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'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' airs celeb-filled final episode

NPR | By Leila Fadel,
Eric Deggans
Published May 22, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

The send-off for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" was filled with celebrity cameos, an appearance from a Beatle and moving musical tributes.

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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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Eric Deggans
Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic.
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