He also worked with gospel legend Kirk Franklin and R&B star Erykah Badu.
Died August
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Jaffe spent 36 years as one of NPR’s most recognizable voices.
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She had memorable roles on “Stargate SG-1” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
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His music was used by Martin Luther King Jr., Pete Seeger, and others.
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As a trombonist and singer, he pushed new ground in avant-garde jazz.
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Her daily devotional and its sequels were bestsellers.
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He spent his life trying to develop AI with “common sense.”
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She won Tony Awards for her work on “Candide” and “Sweeney Todd.”
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He was the first solo Black sailor to circumnavigate the globe via the southern route.
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She played Vanessa Beaumont, mother of J.R.’s illegitimate son.