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