kenny Rogers
  5. pour one out
    Eurovision 2020: In MemoriamA tribute to the best 2020 Eurovision songs, now forever lost in time.
    By Lindsey Weber
  6. in memoriam
    Read Oprah Winfrey’s Powerful Eulogy for Toni Morrison“The first time I came face to face with Toni Morrison was in Maya Angelou’s backyard… Every time I looked at her, I couldn’t even speak.”
    By Rebecca Alter
  7. wakes
    A Wake for Daniel JohnstonLouis Black, Ira Kaplan, Kathy McCarty, Jeff Feuerzeig and more share their fondest memories of the late Texas indie icon.
    By Drew Fortune
  8. remembrances
    David Berman Struggled to Feel the Joy He Brought UsThe singer-songwriter passed away yesterday. He leaves a legacy of spiritual longing and fighting the darkness.
    By Abraham Riesman
  9. in memoriam
    Toni Morrison’s Joyful, Unfinished WorkMorrison’s great project — expanding American literature and consciousness — continues after her death.
    By Jess Row
  10. remembrances
    Colin Hanks Is Pretty Sure He Has the Best Story About Luke Perry“Out of no where, a man comes from first class.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  11. grammys 2019
    XXXTentacion Was Reportedly Rejected for Grammys In MemoriamDue to the allegations of his domestic violence.
    By Dee Lockett
  12. in memoriam
    How Mary Oliver’s Biographer Finally Met the Legendary PoetOliver, who died yesterday, connected with people “on the page,” and Lindsay Whalen was no exception.
    By Lindsay Whalen
  13. in memoriam
    The Hallmark Holiday Gazebo Is Dead, Long Live the Hallmark Holiday GazeboAnd so ends the reign of romantic Christmas proposals with the help of pavilion architecture.
    By Devon Ivie
  14. obits
    All the Festivals We Lost This Year, in MemoriamPour one out for Sasquatch!, Warped Tour, TanaCon, and more.
    By Dee Lockett
  15. Stan Lee Remembers Marvel’s Steve Ditko: ‘His Talent Was Indescribable’“Steve was certainly one of the most important creators in the comic book business.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  16. in memoriam
    Josh Homme Shares a Letter Anthony Bourdain Wrote His DaughterThe QOTSA frontman’s daughter thought Bourdain had smashed her father’s guitar on No Reservations just to be mean.
    By Halle Kiefer
  17. vulture lists
    Here’s a Collection of Excellent Anthony Bourdain Stories for You to ReadFood and travel weren’t even the half of it.
    By Halle Kiefer
  18. The Americans: In MemoriamPhilip and Elizabeth Jennings killed an awful lot of people.
    By Brittany Stephanis and Jessica M. Goldstein
  19. goodbye 2017
    Daily Show Says Good-bye to the Trump Administration Officials We Leave in 2017The Mooch belongs to the ages now.
    By Halle Kiefer
  20. Revisiting Carrie Fisher’s Best Interview MomentsFisher, a notable absence on the Star Wars: The Last Jedi press tour, always knew exactly what to say.
    By Lindsey Romain
  21. in memoriam
    In Praise of Tom Petty’s Weird-As-Hell Acting CareerFrom The Postman to King of the Hill, Petty seemed to take whichever role tickled his fancy at the time.
    By Nate Jones
  22. in memoriam
    John Legend Sent a Message to the Parents of Manchester Bombing Victim on GMBThe 15-year-old John Legend fan performed his song “All of Me” at a talent show.
    By Halle Kiefer
  23. in memoriam
    Watch Dave Chappelle and John Mayer’s Charlie Murphy TributeJohn Mayer performed “You’re Gonna Live Forever in Me.”
    By Hunter Harris
  24. r.i.p.
    Notorious B.I.G. Honored by the Brooklyn Nets 20 Years After His DeathPuff Daddy, Faith Evans, and others remembered the rapper, who died 20 years ago.
    By Tolly Wright
  25. oscars 2017
    Sara Bareilles to Perform the Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment This SundayGrab your tissues, friends.
    By Kaitlin Fontana
  26. in memoriam
    Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds to Have Joint FuneralThe mother-daughter pair died within one day of each other.
    By Karen Brill
  27. in memoriam
    Relive Debbie Reynolds’s Best Musical MomentsThe Hollywood icon died Wednesday at the age of 84.
    By E. Alex Jung and Halle Kiefer
  28. in memoriam
    George Michael’s ‘Freedom ’90’ Is an All-Time Power SongIt’s one of those things that can get you out of bed, shake you out of a depression, take you from good to great, from inspired to exalted.
    By Rembert Browne
  29. year in culture 2016
    Generation X Lost Too Many Touchstones in 2016We said good-bye to a lot of greats this year, period. But Gen-Xers in particular bid farewell to countless greats who defined their childhoods.
    By Jen Chaney
  30. in memoriam
    George Michael Was the Gay Icon We Didn’t Know We NeededAt a time when the mainstream associated gay sex with the AIDS crisis, Michael was finally a pop icon who exalted its joys.
    By E. Alex Jung
  31. in memoriam
    Alex Trebek Honors Cindy Stowell on Jeopardy!She had a six-day winning streak.
    By E. Alex Jung
  32. party chat
    Atlanta’s Brian Tyree Henry Wears His Mother’s Necklaces in Her Memory*Sniff.*
    By Lisa Butterworth
  33. in memoriam
    Leonard Cohen’s Son Wrote a Loving Letter Eulogizing His Dad“There’s so much I wish I could thank him for.”
    By Tolly Wright
  34. Christina Grimmie Was This Year’s Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ SnubPrince, David Bowie, and Anton Yelchin were included.
    By Nate Jones
  35. anton yelchin
    Anton Yelchin’s Parents Thank SupportersIt’s a beautiful statement.
    By Kit Steinkellner
  36. in memoriam
    Celebrities React to the Death of Elie WieselWiesel’s many admirers are now mourning his death.
    By Karen Brill
  37. in memoriam
    Adele Cries While Dedicating Concert to Orlando “They’re like my soulmates since I was really young.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  38. in memoriam
    Patton Oswalt Eulogizes His Wife, Michelle McNamara: ‘She’s Left a Blast Crater’She died almost two weeks ago in her sleep.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  39. in memoriam
    Jada Pinkett Smith on Afeni Shakur: She Was a Giant in Her Own RightThe actress was close friends with Tupac.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  40. On the Dance Floor of Questlove’s Prince-Inspired DJ SetFinding Nemo played on the screens.
    By Jada Yuan
  41. vulture asks
    What’s Your Favorite Prince Song?An impossible choice, we know.
    By Vulture Editors
  42. in memoriam
    Aretha Franklin Mourns Prince and Wonders If He May Have Died of the Zika Virus“Truly there was only one Prince.”
    By E. Alex Jung
  43. in memoriam
    Barack and Michelle Obama Mourn Prince, ‘Creative Icon’“Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent.”
    By E. Alex Jung
  44. Celebrities React on Social Media to the Death of PrinceShonda Rhimes, Justin Timberlake, Carole King, and more pay their respects.
    By Rachel Bashein
  45. in memoriam
    Celebrities React to the Death of Merle HaggardHaggard passed away on his 79th birthday.
    By Karen Brill
  46. in memoriam
    Zaha Hadid, Visionary Architect, Dead at 65An appreciation of a brilliant and divisive talent.
    By Justin Davidson
  47. in memoriam
    Nealon Recalls Shandling’s Friendship“It’s like he was a lifeguard.”
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  48. in memoriam
    Celebrities React to the Death of Garry ShandlingShandling died Thursday at the age of 66.
    By Nate Jones
  49. in memoriam
    Lin-Manuel Miranda Salutes Phife Dawg“Phife was so unapologetically himself.”
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  50. in tribute
    Madonna Pays Tribute to Hot Tramp David Bowie With Her Cover of ‘Rebel Rebel’“If you haven’t heard about David Bowie, look him up, motherfuckers.”
    By E. Alex Jung
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