It's been five years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, reshaping global health, science, and society. Daily life was shaken, as streets emptied, borders closed, and businesses shuttered. Lockdowns, travel bans, and strict health measures became the new normal, changing society in ways no one could have imagined.
While the world has largely moved forward, the impact of the pandemic remains. Many well-known figures tragically lost their lives to the virus since its outbreak in 2020. Scroll through this gallery to remember those we lost.