Tuesday, December 29, 2020

We Remember People We Lost in 2020-- Part 5: Lopez, Dennehy, Pointer, Wurtzel and Khan

TRINI LOPEZ, 83

Singer best known for his cover of "If I Had a Hammer" died August 21

BRIAN DENNEHY, 81

Had more than 180 acting credits and lauded for roles a s Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" and voice of Django the rat in "Ratatouille."  Died April 15.

PATRICIA EVA "BONNIE" POINTER, 69

Was a member of and songwriter for the Pointer Sisters who won three R&B Grammys for songs such as "Fire," "I'm So Excited" and "Jump for My Love."  Died June 8.

ELIZABETH WURTZEL, 52

Opened the door for dialogue on mental health with her memoir "Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America."  Died January 7.

IRRFAN KHAN, 53

Gained fame from his roles in "Life of Pi," "Slumdog Millionaire," "Spider-Man" and "Jurassic World."  Died April 29.


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