Celebrities Who Have Lost The Battle Versus Coronavirus

Coronavirus pandemic has hit hard most of the planet. Celebrities are among those who have been affected with the spread of Covid-19.

While many stars are recovering from coronavirus, many other sadly has lost the battle with mean dissease.

During last few weeks, world has lost a number of talented musicians, actors, and writers who have succumbed to the virus or complications caused by the virus.

Here are some of the entertainers who’ve died over the past few weeks from coronavirus.

Adam Schlesinger

Frontman of Fountains of Wayne Adam Schlesinger died following a battle with coronavirus.

Andrew Jack

Andrew Jack, known for his work as a dialect coach on “Lord of the Rings” and as an actor on “Star Wars,” died on March 31 from complications due to the novel coronavirus. He was 76.

Alan Merrill

Alan Merrill, known for co-writing the Joan Jett hit song “I Love Rock and Roll,” died on March 29 in New York due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 69.

Joe Diffie

Country star Joe Diffie died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.

Ken Shimura

Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, died on March 29 after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country’s first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.

Terrence McNally

One of America’s great playwrights, whose prolific career included winning multiple Tony Awards, died of complications from the coronavirus.

Terrence McNally — known for the plays “Love! Valour! Compassion!” and “Master Class” and the musicals “Ragtime” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” — was 81.

Mark Blum

Actor Mark Blum, known for his work in theater as well as in films “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee” and the Netflix series “You,” died on March 25 at age 69 due to complications from the coronavirus.

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died on March 24 from coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

Floyd Cardoz

Celebrity chef Floyd Cardoz died on March 25 in New Jersey as a result of complications from coronavirus.

Julie Bennett

Julie Bennett, who voiced Cindy Bear in “The Yogi Bear Show” cartoons, died on March 31 from complications due to coronavirus.

Patricia Bosworth

Patricia Bosworth died at 86 from coronavirus complications.

Actress Patricia Bosworth died on April 2 from coronavirus complications at the age of 86. Bosworth’s stepdaughter confirmed the sad news.

Forrest Compton

Forrest Compton died at the age of 94 from coronavirus complications.

Known for his roles in “Gomer Pyle, USMC” and “The Edge of Night,” Forrest Compton died at the age of 94.

Jay Benedict

Known for his roles in “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Alien,” Benedict died from coronavirus complications at the age of 68 on April 4.