Adam Rich
The former child star died at age 54 on Jan. 7. He played Nicholas Bradford on the ABC series Eight Is Enough, which aired between 1977 and 1981, and also voiced the character of Presto the Magician on the '80s cartoon Dungeons and Dragons.
Anita Pointer
The award-winning singer and founding member of the Pointer Sisters passed away at the age of 74, her family and publicist confirmed.
Jeremiah Green
The Modest Mouse co-founder and drummer died on Dec. 31 after battling cancer, the band announced.
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI, who in 2013 became the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died at age 95 on Dec. 31.
Barbara Walters
ABC News shared Dec. 30 that the legendary journalist had died.
Vivienne Westwood
The legendary fashion designer passed away on Dec. 29 at the age of 81 in Clapham, South London with her loved ones by her side, her brand shared in an Instagram statement.
"Vivienne continued to do the things she loved," a statement read, "up until the last moment, designing, working on her art, writing her book, and changing the world for the better."
The message continued, "Her innovation and impact over the last 60 years has been immense and will continue into the future."
Pelé
Pelé, a three-time World Cup winner and soccer legend, died at the age of 82 on Dec. 29, his daughter confirmed.
Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley
The musician, who is the son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, died at age 31. A rep for Marley confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Dec. 27.
Stephan Bonnar
The UFC Hall of Famer died Dec. 22. According to the organization, his cause of death is from presumed heart complications. He was 45.
Dax Tejera
The executive producer of the ABC News' This Week With George Stephanopoulos, passed away on Dec. 23 at age 37. According to network president Kim Godwin, he died of a heart attack.
Big Scarr
The Memphis rapper, signed to Gucci Mane's record label, died Dec. 22. He was 22.
Ronnie Hillman
The former Denver Broncos running back died on Dec. 21 after being diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma in August, his family announced on Instagram. He was 31.
Jamie Lopez
The founder of Babydoll Beauty Couture and star of We TV's Super Sized Salon, died at the age of 37 due to heart complications.
Stephanie Bissonnette
The Broadway performer, who played high school student Dawn Sweitzer in Mean Girls the Musical, died in December. She was 32.
Phil Urban
On Dec. 17, the Post University freshman and Eagles basketball player was found fatally shot in New Jersey. He was 20 years old.
Stephen "tWitch" Boss
The beloved dancer and former Ellen show DJ died at the age of 40, his wife Allison Holker confirmed on Dec. 14.
Mike Leach
The head football coach for Mississippi State University died on Dec. 12 at the age of 61.
Georgia Holt
Cher announced on Dec. 10 that her mother had passed away. The actress was 96.
Helen Slayton-Hughes
The Parks and Recreation actress died Dec. 7 at age 92.
Kirstie Alley
The Cheers actress died at age 71 after a short battle with cancer, her children shared Dec. 5.
Yakira Chambers
The actress and NCIS Hawai'i story editor died at age 42, her family and series star Vanessa Lachey confirmed Dec. 5.
Quentin Oliver
The Broadway actor died on Dec. 1 after a battle with stage 4 colon cancer.
David Robinson
The reality star, who appeared with Dog the Bounty Hunter on Dog's Most Wanted, died suddenly at his home Nov. 30.
Brad William Henke
The Former NFL player and Orange Is the New Black actor died in his sleep on Nov. 30, according to his agent.