The number of coronavirus infections around the world has reached a million as the virus continues to spread.
Here are some of the famous people lost to the virus:
Chris Trousdale, Singer-actor (1986-2020)
Singer and actor Chris Trousdale, who was a member of the boy band Dream Street, has died at the age of 34 from coronavirus.
Trousdale breathed his last in a hospital in Burbank, California from complications arising from Covid-19, a family member told Deadline. A representative said in a statement, “It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of Chris Trousdale on June, 2, 2020 from an undisclosed illness. He was a light to so many and will be missed dearly by his family, friends and fans all over the world.
Zafar Sarfraz, Former Cricketer (1970-2020)
Former Pakistani first-class cricketer Zafar Sarfraz became the first professional player in the country to die on 13 April 2020 after contracting the novel coronavirus, his family confirmed Tuesday. The 50-year-old first fell ill earlier this month and was put on a ventilator at a hospital in Peshawar after his condition deteriorated.
Jay Benedict, Actor (1952-2020)
Actor Jay Benedict, best known for his roles in film Aliens and TV show Emmerdale, has passed away on April 4 due to complications arising from the coronavirus. He was 68.
In a statement shared on Twitter, Benedict’s management team said, “It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay’s death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a Covid-19 infection.”
Patricia Bosworth, Actress/author (1934-2020)
Patricia Bosworth, an actress who once starred alongside Audrey Hepburn and later wrote biographies on several stars including Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, has died due to the coronavirus. She was 86.
Bosworth turned her attention from acting to focus on a career in journalism as a successful editor and writer. She wrote for The New York Times and New York magazine, and was an editor for several publications including Screen Stars, McCall’s and contributed to Vanity Fair.
Bucky Pizzarelli, Jazz Guitarist (1926-2020)
Jazz guitarist John “Bucky” Pizzarelli, who was inducted to the New Jersey Hall of Fame, has died April 02, 2020 at the age of 94 due to coronavirus complications
The virtuoso, who had played for presidents at the White House during his long and esteemed career, died on Wednesday at his home in Saddle River, New Jersey.
Eddie Large, Comedian (1942-2020)
Comedian Eddie Large, best known for being part of double act Little and Large, has died with coronavirus.
The star, 78, was a well known face on TV in the 1970s and 80s and was famous for his partnership with Syd Little. His family confirmed the news “with great sadness” on Facebook, saying he had been suffering with heart failure and contracted the virus in hospital.
Little said he was “devastated” by the news. “He had been ill for a while but when it happens, it hits you,” he said.
Adam Schlesinger, Singer-songwriter (1969-2020)
Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, died on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus.
Schlesinger died at a hospital in upstate New York, his longtime lawyer Josh Grier told The Associated Press. It is not clear where or how Schlesinger, a 51-year-old father of two daughters, contracted coronavirus. He had been sedated and on a ventilator for several days.
Andrew Jack, Actor (1944-2020)
‘Star Wars’ actor Andrew Jack dies of Coronavirus at 76, wife Gabrielle Rogers says ‘he slipped away peacefully’
Jack appeared in ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi’ as General Ematt, as well as in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens’. Jack’s clients for his dialect coaching included Robert Downey Jr and Chris Hemsworth.
Alan Merrill, Musician/Songwriter (1951-2020)
Famed guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Alan Merrill has died due to complications from the coronavirus, ET reported. The 69-year-old was best known for writing the hit song, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” His daughter Laura Merrill said on Facebook: ” The Coronavirus took my father this morning. I was given 2 minutes to say my goodbyes before I was rushed out.”
Maria Mercader, News Producer (1966-2020)
CBS News producer and talent executive Maria Mercader died March 29 at the age 54 of due to coronavirus complications, according to his publicist CBS.
Mercader worked at CBS for three decades, getting her start in the network’s page program, CBS said in a release.
Joe Diffie, Country Singer-Songwriter (1958-2020)
Country music star Joe Diffie died March 29 at the age of 61 due to coronavirus complications, according to his publicist.
Known for hits like, “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (when I Die)” and “Pickup Man,” Diffie had a string of hits in the 90s.
Terrance McNally, Playwright (1938-2020)
Terrence McNally, an American playwright whose career included winning Tony Awards for the plays “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Master Class” and the musicals “Ragtime” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” died of complications from COVID-19. He was 81. McNally was a lung cancer survivor who lived with chronic inflammatory lung disease.
Actor Mark Blum, Actor (1950-2020)
Mark Blum, an actor known for his roles in the films “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee,” as well as the recent TV series “You,” died due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 69.
Floyd Cardoz, Restaurateur-chef (1960-2020)
Chef Floyd Cardoz, who competed on “Top Chef,” won “Top Chef Masters,” died of complications from the coronavirus, his company said in a statement. He was 59. Cardoz, who operated successful restaurants in both India and New York, had traveled from Mumbai to New York through Frankfurt, Germany, on March 8.
Ken Shimura, Japanese comedian (1950-2020)
Japanese comedian Ken Shimura, who had been hospitalized after being infected with the new coronavirus, has died late on Sunday 29 March 2020, becoming the first Japanese celebrity to die of the virus.
Shimura, 70, one of Japan’s best-known comedians with a career dating back to the early 1970s, reportedly had lung cancer surgery in 2016. He developed a fever and respiratory problems on March 19 and was hospitalized, media said.