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In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

1. Bobbi Kristina Brown

Bobbi Kristina Brown

The 22-year-old daughter of music legend Whitney Houston and R&B singer Bobby Brown died on July 26.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

2. Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge

The soul singer, known for his hit single “When a Man Loves a Woman,” died in April at the age of 74.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

3. Julian Bond

Julian Bond

The legendary civil rights leader passed away in August at the age of 75.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

4. Errol Brown

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.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

5. B.B. King

B.B. King

The iconic blues musician died in May at the age of 89.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

6. Ben Powers

Ben Powers

The “Good Times” actor died in April at the age of 64.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

7. Stuart Scott

Stuart Scott

The ESPN anchor died in January at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

8. Andrae Crouch

Andrae Crouch

The Grammy Award-winning gospel great died in January at the age of 72.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

9. Anthony Mason

Anthony Mason

The former New York Knicks star died in March at the age of 48.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

10. Charmayne Maxwell

Charmayne Maxwell

The member of the popular ’90s group Brownstone passed away in March at the age of 46.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

11. Amelia Boynton Robinson

Amelia Boynton Robinson

The prominent civil rights leader died in August at the age of 104.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

12. Darryl Dawkins

Darryl Dawkins

The former NBA great died in August at the age of 58.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

13. Wes Craven

Wes Craven

The Hollywood producer of horror films like “A Nightmare on Elm Street” died in August at the age of 76.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

14. Beau Biden

Beau Biden

The former Delaware AG and son of Vice President Joe Biden died in May at the age of 46.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc

15. E’Dena Hines

E’Dena Hines

Morgan Freeman’s step-granddaughter died in August at the age of 33.

In Memoriam: Famous People We Lost In 2015 was originally published on ioneblackamericaweb.staging.go.ione.nyc