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Celebrity deaths often come as a shocker to the public. In the past, we’ve had celebrities pass away, whose memories still linger in the hearts and minds of fans. Kobe Bryant’s death was hard to swallow. It was tragic, heartbreaking and one of the most unexpected celebrity deaths the world has ever witnessed. Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players in history, went out just as fast as he became a star, young. Though he is gone, his memory lives with us forever, and his mantra, Mamba Mentality, still encourages us to put our best foot forward in whatever we do.

2021 came with its woes. Besides succeeding the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and forcing us to find new normal ways of living, it has taken with it celebrities we adore, and some who gained popularity in not-so-famous ways. From Larry King, all the way to one of Hollywood’s finest, Cicely Tyson, here are familiar faces we have lost in 2021:

10 Larry King (January)

Larry King hosted one of the longest-running shows on television, Larry King Live. Throughout his career that spanned over decades, King conducted over 50,000 interviews. He also achieved numerous awards, including an Emmy. Outside his profession, he was just as active, having had a total of seven wives, one of whom he married twice. In January this year, at the age of 87, King breathed his last.

9 DMX (April)

There's a generation that entirely grew up on DMX’s music. His catchy tunes were the soundtrack of their lives, and they were the most hurt by his demise. During his lifetime, the rapper’s achievements were endless; from best-selling albums, top-charting singles to published books, he did it all. He said it in his own words, “ I had a good life.”

8 Jessica Walter (March)

Jessica Walter was popular for her role as Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development. Her second-most recognized role was as the voice of Malory Archer on Archer. During her time alive, she bagged a number of awards, including an Emmy for playing Amy on Amy Prentiss. Walter died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 80.

7 Cecily Tyson (January)

Despite her humble beginnings, Cecily Tyson grew up to be a powerful figure in the acting industry. She was the embodiment of supreme artistry, according to Viola Davis. Through her Emmy Award-Winning role in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitmann, she became known as the actor who plays strong African-American women. Cecily passed away just a few weeks after the release of her best-selling memoir, Just As I Am.

6 Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburg (April)

Prince Phillip met Princess Elizabeth when he was 18 and she was 13. At the time, he was in the navy. The couple married in November 1947. In 1952, Elizabeth became queen, and the Duke of Edinburg left the military. Since then, he became one of Britain’s longest-running consorts, by virtue of Queen Elizabeth’s long reign. In April, only weeks after Oprah’s explosive interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Prince Phillip passed away.

5 Phil Spector (January)

Phil Spector’s career began in 1958 as one of the original members of The Teddy Bears. He would later become a renowned music producer, famed for creating the Wall of Sound. As a producer, he worked with the best of the best, including the Beatles, and produced some of the era’s highest-rated singles. Phil’s life took a different trajectory when he was convicted for the murder of Lana Clarkson. He died while still serving his sentence.

4 Ned Thomas Beatty (June)

During his lifetime, Ned Beatty appeared in more than a hundred and sixty films. His most notable works include Deliverance, Superman, and Toy Story. His career span across five decades, and earned him a few nominations, including an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, and two Emmy nominations. He died from natural causes at the age of 83.

3 F. Lee Bailey (June)

Francis Lee Bailey was an attorney who gained national recognition in his career. He first rose to prominence during the trial of Sam Sheppard, who was accused of killing his spouse. Later, he would appear in the trials of Albert DeSalvo and Patty Hearst. He was part of O.J Simpson’s ‘dream team.’ Bailey had a short stint on television, hosting Good Company on ABC. He passed away under hospice at the age of 87.

2 Jim Steinman (April)

Jim Steinman had a long career as a musician. He explored it all, doubling as an arranger, composer, and pianist. One of his most notable works is one of the highest-selling albums, Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf. He had a great number of successful singles, including Air Supply’s ‘Making Love Out of Nothing At All.’ Despite surviving two strokes in the past, he passed away as a result of kidney failure in April.

1 Johnny Crawford (April)

At the age of 12, Johnny Crawford first performed to a nationwide audience. He would later gain fame by playing the role of Mark McCain in The Rifleman. The role earned him an Emmy nomination. Crawford led a self-named orchestra that delivered exceptional performances during special events. Crawford succumbed to Alzheimer’s in April.

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