List of Famous people who died at 52

Hrant Dink was a Turkish intellectual, editor-in-chief of Agos, journalist and columnist.

François Jean Blanche, known as "Francis Blanche" was a French actor, singer, humorist and author. He was a very popular figure on stage, radio and in films, during the 1950s and 1960s. His two daughters, Barbara & Dominique, are artists with their studios in Eze.

Sudhin Dasgupta was a prolific Bengali music director, lyricist, and singer. He worked in various other Indian languages, such as Hindi, Assamese and Oriya. His contribution opened a new horizon to the Bengali music for both the arenas of Bengali basic song as well as Bengali film song.

Helen Kelly was President of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions from 2007 to 2015.

Donald Clarence Simpson was an American film producer, screenwriter, and actor. Simpson and his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer produced such hit films as Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Top Gun (1986), and The Rock (1996). Their films earned $3 billion worldwide.

Bernadette Therese Nolan was an Irish actress, singer and television personality, formerly lead vocalist of the girl group the Nolans. She was the second youngest of sisters Anne, Denise, Maureen, Linda and Coleen. From the age of two, she was brought up in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

Ömer Döngeloğlu was a Turkish theologian, writer, producer and TV presenter. He was known for the religious programs he hosted on Kanal 7. He died from COVID-19 in Istanbul on 3 May 2020.

Ramo Nakajima was a respected Japanese cult novel writer, essayist, and copywriter, and he also appeared frequently on Japanese TV as an actor. He was born in Amagasaki City, Hyōgo Prefecture.

Alexander Vladimirovich Volkov was a Russian professional tennis player.

Roman Yefimovich Kozak was a Russian theatre actor and director. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (2000). He was artistic director of the Moscow Pushkin Drama Theatre.