2020 Celebrity Deaths

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Two And A Half Men Conchata FerrellActress Conchata Ferrell, known for her role as the sharp-witted housekeeper Berta on the long-running sitcom "Two and a Half Men," died Monday at 77., (Photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Images)
Eddie Van HalenEddie Van Halen died of cancer on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. (AP)Eddie Van Halen died of cancer on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. (AP)
The First & The Worst Benefiting Music Health Alliance With Brothers Osborne, Kelly Archer, Mac Davis and Natalie HembySinger-songwriter Mac Davis performs at City Winery Nashville on February 28, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Davis died Sept. 29th, 2020 at the age of 78. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! - Show Singer Helen Reddy performs onstage during the Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! at Royce Hall on May 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Reddy died September 29th, 2020 at the age of 78. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images,)
MURPHYFILE- In this Feb. 1, 2006, file photo, Jack Murphy, also known as "Murph the Surf" leans on his prized 1984 cadillac at his home in Crystal River, Fla. Murphy, a Hall of Fame surfer best known for stealing some of the most valuable jewels at New York's American Museum of Natural History including the famous Star of India sapphire, has died in Florida. He was 83. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin, File)
Diana RiggBritish actress Diana Rigg on April 5, 2019. 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.. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
2019 American Music Awards - Press RoomChadwick Boseman poses in the press room during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. He died August 28, 2020 at the age of 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer.(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for dcp)
Regis Philbin AP_11111801325Regis Philbin during farewell episode of "Live! with Regis and Kelly". The longtime television host passed away July 25, 2020 at the age of 88. (AP)
23 VO JOHN LEWIS MEMORI_WFOR2M8FCongressman and civil rights icon John Lewis died at age 80 in July after battling stage four pancreatic cancer.
The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards - Red CarpetLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 08: Actress Naya Rivera attends The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 8, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for The People's Choice Awards)Actress Naya Rivera in 2014. 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. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The People's Choice Awards)
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de Havilland: The Gone With the Wind star died peacefully in her sleep at age 104 in July.. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Premiere Of "Did You Hear About The Morgans?" - ArrivalsActor Wilford Brimley in 2009. 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. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
FRANCE-CANNES-FILM-FESTIVALUS actress Kelly Preston poses on May 15, 2018 during a photocall for the film "Gotti" at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. Preston died July 12, 2020. She was 57-years-old. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum presents an Interview and Performance with Charlie DanielsCharlie Daniels performs during The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum presents an Interview and Performance with Charlie Daniels at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 29, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. Daniels died July 6th, 2020 from stroke. He was 83. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum)
27th Annual Television Critics Association Awards Actor Carl Reiner accepts the Heritage Award for the "Dick Van Dyke Show" onstage during the 27th Annual Television Critics Association Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 6, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. Reiner died on June 29, 2020. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
CATstravaganza Featuring Hamilton's CatsHOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 21: Actor Fred Willard attends 'CATstravaganza featuring Hamilton's Cats' on April 21, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Kitty Bungalow)
Henri Bendel Celebrates The Work Of Illustrator Al Hirschfeld At The Unveiling Of The Holiday WindowsComedian and actor Jerry Stiller on November 14, 2013 in New York City. Stiller died due to natural causes on May 11, his son, actor Ben Stiller said in a tweet. He was 92. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images for Henri Bendel)
Betty WrightSinger Betty Wright at The 12th Annual Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival at Hard Rock Stadium on March 18, 2017. Wright died May 10, 2020 at the age of 66. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Jazz in The Gardens Music Festival)
AutoZone Liberty BowlMusician Little Richard performs during the halftime show of the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Boise State Broncos in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on December 31, 2004 at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee. The legendary "Tutti Frutti" singer and pianist died from bone cancer on May 9. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Siegfried & Roy's Las Vegas Walk of Stars CeremonyRoy Horn of the illusionist duo Siegfried & Roy waves outside The Mirage Hotel & Casino in 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hord died May 8 of complications from the coronavirus, according to his publicist. He was 75. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
61st Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red CarpetJohn Prine attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Prine died April 7th, 2020. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
2015 Australian Open - Day 11Kenny Rogers watches the action at Rod Laver Arena during day 11 of the 2015 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Rogers died March 20th, 2020 at the age of 81. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
FRANCE-CANNES-FILM-FESTIVAL-ENTERTAINMENTSwedish- French actor Max von Sydow pose on May 14, 2016 as they arrive for the screening of the film "The BFG" at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France. He died March 9th, 2020 at the age of 90. / AFP / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
James Lipton'Inside the Actors Studio' Host and Creator James Lipton died March 2, 2020. He was 93. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company)
Katherine JohnsonPresident Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson November 24, 2015 at the White House in Washington, DC. Johnson died at the age of 101 in February. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony Honoring Michael DouglasLegendary actor Kirk Douglas performed in more than 80 movies over the course of his long career. He died at age 103 on Feb. 5, 2020. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
90th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon - ArrivalsKobe Bryant attends the 90th Annual Academy Awards Nominee Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 5, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. Bryant died Jan. 26, 2020 in a helicopter crash as the age of 41. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
McCain And Obama Square Off In First Presidential DebateJim Lehrer, the renowned journalist and news anchor who presented the PBS NewsHour for 36 years died Jan. 23, 3020. He was 85. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Buck HenryScreenwriter and actor Buck Henry died Jan. 8 after suffering a heart attack. He was 89. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Terry Jonesonty Python member Terry Jones attends the opening night after party for "Monty Python's Spamalot" at Roseland Ballroom March 17, 2005 in New York City. Jones died January 12, 2020. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
BT Sport Industry Awards - ArrivalsDavid Stern attends the BT Sport Industry Awards at Battersea Evolution on May 8, 2014 in London, England. Stern died January 1, 2020 at the age of 77. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
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