Categories: ThecounT

Petra Mayer Beloved NPR Culture Desk Books Editor Dies Saturday

USA. (THECOUNT) — Petra Mayer, a beloved books editor on NPR’s Culture desk, died on Saturday.

She died suddenly at Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland of what’s believed to be a pulmonary embolism, said Nancy Barnes, NPR’s senior vice president for news, in an email to staff.

“Petra was NPR through and through,” Barnes wrote. “To say that Petra will be missed simply seems inadequate,” reports NPR.

THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

this is why i'm hot

Recent Posts

Two People Found Dead In JetBlue Landing Gear Monday Night In Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (THECOUNT) -- In a startling discovery that has reignited discussions about airport…

4 days ago

Surprise! Radio Host Rickey Smiley Learns He’s The Father To Twin 5-Year-Old Girls

ATLANTA, GA. (THECOUNT) -- In a surprising twist of fate, Atlanta radio personality, Rickey Smiley,…

5 days ago

IG Influencer Killadamente Dies at 27 After Mysterious Incident ‘Attack Of Some Kind’

NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) -- Carol Acosta, better known by her Instagram handle Killadamente, has…

5 days ago

Pascal and Kelly Reid ID’d as Father Daughter Killed in Fullerton Fiery Plane Crash

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. (THECOUNT) -- In a devastating incident on Thursday, January 2, 2025, a…

1 week ago

Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries Fiasco: Fans Revolt Over New Recipe ‘They Taste Gross!’

ATLANTA, GA. (THECOUNT) -- In a move that's left more than just their fries crispy,…

1 week ago

Director Jeff Baena Husband Of Aubrey Plaza Found Dead At 47 In L.A. Home

LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) -- In a sad turn of events for the entertainment industry,…

1 week ago