50+ Stars We Lost in 2016

The legendary musician was found dead at his Paisley Park Estate in Chanhassen, MN, in April. He was 57 years old.

The English singer-songwriter passed away at his home on Christmas Day due to heart failure, according to his manager. His publicist gave the following statement to the BBC: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period."

The iconic rock singer died in January at the age of 69 after an 18-month battle with cancer.

The legendary Hollywood actress died at age 99 in December. After TMZ reported that the star suffered from a heart attack and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, her rep confirmed the heartbreaking news to Variety.

The Singin' in the Rain actress passed away at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA in December after suffering a stroke. Her passing came just one day after the death of her daughter, Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher. Debbie was 84.

The iconic star of The Brady Bunch passed away at 82 years old due to heart failure on Nov. 24 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in LA. She is survived by her children, Barbara, Joseph, Robert, and Lizzie, and her five grandchildren.

The star died at the age of 69 in December. The actor — who was best known for his role as Jason Seaver in Growing Pains — passed away from a heart attack while playing hockey with his 19-year-old son, Carter. He is survived by his wife Tanya and his three sons, Robin, Brennan, and Carter.

The beloved actor, who charmed audiences in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles, died in August at the age of 89.

The Wedding Singer's Alexis Arquette died in September at the age of 47. Alexis passed away from a heart attack following a bacterial infection; it was also revealed that Alexis had been battling HIV for 29 years.

The Star Trek actor died at the age of 27 following a fatal car accident in June.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress passed away in November after an apparent suicide. She was reportedly found dead inside the closet of her hotel room in Lima, Peru. She was 52.

The English actor, best known for portraying the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, passed away in January at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

The famed stage and screen actress died in March of sepsis from a ruptured intestine. She was 69.

The actor and comedian, who was known for his controversial stand-up and appearances on shows like Everybody Hates Chris, passed away in December due to unknown causes. He was 54.

The Voice singer tragically died after being shot at her concert in Orlando, FL, in June. She was 22 years old.

The Emmy-winning actress, who was best known for her role on Everybody Loves Raymond, passed away in April. She was 90.

Garry Marshall, creator of Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, and The Odd Couple, died in July of complications from pneumonia following a stroke. The director of Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries was 81.

The Mob Wives star was 55 when she died of cancer in February.

The "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" singer died at 57 following a "massive cardiac arrest" in October. His management team released a statement on his Twitter page, saying, "All of his family and friends are devastated by the loss of our special star. He was a true visionary, a beautiful talented soul, and he will be missed by all who loved and appreciated everything he was and all the wonderful memories he has left us with."

Former first lady Nancy Reagan died of congestive heart failure in March. She was 94.

The Hawaii Five-0 actor died at a hospital in Hawaii after suffering a stroke in November. He was 49.

Music producer Lou Pearlman passed away in prison in August at the age of 62. A handful of Lou's former artists — including Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, and AJ McLean — took to social media to share thoughts about his passing.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. star died in November after a short battle with acute leukemia. He was 83.

The singer and son of Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, died of a heart attack in March. He was 72.

The Martin star died at the age of 52 on Oct. 12 after his family made the decision to take him off life support. He entered the hospital for a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen just days before.

Former WWE star Joanie Laurer — aka Chyna — was found dead at her home in Redondo Beach, CA, in April.

The Italian Vogue editor of 28 years died in December after a long illness. She passed away in Milan with her son Francesco by her side.

The actress passed away in early December after complications from a fall she sustained two months prior. She was 88.

The golf great passed away in September after suffering heart complications. He was 87.

The famous author, who penned To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman, died in February at the age of 89.

The actor and president of SAG-AFTRA died at his home in LA in March. He was 71.

Vanity (neé Denise Matthews) was a singer, actress, and one-time prodigy of Prince. She died in February at the age of 57, just months before her mentor.

The music producer and longtime husband to singer Celine Dion passed away in January after a long battle with cancer. He was 73.

Country music legend Merle Haggard died in April at the age of 79.

Hollywood actor Abe Vigoda passed away in January at the age of 94.

Phife Dawg — née Malik Izaak Taylor — was a famous rapper and member of A Tribe Called Quest. He died in March at the age of 45 after suffering complications from diabetes.

Comedy titan Garry Shandling passed away in March at the age of 66. In December, his cause of death was revealed as a blood clot, according to a Los Angeles County Coroner's Office autopsy report obtained by TMZ.

Star Wars actor Kenny Baker, who famously played R2-D2, suffered from a long-term illness and passed away in August at the age of 81.

The actor best known for his roles in Firefly and Barney Miller died in late November of respiratory failure. He was 71.

The entertainer and former husband to Liza Minnelli was found dead in a London hotel in April. He was 62.

In March, Joey Feek — one half of the country and gospel duo Joey + Rory — lost a battle with cancer. She was 40.

The musician died in his sleep at his home in Nashville in November. He was 74.

The PBS NewsHour coanchor died of cancer at the age of 61 in mid-November. WETA President and CEO Sharon Percy Rockefeller confirmed the news to her staff in an email that reads, "I am very sad to tell you that our dear friend and beloved colleague Gwen Ifill passed away today in hospice care in Washington. I spent an hour with her this morning and she was resting comfortably, surrounded by loving family and friends.”

The Dap-Kings singer died in November after a long struggle with cancer. Her rep confirmed the sad news in a statement to Us Weekly, saying, "We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Jones has passed away after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings." Sharon was 60.

The Return of the Living Dead actor died in December at the age of 76. His death was confirmed by his rep on his Facebook page in a message that read, "Don passed away today – please keep him and his family in your prayers RIP."

The Major League star passed away in December after losing her battle to cancer. She was 67.

The British actor, who was well-known for his recent role as Maester Aemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones, passed away in December at the age of 93. His agent, Sally Long-Innes, confirmed the news to BBC News, saying, "This is to confirm that very sadly Peter Vaughan passed away at approximately 10:30 this morning." She added that he "died peacefully with his family around him."

The former NFL running back was found dead in December. His body was discovered in a parking lot in Colorado and there were no signs of foul play. He was 42.

The Days of Our Lives star died on Dec. 7 after battling Alzheimer's disease. He was 87.

The actress, best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars franchise, passed away on Dec. 27 after suffering from a heart attack on Dec. 23. Her family spokesman Simon Halls released a statement on behalf of her daughter, Billie Lourd, saying, "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers." She was 60.

Maurice, who founded the soul and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, died in his sleep from the effects of Parkinson's disease in February. He was 74.

The Eagles guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee passed away in January at the age of 67. A statement from the band confirmed that Glenn "succumbed to complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia."