All the Celebrities We've Said Farewell to in 2020

November 29, 2020by KELSIE GIBSON

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This year, we've sadly said goodbye to many notable celebrities.

1David Prowse

David Prowse

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The actor behind the Darth Vader mask in the original Star Wars trilogy died on Nov. 28. Bowington Management, which represented David, confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: "It's with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and million of fans around the world, to announce that our client DAVE PROWSE M.B.E. has passed away at the age of 85. #DaveProwse @starwars #DarthVader #GreenCrossCodeMan #iconic #actor #bodybuilder #MBE."

2Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek

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The Jeopardy! host died at age 80 after a battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. "Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends," the show's official account tweeted on Nov. 8. "Thank you, Alex."

3Doug Supernaw

Doug Supernaw

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The country music star died on Nov. 13 after battling lung and bladder cancer. He was 60.

4King Von

King Von

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The rapper, born Dayvon Bennett, was shot and killed during an altercation at an Atlanta hookah bar on Nov. 6. He was 26.

5Nikki McKibbin

Nikki McKibbin

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The American Idol season one finalist died at age 42. She suffered an aneurysm on Oct. 28 and was taken off life support four days later. "The love of my life Nikki Sadler suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday," her husband, Craig Sadler, wrote on Facebook on Oct. 31. "She would already be gone, but she's an organ donor and has been kept on life support to make that possible. That shouldn't be a surprise to us. Even at the end she is still giving."

6Elsa Raven

Elsa Raven

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Elsa Raven died on Nov. 3, at the age of 91. Best known for her roles in Titanic and Back to the Future, Raven's agent confirmed the news to Deadline, saying she passed away at her home in Los Angeles.

7Sean Connery

Sean Connery

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The actor, best known for playing James Bond, died at age 90 on Oct. 31. James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said in a statement: "He was and shall always be remembered as the original James Bond whose indelible entrance into cinema history began when he announced those unforgettable words — 'The name's Bond... James Bond' — he revolutionised the world with his gritty and witty portrayal of the sexy and charismatic secret agent. He is undoubtedly largely responsible for the success of the film series and we shall be forever grateful to him."

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8Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

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The Spellbound actress, known as the "Queen of Technicolor," died at age 97 in October.

9Anthony Chisholm

Anthony Chisholm

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The Tony-nominated actor, who appeared in plays such as Two Trains Running and Jitney, as well as Spike Lee film Chi-Raq, died in October. He was 77.

10Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen

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The Van Halen guitarist died of cancer in October. He was 65.

11Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

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Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role as T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, died at age 43 in August after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

12Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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The Supreme Court justice and women's rights pioneer died at age 87 on Sept. 18 after battling metastatic pancreatic cancer.

13Little Richard

Little Richard

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The legendary "Tutti Frutti" singer died from bone cancer on May 9. He was 87.

14John Lewis

John Lewis

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The congressman and civil rights icon died at age 80 in July after battling stage four pancreatic cancer.

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15Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin

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The famed television host died of natural causes at age 88 on July 24.

16C.T. Vivian

C.T. Vivian

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The civil rights leader and field general for Martin Luther King Jr. died at age 95 on July 17. Two of his daughters, Kira Vivian and Denise Morse, confirmed his death to The New York Times, saying he had been in hospice care.

17Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant

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The NBA star died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA, in January. Kobe was traveling with eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The aircraft reportedly crashed "amid foggy conditions" and a small brush fire erupted. There were no survivors.

18Cliff Robinson

Cliff Robinson

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The former NBA player and Survivor contestant died at age 53 in August.

19Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

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The actress, who was well known for her roles on Game of Thrones, in The Avengers, and in the James Bond franchise, died at age 82 in September.

20Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera

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The Glee actress was found dead on July 13, five days after she went missing while boating with her 4-year-old son, Josey Dorsey (whom she shared with ex-husband Ryan Dorsey). She was 33.

21Frederick "Toots" Hibbert

Frederick "Toots" Hibbert

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The legendary singer and frontman of the Maytals band died at age 77. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Sept. 11, saying: "It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. The family and his management team would like to thank the medical teams and professionals for their care and diligence, and ask that you respect their privacy during their time of grief."

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22Stevie Lee

Stevie Lee

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The actor and wrestler died at age 54 on Sept. 9. His passing was announced in a GoFundMe fundraiser created to help cover burial costs. "He was beloved by many, has many friends that were family, and a countless number of fans that adored him," the fundraiser post read. "Puppet has put smiles on people's faces across the world with his hardcore attitude and lifestyle."

23Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

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The Gone With the Wind star died peacefully in her sleep at age 104 in July.

24Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the MythBusters host died from a brain aneurysm in July. He was 49.

25Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

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The Cocoon actor and face of Quaker Oats died at age 85 on Aug. 1. According to The New York Times, he had been suffering from a kidney ailment.

26Zindzi Mandela

Zindzi Mandela

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Zindzi Mandela, South Africa's ambassador to Denmark and the youngest daughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandel, died on July 13 at age 59.

27Peter Green

Peter Green

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The Fleetwood Mac founder and guitarist died at age 73 in July.

28John Saxon

John Saxon

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List of Kenyan celebrities who have passed on in 2020

Gone too soon

The Late Papa Shirandula, Lady Maureen and Othuol Othuol

The year 2020 has been a very difficult year for many Kenyans with the cruel hand of death robbing us a number of Kenyan celebrities who were at the peak of their careers.

Today, we pay tribute to the fallen heroes who departed the face of earth, at a time the novel Coronavirus is still big concern for many Nations across the globe.

Here are some of the celebrities who died this year;

Comedian othuol othuol

Celebrated Churchill Show Comedian Ben Maurice Onyango aka Othuol Othuol passed away on October 11, 2020, while undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

News about the death of Othuol was made public by Churchill show founder Daniel Ndambuki alias Mwalimu Churchill, who confirmed that the comedian died after a long battle with Brain Tumor.

“So sad Ben Maurice popularly known as Othuol Othuol has gone to be with the Lord after a long struggle with Brain Tumor. May he Rest In Peace." shared Churchill on Facebook.

Othuol is yet to be buried.

Actor Papa Shirandula

The death of Legendary actor Charles Bukeko, famously known as Papa Shirandula got many Kenyans by surprise, back in July this year.

Bukeko passed on after a short illness while receiving treatment at the Karen Hospital.

He was an award-winning Kenyan actor, thespian, singer, and director.

Mr Bukeko rose to fame when he was cast to play the role of Papa Shirandula in the popular TV series Papa Shirandula which aired on Citizen TV. He was later laid to rest, in his rural home in Nanderema, Busia County on July 20th, 2020 (barely two days after he passed on).

Comedian Kasee

The year 2020 also registered the death of Churchill show comedian Joseph Musyoki Kivindu popularly known as Kasee.

Kasee died on June 28th, 2020 and his body was reportedly found by the road leading to his home. His sudden demise was made public by Mwalimu Churchill who condoled with the family of the deceased.

“A really sad way to end the week.it is a bitter pill to swallow but then we cannot question God’s plans. My deepest condolences to the family & friends of Kasee..May your hearts find peace from the almighty. #safirisalamakasee,” announced Churchill.

Later on, a postmortem report indicated that the comedian drank from a poisoned cup, leading to his death.

Lady Maureen

The Queen of Ohangla Music Maureen Achieng aka Lady Maureen went to be with the lord on July 11, after a long illness.

She passed on while recuperating at their home in Uriri, Migori County, weeks after being discharged from Hospital. Before meeting her death, Lady Maureen was in and out of Hospital for almost three years.

Abenny Jachiga

On June 11, 2020 another Ohangla musician Bernard Onyango aka Abenny Jachiga passed on, while undergoing treatment at St Jairus Hospital in Kisumu where he had been admitted after developing breathing complications on June 9, 2020.

On June 12, Jachiga’s Burial was rocked with lots of controversy after rowdy mourners stopped his burial on grounds that they were not given 'enough time' to mourn the celebrity, and that he deserved a decent burial.

Later, on her was buried under tight security at 2:30AM with only his younger brother Austin Omondi allowed to witness the burial.

Kasongo wa Kanema

Rhumba Maestro Kasongo wa Kanema passed on at the age of 73 back in April this year.

Kasongo passed on at his home in Lang’ata. He was battling with high blood pressure that later culminated into a stroke.

The legendary musician served as a guitarist, singer and song composer for Super Mazembe for 40 years.

He took a break from music back in 2017 after being advised by his Doctor and he was among the last three surviving band members of Super Mazembe band.

Rhino Kaboom

Popular Kalenjin secular singer Amon Kipkirui, 27, popularly known as ‘Rhino Kaboom’ died in October following a road accident.

The musician's motorbike collided with a Probox Reg.No.KCB378S along the Emining-Eldama-Ravine road at night leading to his death.

Jimmy Wayuni

Kikuyu Musician Jimmy Wayuni passed on in May following a grisly road accident on the Thika-Nairobi superhighway. Wayuni was pronounced dead on arrival at St John’s Githurai 45 Hospital.

The benga musician was driving another artist identified as Jacksam Kibandi home. Wayuni was known for hits such as Airìtu a Ruiru, Anisa, Karenjù, Mama Sululu and Utuire uhenagia.

Mzee Kihara

Kenyan actor Mzee Kihara, who featured in local drama like Hullabaloo Estate, Vitimbi and Jungu Kuu, died in July this year.

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