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Broadway performer Nick Cordero, aged 41, tragically passed away on July 5th, 2020, following a 95-day struggle with the virus.
Herman Cain, a former candidate for president, died on July 30, 2020, at the age of 74. He had been hospitalized with COVID-19 since June 29. Despite his skepticism towards masks, Cain generated controversy when he participated in President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 20. He even shared a picture of himself and other attendees who were not wearing masks as they were not mandatory.
The renowned composer and alto saxophonist passed away on April 15, 2020 due to COVID-19 complications, aged 92.
Siegfried and Roy, the well-known Las Vegas animal and magic duo, lost one of their members on May 8, 2020. Roy Horn, aged 75, passed away.
On May 3 2020, the keyboardist, singer, and songwriter known for his stint in the band The Stranglers passed away at the age of 71.
At the age of 85, the renowned Mexican protest singer, songwriter, and actor, who played a significant role in the Nueva Trova movement, succumbed to complications from coronavirus on April 30, 2020.
Aged 52, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder passed away on April 27, 2020, due to COVID-19 complications.
Fredrick Thomas, a New York rapper, died at 35 years of age from COVID-19 on April 23, 2020.
The English bass guitarist, recognized for his involvement in the new wave music scene and his performance with David Bowie at Live Aid in 1985, was 64 when he passed away on April 17, 2020.
The soccer player, widely known as an English legend, had successful played for various clubs including Leeds United, Bristol City, and Barnsley. He also represented the English national team and played a crucial role in their victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He passed away aged 76 on April 17, 2020.
The Chilean writer and journalist, who endured imprisonment and torture under the military dictatorship in the 1970s, succumbed to COVID-19 on April 16, 2020, at the age of 70.
The American cinematographer, who worked on films including 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,' (1982) 'The Color Purple,' (1985) and 'Empire of the Sun,' (1987) passed away on April 15, 2020, at the age of 77.
The famous chef, who triumphed in 'Top Chef Masters,' passed away due to health complications linked to COVID-19.
Benedict, the actor from 'Aliens,' (1986) died on April 4, 2020 due to COVID-19. He was 68.
On April 2, 2020, the journalist, biographer, and actress, aged 86, passed away due to COVID-19.
Colin Powell, a military leader and the first Black US secretary of state, passed away from Covid-19 complications at the age of 84.
Renowned for his role on the British comedy program 'The Goodies,' Brooke-Taylor played a pivotal role in shaping British comedy during the 1970s. He passed away on April 12, 2020, at the age of 79.
The individual who played a significant role in the development of actors such as Dustin Hoffman, Joel Grey, Faye Dunaway, and Richard Gere, and co-founded American Place Theatre, passed away at the age of 97 on April 11, 2020, due to complications from coronavirus.
The esteemed supporting actor, recognized for his roles in movies such as 'The Conversation' (1974) and 'Nashville,' (1975) passed away due to COVID-19 complications on April 7, 2020, at 80 years old.
The renowned folk singer-songwriter died at age 73 on April 7, 2020, due to coronavirus complications.
The music supervisor and producer for 'Saturday Night Live', known for collaborating with artists like Lou Reed and Marianne Faithfull, died on April 7, 2020, at the age of 64.
Alexander Thynn, the 7th Marquess of Bath, passed away on April 5, 2020, aged 87.
The music publishing executive, aged 73, passed away on April 5, 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.
The renowned NFL kicker, aged 73, passed away on April 4, 2020, following his coronavirus diagnosis.
Actor, renowned for his performances in 'The Edge of Night' and 'Gomer Pyle: USMC,' passed away at the age of 94 on April 4, 2020.
Adam Schlesinger, the singer-songwriter recognized for the popular 2003 track 'Stacy's Mom,' passed away on April 1, 2020, at the age of 52, after contracting COVID-19.
The renowned jazz pianist died at the age of 85 on April 1, 2020, due to COVID-19.
The ex-president of Olympique de Marseille, a French soccer club, passed away on March 31, 2020, at 68.
At 59 years old, the American jazz trumpeter sadly passed away from coronavirus-related complications on March 31, 2020.
Maria Mercader (second, left), a CBS journalist, passed away on March 29, 2020 at the age of 54 due to COVID-19.
The artist, famous for co-writing and performing the popular song 'I Love Rock 'N' Roll,' also died from coronavirus.
The musician died at the age of 69, on March 29, 2020.
The renowned Japanese comedian passed away due to COVID-19. Shimura died aged 70, on March 29, 2020.
The popular '90s country singer has passed away due to complications from the coronavirus. The artist died at the age of 61 on March 29, 2020.
86-year-old Princess María Teresa of Bourbon-Parma, of the Spanish royal family, passed away due to the coronavirus on March 26, 2020.
The actor, recognized for his performances in 'Desperately Seeking Susan' and 'Crocodile Dundee,' passed away due to complications caused by COVID-19. Blum died on March 26, 2020 at 69.
Cardoz, the Indian chef, died aged 59 on March 25, 2020.
The renowned playwright passed away on March 24, 2020. McNally was 81 years old. He overcame lung cancer and battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and died due to COVID-19-related health issues.
The jazz saxophonist, famous for the song 'Soul Makossa' sampled by Michael Jackson and Kanye West, passed away due to COVID-19. The Cameroonian musician died on March 24, 2020, at 86 years old.
Nashom Wooden, who went by the name Mona Foot in the drag community, passed away from COVID-19. Wooden, who had lived with HIV for a number of years, died on March 23, 2020 at 50 years old.
The Italian actress and former Miss Italy passed away on March 23rd, 2020, from COVID-19, at 89-year-old.
The ex-president of Real Madrid died on March 21, 2020, due to COVID-19 complications, at the age of 76.
While treating patients in Wuhan, China, the doctor who gained popularity for trying to warn people about the new coronavirus ended up contracting it.
Li Wenliang, who attempted to alert other medical personnel about the risks of the novel COVID-19, passed away on February 7, 2020, aged 33.
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Keith Grayson was an American DJ and a pioneering hip-hop icon. He died on April 17, 2022, at 55.
Member of the Christian band 'Big Daddy', Jay Weaver died from complications due to COVID-19, at 42. Jay's brother and fellow band member Mike confirmed Jay's death on the band's social media on January 2, 2022.
The Il Divo singer died of COVID-19 complications at 53 years old, on December 19, 2021.
Broadway star best known for his work in 'Pacific Overtures' and 'Flower Drum Song', died on July 31, 2021. He was 89.
The Senior head booker and senior story editor for the Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel, died of COVID-19 on March 21, 2021. He was 52.
The famous actress died on January 27, 2021, at the age of 94.
The pioneer for Black musicians in country music, died on December 12, 2020, in Dallas, due to complications from COVID-19. He was 86.
The famed fashion designer and founder of the global Kenzo brand died in Paris, on October 4, 2020, from coronavirus complications. He was 81.
The former Major League Baseball player died on September 26, 2020, following complications from the novel COVID-19. He was 74.
The member of the late '90s and early 2000s boy band 'Dream Street', died on June 2, 2020. He was 34.
It's been five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, reshaping global health, science, and society. Daily life was shaken, as streets emptied, borders closed, and businesses shuttered. Lockdowns, travel bans, and strict health measures became the new normal, changing society in ways no one could have imagined.
While the world has largely moved forward, the impact of the pandemic remains. Many well-known figures tragically lost their lives to the virus since its outbreak in 2020. Scroll through this gallery to remember those we lost.
The actress and producer known for horror films died on March 30, 2020, at 74.
Famous figures who died from coronavirus
It’s been five years since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic
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It's been five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, reshaping global health, science, and society. Daily life was shaken, as streets emptied, borders closed, and businesses shuttered. Lockdowns, travel bans, and strict health measures became the new normal, changing society in ways no one could have imagined.
While the world has largely moved forward, the impact of the pandemic remains. Many well-known figures tragically lost their lives to the virus since its outbreak in 2020. Scroll through this gallery to remember those we lost.