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Celebrity Deaths: 2020's Fallen Stars

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Mar 15, 2023 5:37 PM
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Jerry Bishop

The famed announced for Judge Judy Jerry Bishop died from heart disease. He was 84.

 


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Ashley Mattingly

The former Playboy Playmate died at the age of 33 on April 16. Her family confirmed to E! News that she died from suicide.


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Ranjit Chowdhry

The actor, whose notable credits included a role on NBC's The Office, died at the age of 65. The Indian Tribune reported he passed away during emergency surgery for an unknown ailment. 


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Steve Cash

The star behind the viral YouTube series, "Talking Kitty Cat," died on April 16, 2020 following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 40 years old. 


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Brian Dennehy

The Tony winner and star of Tommy Boy passed away at the age of 81. His daughter, Elizabeth Dennehy, shared the news with fans on social media on April 16, writing, "It is with heavy hearts we announce that our father, Brian passed away last night from natural causes, not Covid-related. Larger than life, generous to a fault, a proud and devoted father and grandfather, he will be missed by his wife Jennifer, family and many friends."


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Colby Cave

The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers hockey player passed away on Saturday morning, after suffering from a brain bleed. The professional athlete was only 25 years old.


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John Prine

On April 7, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter died at the age of 73 from complications of coronavirus. 


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Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean

Robert F. Kennedy's granddaughter and her 8-year-old son Gideon passed away after an accidental drowning in the Chesapeake Bay. "My heart is crushed, yet we shall try to summon the grace of God and what strength we have to honor the hope, energy and passion that Maeve and Gideon set forth into the world," former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend shared in a statement.


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Shirley Douglas

Kiefer Sutherland shared the news that his mom passed away due to "complications surrounding pneumonia." He reassured that she didn't contract Coronavirus.


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Lee Fierro

According to multiple reports, the Jaws star died after suffering from COVID-19.


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Patricia Bosworth

The Hollywood actress-turned-author died on Thursday after suffering from pneumonia that was brought on by COVID-19. Bosworth's stepdaughter Fia Hatsav told The New York Times on Friday.


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Adam Schlesinger

The Fountains of Wayne member and EGOT contender passed away April 1 in a New York hospital after testing positive for the Coronavirus.


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Alan Merrill

"The Coronavirus took my father this morning," the legendary songwriter's daughter shared on Facebook. "I was given 2 minutes to say my goodbyes before I was rushed out. He seemed peaceful and as I left there was still a glimmer of hope that he wouldn't be a ticker on the right hand side of the CNN/Fox news screen. I walked 50 blocks home still with hope in my heart. The city that I knew was empty. I felt I was the only person here and perhaps in many ways I was. By the time I got in the doors to my apartment I received the news that he was gone."


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Joe Diffie

"Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus," a statement read that was shared with E! News. "His family respects their privacy at this time."


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Jan Howard

The country icon died at age 91 in Gallatin, Tennessee on March 29, the Grand Ole Opry said in a statement.


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David Schramm

The actor, who played Roy Biggins on the NBC series Wings, died at age 73, colleague Margot Harley of the Acting Company announced on March 29.


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John Callahan

The All My Children actor passed away on Saturday, March 28, according to the Daytime Emmys. "Sending our deepest condolences to Eva La Rue and all his loved ones," a message read.


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Princess Maria Teresa de Borbón-Parma

The Spanish princess has become the first member of a royal family to pass away due to Coronavirus complications. "On this afternoon… our sister Maria Teresa de Borbón-Parma and Borbón Busset, victim of the coronavirus COVID-19, died in Paris at the age of eighty-six," Prince Sixtus Henry of Bourbon-Parma said in a statement on Facebook on Thursday.


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Jenny Polanco

The Dominican fashion designer died from complications of coronavirus. A statement from Miami Fashion Week organizers read, "Jenny Polanco, one of our beloved designers of 2019, unfortunately has been taken away by this new disease. We are honored to have shared with her one of her most memorable moments.


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Floyd Cardoz

The Top Chef Masters winner passed away in New Jersey after testing positive for coronavirus. He was 59. "He had an impish smile, an innate need to make those around him happy, and a delicious touch," judge Padma Lakshmi shared after the news. "This is a huge loss, not only for the professional food world, but for Indians everywhere."


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Kenny Rogers

The country legend died at age 81 from natural causes on March 20.


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Lyle Waggoner

Waggoner, who appeared on The Carol Burnett Show and the series Wonder Woman, died at the age of 84 on Tuesday, E! News can confirm.


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Lorenzo Brino

The actor died in a car accident on March 9. He was 21. He and his three quadruplet siblings played twins Sam and David Camden on 7th Heaven when they were children.


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Max Von Sydow

The actor, who appeared in Game of Thrones and Star Wars, passed away on March 8 at the age of 90, his family confirmed to BBC.


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