See the list of singers, songwriters, actors, athletes and more that have passed away in the past year.
Many you may know and many who you may not know but have made positive contributions.
Rest in Power
Aaron Spears
Ahmad Jamal
AKA Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
Arthur Duncan
Barrett Strong
Bill Lee
C-Knight
Carl Weathers
Charles White
Charlie Thomas
Chico Del Vec
CJ Harris
DJ Casper
DJ Mark the 45 King
Felton Spencer
Fred White
Gangsta Boo
Gordan Harmon
George Brown
Grace Bumbry
Harry Belafonte
Huey “Piano” Smith
Irish Grinstead
Jean Knight
Jessie Lemomier
Jim Brown
Kevin Lemons
Lance Reddick
Larry “Gator” Rivers
Linda Lewis
Magoo
Otis Redding III
Otis Taylor
Randall Robinson
Roslyn Pope
Rudolph Isley
Sheldon Reynolds
Thomas W. Dortch Jr.
Tina Turner
Tori Bowie
Trugoy the Dove
Vida Blue
Wayne Shorter
Willis Reed
YNG Cheese
Zahara