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In Memoriam: Celebrities We Lost In 2016  was originally published on newsone.com

1. Ricky Harris, 54

Ricky Harris, 54 Source:Getty

The Def Jam comedian died of a heart attack on December 26.

2. George Michael, 53

George Michael, 53 Source:Getty

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

Gwen Ifill, 61 Source:Getty

The trailblazing journalist died in November from endometrial cancer.

4. Attrell Cordes (Prince Be), 46

Attrell Cordes (Prince Be), 46 Source:Getty

The PM Dawn singer, right, died of renal kidney disease in June of 2016.

5. Nancy Reagan, 94

Nancy Reagan, 94 Source:Getty

The former first lady died at the age of 94 on March 6.

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