Kim English (1970-2019), gospel and house music singer

Kim English was a gospel and house music singer who topped the Billboard dance charts eight times in the 1990s and 2000s.

Ellis Marsalis Jr. (1934–2020), New Orleans jazz piano legend

Ellis Marsalis Jr. was a well-known New Orleans jazz pianist who was the patriarch of a musical family including sons Branford and Wynton Marsalis.

Cristina Monet-Zilkha (1959–2020), “Things Fall Apart” singer

Calling herself0aCristina, shewas a new wave pop singer who was part of the 1980s New York City underground scene known for the dance pop song cdThings Fall Apart.e

Forrest Compton (1925–2020), “Gomer Pyle” actor

Forrest Compton was an actor best known for his roles on “Gomer Pyle: USMC” and “The Edge of Night.” 

Bobby Mitchell (1935–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer, the Washington Redskins’ first black player

Bobby Mitchell was a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played for the Cleveland Browns from 1958 to 1961 and the Washington Redskins from 1962 to 1968.

Lee Fierro (1929–2020), actress who played Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws”

Lee Fierro was an actress best known for her role as grieving mother Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws” and its sequel, “Jaws: The Revenge.”

Honor Blackman (1925–2020), actress known for roles in “Goldfinger” and TV’s “The Avengers”

Honor Blackman was an actress best known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger” and Cathy Gale in TV’s “The Avengers.”

Tom Dempsey (1947–2020), legendary NFL placekicker

Tom Dempsey was the legendary NFL placekicker whose 63-yard game winning field goal for the New Orleans Saints in 1970 was an NFL record for over 40 years.

James Drury (1934–2020), star of “The Virginian”

James Drury was an actor best known for starring as the nameless title character of TV’s “The Virginian” from 1962 to 1971.

Maeve Kennedy McKean (1979–2020), Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter

Maeve Kennedy McKean was the granddaughter of and a public health official who was the first senior advisor for human rights in the U.S. Department of State’s global AIDS program under President Barack Obama.

Jay Benedict (1951–2020) "Aliens" actor

Jay Benedict was an actor known for his roles in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises."

Al Kaline (1934–2020), Detroit Tigers legend

Al Kaline was the beloved Detroit Tiger Hall of Fame outfielder known as "Mr. Tiger."

Margaret Burbidge (1919–2020), astronomer who showed elements form inside stars

Burbidge was a renowned astronomer known for fighting discrimination towards women in the field.

William Frankland (1912–2020), founding father of allergy medicine

Dr. William Frankland was a pioneering allergist who popularized pollen count reporting and helped develop the science behind allergy shots.

Edward Feightner (1919–2020), World War II flying ace and Blue Angels pilot

Edward “Whitey” Feightner was a U.S. Navy officer who was a flying ace in World War II, with nine enemy aircraft shot down. He was also a test pilot, and he flew with the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron.

Hal Willner (1956–2020), music producer and SNL staffer

Hal Willner was a music producer who worked with artists including Marianne Faithfull and . He was also a longtime staff member at “Saturday Night Live,” where he was a sketch music producer since 1980.

John Prine (1946–2020), beloved singer-songwriter

John Prine was an American folk singer-songwriter renowned for songs featuring offbeat lyrics about life, love, and social issues.

Allen Garfield (1939–2020), “Nashville,” “The Conversation” actor

Allen Garfield was a character actor best known for roles in films including “Nashville” and “The Conversation.”

Timmy Brown (1937–2020), legendary Philadelphia Eagles running back

Timmy Brown was a star running backand kickreturnerfor the Philadelphia Eagles.He led the NFL in all-purpose yardsin 1962 and 1963.

Linda Tripp (1949–2020), Clinton/Lewinsky scandal whistleblower

Linda Tripp was a former White House employee best known for leaking recorded phone calls of Monica Lewinsky talking about the sexual relationship between herself and President Bill Clinton, which helped lead to the president’s impeachment.

Chynna Rogers (1994–2020), rapper and model

Chynna Rogerswas a model with the Ford Agency and a rising rap artist associated with A$AP Mob.

Mort Drucker (1929–2020), iconic Mad magazine cartoonist

Mort Drucker was the iconic cartoonist for Mad magazine celebrated for drawing the Mad movie satires.

Charlotte Figi (2006–2020), medical cannabis advocate and CBD pioneer

Charlotte Figi was a Colorado girl who helped normalize medical cannabis and CBD as she used it to relieve her Dravet syndrome, a catastrophic form of epilepsy.

Earl Graves Sr. (1935–2020), founder of Black Enterprise magazine

Earl Graves Sr. was the founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine, focusing on Black entrepreneurs and businesses.

Colby Cave (1994–2020), Edmonton Oilers center

Colby Cave was an NHL player with the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins. At the time of his death, he was a center for the Oilers.

Arne Wilhelmsen (1929–2020), Royal Caribbean Cruises co-founder

Arne Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian businessman who co-founded Royal Caribbean Cruises and helped shape the cruise industry.

Glenn Beckert (1940–2020), former Cubs All-Star second baseman

Glenn Beckert was a four time All-Star as a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.

Phyllis Lyon (1924–2020), pioneering LGBTQ rights activist

Phyllis Lyon was a longtime LGBTQ rights activist who had one of California’s first same-sex weddings in 2004 when she married her partner of more than 50 years, .

Stirling Moss (1929–2020), legendary British racecar driver

Stirling Moss was a top Formula One racer called "the greatest driver never to win the World Championship," though he was runner-up four times.  

Tarvaris Jackson (1983–2020), former NFL quarterback

Tarvaris Jackson was a former NFL quarterback who played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bills.

Michael McCarthy (1959–2020), SNL writer and Second City veteran

Michael McCarthy was a comedian who was a former writer for “Saturday Night Live” and a performer with Chicago’s Second City improv group.

Pete Retzlaff (1931–2020), legendary Philadelphia Eagles tight end

Pete Retzlaff was a star tight end with the Philadelphia Eagles who was a five time Pro Bowl selection and helped the team win the 1960 NFL championship.

Ann Sullivan (1929–2020), Disney animator who worked on “The Little Mermaid”

Ann Sullivan was an animator for Disney and Hanna Barbera, working on films including “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” and “The Emperor’s New Groove.”

Hank Steinbrenner (1957–2020), New York Yankees co-owner

Hank Steinbrenner was the son of George Steinbrenner and a co-owner of the New York Yankees.

Danny Goldman (1939–2020), voice of Brainy Smurf and “Young Frankenstein” actor

Danny Goldman was an actor best known as the voice of Brainy Smurf in the 1980s animated series “The Smurfs” and as a medical student in “Young Frankenstein.”

Ceybil Jefferies (2020), "Love So Special” singer

Ceybil Jefferies was a singer known for the 1990s house music hits “Love So Special” and “Open Your Heart.” She was a New York City underground dance music legend who used different stage names during her music career. The best known alias for Jefferies was Sweet Sable.  

Jim Frey (1931–2020), former Cubs and Royals manager

Jim Frey was the former manager of the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals.

Glenna Goodacre (1939–2020), sculptor who created the Vietnam Women’s Memorial

Glenna Goodacre was a sculptor best known for creating the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and designing the Sacagawea dollar coin.

Rick May (1940–2020), voice actor for video game Team Fortress II

Rick May was a voice actor best known for his work in video games, including voicing the Soldier in Team Fortress II and Peppy Hare in Star Fox 64, whose signature line became a popular meme: “Do a barrel roll!”

Willie Davis (1934–2020), Green Bay Packers legendary defensive end

Willie Daviswas theHall of Fame defensive end for the legendary 1960s Green Bay Packers team that won the first two Super Bowls.

Donna Kauffman (1960–2020), bestselling romance novelist

Donna Kauffman was a bestselling romance novelist whose books include “Blue Hollow Falls,” “Sugar Rush,” and “Pelican Point.”

Brian Dennehy (1938–2020), "Tommy Boy" and "Ratatouille" star

Brian Dennehy was the beloved character actor who starred in "Tommy Boy," "Ratatouille," and "Silverado."

Howard Finkel (1950–2020), legendary WWE ring announcer

Howard Finkel wasthe legendary WWE ring announcer known as The Fink.

Lee Konitz (1927–2020), pioneering cool jazz saxophonist

Lee Konitz, legendary saxophonist who played on “Birth of the Cool,” died Wednesday of complications from coronavirus at 92.

Allen Daviau (1942–2020), “E.T.” cinematographer

Allen Daviau was an Oscar-nominated cinematographer of films including “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial,” “The Color Purple,” and “Empire of the Sun.”

Bob Lazier (1938–2020), Indy 500 driver and father of Indy winner Buddy Lazier

Bob Lazier was a race car driver who was the Rookie of the Year at the 1981 Indianapolis 500, as well as the father of drivers Buddy Lazier and Jacques Lazier.

Paul O’Neill (1935–2020), former Secretary of the Treasury and Alcoa CEO

Paul O’Neill was U.S. Secretary of the Treasury during President George W. Bush’s first term. He was also chairman and CEO of industrial corporation Alcoa in the 1980s and ‘90s.

Henry Grimes (1935–2020), free jazz legend

Henry Grimes was a legendary free jazz bassist who played with many greats including Sonny Rollins.

Tom Lester (1938–2020), “Green Acres” star

Tom Lester was the last surviving cast member of the classic sitcom “Green Acres.” He starred as Eb, the wisecracking farmhand for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas.