Remembering The Stars Who Died in 2016

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Remembering the stars who died in 2016

Jessica Long jessica.long@archant.co.uk @JessCiara
28 December, 2016 - 13:04
Just some of the people who passed away in 2016. Picture Archant Library.
The world of entertainment has lost stars from all sections of the industry in 2016, bidding
farewell to showbiz giants such as David Bowie, Sir Terry Wogan, Prince, George Michael, and
now Carrie Fisher. Ranging from comedians to musicians were taking this opportunity to
remember the iconic gures who are no longer with us as we move towards 2017.
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David Bowie from The Image. Picture Archant Library
David Bowie
The 69-year-old music legend died from cancer on January 9 after recording his 25th studio
album.
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Alan Rickman in the play The Beckett Project directored by Anthony Minghella, Makeup by Louise Young. Picture David Walters.
Alan Rickman
The Harry Potter actor died aged 69 on January 14 after a battle with cancer.
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Glenn Frey performs on the "History of the Eagles" tour . (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Glenn Frey
The Eagles front man passed away on January 18 at the age of 67 whilst recovering from an
operation.
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Terry Wogan in Yarmouth in March 1978, opening Curry's new electrical store in Market Place. A blue Rolls Royce took hin to the
store from Caister air eld where he arrived by helicopter. Picture Archant Library.
Sir Terry Wogan

Children in Need presenter and broadcasting legend, the 77-year-old died on January 31 after a
battle with cancer.
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Author Harper Lee . Picture (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
Harper Lee
The To Kill A Mockingbird author died aged 89 on February 19 in a Alabama nursing home
surrounded by her family.
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Nancy Reagan blows out candles on a cake as she celebrates her 94th birthday. (Victoria Angulo/Ronald Reagan Presidential
Foundation via AP)
Nancy Reagan
The former rst lady of the United States of America died on March 6, aged 94, due to heart
failure.
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Sir George Martin. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Sir George Martin

The Beatles produced died at the age of 90 on March 8 at his home in Wiltshire.
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Paul Daniels and wife Debbie McGee in Great Yarmouth. Photo: Maurice Gray
Paul Daniels
The 77-year-old magician died on March 17 after suffering from a brain tumour.
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RONNIE CORBETT. Picture Archant LIbrary.
Ronnie Corbett
Bets known for The Two Ronnies the 85-year-old died in hospital on March 31.
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David Gest, who died aged 62. Picture Ian West/PA Wire
David Gest
The reality TV star and music producer was found dead in his hotel room, at the age of 62, on
April 12.
Victoria Wood as Nella Last, a middle-aged housewife during the Second World War. Picture ITV.
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Victoria Wood
The 62-year-old comedian died on April 20 after a private battle with cancer.
File photo of Prince performing during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game. Picture AP Photo/Chris O'Meara.
Prince
Singing superstar, best know for his hit Purple Rain, died on April 21 at the age of 57 after an
accidental overdose.
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PEOPLE MUHAMMED ALI (AKA CASSIUS CLAY) VISITS OVALTINE SHOP IN NORWICH Muhammad Ali hits Norwich on a
promotional campaign for Ovaltine in October 1971. At supermarket TW Downs in St Stephens the boxer signed endless
autographs and declared that Norwich citizens were among the most civilised he had met DATED 1971 Oct 22 NM PRINT 934
Muhammad Ali
One of the greatest sportsmen of all times, the 74-year-old died on June 3 after being admitted
to hospital with a respiratory illness.
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Anton Yelchin at the Toronto International Film Festiva. Arthur Mola/Invision/AP/PA Photos.
Anton Yelchin
The Star Trek actor died, aged 27, on June 19 following a car accident.
Kenny Baker. Archant Photographic 2009 01603 772434
Kenny Baker
The actor who played R2D2 in the Star Wars lms, died aged 81 on August 13 following a brief
illness.
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Sheringham Little Theatre lm clubs - Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka. Picture Archant Library.
Gene Wilder
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Most loved for his performance as Willy Wonka, the 83-year-old died on August 28 from
complications of Alzheimers disease.
Coronation Street - Stan (BERNARD YOUENS) and Hilda Ogden (JEAN ALEXANDER). EADT 7.12.00
Jean Alexander
The former Coronation Street actress, who played Hilda Ogden, died aged 90 on October 14
after being taken ill.
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Channel 4 handout picture of Celebrity Big Brother housemate Pete Burns. Picture Channel 4
Pete Burns
The singer, songwriter and television personality, who founded pop band Dead or Alive, died
aged 57 on October 23 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. Archant Library
Leonard Cohen
The death at 82 of Canadian singer, who penned the classic song Hallelujah, was announced on
November 11.
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Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs with his two dogs Pepsi and Lizzie. PLEASE CREDIT: Steve Hickey
Andrew Sachs
Best-known for playing Spanish waiter Manuel in Fawlty Towers, the 86-year-olds death was
announced on December 1.
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AA Gill died on Saturday aged 62, three weeks after revealing he had the 'full English' of cancers. Photo: Myung Jung Kim/PA
Wire
AA Gill
The Sunday Times journalist AA Gill died aged 62 on December 10 after a battle with cancer.
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Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is shown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/File)
Zsa Zsa Gabor

The Hollywood actress and socialite died aged 99 on December 18 after suffering a heart
attack.
Rick Par tt who will be performing with Status Quo at Holkham. Picture Archatn Library.
Rick Par tt
The Status Quo guitarist died aged 68 on December 24 following an infection.
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Undated Handout Photo from The Young Ones. Picture BBC/Wall To Wall.
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Liz Smith
Best known for playing Nana in The Royle Family and eccentric baker Letitia Cropley in The
Vicar Of Dibley, she died at the age of 95 on December 24.
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Singer, George Michael on stage performing at Norwich City Football Club ground at Carrow Road in Norwich, Norfolk. Picture:
James Bass For: EDP/ EN NEWS EDP Pics 2007 Tel: (01603) 772434
George Michael
The death of the music legend at the age of 53, was announced on December 25.
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28 December, 2016 - 13:04

David Bowie from The Image. Picture Archant Library

Sir Terry Wogan

Author Harper Lee . Picture (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)

Sir George Martin. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

Sir George Martin

RONNIE CORBETT. Picture Archant LIbrary.

Kenny Baker. Archant Photographic 2009 01603 772434

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man. Archant Library

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is shown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/File)

Zsa Zsa Gabor

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