MF DOOM (1971-2020), masked rapper & master lyricist

Daniel Dumile, most widely known by the stage name MF DOOM, was one of the most influential rap lyricists of the 2000s.

Rance Allen (1948–2020), gospel music legend

Rance Allen was the lead singer of the popular gospel band the Rance Allen Group.

Herb Adderley (1939–2020), Green Bay Packers star of the 1960s

Herb Adderley was a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who was a star of Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in the 1960s and later played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Sean Connery (1930–2020), James Bond star and Oscar winner

Sean Connery was an actor who became a superstar for his portrayal of James Bond in “Dr. No” and six other films in the classic spy series.

Jimmy Orr (1935–2020), former NFL receiver

Jimmy Orrwas a legendarywide receiver for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Leanza Cornett (1971–2020), former Miss America

Leanza Cornett was a TV personality and musician who was crowned Miss Florida in 1992 and Miss America in 1993.

Cecilia Chiang (1920–2020), restaurateur who brought authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S.

Cecilia Chiang was a restaurateur whose San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, introduced a more authentic style of Chinese food to U.S. diners.

Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), legendary outlaw country songwriter

Billy Joe Shaver was a legendary outlaw country singer-songwriter whose songs were recorded by , Willie Nelson, and .

Reginald Brewster (1917–2020), Tuskegee Airman

Reginald Brewster was a lawyer who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a Tuskegee Airman, the legendary group of black pilots and support staff.

Diane di Prima (1934–2020), feminist Beat poet

Diane di Prima was a poet of the Beat Generation, one of the last surviving members of that famed group of poets.

Viola Smith (1912–2020), pioneering female swing drummer

Viola Smith was a drummer billed as the “fastest girl drummer in the world,” playing for big bands in an era when few professional musicians were women.

Jerry Jeff Walker (1942–2020), “Mr. Bojangles” singer and songwriter

Jerry Jeff Walker was a singer and songwriter best known for his enduring composition, “Mr. Bojangles.”

Matt Blair (1950–2020), former Vikings star linebacker

Matt Blair was a former outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings and a six-time Pro Bowl selection.

Marge Champion (1919–2020), model for Snow White

Marge Champion was a dancer who was known for movie musicals, as well as for being the model for the main character of Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

James Randi (1928–2020), stage magician who debunked the paranormal

James Randi was a popular stage magician known as the Amazing Randi, who worked to debunk claims of paranormal abilities.

Tony Lewis (1957–2020), lead singer for the Outfield

Tony Lewis was an English musician best known as the lead singer for the Outfield, who had a Top Ten hit in 1986 with “Your Love.”

Spencer Davis (1939–2020), classic rock legend

Spencer Davis was the namesakeand guitaristof the legendary classic rock band The Spencer Davis Group known for theirhits GimmeSome Lovin and ImAMan.

James Redford (1962–2020), filmmaker who was Robert Redford’s son

James Redford was a filmmaker known for documentaries including “The Kindness of Strangers,” and he was the son of actor and director Robert Redford.

Johnny Bush (1935–2020), “Whiskey River” co-songwriter

Johnny Bushwas a country music singer-songwriter whose songe2809cWhiskey Rivere2809dbecame a signature song for outlaw country legend Willie Nelson.

Christopher Pendergast (2020), ALS Ride for Life founder

Christopher Pendergast helped start the annual ALS Ride for Life, which raises funds to find a cure, after his diagnosis with the disease. 

Jim Feezel (1925–2020), WWII hero who drove tank through Dachau gate

Jim Feezel was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who drove a tank through the gate of Dachau concentration camp, liberating its prisoners from the Nazis.

Rhonda Fleming (1923–2020), star of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Rhonda Fleming was an actress known as the “Queen of Technicolor,” who was active in films of the 1940s and ‘50s.

Fred Dean (1952–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer with Chargers and 49ers

Fred Dean was an NFL defensive end who played for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers.

Conchata Ferrell (1943–2020), Berta on 'Two and a Half Men'

Conchata Ferrell starred as the wisecracking housekeeper Berta for all 12 seasons of the hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men.'

Roberta McCain (1912–2020), mother of Senator John McCain

Roberta McCain, the mother of Senator John McCain, has died at the age of 108.

Tom Kennedy (1927–2020), legendary TV game show host

Tom Kennedy wasa legendaryTV game show hostknown for Name That Tune and Split Second.

Joe Morgan (1943–2020), Hall of Fame second baseman

Joe Morgan was a legendary second baseman known best for his time with the Cincinnati Reds, where he helped the club win two World Series titles.

Margaret Nolan (1943–2020), actress in “Goldfinger,” “A Hard Day’s Night”

Margaret Nolan was a British actress known for films including “Goldfinger,” in which she was painted gold and wore a gold bikini for the iconic title sequence.

Monica Roberts (1962–2020), transgender rights advocate who founded TransGriot blog

Monica Roberts was a transgender rights advocate who was the founding editor of TransGriot, a blog focusing on trans women of color and the issues that concern them.

Ruth Kluger (1931–2020), Holocaust survivor who wrote “Still Alive” memoir

Ruth Kluger was a Holocaust survivor known for her memoir, “Still Alive: A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered.”

Whitey Ford (1928–2020), legendary Yankees pitcher

Whitey Ford was a legendary pitcher who helped lead the New York Yankees to six World Series titles.

Bette Greene (1934–2020), “Summer of My German Soldier” author

Bette Greene was an author of children’s and young adult books including the 1973 National Book Award finalist “Summer of My German Soldier.”

Alexander Horanzy (1922–2020), U.S. Army veteran who survived Pearl Harbor

Alexander Horanzy was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Johnny Nash (1940–2020), ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer

Johnny Nash was a singer best known for his No. 1 hit song “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972.

Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020), legendary Van Halen guitarist

Eddie Van Halen was co-founder and iconic guitarist for the hard rock band Van Halen.

Rudolph “Val” Archer (1929–2020), Tuskegee Airman who served in three wars

Rudolph “Val” Archer was one of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen, the elite group of black pilots and support staff who served during World War II.

Thomas Jefferson Byrd (1950–2020), actor known for Spike Lee films

Thomas Jefferson Byrd was an actor known for roles in Spike Lee films including “Clockers” and “Get on the Bus.”

Bob Gibson (1935–2020), Hall of Fame Cardinals pitcher

Bob Gibson was a flame throwing Hall of Fame starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals for 17 seasons. Gibson had more than 3,000 strikeouts, 3,117 in total, becoming only the second player in baseball history to do so at the time. He won 251 games with a career 2.91 ERA. He won two World Series with the Cardinals and was the NL MVP in 1968.