Eddie Sutton

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Eddie SuttonBiographical detailsBornMarch 12, 1936 DiedMay 23, 2020 (aged 84) Playing career1955–1958Coaching career ( unless noted)1958–1959 (assistant)1959–19661966–19691969–19741974–19851985–19891990–2006 Oklahoma State2007–2008 (interim HC)Head coaching recordOverall806–326 (college) 84–14 (junior college)Accomplishments and honorsChampionships3 (1978, 1995, 2004) 5 regular season (1977–1979, 1981, 1982) 3 (1977, 1979, 1982) regular season (1986) () 2 regular season (1992, 1995) (1995) regular season (2004) 2 (, )Awards2× (1978, 1986) (1986) (1977) 4× SWC Coach of the Year (1975, 1977, 1979, 1981) Coach of the Year (1986) Coach of the Year (1993) 2× (1998, 2004) Inducted in 2020 () Inducted in 2011Edward Eugene Sutton (March 12, 1936 – May 23, 2020) was an American coach. He was a head coach for 36 years at the level, at , , , (his alma mater), and the . Sutton became the first coach to take four schools to the NCAA tournament, and he reached the Final Four with Arkansas in 1978 and Oklahoma State in 1995 and 2004. He is one of only eight major men's coaches to have had more than 800 career wins.

Contents Career[] Early years[] Eddie Sutton was born in . He played for Oklahoma State (known as Oklahoma A&M until his senior year of 1957–1958) under legendary coach . While at Oklahoma A&M Sutton became a member of fraternity.

In his college coaching career, Sutton was the head coach of , , , , and . He has the rare distinction of having taken two schools (Arkansas and Oklahoma State) to the , and was the first coach to lead four schools to the .

Sutton's college coaching career began in 1967 in , where he founded the men's basketball program at the , a community college in only its third year of existence. The 1967–68 Golden Eagles posted a 33–4 record and quickly became a consistent national contender at the community college level. Sutton left CSI in 1969 to coach at Creighton. It was with the Bluejays that he made his first coaching appearance in the NCAA tournament in 1974.

University of Arkansas (1974-1985)[] In 1974, Sutton took over an underachieving Arkansas program from Lanny Van Eman. Over the next 11 seasons, Sutton compiled a record of 260-75, including five championships, nine NCAA tournament appearances, and a Final Four appearance in 1978.

His success allowed for the renovation of from 5,200 seats to 9,000, anchored by "The Triplets," , , and , a trio of basketball players all from the state of Arkansas that helped lead the Hogs to an undefeated crown in 1977 and the .

In 1984, Sutton presided over Arkansas upsetting and their star player , in Pine Bluff. Sutton left Arkansas in 1985 to succeed at the University of Kentucky. Arkansas replaced Eddie Sutton with . In 2014 Sutton was inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame. Sutton is still beloved by Razorbacks fans today.

University of Kentucky (1985–1989)[] In 1985, Sutton took the helm of one of the nation's most prestigious college basketball programs at the University of Kentucky. He coached the Wildcats for four years, leading them to the Elite Eight of the . Two seasons later, Sutton and the 25-5 Wildcats captured their 37th SEC title (which was later vacated by the SEC) and were ranked as the 6th college basketball team in the nation by the and before losing to in the .

However Sutton's tenure at Kentucky ended at the close of the 1988–89 season after a scandal and a losing record tarnished the school's basketball program. Kentucky entered the 1988–89 season lacking significant talent in their lineup. The previous season's offensive and defensive stars , Rob Lock and had all graduated from school, while All-SEC sophomore left school early to enter the . Additionally, sophomore standout was suspected of cheating on his college entrance exam and voluntarily agreed to sit out until the investigation was finished. Potential star recruit transferred out of Kentucky after signing with the school early that year. As it turned out, Manuel didn't play a single game as the investigation dragged through the entire season, essentially placing the Wildcats in the hands of inexperienced sophomore and freshman . The two underclassmen struggled to fill the talent vacuum on the court and the Wildcats finished with a losing record of 13-19, the team's first losing full-season record since 1927.

The scandal broke when it was alleged that employees discovered $1,000 in cash in an envelope Kentucky assistant coach supposedly sent to Mills' father. It was later shown that Casey was uninvolved in the Emery envelope incident.

The NCAA announced at the end of the season that its investigation into the basketball program had found the school guilty of violating numerous NCAA policies. The NCAA deemed the violations so egregious that it seriously considered hitting the Wildcats with the , which would have shut down the entire basketball program (as opposed to simply being banned from postseason play) for up to two years. Kentucky was eligible for this severe penalty because it was already on probation for failing to cooperate with an investigation into an extensive scheme of payments to recruits. By then, however, Sutton was already gone. In March, school president told Sutton that he had lined up enough support on UK's athletics board to fire him unless he resigned. Rather than face all-but-certain termination, Sutton resigned. Athletic director resigned as well. The Wildcats were slapped with three years' probation, a two-year ban from postseason play and a ban from live television in 1989–90. Manuel was also banned from ever playing again for any NCAA member school.

Oklahoma State University (1990–2006)[] Sutton returned to Oklahoma State in 1990, appointed with the task of restoring the honor and tradition of Cowboy basketball that had lain dormant in the years leading up to his hiring. The Cowboys had only made postseason play three times since joining the in 1957.

Given a second chance, Sutton soon went to work on reviving the Cowboys, and his coaching career. The Pokes began to turn around almost immediately with Sutton's presence, and in 1991, Oklahoma State returned to the NCAA Tournament, ending their NCAA Tournament drought that had lasted since losing 56–53 to Princeton in 1983. Sutton's Cowboys advanced all the way to the Sweet Sixteen his first two seasons as head coach. Sutton cemented the Cowboys' return to the ranks of college basketball's major powers in 1995 as the Pokes, with the leadership of 'Big Country' and Randy Rutherford, captured a share of the Big 8 Conference championship and won a bid to the 1995 NCAA Final Four in Seattle.

Under his tutelage, the Cowboys reached the postseason 14 times in his 17 years in Stillwater (having declined an bid in Sutton's sixth season as head coach), including 13 NCAA Tournament bids and two Final Four appearances. They also captured three regular-season conference titles and three conference tournament championships. His 368 wins are the second most in school history, behind only his mentor, Iba.

On January 15, 2005, the court at at Oklahoma State University was officially renamed Eddie Sutton Court. He was later honored for his contributions to the game of basketball and Oklahoma State University, on February 21, 2007.

On February 10, 2006, Sutton was involved in a car accident in Stillwater. He was cited for . Witnesses say that Sutton fell in the parking lot outside Gallagher-Iba Arena just before getting into his Dodge Durango. He appeared slightly dazed but still got into his car and drove away. A few minutes later, he was weaving on the road, driving to the left of center. His Durango struck the back of a Suburban before swerving left, then right and off the road into a tree. Sutton was taken to the hospital; nobody was seriously injured in the accident. Sutton announced he was taking a medical leave of absence from the basketball team, citing his health problems and the accident as reasons. The games played would continue to count against his overall record, though Head Coach Designate and Sutton's son Sean would coach for the remainder of the season.

On February 15, 2006, Sutton read a prepared statement over the phone at an OSU press conference. He admitted he had taken prescription medication and "bought a bottle" of alcohol on the night of the accident. He acknowledged his past struggles with alcohol in the late 1980s in which he went to treatment at the Betty Ford Clinic, and he said he would seek treatment once again.

Sutton eventually resigned from his position as Head Coach at Oklahoma State on May 19, 2006. Son and assistant coach succeeded him as head coach.

University of San Francisco[] On December 26, 2007, Sutton announced that he was coming out of retirement to replace as head coach of the 's basketball team on an interim basis./. After joining the program with 798 career wins, Sutton garnered his 800th win on February 2, 2008, making him the fifth NCAA Division I men's basketball coach to reach the milestone. Sutton was replaced by as USF head coach in April 2008.

Head coaching record[] Junior college[] Statistics overviewSeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason () (1966–1968)1966–67Southern Idaho33–41967–68Southern Idaho24–6 Southern Idaho Golden Eagles () (1968–1969)1968–69Southern Idaho27–4Southern Idaho:84–14 (.857)Total:84–14 (.857)National championPostseason invitational champion Conference regular season champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Division regular season championDivision regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion

College[] Statistics overviewSeasonTeamOverallConferenceStandingPostseason () (1969–1974)1969–70Creighton15–101970–71Creighton14–111971–72 Creighton15–111972–73Creighton15–111973–74Creighton23–7Creighton:82–50 (.621) () (1974–1985)1974–75Arkansas17–911–32nd1975–76 Arkansas19–99–74th1976–77Arkansas26–216–01st1977–78Arkansas32–414–2T–1stArkansas25–513–3T–1stArkansas21–813–32ndArkansas24–813–3 1stArkansas23–612–41stArkansas26–414–22ndArkansas25–714–22ndArkansas22–1310–62ndArkansas:260–75 (.776)139–35 (.799) () (1985–1989) Kentucky32–417–11stKentucky18–1110–8T–3rd*Kentucky27–613–51st**Kentucky13–198–10T–6thKentucky:88–39 (.693)48–24 (.667) () (1990–1996)24–810–4T–1st28–88–62ndOklahoma State20–98–62ndOklahoma State24–1010–42nd27–1010–42ndOklahoma State17–107–74th () (1996–2006)***Oklahoma State19–137–96thOklahoma State22–711–5T–2ndOklahoma State23–1110–65thOklahoma State27–712–4T–3rdOklahoma State20–1010–65thOklahoma State23–910–6T–3rdOklahoma State22–1010–64th31–414–21stOklahoma State26–711–53rdOklahoma State17–166–10 7thOklahoma State:368–151 (.709)153–90 (.630) () (2007–2008)San Francisco6–135–9San Francisco:6–13 (.316)5–9 (.357)Total:804–328 (.710)National championPostseason invitational champion Conference regular season champion Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Division regular season championDivision regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion

*Kentucky vacated the 1987–88 SEC regular season and tournament titles as well as its NCAA Tournament appearance after was found to be academically ineligible.

**Due to sanctions from recruiting violations, Sutton and his entire staff were forced to resign following the 1988-89 season.

*** Includes wins that resulted from Texas Tech win forfeitures

Family legacy[] Eddie Sutton had three sons with his late wife Patsy: , the former head coach of , , the former head coach of , and Steve Sutton, who is a successful business man (Regent Bank) in .

Sutton died on May 23, 2020 at the age of 84.

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Head Coach Eddie Sutton of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates after defeating the St. Joseph's Hawks during their fourth round regional game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Continental Airlines Arena on March 27, 2004, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200524102541-02-eddie-sutton-file-large-169.jpg] Head Coach Eddie Sutton of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates after defeating the St. Joseph's Hawks during their fourth round regional game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Continental Airlines Arena on March 27, 2004, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (CNN)Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on Saturday, his family said in a statement. He was 84.

Sutton's family said he passed away at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to natural causes, surrounded by his sons and their families. His wife of 54 years, Patsy, died in 2013.Sutton -- a four-time National Coach of the Year -- was one of nine honorees to be elected to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in April. He will be inducted posthumously, along with legend Kobe Bryant, on August 29. Head coach Eddie Sutton of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers during an NCAA College basketball game circa 1985 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200524102606-03-eddie-sutton-file-large-169.jpg] Head coach Eddie Sutton of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on against the Indiana Hoosiers during an NCAA College basketball game circa 1985 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.His family said Sutton felt it "was an honor and a tribute to the great players he coached and outstanding assistant coaches that worked for him."Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, Sutton guided his teams to a combined 26 NCAA Tournament appearances. Read MoreIn 37 seasons, Sutton won 806 games and appeared in three Final Fours. He won 17 conference regular season and tournament championships and had only one losing season. Over the years he coached at several different schools, including 11 years at the University of Arkansas and 16 years at his alma mater, Oklahoma State, where he led the school to two Final Fours in 1995 and 2004. 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[//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200205183035-02-kirk-douglas-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, one of the great Hollywood leading men whose off-screen life was nearly as colorful as his on-screen exploits, died February 5 at the age of 103, according to his son, actor Michael Douglas.Hide Caption 54 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/04/sport/packers-football-player-willie-wood-death/index.html" target="_blank">Willie Wood</a>, a Hall of Fame football player and former safety for the Green Bay Packers, died February 3 at the age of 83, according to a statement from the team. Wood won two Super Bowls as a member of the Packers. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200204000557-willie-wood-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a Hall of Fame football player and former safety for the Green Bay Packers, died February 3 at the age of 83, according to a statement from the team. Wood won two Super Bowls as a member of the Packers.Hide Caption 55 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/31/us/mary-higgins-clark-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Mary Higgins Clark</a>, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" who wrote dozens of suspense novels sold worldwide, died January 31 at age 92, Clark's publisher confirmed on Twitter. Clark's writing career spanned decades and included bestselling titles such as "Loves Music, Loves to Dance" and "A Stranger Is Watching." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200201073439-mary-higgins-clark-reupload-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" who wrote dozens of suspense novels sold worldwide, died January 31 at age 92, Clark's publisher confirmed on Twitter. Clark's writing career spanned decades and included bestselling titles such as "Loves Music, Loves to Dance" and "A Stranger Is Watching."Hide Caption 56 of 71NASCAR driver <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/30/us/john-andretti-nascar-driver-dead/index.html" target="_blank">John Andretti</a>, a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, died from colon cancer on January 30, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. He was 56. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200130162429-john-andretti-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NASCAR driver , a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, died from colon cancer on January 30, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. He was 56.Hide Caption 57 of 71NBA legend <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/26/us/kobe-bryant-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Kobe Bryant</a> died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26. He was 41. Bryant was one of nine victims in the crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200126143156-02-kobe-bryant-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NBA legend died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26. He was 41. Bryant was one of nine victims in the crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed.Hide Caption 58 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/01/us/leila-janah-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Leila Janah</a>, a social entrepreneur who poured her energy into creating job opportunities for the world's poorest communities, died January 24 due to complications from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. She was 37. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200201161657-02-leila-janah-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a social entrepreneur who poured her energy into creating job opportunities for the world's poorest communities, died January 24 due to complications from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. She was 37.Hide Caption 59 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/media/jim-lehrer-pbs-newshour-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Jim Lehrer</a>, the legendary debate moderator and former anchor of the "NewsHour" television program, died January 23 at the age of 85. Lehrer anchored the "NewsHour," the flagship newscast on public television in the United States, for 36 years. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200123130850-jim-lehrer-pbs-newshour-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the legendary debate moderator and former anchor of the "NewsHour" television program, died January 23 at the age of 85. Lehrer anchored the "NewsHour," the flagship newscast on public television in the United States, for 36 years.Hide Caption 60 of 71"Monty Python" star <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/entertainment/terry-jones-dies-scli-gbr-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Terry Jones</a> died at age 77, Britain's PA Media news agency reported on January 22. Jones was a member of the much-loved British comedy group and also directed a number of its most popular films, including "Life of Brian" and "The Meaning of Life." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200122083320-04-terry-jones-file-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020"Monty Python" star died at age 77, Britain's PA Media news agency reported on January 22. Jones was a member of the much-loved British comedy group and also directed a number of its most popular films, including "Life of Brian" and "The Meaning of Life."Hide Caption 61 of 71Americana singer and songwriter <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/19/us/david-olney-death/index.html" target="_blank">David Olney</a>, whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing in Florida on January 18, according to a statement on his website. He was 71. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200119193308-david-olney-death-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Americana singer and songwriter , whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing in Florida on January 18, according to a statement on his website. He was 71.Hide Caption 62 of 71Former professional wrestler <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/16/us/rocky-johnson-wrestler-dwayne-johnson-dad-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson</a>, WWE Hall of Famer and the father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, died at the age of 75, the WWE announced on January 15. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200116163046-rocky-johnson-wwe-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Former professional wrestler , WWE Hall of Famer and the father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, died at the age of 75, the WWE announced on January 15.Hide Caption 63 of 71Sultan <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/11/middleeast/oman-sultan-qaboos-bin-said-death-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Qaboos bin Said</a>, who ruled Oman since 1970, died January 10, according to the official Oman News Agency. He died at age 79 and was the longest-serving Arab leader. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200111004023-qaboos-bin-said-obit-pwl-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Sultan , who ruled Oman since 1970, died January 10, according to the official Oman News Agency. He died at age 79 and was the longest-serving Arab leader.Hide Caption 64 of 71Rapper <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/entertainment/5th-ward-weebie-dead-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">5th Ward Weebie</a> was a major player in the distinctive bounce music scene in New Orleans. He died January 9 at the age of 42. His publicist said he had a "heart attack which turned into emergency heart surgery and ultimately heart failure." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200110040525-5th-ward-weebie-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Rapper was a major player in the distinctive bounce music scene in New Orleans. He died January 9 at the age of 42. His publicist said he had a "heart attack which turned into emergency heart surgery and ultimately heart failure."Hide Caption 65 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/us/don-larsen-pitcher-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Don Larsen</a>, the man who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, died January 8 at the age of 90, according to his representative Andrew Levy. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200101235622-don-larsen-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the man who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, died January 8 at the age of 90, according to his representative Andrew Levy.Hide Caption 66 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/elizabeth-wurtzel-prozac-nation-memoir-breast-cancer-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth Wurtzel</a>, whose 1994 memoir "Prozac Nation" ignited conversations about the then-taboo topic of clinical depression, died on January 7. She was 52. Her husband, Jim Freed, told CNN she died following a battle with metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her brain. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200107130307-01-elizabeth-wurtzel-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose 1994 memoir "Prozac Nation" ignited conversations about the then-taboo topic of clinical depression, died on January 7. She was 52. Her husband, Jim Freed, told CNN she died following a battle with metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her brain.Hide Caption 67 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/entertainment/neil-peart-rush-drummer-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Neil Peart</a>, who helped propel the band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, died January 7 after a long battle with brain cancer, according to a family spokesman. He was 67. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200110162150-02-neil-peart-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who helped propel the band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, died January 7 after a long battle with brain cancer, according to a family spokesman. He was 67.Hide Caption 68 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/04/europe/derek-acorah-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Derek Acorah</a>, a popular TV psychic medium and former host of the British reality show "Most Haunted," died January 3 at the age of 69. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200104151247-derek-acorah-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a popular TV psychic medium and former host of the British reality show "Most Haunted," died January 3 at the age of 69.Hide Caption 69 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/john-baldessari-death/index.html" target="_blank">John Baldessari</a>, one of America's most influential conceptual artists, died on January 2. He was 88. Baldessari was renowned for combining photography with various other media, with some of his most iconic works featuring colorful dots pasted over subjects' faces in portraits and found photographs. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200106153540-john-baldessari-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, one of America's most influential conceptual artists, died on January 2. He was 88. Baldessari was renowned for combining photography with various other media, with some of his most iconic works featuring colorful dots pasted over subjects' faces in portraits and found photographs.Hide Caption 70 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/01/us/david-stern-nba-obit/index.html" target="_blank">David Stern</a>, the former NBA commissioner who reshaped the league and presided over its skyrocketing growth for three decades, died on January 1. He was 77. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200101163031-david-stern-obit-2-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the former NBA commissioner who reshaped the league and presided over its skyrocketing growth for three decades, died on January 1. He was 77.Hide Caption 71 of 71people we lost graphic - no year [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200109210917-people-we-lost-graphic---no-year-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Hide Caption 1 of 71Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on May 23, according to his family. He was 84. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200524102541-02-eddie-sutton-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on May 23, according to his family. He was 84.Hide Caption 2 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/us/jerry-sloan-dead-spt-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Jerry Sloan</a>, the longtime Utah Jazz head coach who led the team to the NBA Finals twice and ranks third among NBA coaches on the all-time wins list, died Friday, May 22, at the age of 78. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200522115821-jerry-sloan-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the longtime Utah Jazz head coach who led the team to the NBA Finals twice and ranks third among NBA coaches on the all-time wins list, died Friday, May 22, at the age of 78.Hide Caption 3 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/us/annie-glenn-death-coronavirus-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Annie Glenn</a>, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 19. She was 100. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519215222-annie-glenn-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 19. She was 100.Hide Caption 4 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/us/ravi-zacharias-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Ravi Zacharias</a>, who spent his life defending Christianity through books and lectures, died May 19 at the age of 74. Zacharias was a leading figure among Christian Apologists -— a branch of Christian theology that defends Christian doctrines against objections. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519121843-ravi-zacharias-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who spent his life defending Christianity through books and lectures, died May 19 at the age of 74. Zacharias was a leading figure among Christian Apologists -— a branch of Christian theology that defends Christian doctrines against objections.Hide Caption 5 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/18/entertainment/ken-osmond-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Ken Osmond</a>, an actor best known for his role as troublemaker Eddie Haskell on "Leave It to Beaver," died at the age of 76, his son Eric told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, May 18. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200518162134-ken-osmond-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, an actor best known for his role as troublemaker Eddie Haskell on "Leave It to Beaver," died at the age of 76, his son Eric told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, May 18.Hide Caption 6 of 71Director<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/17/entertainment/lynn-shelton-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank"> Lynn Shelton</a>, known for the films "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister," died May 15, according to her representative, Adam Kersh. She was 54. Kersh said Shelton died of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder. Her partner, the comedian and actor Marc Maron, said Shelton collapsed Friday after having been ill for a week. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200517140036-01-lynn-shelton-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Director, known for the films "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister," died May 15, according to her representative, Adam Kersh. She was 54. Kersh said Shelton died of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder. Her partner, the comedian and actor Marc Maron, said Shelton collapsed Friday after having been ill for a week.Hide Caption 7 of 71Actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/entertainment/fred-willard-dead-modern-family-best-in-show-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Fred Willard</a> died on May 15, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, confirmed to CNN. He was 86. Willard was known for his roles in the movie "Best in Show" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200516151536-01-fred-willard-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor died on May 15, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, confirmed to CNN. He was 86. Willard was known for his roles in the movie "Best in Show" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family."Hide Caption 8 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/media/phyllis-george-death/index.html" target="_blank">Phyllis George</a>, the broadcast television pioneer and former Miss America, died May 14, her children confirmed to CNN. She was 70. In 1975, George became the first female co-anchor of the football pregame show "The NFL Today." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200516191815-07-phyllis-george-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the broadcast television pioneer and former Miss America, died May 14, her children confirmed to CNN. She was 70. In 1975, George became the first female co-anchor of the football pregame show "The NFL Today." Hide Caption 9 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/entertainment/gregory-boyce-girlfriend-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Gregory Tyree Boyce</a>, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence on May 13, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. He was 30. According to the coroner's office, Boyce was found dead with Natalie Adenike Adepoju, 27. The cause and manner of death is still being determined. A public information officer for the Las Vegas Police Department told CNN in an email that the deaths were "not a criminal incident" and referred any inquiry to the coroner's office. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519191526-pwl-gregory-tyree-boyce-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence on May 13, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. He was 30. According to the coroner's office, Boyce was found dead with Natalie Adenike Adepoju, 27. The cause and manner of death is still being determined. A public information officer for the Las Vegas Police Department told CNN in an email that the deaths were "not a criminal incident" and referred any inquiry to the coroner's office.Hide Caption 10 of 71Actor and comedian <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/us/jerry-stiller-death-natural-causes/index.html" target="_blank">Jerry Stiller</a> died of natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller, said in a tweet on May 11. He was 92. Jerry Stiller was perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200511064218-jerry-stiller-2011-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor and comedian died of natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller, said in a tweet on May 11. He was 92. Jerry Stiller was perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens."Hide Caption 11 of 71Soul singer<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/entertainment/betty-wright-dead-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank"> Betty Wright</a> died from cancer May 10 at the age of 66, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright was known for her song "Clean Up Woman," which became a top five hit, according to the biography posted on her verified Facebook page. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200510235231-betty-wright-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Soul singer died from cancer May 10 at the age of 66, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright was known for her song "Clean Up Woman," which became a top five hit, according to the biography posted on her verified Facebook page.Hide Caption 12 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/09/entertainment/little-richard-dead-obituary-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Little Richard</a>, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," died May 9 at the age of 87, Dick Alen, his former agent, confirmed to CNN. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200509110146-20-little-richard-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," died May 9 at the age of 87, Dick Alen, his former agent, confirmed to CNN.Hide Caption 13 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/us/paul-vasquez-double-rainbow-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Paul "Bear" Vasquez</a>, whose cries of exaltation at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, died May 9 at the age of 57, according to the Mariposa County Coroner's Office. "Bear" lived in relative solitude for much of his life. But his sincere love of nature -- and rainbows in particular -- endeared him to millions. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200511133825-paul-vasquez-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose cries of exaltation at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, died May 9 at the age of 57, according to the Mariposa County Coroner's Office. "Bear" lived in relative solitude for much of his life. But his sincere love of nature -- and rainbows in particular -- endeared him to millions.Hide Caption 14 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/us/roy-horn-of-siegfried-and-roy-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roy Horn</a>, who dazzled audiences for decades as half of the animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of complications from the coronavirus on May 8. He was 75. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200508234018-01-roy-horn-crop-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who dazzled audiences for decades as half of the animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of complications from the coronavirus on May 8. He was 75.Hide Caption 15 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/entertainment/brian-howe-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Brian Howe</a>, former frontman for the British rock group Bad Company, died May 5 at the age of 66. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200507152211-brian-howe-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, former frontman for the British rock group Bad Company, died May 5 at the age of 66.Hide Caption 16 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us/don-shula-miami-dolphins-coach-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Don Shula</a>, the longtime Miami Dolphins coach and architect of the only perfect season in NFL history, died May 4 at age 90. Though he spent several seasons in the NFL as a player and served as head coach of the Baltimore Colts, he is best known for his quarter-century at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. He won more games than any head coach in NFL history. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200504103456-01-don-shula-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the longtime Miami Dolphins coach and architect of the only perfect season in NFL history, died May 4 at age 90. Though he spent several seasons in the NFL as a player and served as head coach of the Baltimore Colts, he is best known for his quarter-century at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. He won more games than any head coach in NFL history.Hide Caption 17 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/03/us/matt-keough-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Matt Keough</a>, a former major-league pitcher and an occasional figure on "Real Housewives of Orange County," died May 1 at the age of 64. The right-handed, mustachioed Keough pitched in 170 games for the Oakland A's from 1977 to 1983, earning an All-Star Game appearance as a rookie in 1978 and the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1980. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200503100156-matt-keough-pwl-1981-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a former major-league pitcher and an occasional figure on "Real Housewives of Orange County," died May 1 at the age of 64. The right-handed, mustachioed Keough pitched in 170 games for the Oakland A's from 1977 to 1983, earning an All-Star Game appearance as a rookie in 1978 and the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1980. Hide Caption 18 of 71Actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/02/entertainment/sam-lloyd-scrubs-actor-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Sam Lloyd</a>, who most notably portrayed lawyer Ted Buckland on the TV comedy "Scrubs," died at age 56, his agent said May 1. Lloyd's television career also included roles in "Desperate Housewives," "Seinfeld," "Modern Family," "The West Wing," "Cougar Town," "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Shameless," according to his agent. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200501233424-sam-lloyd-people-we-lost-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor , who most notably portrayed lawyer Ted Buckland on the TV comedy "Scrubs," died at age 56, his agent said May 1. Lloyd's television career also included roles in "Desperate Housewives," "Seinfeld," "Modern Family," "The West Wing," "Cougar Town," "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Shameless," according to his agent.Hide Caption 19 of 71Veteran Bollywood actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/rishi-kapoor-death-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">Rishi Kapoor</a> died in a hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement on April 30. He was 67. Kapoor's first lead role -- in the 1973 romantic film "Bobby" -- won him the Filmfare Award, India's equivalent of the Oscars, for best actor. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200430010928-rishi-kapoor-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Veteran Bollywood actor died in a hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement on April 30. He was 67. Kapoor's first lead role -- in the 1973 romantic film "Bobby" -- won him the Filmfare Award, India's equivalent of the Oscars, for best actor.Hide Caption 20 of 71Bollywood star <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/asia/irrfan-khan-death-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">Irrfan Khan</a>, known internationally for his roles in "Life Of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire," died April 29, his representatives confirmed. He was 53. Khan, one of India's best-known and most beloved actors, revealed in March 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor -- an abnormal growth that begin in the body's specialized neuroendocrine cells, according to the Mayo Clinic. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200429042147-irrfan-khan-obit-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Bollywood star , known internationally for his roles in "Life Of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire," died April 29, his representatives confirmed. He was 53. Khan, one of India's best-known and most beloved actors, revealed in March 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor -- an abnormal growth that begin in the body's specialized neuroendocrine cells, according to the Mayo Clinic.Hide Caption 21 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/entertainment/troy-sneed-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Troy Sneed</a>, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, died April 27 of complications from Covid-19. He was 52. Sneed was known for gospel radio hits including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200428122712-troy-sneed-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, died April 27 of complications from Covid-19. He was 52. Sneed was known for gospel radio hits including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out."Hide Caption 22 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/us/theodore-gaffney-freedom-riders-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Theodore Gaffney</a>, who photographed the Freedom Riders as they protested segregation in the 1960s, died April 19 of complications related to the novel coronavirus. He was 92. Gaffney was also one of the first black photographers in the White House. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200420152904-theodore-gaffney-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who photographed the Freedom Riders as they protested segregation in the 1960s, died April 19 of complications related to the novel coronavirus. He was 92. Gaffney was also one of the first black photographers in the White House.Hide Caption 23 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/entertainment/wwe-howard-finkel-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Howard Finkel</a>, the legendary ring announcer and WWE Hall of Famer, died at the age of 69, the company announced on April 16. Finkel would mark championship victories with his signature call, "and Nnneeeww world champion!" [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200416122802-wwe-howard-finkel-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the legendary ring announcer and WWE Hall of Famer, died at the age of 69, the company announced on April 16. Finkel would mark championship victories with his signature call, "and Nnneeeww world champion!"Hide Caption 24 of 71NFL Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/us/willie-davis-death-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Willie Davis</a> died April 15 at the age of 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The defensive end, who in 1965 became the first black captain for the Packers, spent 10 years with the team. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200415163356-01-willie-davis-death-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NFL Hall of Famer died April 15 at the age of 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The defensive end, who in 1965 became the first black captain for the Packers, spent 10 years with the team.Hide Caption 25 of 71<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/entertainment/brian-dennehy-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Brian Dennehy</a>, a versatile character actor whose career spanned five decades, died April 15 at the age of 81, his talent agency confirmed. Dennehy, a two-time Tony Award winner, starred in a wide range of films, often in tough-guy roles. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200416143406-brian-dennehy-1996-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a versatile character actor whose career spanned five decades, died April 15 at the age of 81, his talent agency confirmed. Dennehy, a two-time Tony Award winner, starred in a wide range of films, often in tough-guy roles. Hide Caption 26 of 71Former NFL quarterback <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/us/tarvaris-jackson-died-car-accident-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Tarvaris Jackson</a> died in a car crash in Alabama on April 12. He was 36 years old. During his 10-year career with the NFL, he had 45 career touchdowns. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200413120102-tarvaris-jackson-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Former NFL quarterback died in a car crash in Alabama on April 12. He was 36 years old. During his 10-year career with the NFL, he had 45 career touchdowns.Hide Caption 27 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/motorsport/motorsport-legend-stirling-moss-dies-gbr-intl-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Stirling Moss</a>, a British motor racing legend widely considered one of the greatest drivers never to win a Formula One title, died April 12 at the age of 90. Moss was an active race driver between 1948 and 1962, competing in numerous classifications and winning 212 of the 529 races he competed in. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200412093927-03-stirling-moss-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a British motor racing legend widely considered one of the greatest drivers never to win a Formula One title, died April 12 at the age of 90. Moss was an active race driver between 1948 and 1962, competing in numerous classifications and winning 212 of the 529 races he competed in.Hide Caption 28 of 71NHL center <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/11/sport/colby-cave-dead-nhl-edmonton-oilers-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Colby Cave</a>, who played for the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins, died April 11 at the age of 25. He died days after doctors operated on him to remove a colloid cyst that was putting pressure on his brain, according to NHL.com. He had been in a medically induced coma since suffering a brain bleed overnight. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200413151611-colby-cave-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NHL center , who played for the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins, died April 11 at the age of 25. He died days after doctors operated on him to remove a colloid cyst that was putting pressure on his brain, according to NHL.com. He had been in a medically induced coma since suffering a brain bleed overnight.Hide Caption 29 of 71Influential singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/07/entertainment/john-prine-singer-songwriter-dead-73/index.html" target="_blank">John Prine</a>, whose career spanned five decades, died April 7 due to complications related to coronavirus, his publicist confirmed. He was 73. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200329225342-02-john-prine-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Influential singer-songwriter , whose career spanned five decades, died April 7 due to complications related to coronavirus, his publicist confirmed. He was 73. Hide Caption 30 of 71Legendary baseball player <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/us/mlb-al-kaline-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Al Kaline</a> died April 6 at the age of 85, according to the Detroit Tigers. Kaline played his entire career in Detroit, where he was an All-Star 18 times, won a World Series in 1968 and earned the nickname "Mr. Tiger." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200406203112-02-al-kaline-obit-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Legendary baseball player died April 6 at the age of 85, according to the Detroit Tigers. Kaline played his entire career in Detroit, where he was an All-Star 18 times, won a World Series in 1968 and earned the nickname "Mr. Tiger."Hide Caption 31 of 71Veteran actress <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/entertainment/kiefer-sutherland-mom-shirley-douglas-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Shirley Douglas</a>, the wife of Donald Sutherland and mother of Kiefer Sutherland, died April 5 due to complications surrounding pneumonia, Kiefer Sutherland said on Twitter. She was 86. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200406084305-shirley-douglas-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Veteran actress , the wife of Donald Sutherland and mother of Kiefer Sutherland, died April 5 due to complications surrounding pneumonia, Kiefer Sutherland said on Twitter. She was 86.Hide Caption 32 of 71NFL Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/us/bobby-mitchell-nfl-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Bobby Mitchell</a>, who became the first African American to play for the Washington Redskins, died April 5, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200405213302-02-bobby-mitchell-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NFL Hall of Famer , who became the first African American to play for the Washington Redskins, died April 5, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84.Hide Caption 33 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/11/us/timothy-brown-dead-nfl-mash-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Timothy Brown</a>, a former NFL star and actor on the comedy/drama "M*A*S*H," died April 4 in Southern California. He was 82. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200411130506-02-timothy-brown-mash-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a former NFL star and actor on the comedy/drama "M*A*S*H," died April 4 in Southern California. He was 82.Hide Caption 34 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/entertainment/adam-schlesinger-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Adam Schlesinger</a>, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, died Wednesday, April 1, from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200401200346-adam-schlesinger-1997-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, died Wednesday, April 1, from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52.Hide Caption 35 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/entertainment/bill-withers-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Bill Withers</a>, the singer-songwriter whose soulful hits included "Lean On Me," Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day," died March 30 of heart complications, according to his family. He was 81. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200403103628-01-bill-withers-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the singer-songwriter whose soulful hits included "Lean On Me," Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day," died March 30 of heart complications, according to his family. He was 81.Hide Caption 36 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/us/lorena-borjas-transgender-activist-covid19-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Lorena Borjas</a>, a transgender Latinx activist from New York who spent decades advocating for people from marginalized communities, died March 30 from complications due to the novel coronavirus, according to a close friend. Borjas, 59, spent decades serving transgender people, undocumented immigrants, sex workers and those living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with legal assistance and other services. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200331125152-lorena-borjas-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a transgender Latinx activist from New York who spent decades advocating for people from marginalized communities, died March 30 from complications due to the novel coronavirus, according to a close friend. Borjas, 59, spent decades serving transgender people, undocumented immigrants, sex workers and those living with HIV/AIDS, providing them with legal assistance and other services.Hide Caption 37 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/31/us/author-tomie-depaola-dies-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Tomie dePaola</a>, a children's author and illustrator known for his book "Strega Nona," died on March 30. The 85-year-old author died from complications from surgery after he fell in his barn which served as a studio, according to a statement from his literary agent. DePaola authored nearly 300 books, including "Oliver Button is a Sissy," "The Legend of Old Befana," and the New York Times best-seller "Quiet." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200330234542-tomie-depaola-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a children's author and illustrator known for his book "Strega Nona," died on March 30. The 85-year-old author died from complications from surgery after he fell in his barn which served as a studio, according to a statement from his literary agent. DePaola authored nearly 300 books, including "Oliver Button is a Sissy," "The Legend of Old Befana," and the New York Times best-seller "Quiet."Hide Caption 38 of 71Rocker <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/entertainment/alan-merrill-coronavirus-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Alan Merrill</a>, who wrote and recorded the original version of the hit song "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," died March 29 after being diagnosed with coronavirus, his daughter told CNN. Merrill, 69, was a big star in Japan in the 1970s and wrote and recorded the anthem "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" in 1975 with his band The Arrows. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts covered the song in 1982 and the single shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200330122520-alan-merrill-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Rocker , who wrote and recorded the original version of the hit song "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," died March 29 after being diagnosed with coronavirus, his daughter told CNN. Merrill, 69, was a big star in Japan in the 1970s and wrote and recorded the anthem "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" in 1975 with his band The Arrows. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts covered the song in 1982 and the single shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.Hide Caption 39 of 71Famed Japanese comedian <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/entertainment/ken-shimura-coronavirus-scli-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Ken Shimura</a> died March 29 after contracting the novel coronavirus, his representatives said. Shimura, 70, has been described as "Japan's Robin Williams," with the country's television networks heavily covering his death. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200329221344-ken-shimura-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Famed Japanese comedian died March 29 after contracting the novel coronavirus, his representatives said. Shimura, 70, has been described as "Japan's Robin Williams," with the country's television networks heavily covering his death.Hide Caption 40 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/29/us/joe-diffie-coronavirus-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Joe Diffie</a>, a country music singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, died March 29 from complications of coronavirus, his publicist said in a news release. Diffie was 61. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200329161628-joe-diffie-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a country music singer known for his lighthearted odes to country life that reached mainstream success in the 1990s, died March 29 from complications of coronavirus, his publicist said in a news release. Diffie was 61.Hide Caption 41 of 71<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2020/03/26/us/curly-neal-harlem-globetrotters-legend-dies-spt-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Fred "Curly" Neal</a>, whose flashy dribbling skills and smile made him a Harlem Globetrotters legend, died March 26. He was 77. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200326190145-curly-neal-2008-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose flashy dribbling skills and smile made him a Harlem Globetrotters legend, died March 26. He was 77.Hide Caption 42 of 71World-renowned jazz musician <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-24-20-intl-hnk/h_810fb83264ae9cfdd8731860144b71de" target="_blank">Manu Dibango</a> died of coronavirus on March 24, according to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/ManuDibangoOfficiel/posts/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">his official Facebook page</a>. He was 86. The Cameroonian saxophone player achieved global fame in the 1970s for his style of mixing jazz with traditional music from his home country. Dibango was also a big influence for many musicians around the globe for several decades and his music was often sampled; most famously in Michael Jackson's hit "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200324093055-01-emmanuel-ndjoke-dibango-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020World-renowned jazz musician died of coronavirus on March 24, according to . He was 86. The Cameroonian saxophone player achieved global fame in the 1970s for his style of mixing jazz with traditional music from his home country. Dibango was also a big influence for many musicians around the globe for several decades and his music was often sampled; most famously in Michael Jackson's hit "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin."Hide Caption 43 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/21/entertainment/kenny-rogers-country-singer-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Kenny Rogers</a>, whose legendary music career spanned six decades, died on March 20. He was 81. Rogers had 24 No. 1 hits during his career, and more than 50 million of his albums sold in the United States alone. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200321082446-kenny-rogers-pwl-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose legendary music career spanned six decades, died on March 20. He was 81. Rogers had 24 No. 1 hits during his career, and more than 50 million of his albums sold in the United States alone.Hide Caption 44 of 71Swedish actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/09/entertainment/actor-max-von-sydow-dead-scli-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Max Von Sydow</a>, who made his name in the films of Ingmar Bergman before featuring in international hits like "Game of Thrones," died March 8 at the age of 90. He was a well-known figure in both European and American cinema, starring in films from Bergman's masterpiece "The Seventh Seal" to international blockbusters such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200309105742-max-von-sydow-file-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Swedish actor , who made his name in the films of Ingmar Bergman before featuring in international hits like "Game of Thrones," died March 8 at the age of 90. He was a well-known figure in both European and American cinema, starring in films from Bergman's masterpiece "The Seventh Seal" to international blockbusters such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."Hide Caption 45 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/02/entertainment/james-lipton-obit/index.html" target="_blank">James Lipton</a>, whose serious interviews with high-profile stars "Inside the Actors Studio" for more than 20 years made him a well-known pop-culture figure, died March 2 at the age of 93. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200302141530-james-lipton-2-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose serious interviews with high-profile stars "Inside the Actors Studio" for more than 20 years made him a well-known pop-culture figure, died March 2 at the age of 93.Hide Caption 46 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/25/middleeast/hosni-mubarak-egypt-obituary-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Hosni Mubarak</a>, the former Egyptian president who ruled for nearly 30 years until being overthrown, died on February 25. He was 91. During his 29 years in power, Mubarak survived would-be assassins and ill health, crushed a rising Islamist radical movement and maintained the peace pact with neighboring Israel that got his predecessor killed. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200225105243-01-hosni-mubarak-lead-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the former Egyptian president who ruled for nearly 30 years until being overthrown, died on February 25. He was 91. During his 29 years in power, Mubarak survived would-be assassins and ill health, crushed a rising Islamist radical movement and maintained the peace pact with neighboring Israel that got his predecessor killed.Hide Caption 47 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/26/us/clive-cussler-dead-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Clive Cussler</a>, the bestselling author and sea explorer, died on February 24, his family announced in a Facebook post.<br />He was 88. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200226161746-clive-cussler-2007-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the bestselling author and sea explorer, died on February 24, his family announced in a Facebook post. He was 88.Hide Caption 48 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/24/us/katherine-johnson-death-scn-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Katherine Johnson</a>, a pioneering mathematician who, along with a group of other brilliant black women, helped make US space travel possible, died on February 24. She was 101. Her life and work served as inspiration for the film "Hidden Figures." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200224112108-katherine-johnson-2017-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a pioneering mathematician who, along with a group of other brilliant black women, helped make US space travel possible, died on February 24. She was 101. Her life and work served as inspiration for the film "Hidden Figures." Hide Caption 49 of 71Former Major League Baseball shortstop <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/16/us/tony-fernandez-blue-jays-death-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Tony Fernandez</a> died at age 57, the Toronto Blue Jays tweeted on February 16. He suffered a stroke and had been struggling with kidney issues, the team said. During his 17-year career, Fernandez won four Gold Glove Awards, made five All-Star appearances and won a World Series title with the 1993 Blue Jays. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200216115916-03-tony-fernandez-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Former Major League Baseball shortstop died at age 57, the Toronto Blue Jays tweeted on February 16. He suffered a stroke and had been struggling with kidney issues, the team said. During his 17-year career, Fernandez won four Gold Glove Awards, made five All-Star appearances and won a World Series title with the 1993 Blue Jays.Hide Caption 50 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/15/entertainment/caroline-flack-love-island-dead-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Caroline Flack</a>, the former host of the hit British reality show "Love Island," died at the age of 40, her family confirmed on February 15. A family lawyer told PA Media that Flack committed suicide and her body was found in her east London apartment. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200215151212-caroline-flack-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the former host of the hit British reality show "Love Island," died at the age of 40, her family confirmed on February 15. A family lawyer told PA Media that Flack committed suicide and her body was found in her east London apartment.Hide Caption 51 of 71Actress <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/15/us/sex-and-the-city-actress-lynn-cohen-dies-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Lynn Cohen</a>, best known for her role as Magda the housekeeper in "Sex and the City," died February 14, according to her manager. She was 86. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200215150030-01-lynn-cohen-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actress , best known for her role as Magda the housekeeper in "Sex and the City," died February 14, according to her manager. She was 86.Hide Caption 52 of 71Actor <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2020/02/08/entertainment/robert-conrad-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Robert Conrad</a>, known for the television show "The Wild Wild West," died February 8 at the age of 84, according to family spokesman Jeff Ballard. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200208190730-robert-conrad-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor , known for the television show "The Wild Wild West," died February 8 at the age of 84, according to family spokesman Jeff Ballard.Hide Caption 53 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/05/entertainment/kirk-douglas-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Kirk Douglas</a>, one of the great Hollywood leading men whose off-screen life was nearly as colorful as his on-screen exploits, died February 5 at the age of 103, according to his son, actor Michael Douglas. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200205183035-02-kirk-douglas-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, one of the great Hollywood leading men whose off-screen life was nearly as colorful as his on-screen exploits, died February 5 at the age of 103, according to his son, actor Michael Douglas.Hide Caption 54 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/04/sport/packers-football-player-willie-wood-death/index.html" target="_blank">Willie Wood</a>, a Hall of Fame football player and former safety for the Green Bay Packers, died February 3 at the age of 83, according to a statement from the team. Wood won two Super Bowls as a member of the Packers. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200204000557-willie-wood-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a Hall of Fame football player and former safety for the Green Bay Packers, died February 3 at the age of 83, according to a statement from the team. Wood won two Super Bowls as a member of the Packers.Hide Caption 55 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/31/us/mary-higgins-clark-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Mary Higgins Clark</a>, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" who wrote dozens of suspense novels sold worldwide, died January 31 at age 92, Clark's publisher confirmed on Twitter. Clark's writing career spanned decades and included bestselling titles such as "Loves Music, Loves to Dance" and "A Stranger Is Watching." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200201073439-mary-higgins-clark-reupload-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the bestselling "Queen of Suspense" who wrote dozens of suspense novels sold worldwide, died January 31 at age 92, Clark's publisher confirmed on Twitter. Clark's writing career spanned decades and included bestselling titles such as "Loves Music, Loves to Dance" and "A Stranger Is Watching."Hide Caption 56 of 71NASCAR driver <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/30/us/john-andretti-nascar-driver-dead/index.html" target="_blank">John Andretti</a>, a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, died from colon cancer on January 30, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. He was 56. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200130162429-john-andretti-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NASCAR driver , a nephew of racing legend Mario Andretti, died from colon cancer on January 30, according to a tweet from Andretti Autosport. He was 56.Hide Caption 57 of 71NBA legend <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/26/us/kobe-bryant-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Kobe Bryant</a> died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26. He was 41. Bryant was one of nine victims in the crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200126143156-02-kobe-bryant-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NBA legend died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on January 26. He was 41. Bryant was one of nine victims in the crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed.Hide Caption 58 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/01/us/leila-janah-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Leila Janah</a>, a social entrepreneur who poured her energy into creating job opportunities for the world's poorest communities, died January 24 due to complications from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. She was 37. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200201161657-02-leila-janah-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a social entrepreneur who poured her energy into creating job opportunities for the world's poorest communities, died January 24 due to complications from epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer. She was 37.Hide Caption 59 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/media/jim-lehrer-pbs-newshour-obituary/index.html" target="_blank">Jim Lehrer</a>, the legendary debate moderator and former anchor of the "NewsHour" television program, died January 23 at the age of 85. Lehrer anchored the "NewsHour," the flagship newscast on public television in the United States, for 36 years. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200123130850-jim-lehrer-pbs-newshour-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the legendary debate moderator and former anchor of the "NewsHour" television program, died January 23 at the age of 85. Lehrer anchored the "NewsHour," the flagship newscast on public television in the United States, for 36 years.Hide Caption 60 of 71"Monty Python" star <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/22/entertainment/terry-jones-dies-scli-gbr-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Terry Jones</a> died at age 77, Britain's PA Media news agency reported on January 22. Jones was a member of the much-loved British comedy group and also directed a number of its most popular films, including "Life of Brian" and "The Meaning of Life." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200122083320-04-terry-jones-file-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020"Monty Python" star died at age 77, Britain's PA Media news agency reported on January 22. Jones was a member of the much-loved British comedy group and also directed a number of its most popular films, including "Life of Brian" and "The Meaning of Life."Hide Caption 61 of 71Americana singer and songwriter <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/19/us/david-olney-death/index.html" target="_blank">David Olney</a>, whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing in Florida on January 18, according to a statement on his website. He was 71. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200119193308-david-olney-death-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Americana singer and songwriter , whose music was recorded by Linda Ronstadt, Steve Young, Emmylou Harris and others, died of an apparent heart attack while performing in Florida on January 18, according to a statement on his website. He was 71.Hide Caption 62 of 71Former professional wrestler <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/16/us/rocky-johnson-wrestler-dwayne-johnson-dad-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson</a>, WWE Hall of Famer and the father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, died at the age of 75, the WWE announced on January 15. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200116163046-rocky-johnson-wwe-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Former professional wrestler , WWE Hall of Famer and the father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, died at the age of 75, the WWE announced on January 15.Hide Caption 63 of 71Sultan <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/11/middleeast/oman-sultan-qaboos-bin-said-death-intl/index.html" target="_blank">Qaboos bin Said</a>, who ruled Oman since 1970, died January 10, according to the official Oman News Agency. He died at age 79 and was the longest-serving Arab leader. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200111004023-qaboos-bin-said-obit-pwl-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Sultan , who ruled Oman since 1970, died January 10, according to the official Oman News Agency. He died at age 79 and was the longest-serving Arab leader.Hide Caption 64 of 71Rapper <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/entertainment/5th-ward-weebie-dead-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">5th Ward Weebie</a> was a major player in the distinctive bounce music scene in New Orleans. He died January 9 at the age of 42. His publicist said he had a "heart attack which turned into emergency heart surgery and ultimately heart failure." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200110040525-5th-ward-weebie-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Rapper was a major player in the distinctive bounce music scene in New Orleans. He died January 9 at the age of 42. His publicist said he had a "heart attack which turned into emergency heart surgery and ultimately heart failure."Hide Caption 65 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/02/us/don-larsen-pitcher-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Don Larsen</a>, the man who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, died January 8 at the age of 90, according to his representative Andrew Levy. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200101235622-don-larsen-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the man who pitched the only perfect game in World Series history, died January 8 at the age of 90, according to his representative Andrew Levy.Hide Caption 66 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/07/us/elizabeth-wurtzel-prozac-nation-memoir-breast-cancer-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Elizabeth Wurtzel</a>, whose 1994 memoir "Prozac Nation" ignited conversations about the then-taboo topic of clinical depression, died on January 7. She was 52. Her husband, Jim Freed, told CNN she died following a battle with metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her brain. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200107130307-01-elizabeth-wurtzel-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose 1994 memoir "Prozac Nation" ignited conversations about the then-taboo topic of clinical depression, died on January 7. She was 52. Her husband, Jim Freed, told CNN she died following a battle with metastatic breast cancer that had spread to her brain.Hide Caption 67 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/10/entertainment/neil-peart-rush-drummer-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Neil Peart</a>, who helped propel the band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, died January 7 after a long battle with brain cancer, according to a family spokesman. He was 67. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200110162150-02-neil-peart-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who helped propel the band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, died January 7 after a long battle with brain cancer, according to a family spokesman. He was 67.Hide Caption 68 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/04/europe/derek-acorah-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Derek Acorah</a>, a popular TV psychic medium and former host of the British reality show "Most Haunted," died January 3 at the age of 69. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200104151247-derek-acorah-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a popular TV psychic medium and former host of the British reality show "Most Haunted," died January 3 at the age of 69.Hide Caption 69 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/john-baldessari-death/index.html" target="_blank">John Baldessari</a>, one of America's most influential conceptual artists, died on January 2. He was 88. Baldessari was renowned for combining photography with various other media, with some of his most iconic works featuring colorful dots pasted over subjects' faces in portraits and found photographs. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200106153540-john-baldessari-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, one of America's most influential conceptual artists, died on January 2. He was 88. Baldessari was renowned for combining photography with various other media, with some of his most iconic works featuring colorful dots pasted over subjects' faces in portraits and found photographs.Hide Caption 70 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/01/us/david-stern-nba-obit/index.html" target="_blank">David Stern</a>, the former NBA commissioner who reshaped the league and presided over its skyrocketing growth for three decades, died on January 1. He was 77. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200101163031-david-stern-obit-2-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the former NBA commissioner who reshaped the league and presided over its skyrocketing growth for three decades, died on January 1. He was 77.Hide Caption 71 of 71people we lost graphic - no year [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200109210917-people-we-lost-graphic---no-year-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Hide Caption 1 of 71Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on May 23, according to his family. He was 84. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200524102541-02-eddie-sutton-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Eddie Sutton, the first college basketball coach to lead four different schools to the NCAA tournament, died on May 23, according to his family. He was 84.Hide Caption 2 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/22/us/jerry-sloan-dead-spt-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Jerry Sloan</a>, the longtime Utah Jazz head coach who led the team to the NBA Finals twice and ranks third among NBA coaches on the all-time wins list, died Friday, May 22, at the age of 78. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200522115821-jerry-sloan-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the longtime Utah Jazz head coach who led the team to the NBA Finals twice and ranks third among NBA coaches on the all-time wins list, died Friday, May 22, at the age of 78.Hide Caption 3 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/us/annie-glenn-death-coronavirus-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Annie Glenn</a>, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 19. She was 100. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519215222-annie-glenn-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a lifelong advocate for those with speech impediments and wife of the late astronaut John Glenn, died of complications from Covid-19 on Tuesday, May 19. She was 100.Hide Caption 4 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/us/ravi-zacharias-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Ravi Zacharias</a>, who spent his life defending Christianity through books and lectures, died May 19 at the age of 74. Zacharias was a leading figure among Christian Apologists -— a branch of Christian theology that defends Christian doctrines against objections. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519121843-ravi-zacharias-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who spent his life defending Christianity through books and lectures, died May 19 at the age of 74. Zacharias was a leading figure among Christian Apologists -— a branch of Christian theology that defends Christian doctrines against objections.Hide Caption 5 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/18/entertainment/ken-osmond-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Ken Osmond</a>, an actor best known for his role as troublemaker Eddie Haskell on "Leave It to Beaver," died at the age of 76, his son Eric told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, May 18. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200518162134-ken-osmond-pwl-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, an actor best known for his role as troublemaker Eddie Haskell on "Leave It to Beaver," died at the age of 76, his son Eric told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, May 18.Hide Caption 6 of 71Director<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/17/entertainment/lynn-shelton-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank"> Lynn Shelton</a>, known for the films "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister," died May 15, according to her representative, Adam Kersh. She was 54. Kersh said Shelton died of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder. Her partner, the comedian and actor Marc Maron, said Shelton collapsed Friday after having been ill for a week. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200517140036-01-lynn-shelton-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Director, known for the films "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister," died May 15, according to her representative, Adam Kersh. She was 54. Kersh said Shelton died of a previously undiagnosed blood disorder. Her partner, the comedian and actor Marc Maron, said Shelton collapsed Friday after having been ill for a week.Hide Caption 7 of 71Actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/entertainment/fred-willard-dead-modern-family-best-in-show-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Fred Willard</a> died on May 15, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, confirmed to CNN. He was 86. Willard was known for his roles in the movie "Best in Show" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200516151536-01-fred-willard-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor died on May 15, his daughter, Hope Mulbarger, confirmed to CNN. He was 86. Willard was known for his roles in the movie "Best in Show" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family."Hide Caption 8 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/media/phyllis-george-death/index.html" target="_blank">Phyllis George</a>, the broadcast television pioneer and former Miss America, died May 14, her children confirmed to CNN. She was 70. In 1975, George became the first female co-anchor of the football pregame show "The NFL Today." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200516191815-07-phyllis-george-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the broadcast television pioneer and former Miss America, died May 14, her children confirmed to CNN. She was 70. In 1975, George became the first female co-anchor of the football pregame show "The NFL Today." Hide Caption 9 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/entertainment/gregory-boyce-girlfriend-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Gregory Tyree Boyce</a>, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence on May 13, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. He was 30. According to the coroner's office, Boyce was found dead with Natalie Adenike Adepoju, 27. The cause and manner of death is still being determined. A public information officer for the Las Vegas Police Department told CNN in an email that the deaths were "not a criminal incident" and referred any inquiry to the coroner's office. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200519191526-pwl-gregory-tyree-boyce-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, an actor who appeared in the 2008 film "Twilight," was found dead in a Las Vegas residence on May 13, a spokesperson with the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed to CNN. He was 30. According to the coroner's office, Boyce was found dead with Natalie Adenike Adepoju, 27. The cause and manner of death is still being determined. A public information officer for the Las Vegas Police Department told CNN in an email that the deaths were "not a criminal incident" and referred any inquiry to the coroner's office.Hide Caption 10 of 71Actor and comedian <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/us/jerry-stiller-death-natural-causes/index.html" target="_blank">Jerry Stiller</a> died of natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller, said in a tweet on May 11. He was 92. Jerry Stiller was perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200511064218-jerry-stiller-2011-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor and comedian died of natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller, said in a tweet on May 11. He was 92. Jerry Stiller was perhaps best known for his roles on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens."Hide Caption 11 of 71Soul singer<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/entertainment/betty-wright-dead-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank"> Betty Wright</a> died from cancer May 10 at the age of 66, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright was known for her song "Clean Up Woman," which became a top five hit, according to the biography posted on her verified Facebook page. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200510235231-betty-wright-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Soul singer died from cancer May 10 at the age of 66, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Wright was known for her song "Clean Up Woman," which became a top five hit, according to the biography posted on her verified Facebook page.Hide Caption 12 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/09/entertainment/little-richard-dead-obituary-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Little Richard</a>, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," died May 9 at the age of 87, Dick Alen, his former agent, confirmed to CNN. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200509110146-20-little-richard-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock 'n' roll with hits like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally," died May 9 at the age of 87, Dick Alen, his former agent, confirmed to CNN.Hide Caption 13 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/11/us/paul-vasquez-double-rainbow-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Paul "Bear" Vasquez</a>, whose cries of exaltation at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, died May 9 at the age of 57, according to the Mariposa County Coroner's Office. "Bear" lived in relative solitude for much of his life. But his sincere love of nature -- and rainbows in particular -- endeared him to millions. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200511133825-paul-vasquez-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, whose cries of exaltation at a double rainbow turned him into a viral star, died May 9 at the age of 57, according to the Mariposa County Coroner's Office. "Bear" lived in relative solitude for much of his life. But his sincere love of nature -- and rainbows in particular -- endeared him to millions.Hide Caption 14 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/us/roy-horn-of-siegfried-and-roy-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Roy Horn</a>, who dazzled audiences for decades as half of the animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of complications from the coronavirus on May 8. He was 75. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200508234018-01-roy-horn-crop-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who dazzled audiences for decades as half of the animal and magic act Siegfried and Roy, died of complications from the coronavirus on May 8. He was 75.Hide Caption 15 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/entertainment/brian-howe-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Brian Howe</a>, former frontman for the British rock group Bad Company, died May 5 at the age of 66. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200507152211-brian-howe-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, former frontman for the British rock group Bad Company, died May 5 at the age of 66.Hide Caption 16 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us/don-shula-miami-dolphins-coach-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Don Shula</a>, the longtime Miami Dolphins coach and architect of the only perfect season in NFL history, died May 4 at age 90. Though he spent several seasons in the NFL as a player and served as head coach of the Baltimore Colts, he is best known for his quarter-century at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. He won more games than any head coach in NFL history. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200504103456-01-don-shula-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the longtime Miami Dolphins coach and architect of the only perfect season in NFL history, died May 4 at age 90. Though he spent several seasons in the NFL as a player and served as head coach of the Baltimore Colts, he is best known for his quarter-century at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. He won more games than any head coach in NFL history.Hide Caption 17 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/03/us/matt-keough-death-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Matt Keough</a>, a former major-league pitcher and an occasional figure on "Real Housewives of Orange County," died May 1 at the age of 64. The right-handed, mustachioed Keough pitched in 170 games for the Oakland A's from 1977 to 1983, earning an All-Star Game appearance as a rookie in 1978 and the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1980. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200503100156-matt-keough-pwl-1981-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a former major-league pitcher and an occasional figure on "Real Housewives of Orange County," died May 1 at the age of 64. The right-handed, mustachioed Keough pitched in 170 games for the Oakland A's from 1977 to 1983, earning an All-Star Game appearance as a rookie in 1978 and the American League's Comeback Player of the Year Award in 1980. Hide Caption 18 of 71Actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/02/entertainment/sam-lloyd-scrubs-actor-dies/index.html" target="_blank">Sam Lloyd</a>, who most notably portrayed lawyer Ted Buckland on the TV comedy "Scrubs," died at age 56, his agent said May 1. Lloyd's television career also included roles in "Desperate Housewives," "Seinfeld," "Modern Family," "The West Wing," "Cougar Town," "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Shameless," according to his agent. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200501233424-sam-lloyd-people-we-lost-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Actor , who most notably portrayed lawyer Ted Buckland on the TV comedy "Scrubs," died at age 56, his agent said May 1. Lloyd's television career also included roles in "Desperate Housewives," "Seinfeld," "Modern Family," "The West Wing," "Cougar Town," "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Shameless," according to his agent.Hide Caption 19 of 71Veteran Bollywood actor <a href="https://www.cnn.com/style/article/rishi-kapoor-death-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">Rishi Kapoor</a> died in a hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement on April 30. He was 67. Kapoor's first lead role -- in the 1973 romantic film "Bobby" -- won him the Filmfare Award, India's equivalent of the Oscars, for best actor. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200430010928-rishi-kapoor-file-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Veteran Bollywood actor died in a hospital after a two-year battle with leukemia, his family representative confirmed in a statement on April 30. He was 67. Kapoor's first lead role -- in the 1973 romantic film "Bobby" -- won him the Filmfare Award, India's equivalent of the Oscars, for best actor.Hide Caption 20 of 71Bollywood star <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/29/asia/irrfan-khan-death-intl-hnk/index.html" target="_blank">Irrfan Khan</a>, known internationally for his roles in "Life Of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire," died April 29, his representatives confirmed. He was 53. Khan, one of India's best-known and most beloved actors, revealed in March 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor -- an abnormal growth that begin in the body's specialized neuroendocrine cells, according to the Mayo Clinic. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200429042147-irrfan-khan-obit-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Bollywood star , known internationally for his roles in "Life Of Pi" and "Slumdog Millionaire," died April 29, his representatives confirmed. He was 53. Khan, one of India's best-known and most beloved actors, revealed in March 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor -- an abnormal growth that begin in the body's specialized neuroendocrine cells, according to the Mayo Clinic.Hide Caption 21 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/entertainment/troy-sneed-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Troy Sneed</a>, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, died April 27 of complications from Covid-19. He was 52. Sneed was known for gospel radio hits including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200428122712-troy-sneed-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a Grammy-nominated gospel singer and record label founder, died April 27 of complications from Covid-19. He was 52. Sneed was known for gospel radio hits including "My Heart Says Yes" and "Worked It Out."Hide Caption 22 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/us/theodore-gaffney-freedom-riders-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Theodore Gaffney</a>, who photographed the Freedom Riders as they protested segregation in the 1960s, died April 19 of complications related to the novel coronavirus. He was 92. Gaffney was also one of the first black photographers in the White House. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200420152904-theodore-gaffney-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, who photographed the Freedom Riders as they protested segregation in the 1960s, died April 19 of complications related to the novel coronavirus. He was 92. Gaffney was also one of the first black photographers in the White House.Hide Caption 23 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/entertainment/wwe-howard-finkel-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Howard Finkel</a>, the legendary ring announcer and WWE Hall of Famer, died at the age of 69, the company announced on April 16. Finkel would mark championship victories with his signature call, "and Nnneeeww world champion!" [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200416122802-wwe-howard-finkel-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the legendary ring announcer and WWE Hall of Famer, died at the age of 69, the company announced on April 16. Finkel would mark championship victories with his signature call, "and Nnneeeww world champion!"Hide Caption 24 of 71NFL Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/us/willie-davis-death-obit-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Willie Davis</a> died April 15 at the age of 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The defensive end, who in 1965 became the first black captain for the Packers, spent 10 years with the team. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200415163356-01-willie-davis-death-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NFL Hall of Famer died April 15 at the age of 85, according to the Green Bay Packers. The defensive end, who in 1965 became the first black captain for the Packers, spent 10 years with the team.Hide Caption 25 of 71<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/entertainment/brian-dennehy-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Brian Dennehy</a>, a versatile character actor whose career spanned five decades, died April 15 at the age of 81, his talent agency confirmed. Dennehy, a two-time Tony Award winner, starred in a wide range of films, often in tough-guy roles. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200416143406-brian-dennehy-1996-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a versatile character actor whose career spanned five decades, died April 15 at the age of 81, his talent agency confirmed. Dennehy, a two-time Tony Award winner, starred in a wide range of films, often in tough-guy roles. Hide Caption 26 of 71Former NFL quarterback <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/13/us/tarvaris-jackson-died-car-accident-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Tarvaris Jackson</a> died in a car crash in Alabama on April 12. He was 36 years old. During his 10-year career with the NFL, he had 45 career touchdowns. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200413120102-tarvaris-jackson-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Former NFL quarterback died in a car crash in Alabama on April 12. He was 36 years old. During his 10-year career with the NFL, he had 45 career touchdowns.Hide Caption 27 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/motorsport/motorsport-legend-stirling-moss-dies-gbr-intl-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Stirling Moss</a>, a British motor racing legend widely considered one of the greatest drivers never to win a Formula One title, died April 12 at the age of 90. Moss was an active race driver between 1948 and 1962, competing in numerous classifications and winning 212 of the 529 races he competed in. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200412093927-03-stirling-moss-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a British motor racing legend widely considered one of the greatest drivers never to win a Formula One title, died April 12 at the age of 90. Moss was an active race driver between 1948 and 1962, competing in numerous classifications and winning 212 of the 529 races he competed in.Hide Caption 28 of 71NHL center <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/11/sport/colby-cave-dead-nhl-edmonton-oilers-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Colby Cave</a>, who played for the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins, died April 11 at the age of 25. He died days after doctors operated on him to remove a colloid cyst that was putting pressure on his brain, according to NHL.com. He had been in a medically induced coma since suffering a brain bleed overnight. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200413151611-colby-cave-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NHL center , who played for the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins, died April 11 at the age of 25. He died days after doctors operated on him to remove a colloid cyst that was putting pressure on his brain, according to NHL.com. He had been in a medically induced coma since suffering a brain bleed overnight.Hide Caption 29 of 71Influential singer-songwriter <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/07/entertainment/john-prine-singer-songwriter-dead-73/index.html" target="_blank">John Prine</a>, whose career spanned five decades, died April 7 due to complications related to coronavirus, his publicist confirmed. He was 73. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200329225342-02-john-prine-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Influential singer-songwriter , whose career spanned five decades, died April 7 due to complications related to coronavirus, his publicist confirmed. He was 73. Hide Caption 30 of 71Legendary baseball player <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/us/mlb-al-kaline-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Al Kaline</a> died April 6 at the age of 85, according to the Detroit Tigers. Kaline played his entire career in Detroit, where he was an All-Star 18 times, won a World Series in 1968 and earned the nickname "Mr. Tiger." [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200406203112-02-al-kaline-obit-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Legendary baseball player died April 6 at the age of 85, according to the Detroit Tigers. Kaline played his entire career in Detroit, where he was an All-Star 18 times, won a World Series in 1968 and earned the nickname "Mr. Tiger."Hide Caption 31 of 71Veteran actress <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/entertainment/kiefer-sutherland-mom-shirley-douglas-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Shirley Douglas</a>, the wife of Donald Sutherland and mother of Kiefer Sutherland, died April 5 due to complications surrounding pneumonia, Kiefer Sutherland said on Twitter. She was 86. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200406084305-shirley-douglas-restricted-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020Veteran actress , the wife of Donald Sutherland and mother of Kiefer Sutherland, died April 5 due to complications surrounding pneumonia, Kiefer Sutherland said on Twitter. She was 86.Hide Caption 32 of 71NFL Hall of Famer <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/us/bobby-mitchell-nfl-obit-spt/index.html" target="_blank">Bobby Mitchell</a>, who became the first African American to play for the Washington Redskins, died April 5, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200405213302-02-bobby-mitchell-obit-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020NFL Hall of Famer , who became the first African American to play for the Washington Redskins, died April 5, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84.Hide Caption 33 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/11/us/timothy-brown-dead-nfl-mash-trnd/index.html" target="_blank">Timothy Brown</a>, a former NFL star and actor on the comedy/drama "M*A*S*H," died April 4 in Southern California. He was 82. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200411130506-02-timothy-brown-mash-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, a former NFL star and actor on the comedy/drama "M*A*S*H," died April 4 in Southern California. He was 82.Hide Caption 34 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/entertainment/adam-schlesinger-dead/index.html" target="_blank">Adam Schlesinger</a>, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, died Wednesday, April 1, from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200401200346-adam-schlesinger-1997-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the co-founder of pop-rock band Fountains of Wayne and an Oscar-nominated songwriter, died Wednesday, April 1, from complications related to coronavirus. He was 52.Hide Caption 35 of 71<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/entertainment/bill-withers-obit/index.html" target="_blank">Bill Withers</a>, the singer-songwriter whose soulful hits included "Lean On Me," Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day," died March 30 of heart complications, according to his family. He was 81. [//cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200403103628-01-bill-withers-lead-image-super-169.jpg] Photos: People we've lost in 2020, the singer-songwriter whose soulful hits included "Lean On Me," Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day," died March 30 of heart complications, according to his family. He was 81.Hide Caption 36 of 71"Dad and Mom treated their players like family and always shared the belief that his teachings went beyond the basketball court," Sutton's family wrote. "He cherished the time he spent at every school and appreciated the support from their loyal fans. He believed they deserved so much credit in the success of his programs."

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