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Old 12-29-2020, 10:03am   #1
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Default People who died in 2020...Part 2

10. Whitey Ford, 91

Famed New York Yankees' pitcher Whitey Ford was a Hall of Fame left-hander and six-time World Series champion. He played for the Yankees for his entire professional career, 16 years, with a two year break while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ford died at his home on Long Island, N.Y, Oct. 8. He was 91.

11. Eddie Van Halen, 65
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Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen was the main songwriter and founder of the American rock band "Van Halen," which dominated the hard rock scene in the 1970s and 1980s. The popular band was known for hits such as "Runnin' with the Devil," "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love," "Jamie's Cryin'," "Dance the Night Away," "Unchained," "Panama" and the No. 1 hit, "Jump." Eddie Van Halen died Oct. 6, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif., at the age of 65 after battling cancer.

12. Helen Reddy, 78
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Grammy-winning artist Helen Reddy became a feminist icon thanks to her hit, "I Am Woman," which appeared on the Australian singer's debut album, "I Don't Know How to Love Him." The song reflected Reddy's interest in female empowerment and furthering the fight to equality. Re-released in 1972, "I Am Woman" became a No. 1 hit and an anthem for the movement. She was the first Australian-born artist to have a U.S. No. 1 hit and the first to win a Grammy. Reddy also had a TV and movie career, even hosting her own variety show. Helen Reddy died Sept. 29, 2020, in Los Angeles, at the age of 78.

13. Gale Sayers, 77
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Gale Sayers, a running back for the Chicago Bears, became the youngest player ever to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he was inducted in 1977 at the age of 34. Sayers played seven seasons in the NFL, from 1965 to 1971. In his rookie year, he scored six touchdowns in one game. Sayers wrote an autobiography, "I Am Third," which spawned the Emmy Award-winning TV movie "Brian's Song." After his football career, he worked as a businessman and philanthropist. Sayers died on Sept. 23, 2020, at the age of 77.

14. Diana Rigg, 82
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Actress Diana Rigg starred as Emma Peel in the TV series “The Avengers” from 1965 through 1967. She co-starred in the James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service" in 1969. In 1994, she won a Tony for her role in "Medea" on Broadway and that same year she was appointed Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to drama. She won an Emmy for her role as Mrs. Danvers in "Rebecca" in 1997. More recently, Rigg played Olenna Tyrell on the TV series “Game of Thrones.” Rigg died Sept. 10, 2020, at the age of 82.

15. Trini Lopez, 83
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Trini Lopez was best known for his rendition of the song “If I Had A Hammer,” which reached No. 1 in 36 different countries and rose to No. 3 on the U.S. charts in 1963. Lopez received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 1963. He opened for The Beatles during a concert series in Paris in 1964. The Gibson guitar company designed a line of guitars named after him. In 1969, NBC aired “The Trini Lopez Show.” He continued to perform until 1981. His music appeared in both television and movie productions. Trini Lopez died on Aug. 11, 2020, at the age of 83, after contracting COVID-19.

16. Wilford Brimley, 85
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Wilford Brimley’s first film role was in "True Grit" in 1969. His other movies include "The Natural," "Cocoon" and "The Firm." He starred in the television show "Our House" and had a recurring role in "The Waltons." He was a guest star on "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Seinfeld." Brimley was also well known for his work in commercials for Quaker Oats and Liberty Medical. Wilford Brimley died in St. George, Utah, on Aug. 2, 2020, at the age of 85.
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