Photo / APIn a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic celebrities and entertainers who helped define their genres. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):JANUARY•Nick Gordon, 30. An acclaimed British actor whose long career included roles in Chariots of Fire and The Lord of the Rings. He played black American icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown with searing intensity before inspiring audiences worldwide as the regal Black Panther in Marvel's blockbuster movie franchise. An actor who played the character of Squiggy on the popular ABC comedy Laverne & Shirley.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 08, 2020 00:56 UTC