Died August 2020

Clarence Lux (1920–2020), Pearl Harbor survivor

Clarence Lux was a  survivor who was serving aboard the USS Tennessee during the attack.   

Seymour Schwartz (1928–2020), founding editor of definitive surgery textbook

Seymour Schwartz was the founding editor of an influential and essential medical textbook, “Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery.”

Hal Singer (1919–2020), hit-making jazz saxophonist

Hal Singer was a hit-making jazz saxophonist and R&B performer known for his 1940s No. 1 hit song “Corn Bread.”

Constance Weldon (1932–2020), pioneering tuba player

Constance Weldon was a pioneering tuba player believed to be the first woman to play the tuba in a major American orchestra when she joined the Boston Pops in 1955.

Tom Seaver (1944–2020), legendary New York Mets pitcher

Tom Seaver was a legendary Hall of Fame pitcher who won three Cy Young Awards and led the 1969 “Miracle Mets” to a World Series championship win.

Robert Kehoe (1922–2020), American WWII hero of the French Resistance

Robert Kehoe was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was honored with the Distinguished Service Cross for his work with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) to aid the French Resistance.

Santa A. Claus (2020), the Santa who legally took the name

Santa A. Claus was a Pennsylvania native who portrayed the jolly old elf for more than 50 years and legally changed his name to reflect his role.

Gerald Shur (1933–2020), founder of Federal Witness Protection Program

Gerald Shur was a lawyer who founded the groundbreaking Federal Witness Protection Program.

Manuel “El Loco” Valdes (1931–2020), Mexican comedy legend

Manuel “El Loco” Valdes was an actor and comedian who was a Mexican pop culture legend.

John Thompson (1941–2020), legendary Georgetown basketball coach

John Thompson wasthelegendary former head basketball coach atGeorgetownUniversitywho was the first black head coach to win the NCAA men's basketball championship when he led Georgetown to a win in 1984.

Jeanette Carlson (1929–2020), anti-apartheid activist

Jeanette Carlson was an anti-apartheid activist who was a leader of the South African civil rights organization the Black Sash.

Clifford Robinson (1966–2020), NBA star with the Portland Trail Blazers

Clifford Robinson was a basketball player best known for his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, having helped lead the team to two NBA Finals appearances.

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong (1939–2020), WWE Hall of Fame wrestler

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong was a professional wrestler whose career spanned five decades, from 1960 to his final match in 2009. His four sons became professional wrestlers and he partnered with them in tag team matches at various points in his career.

Chadwick Boseman (1976–2020), star of Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman, the actor who starred as T'Challa in "Black Panther," Jackie Robinson in "42," and Thurgood Marshall in "Marshall," died at his home in Los Angeles, his family .

Lute Olson (1934–2020), legendary Arizona basketball coach

Lute Olson was a legendary former head basketball coach at the University of Arizona.

Joe Ruby (1933–2020), Scooby-Doo co-creator

Joe Ruby was an animator who was the co-creator of the iconic cartoon character Scooby-Doo.

Arnold Spielberg (1917–2020), computer pioneer, Steven Spielberg’s dad

Arnold Spielberg was the father of movie director Steven Spielberg and a computer pioneer whose work was instrumental in the development of personal computers.

Gerald Carr (1932–2020), Skylab 4 commander

Gerald Carr was an astronaut who commandedc2Skylabc24c2in 1973, the final Skylabc2mission.c2

Mark Sertich (1921–2020), world’s oldest hockey player

Mark Sertich wasthe worldc3a2c280c299s oldest hockey player,verified by Guinness World Records.He played in the2017 Snoopyc3a2c280c299sSenior World Hockey Tournament at the age of 96.

Richard Wolbach (2020), Iwo Jima Marine who became a priest

Richard Wolbach was a Marine who fought in Iwo Jima during World War II. After his service, he was inspired to become a priest.

Riley Gale (2020), Power Trip frontman

Riley Gale was the lead singer for the thrash metal band Power Trip.

Landon Clifford (2001 - 2020), YouTube star

Landon Clifford starred on the popular YouTube channelCam&Famwhich followed thelives of the19-year old,his wife Cam and their twodaughters.

Gail Sheehy (1933–2020), journalist and author

Gail Sheehy was a journalist and author known for her best-selling book “Passages” and as a writer for New York Magazine.

Lori Nelson (1933–2020), “Revenge of the Creature” star

Lori Nelsonawas aa1950s Hollywood star known for ccRevenge of the Creatured and the TV series ccHow to Marry a Millionaire.da

Deidre Davis Butler (1955–2020), disability rights advocate

Deidre Davis Butlerwas a champion for disability rights and a lawyer who helped draft the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Justin Townes Earle (1982–2020), singer-songwriter, Steve Earle’s son

Justin Townes Earle was an Americana singer-songwriter and the son of alternative country musician Steve Earle.

Jack Sherman (1956–2020), former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist

Jack Sherman was a former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He played on their self-titled debut album in 1984.

Frankie Banali (1951–2020), Quiet Riot drummer    

Drummer for Quiet Riot’s classic hit-making line-up, Frankie Banali also played with W.A.S.P.

Chi Chi DeVayne (1985–2020), “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star

Chi Chi DeVayne (born Zavion Davenport) was a drag queen best known for starring on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Christine Jahnke (1963–2020), speech coach for women in politics

Christine Jahnke was a speech coach who helped women in politics hone their communications skills and increase their electability.

Arcelio Garcia (1946–2020), lead singer for Latin rock band Malo

Arcelio Garcia was the lead singer for the Latin rock band Malo, known for their 1972 hit single “Suavecito.”

Jesse Goins (1960–2020), miner featured in “Gold Rush”

Jesse Goins was a miner featured in the Discovery reality series, “Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine.”

Todd Nance (1962–2020), original Widespread Panic drummer

Todd Nance was the original drummer for the popular Southern rock jam band Widespread Panic. He left the band in 2016.   

Dale Hawerchuk (1963–2020), Hockey Hall of Famer

Dale Hawerchuk was an NHL star who played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, St. Louis Blues, and Philadelphia Flyers.

Ben Cross (1947–2020), “Chariots of Fire” star

Ben Cross was a British actor best known for starring as Harold Abrahams in “Chariots of Fire” and Sarek in “Star Trek (2009).”   

Angela Buxton (1934–2020), tennis champion who fought discrimination

Angela Buxton was a British tennis player who won doubles at the French Open and Wimbledon in 1956 as the doubles partner of (1927–2003).

Linda Manz (1961–2020), “Days of Heaven” star

Linda Manz was an actor who starred in the Terrence Malick movie “Days of Heaven” and film “Out of the Blue.”

James R. Thompson (1936–2020), longest-serving governor of Illinois

James R. Thompson was a Republican former governor of Illinois, who served from 1977 to 1991 and was the longest-serving governor in the state’s history.

Howell Binkley (1956–2020), Tony-winning lighting designer for “Hamilton”

Howell Binkley was a lighting designer who won Tony Awards for his work on “Jersey Boys” and “Hamilton.”

Mary Hartline (1927–2020), star of early TV show “Super Circus”

Mary Hartline was one of TV’s earliest stars, best known as the bandleader in “Super Circus” from 1949 to 1955.

Russell Kirsch (1929–2020), inventor of the pixel

Russel Kirsch was a computer scientist credited with inventing the pixel andbeing the first to scan aadigitalaphotograph.aa

Bob Ryland (1920–2020), first Black professional tennis player

Bob Ryland was a professional tennis player who was the first Black player to compete professionally.

Sumner Redstone (1923–2020), former chairman of ViacomCBS

Sumner Redstone was a billionaire businessman who rose from childhood poverty to build a media empire as the owner and former chairman of ViacomCBS.

Trini Lopez (1937–2020), “Lemon Tree” singer

Trini Lopez was a popular singer whose version of “Lemon Tree” was a hit song.

Raymond Allen (1929–2020), “Sanford and Son” actor

Raymond Allen was a popular TV who starred as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino on “Good Times.”   

Salome Bey (1933–2020), Canada's first lady of the blues

Salome Bey was Canada's first lady of the blues, a popular performer in Toronto who was made an honorary member of the Order of Canada.

Frances Allen (1932–2020), pioneering computer scientist

Frances Allen was a pioneering computer scientist and the first woman to win a Turing award.

Brent Scowcroft (1925–2020), national security advisor to two presidents

Brent Scowcroft was national security advisor to two presidents, and .

Wayne Fontana (1945–2020), singer known for “The Game of Love”

Wayne Fontana was a singer with the Mindbenders known for their 1965 No. 1 hit, “The Game of Love.”