2003
OCTOBER
October 13, 2003
In Memoriam: Bill Shoemaker
Bill Shoemaker died in his sleep Sunday at his home near Los Angeles. The legendary jockey weighed only 2.5 pounds at birth in 1931 and was not expected to survive his first night, but Shoemaker lived on to win 8,833 horse races, including 11 Triple Crown events. Jay Hovdey, columnist for the Daily Racing Form and friend of Shoemaker, remembers the remarkable career of a man who helped make the heydays of horse racing.

SEPTEMBER
September 29, 2003
In Memoriam
Terence Smith reports on three prominent Americans who recently passed away -- tennis champion Althea Gibson, director Elia Kazan and actor Donald O'Connor.

September 26, 2003
In Memoriam: George Plimpton
Writer and editor George Plimpton died last night at age 76. Jeffrey Brown looks at his career with Michael Dirda, senior editor of The Washington Post's Book World.

September 12, 2003
In Memoriam: Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash died early in Nashville, Tenn. Jeffrey Brown reports on the musician's legacy.

September 10, 2003
In Memoriam: Edward Teller
Nuclear scientist Edward Teller died Tuesday. Ray Suarez discusses his work on the atomic and hydrogen bombs with author Richard Rhodes.

September 9, 2003
In Memoriam: Leni Riefenstahl
Leni Riefenstahl, the woman who made Adolf Hitler's propaganda films, died last night in Germany. Jeffrey Brown discusses the impact of her film "The Triumph of the Will" with Claudia Koonz, a professor of history at Duke University.

AUGUST
August 11, 2003
In Memoriam: Gregory Hines
Actor Gregory Hines, often considered the greatest tap dancer of his generation, died this weekend in Los Angeles.

JULY
July 31, 2003
In Memoriam: Sam Phillips
A look back at the life of Sam Phillips, who founded Sun records in 1952 and is credited for discovering music legend Elvis Presley.

July 28, 2003
In Memoriam: Bob Hope
Essayist Roger Rosenblatt remembers Bob Hope. Terence Smith learns more about the comedian's life and legacy from entertainer and former talk show host Dick Cavett and comedian Phyllis Diller.

JUNE
June 30, 2003
In Memoriam: Katharine Hepburn
Four-time Oscar winner Katharine Hepburn died Sunday. Her movie career included The Philadelphia Story, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and The African Queen.

June 12, 2003
In Memoriam: David Brinkley
Television news icon David Brinkley died last night at his home in Houston. Terence Smith discusses the newsman's life with former NewsHour anchor Robert MacNeil, who worked with Brinkley when they were both at NBC.

June 12, 2003
In Memoriam: Gregory Peck
Actor Gregory Peck died overnight in Los Angeles. Highlights in his long movie career included the films "Moby Dick," "Roman Holiday" and "To Kill a Mockingbird," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

MAY
May 16, 2003
Remembering June Carter Cash
Jeffrey Brown remembers a leading lady of country music who died last night.

MARCH
March 27, 2003
In Memoriam
Jim Lehrer shares memories of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who died Wednesday.

FEBRUARY
February 27, 2003
In Memoriam: Fred Rogers
Fred Rogers, creator of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," died early of stomach cancer. Jim Lehrer looks back on the life of this Presbyterian minister-turned children's television star.

February 4, 2003
A Farewell to Heroes
Thousands attended a memorial service for the crew of the space shuttle Columbia. Terence Smith reports on the ceremony.

JANUARY
January 23, 2003
In Memoriam: Bill Maudlin
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Bill Maudlin died Wednesday. Terence Smith discusses Maudlin's life and work with cartoonist Jules Feiffer.

January 21, 2003
In Memoriam: Al Hirschfeld
Artist Al Hirschfeld died Monday after a lifelong career drawing the stars of stage and screen. Ray Suarez speaks with Mel Gussow, a cultural writer for The New York Times and close friend of Hirschfeld.