2016 was maybe the worst year on record for celebrity deaths.
Incredibly, ALL of the following people passed away over these 12 months.
Join us in honoring their lives and sending our condolences to their loved ones…
Muhammad Ali
The 3-time heavyweight champion, famous for coining the phrase “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” passed away on June 3rd in Arizona from complications relating to Parkinson’s disease. He was 64.
Prince
Rest in peace, Prince. The iconic singer was found dead at his home at the young age of 57.
David Bowie
David Bowie was one of the most influential figures in the history of rock and roll. He passed away at the age of 69.
Antonin Scalia
Antonin Scalia, a giant of the U.S. Supreme Court for more than three decades, died of natural causes in February. His loss is a remarkable one for the judicial system – as is its impact on the political system.
Carrie Fisher
Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher passed away after suffering a major heart attack just before Christmas. She was 60.
George Michael
George Michael died over the Christmas holiday, reportedly of heart failure. He was just 53 years old.
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman passed away at 69. The British actor was best known for his roles in Die Hard and the Harry Potter films.
Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke, the beloved actor and one of the all-time great TV dads, died of cardiac arrest at age 65.
Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro passed away. The Cuban leader was 90.
Big Ang
Angela Raiola, a.k.a. Big Ang, made Mob Wives a hit show for VH1. She succumbed to cancer in February at the age of 55.
Chyna
Rest in peace, Joanie Laurer. The woman known as “Chyna” during her time in the WWE was found dead at the age of 45. She may have died of a drug overdose.
Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole won nine Grammy Awards during her amazing singing career. She passed away at the age of 65 on New Year’s Day.
Christina Grimmie
The Voice season 6 contestant passed away in Orlando, Florida on June 11th after being shot while signing autographs.
Glenn Frey
Glenn Frey passed away. The singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the Eagles waa 67.
Pat Summitt
The legendary women’s basketball coach died at 64 after a battle with dementia.
Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder was a legend in the world of comedy. He died at the age of 83 in August of 2016.
Rene Angelil
Rene Angelil, Celine Dion’s husband, died at the age of 73 following a battle with throat cancer.
John Saunders
Rest in peace, John Saunders. This long-time ESPN personality died at the age of 61.
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan passed away. The former first lady was 94.
Rob Ford
Rob Ford passed away. The controversial Toronto mayor was 46.
Valerie Fairman
Valerie Fairman, one of the original stars of 16 & Pregnant on MTV, died at the age of 23 in December.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
What a classic beauty. The lovely and beloved actress Zsa Zsa Gabor died at the age of 99 in December of 2016.
John Glenn
Astronaut and US Senator John Glenn has passed away at the age of 95. Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth.
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen is seen here at Madison Square Garden in 2012. He passed away at the age of 82.
Arnold Palmer
May Arnold Palmer rest in peace. The legendary golfer has passed away at the age of 87.
Harper Lee
Harper Lee passed away. The To Kill a Mockingbird author was 89.
Katie May
Katie passed away. The model was just 34 years old.
Daniel Dion
Daniel Dion passed away. The brother of singer Celine Dion was 59.
Craig Strickland
Country singer Craig Strickland has passed away. He was 29 years old.
David Margulies
David Margulies, a veteran character actor perhaps best known for his role as the mayor in Ghostbusters, died in January at the age of 78.
Sian Blake
Rest in peace, Sian Blake. The British soap opera star, along with her two young kids, was found murdered at her London home on January 6.
Monty Brinson
Monty Brinson, the former husband of reality star Kim Richards, has died at the age of 58 following a battle with cancer. R.I.P.
Michael Galeota
Michael Galeota passed away. The Disney Channel star was 31 years old.
Otis Clay
Chicago soul and blues singer Otis Clay passed away at the age of 73 in January.
Tera Wray
Tera Wray has passed away. The former adult film star and widow of Static X lead singer Wayne Static was 33.
Garry Marshall
Rest in peace, Garry Marshall. The beloved director and TV show creator passed away at the age if 81.
Nick Wiltgen
Rest in peace, Nick Wiltgen. The Weather Channel meteorologist reportedly committed suicide in January of 2016.
Benoit Violier
Benoit Violier was the owner of a restaurant ranked as the best in the world. He committed suicide at the age of 44.
Joe Alaskey
You may not know his face, but you know the voice of Joe Alaskey. He was behind Bugs Bunny and other Warner Bros. characters before he died of cancer in February.
Maurice White
Maurice White passed away. The founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire was 74.
Dave Mirra
Dave Mirra, a legend in the world of BMX, killed himself at the age of 41. He left behind a wife and two kids.
Axl Rotten
Axl Rotten was the in-ring name used by Brian Knighton, a former professional wrestling star. He died at the age of 44.
Daniel Gerson
Daniel Gerson died of brain cance at 49. He won an Oscar for writing the film Big Hero 6.
Vanity
Vanity passed away. The singer was 57
George Gaynes
Lex McAllister
Lex McAllister, a former contestant on ABC’s The Bachelor, died of an apparent suicide in news that was as tragic as it was shocking to fans in February.
Viola Beach
All the band members of Viola Beach were killed in a car accident in February.
Nathan Barksdale
Nathan Barksdale, the real life drug lord who inspired Avon Barksdale on The Wire, died in federal prison.
Brittany Burns
Brittany Burns, the fiancee of Buffalo Bills player Tony Steward, passed away.
Joey Floyd
Longtime Toby Keith band member and actor Joey Floyd passed away in February. He was 56.
Sonny James
Sonny James died at 87. He was the first country music singer to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
George Kennedy
George Kennedy passed away. The beloved actor was 91.
Lee Reherman
Lee Reherman passed away. The American Gladiators star was 49.
Tony Dyson
Tony Dyson passed away. The man who built the original R2-D2 droid was 68.
Joey Feek
Rest in peace, Joey Feek.The 40-year old country singer lost her battle with cancer in March of 2016.
George Martin
George Martin passed away. The famed Beatles producer was 90.
Rod Durham
Rod Durham was a contestant on Extreme Weight Loss in 2014. He sadly passed away in March of 2016. We send condolences to his family.
Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Frank Sinatra, Jr passed away. The son of music legend Frank Sinatra was 72.
Larry Drake
Drake won two Emmy Awards for his role on L.A. Law. He died at age 66 at his home in Hollywood.
John Schnabel
Rest in peace, John Schnabel. The patriatch of the Gold Rush family passed away at the age of 96.
Phife Dawg
A Tribe Called Quest rapper Phife Dawg passed away at 45.
Erin Storm
Former Bachelor hopeful Erin Storm has died in a plane crash. She appeared on Season 12 of the hit reality show.
Ken Howard
Rest in peace, Ken Howard. The long-time, beloved actor passed away in March 2016 at the age of 71.
David L. Smyrl
Rest in peace. The actor, best known for playing Mr. Handford on Sesame Street, died at the age of 80.
Jim Harrison
Jim Harrison passed away. The beloved author of Legends of the Fall and the Brown Dog novellas was 78.
Patty Duke
Patty Duke has passed away. The Oscar-winning actress was 69.
Margaret Blye
Margaret Blye passed away. The well-known actress was 73.
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard passed away. The country legend was 79.
Daisy Lewellyn
Rest in peace, Daisy Lewellyn. The Blood, Sweat and Heels star died at the age of 36 after a battle with cancer.
Keith Hefner
Keith Hefner passed away. The brother of Playboy founder Hugh hefner was 87.
Will Smith
Rest in peace, Will Smith. The former All-Pro was tragically gunned down in New Orleans after an argument that followed a car accident.
Doug Banks
Doug Banks, a longtime radio host, died at the age of 57 in April of 2016. He passed away from kidney failure.
Balls Mahoney
Rest in peace, Balls Mahoney. The former professional wrestler was just 44 when he was found dead in April.
Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts, who won five Emmys over the course of an outstanding career, died at the age of 90.
Ashley Sawyer
Rest in peace, Ashley Sawyer. The former star of MTV’s Catfish passed away at the very young age of 23.
Afeni Shakur
Afeni Shakur passed away. The mother of rapper Tupac was 69.
Rickey Smith
Rest in peace, Rickey Smith. The former American Idol contestant died in a car accident in May of 2016. We send our condolences.
Tonita Castro
Tonita Castro is pictured here with Matthew Perry. The actress lost her battle with stomach cancer at the age of 63. May she rest in peace.
Nick Menza
Nick Menza, a former drummer for Megadeath, died after collapsing on stage in May. May he rest in peace.
Burt Kwuok
Burt Kwuok passed away. The beloved British actor was 85.
Beth Howland
Beth Howland passed away. The actress was best known for work on the long-running sitcom Alice.
Kimbo Slice
Rest in peace, Kimbo Slice. The professional fighter was known around the world when he died at the young age of 42.
Theresa Saldana
Theresa Saldana passed away. The beloved actress was 61.
Gordie Howie
Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. This NHL legend was 88 years old when he passed away in June.
Dana Giachetto
Dana Giachetto has passed away. The former stockbroker to the stars was 53.
Ann Morgan Guilbert
May Ann Morgan Guilbert rest in peace. The veteran television actress passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Dennis Green
Famed NFL coach Dennis Green passed away. He was 67 years old.
Jerry Doyle
Jerry Doyle has passed away. The beloved Babylon 5 actor was 60.
Dave Schwartz
Dave Schwartz is dead at the age of 63. The beloved Weather Channel meteorologist died after a battle with cancer.
John McLaughlin
John McLaughlin passed away at the age of 89. He had hosted his own political talk show since 1982.
Jack Riley
The star, who played Elliott Carlin on ‘The Bob Newhart Show,’ passed away at 80 from pneumonia and infection.
Matt Roberts
3 Doors Down guitarist Matt Roberts passed away. He was just 38 years old.
Steven Hill
May Steven Hill rest in peace. The former Law & Order actor died in August of 2016 at the age of 94.
Darrell Ward
Rest in peace, Darrell Ward. This Ice Road Truckers star was killed in a plane crash in the summer of 2016.
Curtis Hanson
Rest in peace, Curtis Hanson. The director of L.A. Confidential and other movies has passed away at the age of 71.
Shawty Lo
Shawty Lo has passed away. The rapper was just 40 years old.
Bill Nunn
Bill Nunn is dead. The veteran actor died in September of 2016 at the age of 62.
Jose Fernandez
Rest in peace, Jose Fernandez. The Miami Marlins pitcher was killed in a boat accident at the age of 24.
Bobby Vee
Legendary pop star Bobby Vee passed away. Vee was best known for such hits as “Take Good Care of My Baby.”
Pete Burns
Pete Burns is dead. The singer and former Celebrity Big Brother contestant had a fatal heart attack at the age of 57.
Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn passed away. The Magnificent Seven and Man From U.N.C.L.E star Was 83
Florence Henderson
Rest in peace, Florence Henderson. The beloved actress died at the age of 82 in November of 2016.
Peter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan has passed away. The British actor was best known in the States for his work on Game of Thrones.
Greg Lake
Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. The musician recently passed away at the age of 69.
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds passed away at the age of 84. The actress died just one day after daughter, Carrie Fisher, passed.