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1. Bobbi Kristina Brown
The 22-year-old daughter of music legend Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown died on July 26.
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2. Percy Sledge
The soul singer, known for his hit single “When a Man Loves a Woman,” died in April at the age of 74.
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3. Julian Bond
The legendary civil rights leader passed away in August at the age of 75.
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4. Errol Brown
The lead singer of the band responsible for the popular 1970s hit “You Sexy Thing” died in July at the age of 71.
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5. B.B. King
The iconic blues musician died in May at the age of 89.
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6. Ben Powers
The “Good Times” actor died in April at the age of 64.
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7. Stuart Scott
The ESPN anchor died in January at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer.
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8. Andrae Crouch
The Grammy Award-winning gospel great died in January at the age of 72.
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9. Anthony Mason
The former New York Knicks star died in March at the age of 48.
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10. Charmayne Maxwell
The member of the popular ’90s group Brownstone passed away in March at the age of 46.
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11. Amelia Boynton Robinson
The prominent civil rights leader died in August at the age of 104.
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12. Darryl Dawkins
The former NBA great died in August at the age of 58.
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13. Wes Craven
The Hollywood producer of horror films like “A Nightmare on Elm Street” died in August at the age of 76.
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14. Beau Biden
The former Delaware AG and son of Vice President Joe Biden died in May at the age of 46.
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15. E’Dena Hines
Morgan Freeman’s step-granddaughter died in August at the age of 33.
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