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12/31/2020 20:50; Deutsche says
In 1989, Kirk Douglas published his autobiography, The Ragman’s Son, which was a resounding success. After a good start, the actor continued writing, releasing “Dance with the Devil” (1990), “The Gift” (1992) and “Climbing the Mountain: My Search for Meaning” (1997).
Kirk Douglas and Sean Connery, Christo and Ennio Morricone, Kenny Rodgers and Little Richard – Many celebrities left us in 2020, Deutsche Welle reports.
Kirk Douglas
It was one of the sacred icons in Hollywood’s golden years. Several generations remember his role in the movie “Spartacus”. In 1996, Kirk Douglas received an Oscar for Overall Creativity. The great actor died at the age of 103 on February 5, 2020. He is survived not only by his spectacular film legacy, but also by the successor to the family tradition: his son and famous actor Michael Douglas.
Little richard
One of the pioneers of rock and roll: Little Richard became famous for his eccentric performances on stage. His first hit, Tuti Fruti, in 1956, became something of a rock’n’roll anthem, despite its gay sex theme. Little Richard died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 87.
Hristo Yavashev-Kristo
Christo, the Bulgarian-born avant-garde artist like Hristo Yavashev, died on May 31 in New York at the age of 84. Christo and his wife Jean-Claude were born on the same day: June 13, 1935. Jean-Claude died in 2009. The two were crowned with world fame mainly thanks to their veiled projects. The revelation of the Reichstag in Berlin was preceded by a decade-long political saga.
Carlos Ruiz Safon
The Spanish writer mastered the art of taking millions of readers to the world of dreams. His aspiring career began in 1993 with the fantasy novel The Prince of Mist, and his book Shadow of the Wind brought him worldwide fame. His works have been translated into more than 30 languages in more than 40 countries and have a circulation of more than 10 million. Carlos Ruiz Safon passed away at the age of 55 on June 19, 2020.
Ennio Morricone
He finished his first composition at 6 years old, and his last one, just before his 90th birthday. The teacher was a true perfectionist, sticking to every note. Ennio Morricone remains in history mainly with his film music, which contributed to the success of such films as “Once upon a time in the West” and “Siglo XX”. The Italian composer died on July 6, 2020 at the age of 91.
Julieta Greco
The French actress and singer charmed her fans with her deep, dark voice. For decades, he has performed songs by legends such as Jacques Brel and Georges Brassens based on lyrics by authors such as Jacques Prever and Françoise Sagan. During World War II, Juliette Greco became actively involved in the French Resistance. He died at the age of 93 on September 23, 2020.
Eddie van halen
Edward Lodewijk “Eddie” Van Halen is one of the greatest rock guitarists in history. On various lists, he appears as No. 4 or No. 8 among the hundred legends of the electric guitar. Together with his brother, Eddie founded the famous group “Van Halen”, which is reaping worldwide success. The Dutch-American musician lost his battle with throat cancer on October 6, 2020.
Sean Connery
“James Bond bond.” In the role of British agent 007, Sean Connery wowed his audience not just as an action hero, but also as a gallant gentleman with a sense of humor and irresistible sex appeal. The charming Scotsman has been in the shoes of James Bond seven times, but audiences love him for his other films. The Oscar winner died on October 31, 2020 at the age of 90.
Pierre Cardin
At the end of the year, we lost the legendary French fashion guru Pierre Cardin. With his eponymous fashion empire, he became one of the richest people in the world. Cardin introduced geometric and futuristic motifs into fashion design, and was the first in the industry to use denim for youth collections. The Italian-born fashion designer passed away at the age of 98.
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