Famous people who died after a Covid-19 infection

The legendary singer of 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light' and 'I Would Do Anything for Love' died on January 20, 2022. He was 74 years old. Several media outlets, including TMZ and The Times, have reported that the cause of death was a Covid-19 infection. Radio producer Howard Stern even called on the singer's family to speak out about the dangers of non-vaccination, Rolling Stone reports.

He was 78 years old and known for roles in 'NCIS,' Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' among other series. Actor Vachik Mangassarian died from the complications of a coronavirus infection on January 22, 2022, USA Today reports.

The Belgian kickboxing champion Frédéric Sinistra was 40 years old when he passed on December 15, 2021. With several international titles to his name, he was called 'The Undertaker'. Sinistra died of lung problems that seemed to be strongly linked to the coronavirus - something he 'did not believe in.' according to Belgian news outlet VRT, and which he had not been vaccinated against either.

Singer and songwriter Mark Lanegan played in bands such as Queens of the Stone Age and Screaming Trees. He died on February 22, 2022 at the age of 57. Although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, Lanegan was seriously ill in late 2021 due to an infection with Covid-19.

French twin brothers Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff were known as science journalists and TV personalities who spoke out against Covid-19 vaccinations. On December 28, 2021, Grichka Bogdanoff died from what the twins' lawyer later confessed was a Covid-19 infection. Six days later, on January 3, 2022, Igor Bogdanoff also died of Covid-19. The brothers were 72 years old.

He was a singer in the international quartet Il Divo and passed away on December 19, 2021 at the age of 53. Carlos Marín was touring with the group in Britain when he got sick from Covid-19, Variety reports. He died in a Manchester hospital.

Jason Hitch became famous for his participation in the TLC series '90 Day Fiancé' in 2014. He passed away on December 14, 2021 from a coronavirus infection, his sister told TMZ. She added that he had been in good health but that he had not been vaccinated against the virus. The reality star was 45 years old.

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In November 2021, this rock musician passed away at the young age of 30 from Covid-19. Jay Jay Phillips had broken through in the United States when competing in 'America's Got Talent' in 2009. He returned to the show in 2012. On the basis of a family member's story, TMZ reports that the keyboard player had not been vaccinated and that he had gotten Covid-19 shortly before Thanksgiving. On November 25, he was found dead at his home.

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He had just won an Emmy award for his hairstyling in the Netflix costume drama 'Bridgerton,' when stylist Marc Pilcher passed away from the coronavirus on October 3, 2021. His agent Curtis Brown confirmed the cause of death to Variety. As Wonderwall reports, "Marc, 53, was double vaccinated and had no underlying health conditions."

The Hungarian gymnast was a specialist in the rings and Olympic champion in 2000. He died on January 24, 2022 at the age of 51. The cause of death was determined as the consequence of a Covid-19 infection, media such as The Independent confirm.

Yoppa was a promising gamer in online role-playing games. The young Serbian was only 23 years old when he died of the coronavirus on November 24, 2021.

The former U.S. Secretary of State died at the age of 84 due to complications from Covid-19. He also suffered from multiple myeloma - a form of blood cancer - and Parkinson's disease. Colin Powell died on October 18, 2021.

English rapper Marcus Birks had written to his fans on social media that he didn't need a vaccination. But when he became seriously ill from Covid-19 and ended up in hospital, he told his followers he regretted his decision. The 40-year-old artist died on August 27, 2021.

Kenny Malone played with country music stars like Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard. The drummer passed away at age 83, having been diagnosed with Covid-19, his former bandmate Dave Pomeroy confirmed in the New York Times.

He was known from legendary movies like 'The Street Fighter,' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' and 'Kill Bill.' Japanese actor and martial art specialist Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba died on August 19, 2021 at the age of 82 from a Covid-19 infection. His agent confirmed the cause of death to Variety.

The conservative talk show host, who had been a vocal critic of the Covid-19 vaccine, was admitted to a hospital with symptoms of the coronavirus in July 2021. He passed away from Covid-19 complications on August 21. The news was announced by his radio station, SuperTalk 99.7 WTN.

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Country legend Sanford Clark passed away at the age of 85 on July 4, 2021. He had been on cancer treatment in a Joplin, Missouri hospital, his publicist told Billboard, when he got Covid-19. The musician was known for songs like 'The Fool,' which both The Animals and Elvis Presley would cover.

He was one of the real voices behind pop duo Milli Vanilli. John Davis (R) died on May 24, 2021 from complications of the coronavirus, as his daughter confirmed on his Facebook page. He was 66 years old.

The Moroccan-born Israeli fashion designer Alber Elbaz styled celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Harry Styles and Beyoncé. On April 24, 2021, he died of Covid-19 in Paris, the New York Times reported. Elbaz was 59 years old.

Joseph Louis LaBracio, better known as Joe Long, bassist for Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, died on April 21, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. He was 88 years old. The news was confirmed to NJ.com by Jersey Four tribute bandmember Anthony Newell and by Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio.

Earlier in the pandemic, Joe Long's bandmate Tommy DeVito (L) had also passed away from the coronavirus. As confirmed by his friend, actor Alfredo Nittoli, on Facebook, the musician died on September 21, 2020. He was 92 years old.

(Next to Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons)

Linda Torres was a reality TV star from the VH1 series 'Big Ang' and 'Mob Wives.' She passed away from complications of Covid-19 on April 1, 2021 at the age of 67.

Larry King, the legendary TV presenter who hosted more than 6,000 episodes of 'Larry King Live' on CNN, died on January 23, 2021 at the age of 87. A few weeks earlier, he had been diagnosed with Covid-19 and had been hospitalized, CNN reported, but the official cause of death was ultimately thought to have been an infection.

Phil Spector was a legendary music producer, but in the last years of his life he was best known as the convicted killer of actress Lana Clarkson. The 81-year-old Spector died a natural death in prison on January 16, 2021 after contracting Covid-19 a few weeks earlier.

The popular NBA reporter and analyst Sekou Smith died on January 26, 2021 at the age of 48 from the consequences of a Covid-19 infection. Among the countless messages of support and mourning was Dwyane Wade's tweet: "I’ve never had anything but positive interactions and conversations with Sekou Smith. Our prayers go out to the Smith family. We lost a good one."

American actress Carol Sutton was known for movies like 'Steel Magnolias' in the 1980s and 'The Help' in the early 2000s. One of the last roles in her prolific theater, film, and TV career was Ms Osberta in the first season of the HBO series 'Lovecraft Country.' Sutton passed away from the complications of the coronavirus on December 10, 2020. She was 76 years old.

Born at the end of the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-1920, Captain Sir Tom Moore was 100 years old when he succumbed to the coronavirus on February 2, 2021. He became known across Britain by raising nearly 33 million pounds in his charitable walk around the garden for the NHS's fight against Covid-19.

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This actress is remembered especially for her role as Mary Ann in the CBS series 'Gilligan's Island' in the 1960s. She passed away on December 30, 2020, at the age of 82 from the consequences of a Covid-19 infection.

David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the first Star Wars trilogy, passed away from Covid-19 on November 28, 2020. His daughter announced the demise of the 85-year-old actor in an interview with The Sun. Besides Star Wars, he also appeared in 'A Clockwork Orange' and the TV series 'Dr Who' and 'The Benny Hill Show.'

The Japanese designer, known for the fashion and design brands Kenzo and K3, passed away from Covid-19-related complications on October 4, 2020. He was 81 years old.

The British comedian Bobby Ball (L), known from the duo Cannon & Ball, was taken to the hospital after getting "breathing problems," his manager announced. It turned out to be Covid-19. The 76-year-old comedy star passed away on October 28, 2020.

Bruce Williams was a vocalist in the Temptations from 2006 through 2015. He died on September 6, 2020, at the age of 49 from complications of Covid-19, TMZ reported.

He's considered one of the greatest players in the history of the New York Mets baseball team. Tom Seaver was 75 years old when he died on August 31, 2020. The cause of his death was a combination of Covid-19 and the complications of Lewy body dementia, his family confirmed to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Nigerian-British rapper Ty (Benedict Chijioke) was only 47 years old when he died from the coronavirus on May 7, 2020. The acclaimed artist had been nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2004 for his album Upwards and worked with musicians like De La Soul and Speech.

The famous actor from soap opera 'Edge of the Night' passed away from complications of the coronavirus on April 5, 2020. Forrest Compton was 94 years old.

Actress Hillary Dwyer (or Hillary Heath) is remembered most for her roles in 'Witchfinder General' (1968) and 'Wuthering Heights' (1970). She died at the age of 74 from the consequences of a Covid-19 infection on March 30, 2020.

Model, singer, and dancer with the group 'Dream Street' from 1999 to 2002, Chris Trousdale was only 34 years old when he died of the complications of Covid-19 on June 2, 2020.

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A legend in British comedy, Tim Brooke-Taylor died from the complications of a Covid-19 infection on April 12. The actor and comedian of age 79 was known for 'The Goodies' and 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.'

Politician and former presidential candidate for the Republican Party Herman Cain also died of the coronavirus. He got sick in late June 2020, shortly after attending a campaign rally by President Donald Trump in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Business Insider reports. While the rally was controversial in the context of the pandemic, it is uncertain whether the 74-year-old Cain contracted the virus there.

When Broadway star Nick Cordero became sick on March 20, he began a long struggle against Covid-19. His illness lasted for more than three months. On July 5, 2020, the 41-year old actor passed away, leaving behind his wife and his 1-year-old son.

"If I had a Hammer," he sang in 1963, and that was one of the tunes making him a famous Latin/folk artist around the world. Trini Lopez passed away of Covid-19 on August 11, 2020, at the age of 83.

One of the best known chefs on television after winning the third edition of 'Top Chef USA' and opening several restaurants in Mumbay and New York, Floyd Cardoz died on March 25, 2020 at the age of 59.

Illusionist Roy Horn (left), part of the duo Siegfried and Roy who performed in Las Vegas for 35 years, died of coronavirus-related complications on May 8, 2020. He was 75 years old.

Internationally known for her research of HIV, Gita Ramjee died on March 31, 2020, from the consequences of a Covid-19 infection. The Ugandan-South-African scientist was 63 years old.

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Cofounder of the band 'Fountains of Wayne' and soundtrack composer for the series 'Crazy Ex-Girfriend,' Adam Schlesinger passed away on April 1,2020 at the age of 52.

Ken Shimura, one of Japan's favourite comedians, passed away on March 29,2020 at the age of 70. Described as 'the Robin Williams' of Japan, he was also known as 'kaishya' in Bangladesh.

A journalist and producer for CBS News for over 30 years, one of her reports on computer spam won her a Business Emmy in 2004. She lost her life on March 29, 2020 at the age of 54.

Rapper Fred the Godson died from coronavirus at the young age of 35. Two weeks before passing away on April 23, 2020, he posted on Instagram: "I'm in here wit this Corvus 19 s***! Please keep me in y'all prayers!!!!"

Shaheen Raza was a Pakistani politician and member of president Imran Kahn's party. After visiting quarantine centers in her region of Punjab, she contracted the coronavirus and passed away on May 20 2020. She was 65 years old.

Dominican fashion designer Jenny Polanco, 62 years old, died from coronavirus-related complications on March 31, 2020.

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Despite having appeared in sagas such as 'Star Wars', Andrew Jack was best known as a teacher of the British accent to more than 200 actors, including Pierce Brosnan, Cate Blanchett and Viggo Mortensen. He died on March 31, 2020 at the age of 76.

Keyboard player of the English band 'The Stranglers,' Dave Greenfield passed away on May 3, 2020 after contracting the coronavirus. The 71-year-old musician already suffered from heart problems.

One of the great villains of the cinema, with over 100 films on his name, Garfield was especially known for his roles in the movies 'Beverly Hills Cop II' and 'Nashville. He had been out of showbusiness since 2004 when he suffered a massive stroke. He lost his life on April 7, 2020 at the age of 80.

The well known Mrs. Kintner from 'Jaws' lost her life to the coronavirus on April 5, 2020. Lee Fierro was 91 years old and her slap on the face of Police Chief Brody is Hollywood history.

Playwright and multiple Tony award winner Terrence McNally died on March 24, 2020 from coronavirus at the age of 81.

Leader of the Libyan opposition government that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi's rule together with NATO in 2011, and the former Prime Minister of the country, Mahmoud Jibril died of Covid-19 on April 5, 2020. The politician was 67 years old.

Known for songs like 'Sam Stone' or 'Hell In There', singer-songwriter John Prine died on 7 April, 2020 at the age of 73.

She was the voice of Cindy Bear, Yogi Bear's girlfriend, and a voiceover legend at Hannah Barbera, Warner Bros and MGM. Julie Bennett died on March 31, 2020 at the age of 88.

With more than 50 film, TV and videogame titles on his name, Jay Benedict is especially known for 'Aliens', 'The Dark Knight' and 'Victor Victoria.' He died on April 4, 2020 at the age of 68.

Country myth Joe Logan Diffie died in Nashville on March 21, 2020. He was 61 years old.

Borjas was an activist for transgender immigrants and people with HIV in the United States. She passed away from the complications of Covid-19 on March 30, 2020 at the age of 59.

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Better known for theatre, Mark Blum did not say no to film either. He appeared in more than 20 movies, some as well known as 'Crocodile Dundee' and 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' The actor died on March 20, 2020, at the age of 69.

He was the first western rock star to achieve fame in Japan. It happened in the early 1970s, when he released the legendary song 'I love Rock 'N Roll'. Alan Merrill co-wrote the song with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.

The Italian actress was a legend and muse of Italian neo-realism. Mother of Miguel Bosé, Paola Dominguín and Bimba Bosé, she lost her life on March 23, 2020 at the age of 89.

A legend of jazz fusion, funk and Cameroonian music, Manu Dibango died on 24 March at the age of 76. One of his best known tracks is 'Soul Makossa,' which both Michael Jackson and Kanye West sampled in one of their songs.

Music producer Hal Willner tweeted on March 28, 2020 that he was "in bed" like many other residents of his hometown New York City. On April 7, 'Variety' reported that he had passed away. Willner was best known for his work with the show 'Saturday Night Live'.

A journalist, actress and biographer, Patricia Bosworth was one of the most respected journalists in the United States. She died on April 2, 2020 at the age of 86.

This NFL legend played for the best teams in the league: the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Olers and the Buffalo Bills. He was 73 years old when he died on April 4, 2020.

This trumpet genius got his lessons from Miles Davis himself, and he was in fact the only student that Davis tutored personally. Wallace Roney passed away on March 31st at the age of 59.

This internet star had his breakthrough when filming a double rainbow and his own emotional response to it in 2010. The video even got a People's Choice Award nomination. Paul Vasquez passed away on May 9, 2020 at the age of 57. According to 'People,' he had tested positive for coronavirus

The Northern-Irish actor BJ Hogg, also known as Sir Addam Mabrand from 'Game of Thrones,' passed away on April 30, 2020 at age 65.

Cinematographer Allen Daviau passed away on April 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus. He had worked much with Steven Spielberg and was nominated for an Oscar five times. The Hollywood star died at the age of 77.