Legacy.com on the Mehdi Hasan Show

Legacy's senior writer, , was interviewed on The Mehdi Hasan Show, the Peacock streaming network's current-affairs news show, on December 30, 2020. In a special episode, "50 Lives," dedicated to remembering those who died of COVID-19, Crowther and Hasan discussed what it's like to be an obituary reporter during the pandemic.

Vera Clemente (2019), widow of baseball legend Roberto Clemente

Vera Clemente was the widow of baseball legend Roberto Clemente who was a 15-time All-Star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roberto Clemente was killed Dec. 31, 1972, in a plane crash while en route to Nicaragua to deliver supplies to earthquake victims. After his death, Vera continued his humanitarian work as the chairwoman of the Roberto Clemente Foundation. Roberto and Vera married in 1964 and had three sons, Roberto, Luis, and Enrique.

Remembering Lives Lost to Epilepsy

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we're honoring everyday warriors in the fight against epilepsy.

How (and Why) to Make a Charitable Bequest

Here's how you can leave a philanthropic legacy to benefit an organization you care about.

SXSW 2019 Features Films About Great Legacies, From Lil Peep to Richard Pryor

Documentaries and real-life tributes to musicians, comedians, and more.

The Times Square Kiss Photo: An Unrequested Legacy

You may not know Greta Friedman's name or her face, but you almost certainly know what she looks like when she's been bent over backward and kissed by a stranger.

In the Johnny Cash Museum, the singer's spirit lives on

After Cash's death, one fan-turned-friend became the champion of his legacy.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr., who was murdered 50 years ago today on April 4, 1968, is one of the most revered figures in American history. Born the son of a civil rights activist, he became one himself, inspired by the teachings of Jesus to dedicate his life to the service of others.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in remembering those who battled breast cancer.

Died Doing What They Loved

Somehow, knowing that a person died doing what they loved gives us comfort.

They Flew Through the Air With the Greatest of Ease

Of all the daredevils throughout history, few have been as legendary as the world-renowned circus family, the Flying Wallendas.

Take the Time to Talk

For most of us, talking about end-of-life issues with loved ones isn’t easy. But it can be a rich and rewarding experience that connects families and strengthens relationships.

A Legacy of Justice

When Matthew Shepard was killed in 1998, his murder had all the characteristics of a hate crime. But as the 21-year-old college student's loved ones sought justice for his murder, they learned that it wasn't considered a hate crime, because homosexuality wasn't covered in hate crimes legislation.

How Do I Start a Memorial Fund?

On #GivingTuesday, pay forward a loved one's legacy and help those in need by starting a memorial fund.

Notes from Dad, Written on Napkins

Napkin note dad Garth Callaghan has written thousands of notes to his daughter. Now he is challenging us all to write 21 – one per day through Thanksgiving – telling a loved one why we're thankful for them.

The Legacy of Loving

In 1958, Richard and Mildred Loving did a daring thing: They got married. It's something that millions of people in the U.S. do every year, but for the Lovings, it wasn't as easy as setting a date and picking out rings. In their home state of Virginia, their love was a felony.

Art of Brotherly Love

Regan McCarthy, co-managing director of POBA | Where The Arts Live, writes about one sister’s efforts to make her brother’s art live after his untimely death.

Read to Your Children (In Memory of Anna Dewdney)

When Anna Dewdney died last weekend, her obituary in Publisher's Weekly included one unusual specification: "She requested that in lieu of a funeral service that people read to a child instead."

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Many years ago, I read a book called “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal, about a netsuke collection he inherited. Netsuke is a form of Japanese ceramics noted for their delicacy, small size, and intricate detail. He wrote the book because it was a vehicle to help him answer some questions that intrigued him — he wanted to know who created each of the works, who had touched them over the 100-plus years of life they had so far, and how they had survived war and global travel to reach him.

When Memories Are All We Have

Tangible reminders are what keep our loved ones close and a continued part of our lives. Here are some ways to keep your memories alive, not just for you but for generations to come.

A Lasting Legacy – All That Remains

As we mourn, we wonder if we will ever find the love, companionship, or support that is now lost.

The Doubly Sweet Sorrow of Letting Things Go

Advice on letting go of a loved one's artistic creations.

Charity Spotlight: Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Give to Remember December.

Getting Started With a Memorial Fund

Keeping your loved one’s memory alive by creating a memorial fund can be rewarding, but it can also be a lot of work.

Survival of the Species

Love, family and experience are focal points for most people who are asked about the meaning of life, but male interviewees also state quite simply and elegantly that a big part of the meaning of life is to procreate.

8 Bands Carrying on Jerry Garcia's Legacy

When Jerry Garcia died Aug. 9, 1995, an era ended … but the music didn't.

Immortal Touch

Each of us has an opportunity every day to influence the web of people and things around us. And those tiny little impulses we set into motion collectively change the course of the world.

On Motherhood and Leaving a Legacy for My Kids

Mother’s Day is a good time to contemplate what kind of legacy I want to leave my kids.

21 Balloons. A Million Memories

For one family, releasing helium balloons helps to preserve memories of a deceased son.

Lou Reed Lives on in These Five Songs

Lou Reed's decades-long career was like few others. The singer, born March 2, 1942, started out with the critically acclaimed Velvet Underground. The band, relatively unknown while active, influenced generations of musicians in a wave that started in the 1960s and still grows today. As a solo artist, he swooped from satisfying and uncomplicated rock 'n' roll to experimental sounds that challenged and delighted his most dedicated fans (while baffling most everyone else). Reed's catalog is so diverse and extensive that it's hard to say which songs were his "best." Every fan would probably come up with a different list; therefore, we're going with five songs that, taken together, offer listeners an auditory tour of how his career developed through the years.

A Young Boy's Legacy of Smiles for Sick Children

What did 7-year-old Matthew Jacko do when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor? Start a charity to help sick kids, of course.

Parents Meet Strangers Saved By Sons' Hearts

There's no reason why Jerri Northam and Doug Huff should ever have met, but the two are now joined forever by the lifesaving gift Northam's son gave to Huff over five years ago.

Couple's Last Act of Generosity

Beginning in 1948, George and DeLayne Watton turned an empty lot into a gorgeous home at 3823 SW Willow Street in Seattle. Their final wish was for the city to tear it down.

Teen Behind #TeamAlex Dies at 16

Over the past year, you may have seen #TeamAlex pop up somewhere in your Facebook or Twitter newsfeeds, maybe alongside #NoOneFightsAlone and photos of people wearing "Team Alex" T-shirts or dressed all in gray. These messages of support were all inspired by a New Jersey teenager, Alex Munoz, and his battle with cancer.

Letters Reach Family After Husband's Death

Mitchell Whisenhunt left dozens of letters for his wife and daughter to help them through their grief after his death.

A Widower's Big Surprise

Estate sales often yield some amazing finds. You might find vintage suits that fit you perfectly, or a piece of china that completes your grandmother's collection. More often than not, it's just the average, everyday stuff we all accumulate during our lives. Sometimes, though, you find something truly spectacular.

He Saved Her Life; Now She Honors His

Transplant recipient on mission to fulfill her organ donor's bucket list.

Author Makes Posthumous Debut

This month, Virginia author Wendi Kaufman makes her literary debut with the release of "Helen on 86th Street and Other Stories," just a month after she died of cancer.

From Ashes Comes a New Home

When Marie Rose Abad was killed at the World Trade Center in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, she became a hero to strangers living thousands of miles away.

Finding Hope in Tragedy

Their deaths were heartbreaking, but the tragedies have led to hope for so many more.

Building a Legacy of Joy

In 2005, Eric Lentz was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and told he had up to 18 months to live. When he received the news, he started building. He had long dreamed of making a camp for children in need, and his diagnosis spurred him to finally start pursuing that dream.

Son Finds Direction in Father's Legacy

Ten years after losing his father, a young man finds his own path through life mirrors his father's in many ways.

Once in a Hundred Years

What we are remembered for is sometimes a matter of chance.

Maya Angelou: America's Poet

When beloved poet and activist died May 28, 2014, at the age of 86, friendsand admirers from around swiftly to news of her death, offering and praising her inspirational contributions.

MLK: The Drum Major Instinct

On Feb. 4, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a sermon that many consider prophetic of his impending death. In the sermon, King reiterated his long-standing call to his congregation to work through love and service to others as they struggle for greatness for themselves and for humanity at large. Toward the end of the sermon, King spends time talking about how he hoped to be remembered not for his awards and achievements, but for his service to others. He imagines his funeral and shares what he hopes his own eulogy will include.

The Incredible Bill Bixby

Actor Bill Bixby helped define television for four decades. He also bore numerous personal hardships with grace and dignity.

Last Notes to His Loved Ones

David Welch's last days were spent reaching out to the family he'd never see again.

The Legacy of Alfred Nobel

We examine the intriguing life of the man behind the Nobel Prize.

Roger Ebert's Digital Afterlife

Have you given any thought to how you'll handle your afterlife? Your digital afterlife, that is.