Culture NPR books editor Petra Mayer dies ‘suddenly’ at age 46: ‘She was the best of us’ Petra Mayer, books editor for NPR's Culture desk, died suddenly on Saturday at age 46, the media organization announced. November 13, 2021 Petra Mayer, books editor for NPR’s Culture desk, died suddenly on Saturday at age 46, the media organization announced. Continue Reading Previous: Travel trouble: US Olympians face uncertain road to Beijing – Santa Monica Daily PressNext: More than a dozen cars burglarized at Post Office, police say Related Stories Culture FOLLOW YOUR HEART 2026: Cinema, Fashion, and Art in the Heart of Miami P.C. editor January 13, 2026 Culture December Wrap-Up: Box Office Triumphs and Industry Reckoning P.C. editor December 26, 2025 Culture Art Basel Miami 2025: Casa Noosh and Amarna Gallery Throw “The Gilded Affair” with $65K Caviar and A-List Guests P.C. editor November 30, 2025
