The list includes Love Island presenter Caroline Flack to 007 himself Sean Connery and Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman.
We have rounded up a list of some of the most famous names we lost in the last year.
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1. Kobe Bryant
Kobe was a key player on the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for 20 years. During which time he won five championships. He inspired kids around the world to shout ‘Kobe’ when attempting to throw anything. He died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna in January. Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file
2. Terry Jones
A member of the comedy troupe Monty Python and he appeared in such films as Monty Python and the Holy Grail as well as Life of Brian and played Mr Toad in The Wind in the Willows. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Wire
3. Caroline Flack
A well-known television personality, she had fronted such shows as Love Island, The Xtra Factor, The X Factor and was the winner of the 12th series of Strictly Come Dancing. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire Photo: Ian West/PA Wire
4. Eddie Large
Best known for his comedy partnership with Syd Little. He starred in the hit BBC comedy series ‘The Little and Large Show’ which ran until 1991. Photo: Mike Lawn/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images