Yoshida Shoin was an educator whose students played key roles in Japan's modernization. He died at 29, but his ideals still live on 160 years later. Peter Barakan visits Shoin's hometown of Hagi.

NEW ORLEANS IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF A MUSICIAN WHO HELPED DEFINE THE CITY’S SOUND BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT. VIOLINIST MICHAEL WARD WAS MORE THAN A PERFORMER. HE WAS A TEACHER. HE WAS ALSO A COLLABORATOR.

The 19th-century educator Yoshida Shoin lived only 29 years, yet his teachings helped shape Japan's modernization. His words, published as books, remain popular today. We visit his birthplace, Hagi.

Jim Ward, the voice of Ratchet & Clank's Captain Qwark, has died aged 66. The news was revealed by his former co-host at The Stephanie Miller Show, who wrote on X/Twitter: "One of the saddest messages ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Prolific voice actor Jim Ward, known for ‘The Fairly OddParents’ and ‘Ratchet & Clank,’ died Wednesday at age 66.

Voice-over actor Jim Ward, best known for his recurring roles on the Nickelodeon series "The Fairly OddParents," died Wednesday. He was 66. Ward died Dec. 10 following a battle with Alzheimer's ...

Jim Ward, voice actor for animated shows like The Fairly OddParents, Ben 10, and Wolverine and the X-Men, has died. He was 66. Ward’s rep confirmed news of his death in a statement to Deadline. “He ...

Famed Houston TV anchor Dave Ward died Saturday night of complications related to pneumonia, his family said in an obituary published Sunday. The Huntsville native spent more than 50 years as an ...

The Daytime Emmy winner also worked on ‘Ben 10,’ Disney films and ‘Star Wars’ projects and did a great Jack Nicholson impression. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Jim Ward, the wildly versatile, ...

Jim Ward, a prolific voice actor known for the “The Fairly OddParents” and nearly 200 video games, has died at age 66. The New York City native died Wednesday morning due to complications from ...

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Ward served as co-host on Miller's morning radio show for many years. That was more of his side gig, as his primary job was bringing numerous animated characters to life. His work included small roles ...