Paying Tribute to the Stars We Lost in 2020
We lost some legendary people this past year.
November 28: ‘Star Wars’ legend David Prowse, who portrayed Darth Vader in the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy.
Lucasfilm was saddened to learn of the passing of David Prowse, who provided the commanding presence and imposing physical performance of Darth Vader for the Original Trilogy. He will be long remembered…https://t.co/U8Yua0mmoK pic.twitter.com/m2WGGlE3r1
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 29, 2020
November 8: Alex Trebek, the beloved host of ‘Jeopardy’ for nearly 40 years.
Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020
October 31: Sean Connery, best known for his iconic role of James Bond.
Obituary – From an Edinburgh milkman to the iconic James Bond, Sir Sean Connery will always be remembered as one of Scotland’s greatest actors.
He died aged 90 in the Bahamas, his family announced.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/PttQ0CksmF pic.twitter.com/pf9Tswt7d2
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) October 31, 2020
October 6: Famed singer-songwriter Johnny Nash who was best known for his 1972 track, “I Can See Clearly Now.”
‘I Can See Clearly Now’ Singer Johnny Nash Dead at 80 https://t.co/M3BZ1fZOvn
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 6, 2020
August 28: Chadwick Boseman, who masterfully played the role of King T’Challa in the Marvel universe.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
July 8: ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera was one of the earliest and most prominent examples of queer representation on television.
“Her beauty and talent were otherworldly. She spoke truth to power with poise and fearlessness. She could turn a bad day into a great day with a single remark.” —Chris Colfer and more #Glee stars honor Naya Rivera. ?? https://t.co/VdkZC2LLl5 pic.twitter.com/R7x9zkbCEv
— E! News (@enews) July 13, 2020
July 13: Grant Imahara, an engineer for Lucasfilm and beloved host of Discovery’s ‘MythBusters’ and Netflix’s ‘White Rabbit Project.’
Grant Imahara, the electrical engineer and roboticist who hosted the MythBusters and Netflix’s White Rabbit Project, has died. He was 49.
An electrical engineer and roboticist by training, he also worked at Lucasfilm’s THX and Industrial Light and Magic divisions. pic.twitter.com/HshNJC8uxw— Eric Alper ?? (@ThatEricAlper) July 14, 2020
April 29: Actor Irrfan Khan had over 150 credits to his name, including ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ’The Amazing Spider-man.’
BREAKING | After battling with neuroendocrine tumour for two years., Bollywood actor #IrrfanKhan passed away at 53.https://t.co/UOjNlt5PyS
— Quint Fit (@QuintFit) April 29, 2020
March 30: Singer-songwriter Bill Withers who was best known for his hits “Lean on Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications. He was 81. https://t.co/5LHt6D1AFB
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 3, 2020
March 20: Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Rogers sold more than 100 million records in his career and won four Grammy awards.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT
— Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
February 19: Pop Smoke, the up-and-coming Brooklyn rapper was shot twice during a home invasion in Hollywood Hills, CA.
R.I.P to my man Pop Smoke, No sympathy for winners. ??God bless him pic.twitter.com/5ZFa5ILUzl
— 50cent (@50cent) February 19, 2020
January 26: Kobe Bryant, who died alongside his daughter, Gianna, in a tragic helicopter crash, was a five-time NBA champion, 17-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 30, 2020
May anyone who lost a loved one this past year find peace.