From Maradona to Vera Lynn: The notable names we’ve lost in 2020

Zak Thomas looks back on the lives of superstars and others who have quietly made an impact

Maradona dribbles past three English players at the 1986 World Cup (AFP/Getty)

Well, it’s been a truly miserable year. We’ve said goodbye to Hollywood greats, sporting giants and unsung heroes who changed the world for the better. Here, we take a look at just a few of the people who died in 2020.

Vera Lynn

The singer serves tea to soldiers in 1942 (Getty)