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(CNN)To honor some the creative forces who have died due to Covid-19, CNN turned to those who knew them, loved them and were deeply affected by the work that defined their legacies. Below are tributes to these artists.

During past natural disasters, many celebrities had been able to insulate themselves from danger by climbing aboard a private jet and zipping off to somewhere safe. There, from a comfortable distance, they were able to tweet emotional support to jetless fans.

Argentine comic book artist, Juan Gimenez passed away at the age of 76 after suffering from COVID-19. The veteran comic artist known for contributing to the Heavy Metal animated movie released in the '80s is believed to have developed complications after contracting Coronavirus.

Madonna has taken to social media to pay tribute to her friend and co-star Mark Blum who passed away after ' coronavirus complications'.

Madonna shared a statement about Mark Blum, her co-star in the film “Desperately Seeking Susan" who died due to complications from the coronavirus. Blum's widow, Janet Zarish confirmed reports of Blum's death to Fox News.

Madonna, Mark Hamill, Rosanna Arquette and more have paid tribute

Madonna has paid tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan castmate Mark Blum following his coronavirus-related death.

Madonna has paid tribute to her Desperately Seeking Susan co-star Mark Blum after his death at 69 from coronavirus complications.

Blum also starred in the hit series You and was a veteran Broadway performer.

© Getty Getty You and Crocodile Dundee star Mark Blum has died aged 69 from coronavirus.

This is so sad! And unfortunately this will not be the last new of its kind…

Crocodile Dundee star Mark Blum has died from coronavirus complications.

Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor who appeared in such films as Crocodile Dundee and Desperately Seeking Susan and on TV shows including Mozart in the Jungle, has died. He was 69.

By Greg Evans

Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor who appeared in such films as Crocodile Dundee and Desperately Seeking Susan and on TV shows including Mozart in the Jungle, has died. He was 69.

Mark Blum, an actor known for his roles in Desperately Seeking Susan and Crocodile Dundee, died from the novel coronavirus. He was 69.

Mark Blum has died from complications due to coronavirus at age 69, multiple outlets report.

Mark Blum has died from complications due to coronavirus at age 69, multiple outlets report.

Actor Mark Blum, known for his work in theater as well as in films “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Crocodile Dundee” and the Netflix series “You,” died at age 69  due to complications from the coronavirus. Blum's widow, Janet Zarish confirmed reports of Blum's death to Fox News.

By Greg Evans

Actor Mark Blum, who appeared in “Desperately Seeking Susan,” “Crocodile Dundee” and the TV series “You,” has died due to complications from coronavirus. He was 69.

Mark Blum, a veteran stage actor who also appeared in dozens and dozens of movies and TV shows, has died due to complications from COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus.

Actor Mark Blum, known for playing Madonna’s love interest in the legendary 1985 New York City film “Desperately Seeking Susan,” has passed away due to coronavirus complications. He was 69.