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N.J. celebrities who died in 2020, from Adam Schlesinger to Tommy DeVito
Updated Dec 30, 2020;
Posted Dec 30, 2020
Tommy DeVito was a founding member of the Four Seasons. He died of COVID-19. Jerry McCrea | The Star-Ledger
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As we wind down a tough year, here’s a look back at some famous figures we lost in 2020.
They come from various arenas entertainment, media, sports and politics but they all have some connection to New Jersey.
Some were Jersey-born, while others made their home here or spent their final hours in the state. Several died from complications of COVID-19, while others died of natural causes and various health conditions.
GUEST COLUMN: The Ray Perkins Most Never Knew
By Gus Hergert
“Crusty” is the first word in the official family obituary to describe Walter Ray Perkins. “Crusty” is how many people will remember Coach Perkins. It is what was under the crust of Ray Perkins I saw, and which made the biggest difference in my life and career.
Those who knew Coach Ray Perkins saw the steely blue eyes you would get if you did something that just was not up to Perkins’ standards or the way he expected you to conduct yourself. Coach had a clear vision of the way he wanted his tenure at Alabama to proceed and the path he would follow. We were all expected to walk that path directly or get off it.