Aretha Franklin's hearse is shown at Greater Grace Temple for the singer's funeral on Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. | Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
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Celebrity deaths can be a sad time for their many fans and fellow celebrities. Read more about the lives of late celebrities, their accolades and accomplishments, and what they did up until their death.
Robert Redford died at his home in Utah, just months after amassing his final acting credit. His appearance on 'Dark Winds' occured 65 years after his on-screen debut
Former Australian rugby player turned fitness instructor, Rowan Baxter, had died in an apparent murder-suicide. Baxter set a car ablaze, allegedly killing his wife, children and himself.
James Brown's 2006 death seemed to be an open and shut case of heart disease, but now an Atlanta DA is looking into evidence of foul play. Find out more!
On Instagram and Twitter, Hollywood and sports stars mourned the loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who tragically died in a helicopter crash.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter have passed away unexpectedly in a helicopter crash. They leaves behind Kobe's wife and Gianna's mother, Vanessa Bryant, and three daughters/sisters: Natalia, Bianka, and Capri.
Prince's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the medical facility and pharmacy following his unexpected death but the suit was recently dismissed.
Tamron Hall has been open about the close friendship she shared with Prince before his death but recently hinted their relationship may have turned romantic at one point.