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The Def Jam comedian died of a heart attack on December 26.
2. George Michael, 53
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The 80s pop singer, famous for hits like “Last Christmas,” “Faith” and “Careless Whisper” died of heart failure at his home in England on Christmas Day.
3. Gwen Ifill, 61
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The trailblazing journalist died in November from endometrial cancer.
4. Attrell Cordes (Prince Be), 46
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The PM Dawn singer, right, died of renal kidney disease in June of 2016.
8. Nancy Reagan, 94
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The former first lady died at the age of 94 on March 6.
