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Sadly, many beloved stars left us last year, but they will live in our hearts forever. Let’s remember the celebrities we lost in 2020.
Pierre Cardin
Although not a household name, Pierre Cardin was one of the most extraordinary and iconic fashion designers. He started off creating the costumes for Jean Cocteau’s hit version of Beauty and the Beast, before starting his own design lines. Since 1950, The House of Cardin as dressed many celebrities, including Lady Gaga. His last work was the documentary about the brand.
Alex Trebek
Unfortunately, Alex Trebek lost the battle with stage four pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. The Jeopardy! host had been a household for a long time, first in Canada, then in the U.S. in the ‘70s. Trebek hosted The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, Pillsbury Bake-Off, and High Rollers before the first appearance in Jeopardy! in 1984. This position didn’t stop him from being a host of other shows. All his achievements paid off when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award and seven Emmys. Finally, he broke the record for hosting the longest list of TV programs.
Sean Connery
We all know Sean Connery from his role as James Bond. In fact, he was the first to get the position – then becoming the most outstanding in the whole franchise. Connery received an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes overall, and got to act in Alfred Hitchcock, Sidney Lumet, and John Huston’s films. The actor died in his sleep when he was in the Bahamas.
Yuko Takeuchi
The 40-year-old Japanese actress Yuko Takeuchi died from suicide. Known for her lead role in HBO’s Sherlock Holmes adaptation Miss Sherlock, she was the one to overcome the stigma around female leads. Her career was thriving in Japan when she starred in countless TV dramas like Cyborg, Asuka, Friends, and more. The actress also appeared in the famous J-horror film Ringu. It served as inspiration for Gore Verbinski’s 2002 The Ring.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Facing the complications of metastatic pancreas cancer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87. She was the second woman of the Supreme Court and an inspiration for many women around the world. After entering the court in 1993, Ginsburg always stood for gender equality in the legal field. She ended up getting the name “The Notorious RBG” and was included in On the Basis of Sex along with the documentary RBG in 2018.
Chadwick Boseman
The Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman broke the records with his talent in the Marvel superhero universe. Playing T’Challa in 2018, he was overwhelmed with admiration from the Black community. In 2020, he died at 43 of complications from colon cancer. Throughout his career, Boseman played a lot of Black celebrities, including baseball player Jackie Robinson in 42 and musician James Brown in Get on Up. His newest appearances became the crime movie 21 Bridges, Da 5 Bloods, and yet to be released film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Seeing our favorite stars leave is devastating, especially when it comes to coronavirus and cancer complications. Let’s commemorate their achievements and remember them forever.
Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Variety
