Celebrities and entertainers who have died from complications related to the coronavirus and COVID-19

Manu Dibango and Floyd Cardoz both died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.C Brandon/Getty Images; Brian Ach/Getty Images for New York Magazine

• As the number of novel coronavirus cases climbs, famous figures in industries such as theater, film, food, and music have died after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease resulting from the novel coronavirus.
• The theater community has mourned the loss of four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, who died due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.
• And Floyd Cardoz, a celebrated Mumbai-born chef and "Top Chef Masters" winner, also passed away after testing positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19, the disease resulting from the coronavirus, has led to the deaths of more than 26,000 people — including well-known figures in arts and entertainment industries.

Theater enthusiasts around the world mourned the death of four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, who died due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.

And Floyd Cardoz, the influential chef who was widely acknowledged for introducing Indian flavors to New York's fine dining scene, died after testing positive for the disease, shaking the food and restaurant industry.

Here are members of the arts and entertainment industries who have passed away due to issues related to the novel coronavirus.

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