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Celebrity Deaths: 2020's Fallen Stars

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Mar 15, 2023 5:37 PM
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The Let's Stay Together star was found dead on Nov. 8 inside a hotel room located in Richmond, Virginia. Bert's father believed his son suffered a fatal aneurysm at just 38. 


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Alex Trebek

The longtime Jeopardy! host died at age 80 on Nov. 8 after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year.


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Brax

The rapper and social media influencer passed away at age 21, her mother Letricia Loftin Russell announced on Nov. 5.


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Nikki McKibbin

The singer, who placed third on season one of American Idol in 2002, died on Nov. 1, 2020, days after suffering a brain aneurysm.


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Sean Connery

The Oscar-winning Hollywood legend, the first man to play James Bond in a film, died on Oct. 31 at age 90.


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Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker, known for the hit song "Mr. Bojangles" and being a pioneer in outlaw country, passed away at the age of 78, Rolling Stone confirmed. The star died on Friday, Oct. 23 after a long battle with throat cancer.


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Conchata Ferrell

The Two and Half Men star passed away on Oct. 12 as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest. She was 77. 


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Johnny Nash

The "I Can See Clearly Now" singer passed away on Oct. 6 at the age of 80. 


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Eddie Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen confirmed on Instagram that his father passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. He was 65 years old. 


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Clark Middleton

The 63-year-old actor, who appeared in The Blacklist and Twin Peaks, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4. His wife Elissa confirmed his passing to Variety. "With heavy hearts we announce the passing of a life eminently worthy of celebration: Clark Tinsley Middleton, 63 – beloved actor, writer, director, teacher, hero, husband, beacon, friend," she shared. "Clark transitioned on October 4th as a result of West Nile Virus, for which there is no known cure. Clark was a beautiful soul who spent a lifetime defying limits and advocating for people with disabilities."


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Yuko Takeuchi

Japanese Actress Yuko Takeuchi has passed away, according to multiple reports. The Japan Times reports the star was found dead by her husband, actor Nakabayashi Taiki, in their Tokyo apartment on Sunday, Sept. 27.


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The Detroit-based rapper passed away in September from complications while undergoing a routine medical procedure. He was 25.


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Pamela Hutchinson

The legendary singer of the family music group, The Emotions, has passed away. According to the group's Facebook page, Hutchinson died on Friday, Sept. 18 after struggling with health issues.


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Stevie Lee

The professional wrester and Jackass star unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 9. He was 54. 


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Dame Diana Rigg

The actress, who appeared in Game of Thrones and The Avengers, passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 82. "My Beloved Ma died peacefully in her sleep early this morning, at home, surrounded by family," the star's daughter Rachael Stirling said in a statement. "She died of cancer diagnosed in March, and spent her last months joyfully reflecting on her extraordinary life, full of love, laughter and a deep pride in her profession. I will miss her beyond words."


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Bruce Williamson

"There's no words in the world that can express how I feel right now," The Temptations singer's son Bruce wrote on Facebook. "I love you Daddy thank you for being awesome thank you for being loving thank you for being Who You Are I pray to God and we will meet again. I love you Daddy R.I.H KING WILLIAMSON."

 


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Erick Morillo

The DJ and music producer famous for the '90s hit, "I Like to Move It," died at 49 years old. The circumstances of his passing are being investigated. 


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Cliff Robinson

Cliff Robinson, who started his basketball career playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, has died. He was 53 years old. At this time, it's unknown what Robinson's cause of death was or the date he passed away.


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Chadwick Boseman

On Aug. 28, reps for the Black Panther star confirmed he died at the age of 43 following a battle with colon cancer. "Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much," the statement read, adding that he filmed "during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy" in secret. "It was the honor of his career to bring King T'Challa to life in Black Panther."


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Riley Gale

The lead singer of thrash metal band Power Trip passed away on Aug. 24, his family confirmed.


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Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle, a singer-songwriter and the firstborn son of musician Steve Earle, died at the age of 38. "It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin," a statement read on his Instagram on Sunday, Aug. 23.


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Landon Clifford

Landon Clifford, of the popular YouTube family Cam&Fam, passed away at the age of 19. Camryn Clifford confirmed her husband's death in a post on Instagram, writing, "August 13th 2020 was Landon's last day being the best dad and husband he could be. After spending the following 6 days in a coma he passed on and donated several organs to people in need all over the country."


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Jesse Goins

The miner who appeared on Discovery's Gold Rush franchise passed away at 60. "Jesse loved his Gold Rush family," his brother Larry wrote on social media. "I could never find the words to express how grateful to Dave Turin and the guys for the love they showed him." 


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Brent Carver

The Broadway star, who won a Tony Award in 1993 for Kiss of the Spider Woman, died at the age of 68 on Aug. 4. His family said in a statement shared to Facebook, "His love of performing was matched only by his zest for life and lifetime devotion to family, friends and treasured pets. Thank you to the performing arts community for embracing our Brent and helping him fulfill his dreams with joy in his heart. Brent will be missed."


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