List of Famous people who died in 2020

Knut Bohwim was a leading Norwegian film director. He co-founded the company Teamfilm A/S in 1962. His debut as film director was Operasjon Sjøsprøyt from 1964. He directed the war drama Det største spillet from 1967, about the double agent Gunvald Tomstad. He directed twelve films of the Olsenbanden series, the largest commercial success in Norwegian film history. Bohwim was awarded the Amanda Honorary Award in 1997, shared with Aud Schønemann.

Joan Pau Verdier was a French singer born in Périgueux, Dordogne, who performed in both Occitan and French. He was one of the main figures of Nòva chançon musical renewal wave during the 1970s.

Jean-Jacques Razafindranazy was a Madagascar-born medical doctor. He was known for his work as a doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic, during which he died of COVID-19.

Paul Henri Marius Lombard was a French politician.

Louis Cardiet was a French professional footballer who played as a defender.

Walter Lechner was an Austrian racing driver and pilot.

Dietmar Rothermund was a German historian best known for his research on the economy of India.

Ai Kidosaki was a Japanese author and chef best known for her career on the Kyō no Ryōri cooking programme.

Narinder Singh Kapany was an Indian-American physicist best known for his work on fibre optics. He is credited with coining of the term fibre optics and is also considered the 'father of fibre optics'. Fortune named him one of seven 'Unsung Heroes' in their 'Businessmen of the Century' issue in 1999.He was awarded India's second highest civilian award the Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2021.

Eric Franciscus Maria Verdonk was a New Zealand rower who won bronze medals in the single sculls events at the 1988 Summer Olympics, 1986 Commonwealth Games, and 1990 World Rowing Championships.