GALLERY: Musicians, Entertainers & Other Cultural Figures We Lost in 2020
Celebrity deaths are among the litany of reasons why 2020 was awful. The worlds of music, TV/film, politics and sports lost a number of important figures this year. Among the…

Celebrity deaths are among the litany of reasons why 2020 was awful.
The worlds of music, TV/film, politics and sports lost a number of important figures this year. Among the notable deaths this year were Neil Peart, Little Richard, Eddie Van Halen, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chadwick Boseman, Alex Trebek and many more.
Scroll through the gallery below to see the musicians, celebrities & other cultural figures we lost in 2020
Chadwick Boseman

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 16: Actor Chadwick Boseman attends the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV)
Kirk Douglas

Portrait of American actor Kirk Douglas wearing a black and red checked jacket and holding an axe over his shoulder, 1950s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Sean Connery

31st August 1962: Scottish actor Sean Connery, the new face of superspy James Bond, relaxes in his basement flat in London's NW8. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images)
Little Richard

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 31: Musician 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. Louisville defeated Boise State 44-40. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Peter Green

British musician Peter Green, guitarist and co-founder of rock band Fleetwood Mac, circa 1968. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Bill Withers

CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18: Inductee Bill Withers speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Terry Jones

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 20: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Terry Jones performs on the closing night of 'Monty Python Live (Mostly)' at The O2 Arena on July 20, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Kenny Rogers

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 12: Singer Kenny Rogers performs onstage during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XX held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on April 12, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)
Olivia de Havilland

British-American actress Olivia de Havilland, 1938. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Adam Schlesinger

NEW YORK - MAY 04: Musician Adam Schlesinger poses for a photo at the ASCAP / Tribeca Music Lounge at The 2007 Tribeca Film Festival on May 4, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)
Kobe and Gianna Bryant

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 27: Gianna Bryant and her father, former NBA player Kobe Bryant, attend the WNBA All-Star Game 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

WASHINGTON - MARCH 03: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg smiles during a photo session with photographers at the U.S. Supreme Court March 3, 2006 in Washington DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Congressman John Lewis

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 19: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white) Congressman/Civil Rights Icon John Lewis views for the first time images and his arrest record for leading a nonviolent sit-in at Nashville's segreated lunch counters, March 5, 1963. He was eariler honored with the Nashville Public Library Literary Award on November 19, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Neil Peart

LAS VEGAS - MAY 10: Rush drummer Neil Peart performs at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 10, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock trio are touring in support of the album, "Snakes & Arrows." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Fred Willard

SANTA MONICA, CA - MAY 03: Actor Fred Willard attends BritWeek Celebrates Downton Abbey at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel on May 3, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BritWeek)
Jerry Stiller

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Jerry Stiller attends the Project A.L.S. benefit gala "Tomorrow is Tonight" at the Waldorf Astoria on October 7, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images)
Wilford Brimley

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Actor Wilford Brimley attends the premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" at Ziegfeld Theatre on December 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Kelly Preston

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 25: Actress Kelly Preston arrives at the "The Last Song" Los Angeles premiere held at ArcLight Hollywood on March 25, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Eddie Van Halen

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 17: Musician Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen performs onstage during the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Carl Reiner

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 06: 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. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Bonnie Pointer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 10: Bonnie Pointer attends The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce 98th Annual Board Installation And Lifetime Achievement Awards Gala at Avalon Hollywood on April 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Johnny Nash

American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash during his first visit to London for various public appearances, 3rd September 1968. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Brian Dennehy

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Actor Brian Dennehy attends The NYMag, Vulture + TNT Celebrate the Premiere of "Public Morals" on August 12, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
Naya Rivera

HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 09: Actress Naya Rivera attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' And Legendary Pictures' '42' at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 9, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
Joel Schumacher

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: Director Joel Schumacher poses backstage during the 11th Annual Hollywood Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 22, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
Sam Lloyd

LAS VEGAS - APRIL 27: Actor Sam Lloyd arrives at a third season DVD launch event and season five wrap party for the television series "Scrubs" at the Rain Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort April 27, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The season three DVD will be released on May 9, 2006. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Steve Priest

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 30: Steve Priest of Rock band 'Sweet' performs at the House of Blues on April 30, 2009 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Alex Trebek

CULVER CITY, CA - APRIL 17: Game show host Alex Trebek poses on the set of the "Jeopardy!" Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament Show Taping on April 17, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
Tommy DeVito

LAS VEGAS - JANUARY 11: Tommy DeVito, original guitarist of the pop group The Four Seasons, arrives at the grand opening party for Rao's at Caesars Palace January 11, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars)
Spencer Davis

Welsh musician Spencer Davis of the Spencer Davis Group seated at a table on 24th October 1970. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
David Prowse

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Actor David Prowse attends the "I Am Your Father'" photocall at the Verdi cinema on November 18, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
David Lander
Doug Benc/Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 14: Actor David Lander poses for a portrait during the The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 30th Annual Dinner of Champions to Honor Tom Rothman on September 14, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
Jeremy Bulloch

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jeremy Bulloch attends a photo call at the "Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition" on July 26, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
Leslie West

BETHEL, NY - AUGUST 15: Leslie West of Mountain performs at the concert marking the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival August 15, 2009 in Bethel, New York. On August 15-17 in 1969 an estimated 400,000 music fans gathered on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, New York for one of the most celebrated music festivals ever. The 40th anniversary concert will take place tonight. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Mac Davis

392408 17: Actor Mac Davis arrives for the film premiere of "Jackpot" July 25, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Frankie Banali

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 11: Musician Frankie Banali arrives at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Award Show at Club Nokia on April 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Charlie Daniels

MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 22: Charlie Daniels performs during Kicker Country Stampede - Day 2 at Tuttle Creek State Park on June 22, 2018 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Kicker Country Stampede)
Ennio Morricone

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Composer Ennio Morricone winner of the Best Original Score award for ''The Hateful Eight' poses in the press room during the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Loews Hollywood Hotel on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Hugh Downs

HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 16: News anchor Hugh Downs attends the ABC Television Network's 50th Anniversary Special at the Pantages Theatre on March 16, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
Ken Osmond
Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesHOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 01: Ken Osmond arrives at the 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Hollywood Blvd. on December 1, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Hollywood Christmas Parade)
Don Shula

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 01: Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula speaks as Head Coach Steve Specht, of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, is awarded the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award during a press conference for Super Bowl XLVII at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 1, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Roy Horn

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 03: Roy Horn of the illusionist duo Siegfried & Roy waves outside The Mirage Hotel & Casino after the duo's Las Vegas Walk of Stars dedication ceremony on Horn's 62nd birthday October 3, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Howard Finkel

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: Cast member Howard Finkel attends the WWE screening of "Legends' House" at Smith & Wollensky on April 15, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for WWE)
John Prine

INDIO, CA - APRIL 27: Musician John Prine performs onstage during day 3 of 2014 Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 27, 2014 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
Al Kaline

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 27: Hall of Famer Al Kaline is introduced during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 27, 2014 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Honor Blackman

24th January 1965: English actress Honor Blackman in Cannes to film 'Moment to Moment'. (Photo by Jack Munch/Express/Getty Images)
Katherine G. Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 24: U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NASA mathematician Katherine G. Johnson during an East Room ceremony November 24, 2015 at the White House in Washington, DC. Seventeen recipients were awarded with the nationÕs highest civilian honor. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
John Andretti

SONOMA, CA - JUNE 19: John Andretti, driver of the #34 Taco Bell Chevrolet, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway on June 19, 2009 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for NASCAR)
Ray Burton

CLEVELAND - APRIL 04: (R to L) Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Ray Burton, father of deceased Cliff Burton, Jason Newsted, James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo of Metallica stand onstage at the 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
David Stern

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 09: NBA Commissioner David Stern addresses the media to announce that Chauncey Billups of the Los Angeles Clippers is the winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award in honor of Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes before Game Two of the 2013 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 9, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Rocky Johnson





