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 Simone Bellotti Joins Jil Sander as New Creative Director P.C. editor March 11, 2025 Culture Exclusive Summit on Investments, AI, and Crypto P.C. editor March 7, 2025 Culture Lucie and Luke Meier Depart Jil Sander: What’s Next? P.C. editor February 26, 2025