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