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Our hearts break for the talented musicians who died in 2017. Whether you were a fan of these recently deceased musicians or not, the music they gave this world will always be remembered. Reading this list of recent deaths in 2017 will be surprising because some musicians die too early or are found dead after a freak accident. These are the singers, rock stars, and rappers who died this year, but will remain in memoriam along with the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">musicians that passed away in 2018</a>.

If you don&#39;t want to keep searching &quot;What musician just died?&quot; or &quot;What singer died today?&quot; check this list of musicians who passed away in 2017. If a musician&nbsp;dies this year, the list will stay updated with all famous recent deaths.

News of a musician dying saddens friends, families, and fans because of their unforgettable songs and performances. When you see that your favorite singer had just died, it might help to listen to one of their albums or watch a music video. The life of a musical artist can be filled with stress, drugs, and partying, so every year many famous musicians leave this world. Keep an eye out for&nbsp;this list of musician deaths in 2017, which will be constantly updated. There are also photos, short bios, and links to obituaries for each singer who died this year.

Let&#39;s not dwell on the famous musicians who died in 2017, but celebrate the music these people gifted. Pour one out for the singers we lost and keep these dead musicians in our hearts and memories. You can also refer to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">the actors and actresses who died in 2017</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">a list of all 2017 celebrity deaths</a>. Then see <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">what musicians died in 2019</a>.

Musicians Who Died in 2017

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Dead Musicians 2017 | List of Singers & Musicians Who Died in 2017

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Hot on the tail of what many called "the worst year in all of recorded history," 2017 arrived to bring some changes. But did it?

2017: Peace Out

Pop Culture

If you&#39;re wondering what celebrities died this year, this list of celebrity deaths in 2017 has them all. From actors to singers to athletes, these celebs have passed away&nbsp;this year. Even the rich and famous cannot avoid death, and while the world has lost these celebrities in 2017, their works, performances, and accolades will forever be in our memories. Some of these recent celebrity deaths may shock you because either they left&nbsp;too soon or the celebrity died in an unusual way. The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2016/ranker-death-lists">list of celebrities we lost in 2016</a> seems endless, so let&#39;s hope this year is softer on Hollywood.&nbsp;

Celebrity deaths seem to be happening more often than expected, which is a reminder that celebrities can also&nbsp;die at any moment like this week or even today. A celebrity dying can be a tough time for a fan, but we need to remember that life goes on. There might be many dead celebrities in 2017, so moving on saves pain.

Instead of searching for the latest Hollywood deaths, check this list of celebrities who recently died in 2017. When a notable person dies, the list will be updated to stay current with the celebrities who died this year. There are also photos, short bios, and links to obituaries for each recently deceased celeb. You can also take a look at <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists" target="_blank">2017 musician deaths</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">the actors and actresses who died in 2017</a>, or see <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">what celebrities died in 2019</a>.

Celebrities Who Died in 2017

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List of Famous People Who Died in 2017

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Check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2018-v1/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">Celebrity Death Pool 2018</a>.Celebrity death pool 2017: Here's a huge list of celebrities who just might die this year. They say the only two certainties&nbsp;in life are death and taxes, but even so, taxes are somehow avoided by the rich and powerful. This celebrity death watch list is where you make your predictions about which stars will die in 2017. Who's getting old? Who's sick or dying? Who's addicted to drugs and parties and youthful recklessness? These are the people whose deaths would be the least surprising in 2017, and if they make it through the year, likely won't survive the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2018-v1/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2018 celebrity death pool</a>.It might&nbsp;a bit morbid predicting celebrity deaths for 2017, but it's just one way to cope with the unavoidable yet natural end.&nbsp;Also, this celebrity death pool might help fans prepare when that tragic famous death happens.&nbsp;Every year, we lose celebs&nbsp;to that special&nbsp;place&nbsp;in the clouds, and the celebrity dead pool is where you predict when it's going to happen for some! With 2017&nbsp;dead celebrities, there's not only those who've had a long life and are nearing the end of it, there are also a lot of people who are not celebrities near death, but appear to be wanting to drive to it a little earlier than usual.&nbsp;So take a look at this death pool game and vote up the famous people, notable political figures, and big Hollywood names you think are most likely to die in 2017. If a celebrity just died, the list will be updated with all recently deceased celebs. Also, feel free to add any other famous folks you think might be close to a celeb death.

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Celebrity Death Pool 2017

Celebrity Death Pool 2017 | List of Sick & Old Celebs Who Might Die

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When a musician dies it&rsquo;s always sad. No matter what they were like in their personal lives, their music probably helped at least one person get through a hard time. Because of this, we often feel very close to our favorite musicians and our heart breaks when we hear of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/dead-musicians-2014-famous-musician-deaths/ranker-death-lists">recent deaths</a>. Many of the names on this list of musicians who died in 2016 will be shocking. Even when we hear about the recent singer deaths of older musicians, it feels strange because you think of them as forever being the age that they were when you first heard their music. This list is a place to collectively mourn our favorite musicians who passed away this year. You might also want&nbsp;to stay updated&nbsp;with <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">this list of 2017 musician deaths</a>.

Lately, when getting on Twitter, there&rsquo;s always the thought of &ldquo;What musician died today?&rdquo; And you hope to not see your favorite musician in the trending topics. This list of musicians who died today is full of musicians who died this year, and we&rsquo;ll be updating it with every dead musician who moves on from this mortal earth in 2016.

Musician deaths can be some of the most heartbreaking casualties that we face all year. After all, music is one of the few things that can transcend emotion, and help us overcome our own personal tragedies. It&rsquo;s certainly ironic that the music of a singer that just died can help us get through their passing and find a place of peace. Because of the taxing life of a rock star, there are more dead musicians than any other kind of celebrity. And if you believe in Heaven, that&rsquo;s great news for you. Think of the amazing talent that&rsquo;s just waiting for you once you pass through the pearly gates. If you&rsquo;re looking for<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/rock-stars-whose-deaths-were-the-most-untimely"> famous singers who died</a> in 2016, stay tuned to this list of recent rock star deaths because we&rsquo;ll be updating it with which singer died recently and links to their obituaries every chance that we get.

As 2016 rolls on, so shall the inevitable yoke of time, pulling along more musicians to that land beyond consciousness. Put your headphones on, turn the volume up to 11 and remember these 2016 musician deaths. Then see <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">which musicians died in 2019</a>.

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Musicians Who Died in 2016

Dead Musicians 2016 | List of Singers & Musicians Who Died in 2016

The worst year in history? Maybe. Some interesting things happened, though.

2016: The Year in Review

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If you&rsquo;re feeling sentimental and looking for celebrity deaths today, look no further than this <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/longest-hollywood-marriages/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> who died in 2016. As we all know, death spares no one - not even the rich and famous. Some of the famous <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2016/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">people who died in 2016</a> departed after living long, productive lives, while other celebrity deaths were abrupt and came way too soon. Both scenarios are sad and this list of&nbsp;famous deaths 2016 can serve as a way to help us collectively mourn and remember those we lost this year. Even though they&rsquo;ve departed this mortal coil, the people who died in 2016 won&rsquo;t be forgotten any time soon. Don&#39;t forget to also check the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">list of&nbsp;2017 celebrity deaths</a> for more recent obits.&nbsp;

Lately it feels like the celebrity obituaries have been appearing at a more rapid pace than they ever have. The latest celebrity deaths are just another reminder that life is fleeting even for celebrities, and that the walk down the red carpet doesn&rsquo;t last forever. It&rsquo;s always hard when a celebrity passes, and the recent famous deaths are no exception. If the celeb obits have you bummed, remember that the celebs who&rsquo;ve moved on from this life will live forever through the magic of their work.

If you&rsquo;re looking for the most up to date list of recent Hollywood deaths, see our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2019 celebrity deaths</a>. This list of 2016 celebrity deaths is not only a way to remember who we lost this year, but also as a way to keep a record of the myriad of famous deaths that happened in 2016. This list stays current with the newest and most notable deaths of people in entertainment.

This list of celebrity deaths 2016 will be updated every time someone passes into the ether.

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Celebrities Who Died in 2016

List of Famous People Who Died in 2016

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Car accidents, drug overdoses, and other surprising deaths make up the bulk of the actors and actresses who died today. The actors <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-death-pool-2016/celebrity-events?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who died in 2016</a> are not only going to leave a dark spot on the world of cinema, but they&rsquo;ll be genuinely missed by their fans. When an actor dies, no matter how old they are, or hard they party, it&rsquo;s always a shock. And when you read that someone you cherish and admire has passed away, it can be a hard pill to swallow. Here are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-died-in-2017/ranker-death-lists">the actors and actresses we lost in 2017</a>.&nbsp;

Celebrity deaths today are happening at a more rapid procession, either because there are more celebrities or because as we get older, that&rsquo;s just what happens. Rather than searching the web for what actor died today, keep checking back here where we&rsquo;ll be updating this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/dead-actors-2015-list-of-actor-deaths/ranker-death-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">dead actors</a> with celeb obits (with photos) as 2016 moves along.

To find out which actor died today, look no further than this list of actors and actresses who died in 2016. We&rsquo;ll be making constant updates about celebrities <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2016/ranker-death-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who just died</a> so you don&rsquo;t have to look like a maniac that&rsquo;s constantly looking up &ldquo;what actress died today&rdquo; while you&rsquo;re at work. These recently deceased people will surely be missed by their friends, family, and fans, and this list is a place to remember the famous actors who died in 2016. When you&#39;re done, check up on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2019 actor deaths</a>.

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Actors and Actresses Who Died in 2016

Actors Who Died in 2016 | Recent Actress and Actor Deaths

2015: The Year in Review

Entertainment

This list of famous musicians who have died in 2015 is a complete <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of singers</a>, songwriters, and performers who will now be making sweet music for the angels. This is a list of the celebrity musicians who have passed so far this year, a round-up that is continuously updated as musicians die and includes all the musicians who have ODed, the singers who died in accidents, and the performers that died of natural causes in 2015. Their songs will live on forever, even if their careers on Earth have come to an end.

If you&#39;re wondering what famous musicians died in 2014, check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/dead-musicians-2014-famous-musician-deaths/ranker-death-lists">famous musicians who died in 2014</a>. For the complete list of recent musician deaths in 2015, you&rsquo;ll find them all here. If a notable singer or performer dies this year, they&#39;ll be on the list.

This list will be updated along with the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-deaths-2015-famous-death-list/ranker-death-lists">Celebrity Deaths 2015</a> as more people leave this world. RIP, musical greats. You will be missed, along with the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">musicians we lost in 2019</a>.

Musicians Who Died in 2015

Musicians Who Died in 2015 | Singer Deaths

It&rsquo;s time to say goodbye. This list of famous <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> who have died in 2015 is a complete list of those stars who have left Hollywood and finally gone to a better place. A roster of the celebrity actors who have passed on this year, continuously updated as actors die, including all the actresses who have ODed, the actors who died in accidents, and the personalities who died of natural causes in 2015.

If you&#39;re wondering what famous actors and actresses have died in 2015, this sad list is the place to find out. Here, you&rsquo;ll find every actor who&rsquo;s shuffled off this mortal coil this year. From Old Hollywood movie stars to beloved TV personalities and famous Broadway thespians, these are the acting icons we lost in 2015. Some were legendary cinematic greats, Oscar winners, and beloved child stars. Others were lesser-known bit players, scandal-tinged celebrities, or up-and-comers. All of them made an impact, in one way or another, on the big and small screen.

2015 actor deaths are complete on this list, but check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-deaths-2015-famous-death-list/ranker-death-lists">Celebrity Deaths 2015</a> for other entertainers and famous people who have left this world. You&rsquo;ll also find links to obituaries for each deceased actor across a multitude of other news sites and magazines. You can also keep up to date with our <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">list of 2019 actor deaths</a>.

What actor died today? (Hopefully none!) But if they did, they&#39;ll be on this list. Don&#39;t be too sad. Every time an actor dies, heaven gets another star. RIP!

Dead Actors and Actresses of 2015

Dead Actors 2015 | List of Actor Deaths (with Photos)

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This list of celebrities who died in 2015 is a watch list of all notable deaths of the year. Death spares no one - not even the rich and/or famous. This lists includes all of those musicians, athletes, actors, and other famous people of entertainment that died in 2015, those recent losses we collectively mourn. Here you will also find the best obituaries for each celebrity who was lost this year.

This list is regularly updated to include all well-known people in Hollywood and beyond who have died in 2015. The latest deaths this week or even today might have been due to natural causes or old age, illness like cancer, foul play, or some sort of accident, like a drug overdose or car wreck. Beneath each dead celeb listed below are links to recent obits and wiki articles as well as other information about the person&#39;s life and career. Celebrities who became deceased in 2015 include Christopher Lee, Dusty Rhodes, Leonard Nimoy, and Wes Craven.&nbsp;

Also see: our <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-deaths-2014-famous-deaths-list/ranker-death-lists">Celebrity Deaths 2014</a> list, and our <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2019 Celebrity Deaths list</a>.

Death is almost always sad, and it can be heartbreaking to see our favorite talented and bright shining idols pass away. This listed is ordered by recency, with the latest / most recent 2015 death listed first.

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Celebrities Who Died in 2015

This list of celebrity deaths in 2014 is an official watch list of celebrities who died in 2014. Which famous celebrities died in 2014? These famous deaths so far in 2014 are actors, musicians, and notable people we mourn the passing of every time we hear the news of the latest celebrity death. This list is updated regularly, with all recent celebrity deaths, every time a famous person dies, with brief obituaries detailing the most well-known, recent Hollywood deaths and passings.

The latest celebrity deaths are listed at the top of this list, but you can sort the well-known obit list alphabetically by the name column. This celebrity death list will have any notable famous people who passed away in 2014, as soon as the news hits, but if we miss any prominent obituaries please let us know in the comments below, and we will add them right away. What famous stars died in 2014? Robin Williams&#39;s unfortunate passing was sad and shocking, but plenty of other talents have departed from this earth as well, as you can see by this list.&nbsp;

If you would like to remember the celebrities that passed on last year, check out our <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-deaths-2013-famous-deaths-list/famous-celebrity-deaths-list" target="_blank">2013 Celebrity Deaths List</a>. Or check out our list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-died-in-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">2019 celebrity deaths</a>.

Some die from drug overdoses, some of cancer, others of old age and some from untimely accidents, but all the 2014 famous dead people are listed here by recency of death with respect for their families and loved ones. This is an informational list of celebrity deaths and not a celebration of anything other than their lives. RIP, talented and famous people who died in 2014 - you will be remembered.

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