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Singer-Songwriter Warren Zevon Dies at 56

Warren Zevon, known for such hits as "Werewolves of London," dies of cancer at age 56. Zevon continued to write and produce music even after he was diagnosed a year ago with a rare and inoperable form of lung cancer, finishing his last album, called The Wind. Hear NPR's Susan Stone.

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Susan Stone
Susan Stone is a contributing reporter/producer for NPR based in Berlin, Germany. Before relocating to Germany for a Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship in 2005, she was a producer, editor, reporter and director at NPR’s headquarters in Washington for 10 years. Most recently, Stone was a producer and director for the weekend editions of NPR's award-winning news magazine All Things Considered, where she created a signature monthly music feature for the show.