Gone, but never forgotten. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread around the globe, some celebrities have joined the thousands who have lost their lives to the novel illness.
Terrence McNally, a four-time Tony winner and legend within the Broadway community, passed away at age 81 after suffering from complications from COVID-19. The playwright had previously endured lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and survived the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s. Following the news of his passing, theatre stars rushed to honor the impressive legacy that McNally left behind.
“I have felt at a crippling loss for words when it comes to his recent passing due to the coronavirus,” Nathan Lane wrote in a touching tribute for TIME magazine in March. The Emmy winner had worked alongside McNally for 30 years and credited the writer’s mentorship with putting his name “on the map” in the industry. “He gave me some of the best and most important roles of my career and I will be forever in his debt,” Lane said.
One week after McNally’s passing the acting world mourned the loss of famed dialect coach and Star Wars star Andrew Jack. The actor succumbed to coronavirus two days after being diagnosed in England, while his wife, Gabrielle Rogers, remained under quarantine in Australia.
“We lost a man today,” Rogers tweeted on March 30. “He was in no pain, and he slipped away peacefully knowing that his family were all ‘with’ him. Take care out there, lovers x.”
Jack’s agent, Jill McCullough, later revealed to Us Weekly what she would miss most about working with the longtime actor. “He loved his work and was funny, charming and a joy to be around. He was a friend first and a client second, and I will miss doing silly voices and pissing around with him on set,” she said in a statement. “Dialect coaching isn’t just about being good at accents, you need to make your actors feel safe and confident, and Andrew’s actors adored him.”
Scroll down to see the stars who have lost their lives due to coronavirus.
The 2012 presidential candidate died at age 74 on July 30, nearly one month after being admitted to an Atlanta-area hospital with COVID-19.
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The Broadway star died on July 5 at the age of 41 from coronavirus complications after being hospitalized more than three months earlier. The Waitress actor, who is survived by his wife, Amanda Kloots, and infant son, Elvis, had his right leg amputated in April due to blood flow issues related to the virus. "God has another angel in heaven now," Kloots wrote on Instagram as she confirmed his death. "My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth."
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Trousdale, who rose to fame as part of the boy band Dream Street, died on June 2 due to complications from COVID-19. Dream Street also launched the careers of Jesse McCartney, Greg Raposo, Matt Ballinger and Frankie Galasso.
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Roy Horn, best known for being one half of magic act Siegfried and Roy with Siegfried Fischbacher, died of complications from the coronavirus, Us Weekly confirmed on Friday, May 8. He was 75.
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The five-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer, known for his work on films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, died on April 17 following complications from coronavirus. He was 77. “Allen was a wonderful artist, but his warmth and humanity were as powerful as his lens. He was a singular talent and a beautiful human being,” director Steven Spielberg said in a statement.
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Willner, a longtime staffer on Saturday Night Live, died on April 7 after experiencing symptoms that were consistent with the novel coronavirus, a spokesperson for the late talent said, per CNN. The music producer’s legacy was remembered by SNL alums via social media, including Adam Sandler, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ben Stiller and Taran Killam. He was 64.
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The folk singer-songwriter succumbed to COVID-19 complications on April 7 at age 73. He died 12 days after being hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
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The Jaws actress died at age 91 in early April after battling the disease.
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A message on the Aliens star’s website announced that he died at age 68 on April 4 from a coronavirus-related infection.
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The actress, who starred alongside Audrey Hepburn in the 1959 classic The Nun’s Story, died on April 2 after suffering pneumonia due to the coronavirus. She was 86.
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The Fountains of Wayne member died on April 1 after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized in New York. He was 52.
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The country music star, who rose to popularity in the 1990s, died from complications related to COVID-19 on March 29. Diffie achieved five No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart throughout his career, including "Bigger Than the Beatles" and "Third Rock From the Sun." The Grammy-winner was 61 at the time of his death and is survived by his five children: sons Parker, Drew and Tyler, and daughters Kara and Kylie.
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The Star Wars actor passed away in Surrey, England, at age 76, just days after contracting the novel virus. "We lost a man today," Jack's wife tweeted on March 31 alongside a black-and-white portrait of the actor. "He was in no pain, and he slipped away peacefully knowing that his family were all 'with' him."
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Four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally suffered complications from the coronavirus which led to his death on March 23, according to his husband, Tom Kirdahy. The legendary playwright previously overcame lung cancer and had battled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the days after his death, Broadway stars old and new paid tribute to the longtime staple of their industry.
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The character actor's untimely passing was confirmed on March 26 by the Playwrights Horizons. "With love and heavy hearts, Playwrights Horizons pays tribute to Mark Blum, a dear longtime friend and a consummate artist who passed this week," the theater group tweeted. "Thank you, Mark, for all you brought to our theater, and to theaters and audiences across the world. We will miss you." The 69-year-old actor was best known for his roles in Crocodile Dundee, Desperately Seeking Susan, and more recently, Mozart in the Jungle.
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On March 25, Cardoz's family confirmed his passing to Indian publication Scroll.in, who reported that the chef died at 59 from an infection after being diagnosed with coronavirus. The Top Chef Masters season 3 champion tested positive for the illness one week prior after checking himself into a New York City hospital. Cardoz is survived by his wife and business partner, Barkha Cardoz, and their two adult sons, Peter and Justin.
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Merrill's death was confirmed by his daughter, Laura, who said on Facebook on March 29 that her father "seemed peaceful" before she was "rushed out" of his hospital room. The musician cowrote and recorded "I Love Rock and Roll" with his band The Arrows before Joan Jett turned it into a massive hit in 1982. "My thoughts and love go to his family, friends and music community as a whole," Jett wrote after hearing the news of Merrill's passing. "I can still remember watching the Arrows on TV in London and being blown away by the song that screamed hit to me. With deep gratitude and sadness, wishing him a safe journey to the other side."
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The veteran CBS News journalist fell victim to COVID-19 at age 54. During her more than 30 years with the network, Mercader covered some of the biggest breaking news stories, including Princess Diana's death and the 9/11 attacks. "Even more than her talents as a journalist, we will miss her indomitable spirit," CBS News president Susan Zirinsky wrote in honor of her former colleague on March 29. "Maria was part of all of our lives ... Maria was a gift we cherished."
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Famed Japanese comedian Ken Shimura died on March 29, less than a week after testing positive for coronavirus in Tokyo. The actor began his career in 1974 and was often described by fans as Japan's Robin Williams.
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