5 Famous Celebrity Deaths in 2020 that Shocked the Public, All Passed Away in their 40s

Kapanlagi.com - 2020 made the entertainment world lose a number of famous celebrities. From Hollywood to Indonesia, several celebrities who were all in their 40s died in 2020.

These deaths shocked the public because some had been suffering from long-term illnesses while others died suddenly. Who are they?

1. Kobe Bryant

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At the beginning of 2020, the public was shocked by the death of NBA legend, Kobe Bryant. His departure at the age of 42 was caused by a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California, Los Angeles, USA. The accident claimed the lives of nine people, including Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

2. Ashraf Sinclair

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Husband of Bunga Citra Lestari, Ashraf Sinclair passed away at the age of 40 on February 18, 2020. The cause of his death was a heart attack.

3. Glenn Fredly

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In early April 2020, the Indonesian music world was shocked by the death of Glenn Fredly. He passed away at the age of 45 due to meningitis.

4. Barli Asmara

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Renowned designer Barli Asmara passed away on Thursday (27/8/2020). The 42-year-old man was laid to rest in his home in Bali. His manager revealed that his death was caused by digestive problems.

5. Chadwick Boseman

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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played the role of King T'Challa in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther, passed away today, Saturday (29/8/2020). He died at the age of 43 after battling cancer.

According to Boseman's Instagram account, it is said that he had been fighting cancer since 2016. This proves that the actor who portrayed T'Challa had been suffering from cancer during the filming of BLACK PANTHER, which was released in 2018.

Well, the death of every human being is certainly God's secret. Surely no one knows for sure when someone will meet their end. May they rest in peace.

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