I’m putting this here because she was not primarily a political commentator, she covered everything else that should have been included in All Things Considered. And because she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Ms Stamberg was 87, and is survived by a son and two granddaughters.
I hardly heard her voice for many years now, except in the holiday season when she was on (or maybe it was a tape) touting Mother Stamberg’s recipe for Cranberry Relish. I assume she had basically retired, but the NPR article said she retired just last month. Sounds like working until the end was something she wanted.
Aw, no!
Man, this has been a rough year for good people.
I loved her. She was one of the familiar voices of NPR to me. I heard her obit on NPR this evening, and they said “she always met her deadlines, and it was very considerate of her to die just early enough that they could run the obit this evening.” (Paraphrasing). I missed what she died of, but they talked about how small and light she has become at the end, but her voice was still strong. She broke ground for female reporters. And the elevators in the NPR offices use her recorded voice
Susan Stamberg, NPR ‘founding mother,’ dies at 87 Susan Stamberg, NPR 'founding mother,' dies at 87 : NPR
RIP.
Ah geez. That really sucks. I really enjoyed her. She’s no small part of what got me into listening to NPR. Also, one of the last “old-school” journalists. Not the bullshit we had today but someone who deeply believed in the values and ethics of journalism and an advocate for its role in civic life.
Sad day. RIP
As a former long time NPR listener, this makes me sad.