The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.

Nick Cordero, the Broadway actor who spent more than 90 days in a hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus, will have an album released posthumously. Broadway Records said Wednesday it will release Nick Cordero: Live Your Life on Sept. 17 what would have been his 42nd birthday. Cordero's album is named after one of his songs and captures his cabaret performance in April 2019 at the Broadway supper club Feinsteins/54 Below. Cordero was in many stage productions, including Bullets Over Broadway in New York, which earned him a Tony Award nomination. His wife, dancer and personal trainer Amanda Kloots, said shed never seen Cordero work so hard on something as his cabaret show.

The outpouring of love for Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, and their 1-year-old son, Elvis, has been extraordinary. Following the Broadway star's death on Sunday, a GoFundMe campaign set up to support his family has raised nearly $1 million. Originally set up in April, as Cordero was in a medically induced coma battling complications stemming from COVID-19, the GoFundMe campaign originally had a goal of $400,000. "God has another angel in heaven now," Kloots wrote. He loved his family and loved being a father and husband," Kloots' message continued.

Zach Braff is reflecting on Nick Cordero's final days before his death. You cant be by their side, you cant hug them, you cant kiss them, you cant cheer them on," Braff reflected. "There's so many people that love Amanda and Elvis, and we're all going to be doing our part to help give this child an extraordinary life," Braff said. For more on Cordero's life and bond with his wife, see the video below. RELATED CONTENT:Zach Braff Says Nick Cordero Asked Him to Look After His Wife and Son in Final Text MessageNick Cordero's Wife Reveals What Shell Miss Most About HimNick Cordero's GoFundMe Page Raises Almost $1 Million After His DeathAmanda Kloots Sings Final Tribute Honoring Late Husband Nick Cordero

Nick Cordero is gone, but certainly not forgotten. Kloots and Cordero have been together since 2015 and the personal trainer's sister, Anna Kloots, put together a video to help her sister cherish their time together. "Nick always said we were completely different people that normally would never be together," Kloots wrote. "The moving six-minute video features photos and clips of the couple "from day 1" as they dance, sing, and welcome their son, Elvis. RELATED CONTENT:Amanda Kloots Sings Final Tribute Honoring Late Husband Nick CorderoNick Cordero's Wife Reflects on the 'Hardest Time' in Her LifeZach Braff Says Nick Cordero Asked Him to Take Care of His Wife and Son in Final Text Message

FILE - In this April 10, 2014, file photo, actor Nick Cordero attends the after-party for the opening night of "Bullets Over Broadway" in New York. Tony Award-nominated actor Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, has died in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. Cordero died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Cedars-Sinai hospital after more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP, File)

Nick Cordero, celebrated Broadway star, died on Sunday following a lengthy hospitalization and numerous health complications due to COVID-19. Kloots shared another update on April 10, asking for her friends and fans' continued support. "We had really great progress and then yesterday I got a phone call saying that he had an infection in his lungs," Kloots shared. On June 3, Kloots shared that the doctors had instructed her to say her goodbyes to Cordero. Later that month, Kloots shared heartbreaking posts about Kloots missing their sons first birthday, and his first steps.

FILE - In this April 10, 2014, file photo, actor Nick Cordero attends the after-party for the opening night of "Bullets Over Broadway" in New York. Tony Award-nominated actor Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, has died in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. Cordero died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Cedars-Sinai hospital after more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. (Photo by Brad Barket/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero, who specialized in playing tough guys on Broadway in such shows as Waitress, A Bronx Tale and Bullets Over Broadway, has died in Los Angeles after suffering severe medical complications after contracting the coronavirus. Cordero died Sunday at Cedars-Sinai hospital after more than 90 days in the hospital, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots.

The singer shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram on Sunday. Kelly began by sharing how he had planned to celebrate the one year anniversary of his fourth studio album, Hotel Diablo, but then his father "took his last breath." "But my father took his last breath this morning, and ive never felt a pain this deep in my life. The sad news comes following the death of Broadway star Nick Cordero who died from COVID-19 complications. RELATED CONTENT:Nick Cordero Dead at 41: Friends, Fans and Fellow Broadway Stars Pay TributeNick Cordero, Broadway Star, Dead of Complications From CoronavirusEarl Cameron, 'Doctor Who' and 'James Bond' Actor, Dead at 102

As friends and fans pay tribute to Broadway star Nick Cordero -- who died on Sunday after a months-long battle with coronavirus -- Zach Braff is sharing one of Cordero's final requests. "Nick Cordero passed at 11:40am today with his wife and mother by his side," Braff wrote on Instagram, sharing a black and white photo of Cordero and his wife, Amanda Kloots. "The last thing he ever texted me was to look out for his wife and one year old son, Elvis," Braff shared of his late friend. I feel so incredibly grateful I got to have Nick Cordero enter my life. RELATED CONTENT:Nick Cordero, Broadway Actor, Dead at 41 After Coronavirus BattleNick Cordero Dead at 41: Friends, Fans and Fellow Broadway Stars ReactNick Cordero's Wife's Heartbroken That He's Missing Son's 1st Birthday

Nick Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, isn't afraid to get real as the 41-year-old Broadway actor continues to fight for his life. "I had a hard day today," she wrote in a departure from her usual upbeat video messages. Noting that the past 89 days of watching her husband battle the disease have been "tough," Kloots added, "I broke today. Amanda Kloots/Instagram StoryAmanda Kloots/Instagram StoryAmanda Kloots/Instagram StoryAmanda Kloots/Instagram StoryCordero has had endless struggles battling the coronavirus. For more on Cordero's health battle, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Nick Corderos Wife Says Hes in a Vicious ICU Dance Circle'Nick Cordero's Wife Says He Was 'More Alert' During Father's Day VisitNick Cordero's Wife Holds His Hand in ICU

The 41-year-old Broadway star has been battling the coronavirus for almost 90 days now, and his wife, Amanda Kloots, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday night to give fans an update on his health. And then visiting Nick," Amanda explained. "Nick is doing OK, it's just that he's in this vicious ICU dance circle where one thing goes right and then another thing goes wrong and that thing that was wrong goes right but then the thing that was right goes wrong. To me right now it's just like how do we get out of this vicious circle, this circle of the ICU?" For more on his journey, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Nick Cordero's Wife Says He Was 'More Alert' During Father's Day VisitNick Cordero's Wife Holds His Hand in ICUNick Cordero's Wife Says He's Lost 65 Lbs Since Entering the ICU

Father's Day proved to be a special time for Nick Cordero, amid his ongoing health struggles. The actor's wife, Amanda Kloots, took to her Instagram stories to share a hopeful health update with fans. "I'm leaving my visit with Nick and he was having such a great day, actually," Kloots said in a video she recorded while sitting in her car outside the hospital. Kloots also commemorated Father's Day with a touching snapshot showing Cordero carrying their baby boy, Elvis, home from the hospital after he was born. It is a silver lining in all of this that we are all together and will celebrate Fathers Day for Nick with everyone," Kloots added.

Amanda Kloots is not giving up hope and remaining positive when it comes to her husband Nick Cordero's battle with the coronavirus. Kloots Instagrammed a picture of her holding his hand, along with the lyrics to Andy Grammer's "Don't Give Up on Me." "And I will stay / I will stay with you / We'll make it to the other side / Like lovers do." On her Instagram Stories, Kloots shared some positive news, noting that Cordero's blood pressure has gone down after she previously asked for prayers. "He can answer yes or no questions with his eyes," Kloots shared.

Amanda Kloots is sharing a message for fans about the importance of staying safe and healthy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Kloots took to Instagram on "Day 75" of husband Nick Cordero's stay in the ICU due to complications from COVID-19, and reminded people to do what they can to avoid getting sick. Cordero has been fighting for his life since his hospitalization began and has been in a medically induced coma. I'll definitely be FaceTiming with Nick at some point," she said of celebrating Elvis' birthday. RELATED CONTENT:Nick Cordero's Wife Reveals She Was 'Told to Say Goodbye' to HimNick Cordero's Wife Amanda Kloots Says He's 'Doing Slightly Better' But Is 'Still Very Sick'Nick Cordero Suffered From 'New Lung Infection' But Is 'Getting Better,' Amanda Kloots SaysAmanda Kloots Tearfully Asks for Prayers as Nick Cordero's Health Goes 'Downhill'