List of Famous people who died in 2020
Charles Bukeko
Charles Bukeko was a Kenyan actor and comedian. He was known for portraying the titular character in the television series Papa Shirandula, which he also created and won the 2010 Kalasha Award for Best Actor in a TV Series. Bukeko also appeared in the 2012 film The Captain of Nakara. Bukeko died on July 18, 2020 from what seemed like COVID-19 symptoms.
Nur Yerlitaş
Nuray "Nur" Yerlitaş was a Turkish fashion designer.
Almontaser Bellah
Almontaser Bellah was an Egyptian actor. He obtained his bachelor degree in theatrical arts in 1969, then got his Master degree in the same field in 1977. He participated in about 180 works, and he was known for Ehtaressi Men El-Regal Ya Mama (1975), Sharei Al Mawardi (1990) and Sawak al-utubis (1982).
David Hagen
David James Hagen was a Scottish professional footballer.
Paulinho
Paulo César dos Santos, better known as Paulinho, was a Brazilian singer and percussionist, member of the group Roupa Nova. He died at the age of 68, from multiple organ failure after a cardiopulmonary arrest aggravated by COVID-19.
Mr. Wrestling II
John Francis Walker, better known by the ring name Mr. Wrestling II, was an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling from Florida and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Benny Napoleon
Benny Napoleon was an American attorney, law enforcement officer, and politician who served as the Sheriff of Wayne County, Michigan. He was also a 2013 candidate for the office of Mayor of Detroit.
Helin Bölek
Helin Bölek was a Kurdish member of the leftist Turkish folk music band Grup Yorum.
Jacques Dessange
Jacques Dessange was a French hairdresser.
Dan Hicks
Dan Hicks was an American actor. He was best known for starring roles in Evil Dead II, Darkman and Intruder, and had a number of supporting roles in director Sam Raimi's films.