These Celebrities Were Gone Too Soon

Published on 01/02/2021
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Arnie Robinson Jr.

Arnie Paul Robinson Jr. was a hugely famous American athlete. The former Olympian won a long jump gold medal while competing at the 1976 Olympics. However, that was actually not the first medal that he won at the Olympics. Robinson had also successfully won a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics, a gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games as well as a silver medal at the 1975 Pan American Games. In November 2020, the former Olympian was having a lot of difficulty breathing. He ended up passing away just a few weeks later. Juts 1 week prior to passing away, he tested positive for COVID-19.

Arnie Robinson Jr.

Arnie Robinson Jr.

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Natalie Desselle Reid

Natalie Desselle Reid was renowned for many of her remarkable roles, some of which included, B.A.P.S and Madea’s Big Happy Family and the TV sitcom Eve. Towards the end of 2020, Reid passed away after a long battle with colon cancer. The 53-year-old star left behind her husband and 3 children. After her death, numerous stars such as Halle Berry paid tribute to Desselle-Reid. Halle Berry took to Instagram to pay her respects, she posted a video of the two hugging each other and wrote, “I’m in total shock. Completely heartbroken. Gonna need a minute.”

Natalie Desselle Reid

Natalie Desselle Reid

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