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Dec 31, 2020 · As the year draws to a close, it is time to remember the figures from the worlds of arts and entertainment who died in 2020. Here is a look back at some of those we said farewell to.
Dec 29, 2019 · Remembering the celebrities, sports stars, politicians and other notable figures who have sadly died in 2019. Prodigy star Keith Flint, actors Luke Perry, Peter Fonda and Doris Day, chef Gary ...
- Kobe Bryant
- Chadwick Boseman
- Naya Rivera
- Bert Belasco
- Eddie Van Halen
- Helen Reddy
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Diana Rigg
- Alex Trebek
- Olivia de Havilland
The year started with the tragic death of L.A. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978), who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26 at just 41-years-old. Even more heartbreaking was the fact that his basketball prodigy daughter Gianna, 13, perished along with her dad in the crash. Kobe was in the prime of his life, embracing his second chapt...
The passing of acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman (born November 29, 1976) is another death that was met with shock and grief worldwide. As Kobe’s basketball skills made him a hero all over the globe, Chadwick’s portrayal of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Black superhero King T’Challa/Black Panther brought admiration and appreciation from audience...
Another talent taken from us way too soon was former Glee star Naya Rivera. The 33-year-old triple threat actress/singer/dancer, born January 12, 1987, took her four-year-old son Josey out for a boating trip on Southern California’s Lake Piru on July 8. They went for a swim, but Naya drowned while saving her son’s life, as their pontoon boat got aw...
Bert Belasco, best known for his role in the television series “Let’s Stay Together,” died Sunday November 8th at 38. His body was found in a hotel room in Richmond, VA. His cause of death still remains unclear, though his father believed he died of an aneurysm. Bert, born in 1982, was quarantining ahead of filming his next movie at the time of his...
One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Van Halen founder Eddie Van Halen, sadly passed away after battling throat cancer for 20 years at the age of 65 on October 6. His wife, Janie, was by his side, as were his son, Wolfgang Van Halen, 28 (whom he shared with his first wife, actress Valerie Bertinelli) and his brother (and Van Halen drummer) A...
Australian-born singer Helen Reddydied in Los Angeles on Tuesday September 30. She was 78 years old. Born October 25, 1941, her music became legendary, including her hit “I Am Woman” which became a feminist anthem in the 1970’s. Her other hits included “Delta Dawn,” “Angie Baby,” “Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)” and “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady.”
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer on Sept. 18. Born March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, she was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, and was well known for her tenacity, power, and staunch defense of women’s rights. Ginsburg shared what would be one of her last public remarks with her ...
Actress Dame Diana Rigg, best known for roles Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers and Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones, died at the age of 82 on September 10. The English star, born July 20, 1938, died of cancer, after being diagnosed in March 2020. Her other roles included being called Mrs. James Bond; she played Tracy, who married George Lazenby’...
Jeopardy! host, Alex Trebek, was 80 years old when he died on Nov. 8, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. Alex revealed his Stage IV cancer diagnosis in March 2019. Throughout his battle with the disease and vicious chemotherapy treatments, he remained positive and vowed to fight to live for his loved ones. In October 2020, he had a surgery, after which h...
British-American actress, Olivia de Hallivand, who was born on July 1, 1916, was 104 years old when she passed away on July 26, 2020. She was best known for her incredible acting career, which spanned more than 50 years. She’s perhaps best know for her role in the 1939 classic, Gone With The Wind, but she also starred in The Heiress, To Each His Ow...
Dec 29, 2020 · From the shocking accidental deaths of Kobe Bryant and Naya Rivera to the secret cancer that claimed Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, there were plenty of unexpected losses that had nothing...
Dec 19, 2020 · Actor Nick Cordero, 1978 - 2020. Tony-nominated Broadway actor. FILE - Musician Mac Davis performs at the Texas Film Awards in Austin, Texas on March 6, 2014. Davis, a country star and...
Dec 16, 2020 · In Memoriam. 20 of the Biggest Celebrities Who Died in 2020. From Oscar winners and Hollywood titans to young icons gone too soon. By Hillary Busis. December 16, 2020. More than most, 2020...
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Dec 30, 2020 · The coronavirus was the reported cause for the deaths of Tony-nominated actor Nick Cordero (September 17, 1978 - July 5, 2020) and Fountains of Wayne singer Adam Schlesinger (October 31, 1967...
