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- Susan Stamberg, a pioneering journalist and one of NPR's "founding mothers," died on Thursday at age 87.
- She became the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, "All Things Considered," in 1972.
- Over her five-decade career, Stamberg was known for her engaging interviews and cultural storytelling, launching segments like the Sunday Puzzle and "Car Talk."
- She received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Stamberg is survived by her son, actor Josh Stamberg, and two granddaughters.
