It is absolutely heartbreaking when we hear the news of a celebrity that passed away suddenly. Death is an inevitable reality and every soul is bound to experience it.
The world lost acclaimed actors, artists, and Noble laureates in 2019. Here’s a list of celebrities who passed away this year:
Abid Ali
His name needs no introduction, Abid Ali was one of the icons of the Pakistani showbiz industry and still considered to be one of the most seniors actors with numerous super hit dramas. He passed away at the age of 67 on 5th September 2019 in Karachi.
Zaheen Tahira
Zaheen Tahira was a TV actress who was seen in substantial roles and played a lot of characters. She passed away on 9th July 2019 at the age of 79.
Roohi Bano
Roohi Bano, born in Karachi on 10th August 1951, an actress who was a part of the industry and was seen in a lot of dramas during her active years. She passed away on 25th January 2019 in Turkey at the age of 67.
Abdul Qadir Khan
Abdul Qadir Khan, a cricketer and close friend of Prime Minister Imran Khan. He was regarded as the best spinner of his era. He passed away at the age of 63 on 7th September 2019 in Karachi.
Allee Willis
Songwriter Allee Willis who wrote the theme song of famous sitcom “Friends” died on 24th December in Los Angeles at the age of 72.
Juice Wrld
Rapper Juice Wrld died at the age of 21 after suffering a seizure. He was known for his hit “Lucid Dreams,” which peaked at no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Godfrey Gao
Taiwan born model turned actor Godfrey Gao died due to a heart attack on the set of a TV show in China at age 35 on 2nd November 2019.
Toni Morrison
The Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison died on 5th August at the age of 88.
Russi Taylor
Russi Taylor, an actress best known for voicing Minnie Mouse died on 26th July at the age of 75 in California.
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on “Sesame Street” died on 8th December at age 85 in Connecticut.
Shriram Lagoo
Shriram Lagoo was an Indian film who died on 17th December 2019 at the age of 92.
Viju Khote
An Indian actor and comedian who was known for his portrayal in the film Sholay. He passed away on 30th September 2019 in Mumbai.