Notable deaths of 2020 (111 images)

"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek, James Bond icon Sean Connery, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen, actors Kirk Douglas, Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera, Kelly Preston and Nick Cordero, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, comedian Carl Reiner, rock 'n' roll icon Little Richard, jazz icon Manu Dibango, country music icon Kenny Rogers and NBA legend Kobe Bryant are among the famous people who have died in 2020.

Richard Herd

Richard Herd is seen here at a convention in Utrecht, Netherlands, on September 23, 2005. The actor known for roles in "Seinfeld," and "Get Out," died from cancer-related causes on May 27 at the age of 87. Photo by Uja3000/Wikimedia Commons

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Jerry Sloan

Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has words for an official during play against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., on January 30, 2011. The coach, a former two-time All-Star NBA player, died due to complications from Parkinson's disease on May 22 at the age of 78. The Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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Ken Osmond

Actor Ken Osmond poses for a publicity photo, circa 1962. The actor known for his role as Eddie Haskell in "Leave it to Beaver," died on May 18 at the age of 76. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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Phyllis George

Phyllis George (L) and George Will converse during a book sale at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on November 14, 2002. George, known for co-hosting "NFL Today" and "Candid Camera," died on May 16 from a blood disorder at the age of 70. Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI

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