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In Memoriam of Muhammad Ali - Muhammad Ali, you showed us how to fight for what’s right. Rest in peace and know that we will never forget you.(Photo: Stanley Weston/Getty Images)

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Prince, a True Icon - Prince, we are grateful for all that you gave us. Memories of you will never die nor will they fade as time goes by.(Photo: Neil Lupin/Redferns/Getty Images) 

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Bobbi Kristina, Our Angel - Bobbi Kristina, may you rest gently in God’s arms as you are so dearly missed.(Photo: Christopher Polk/WireImage) 

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William Guest, R.I.P. - William Guest, we will forever keep you in our hearts.(Photo: Echoes/Redferns/Getty Images) 

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The Queen Natalie Cole - Natalie Cole, you are truly Unforgettable and you will always be  in our hearts. (Photo: Harry Langdon/Getty Images) 

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Nicholas Caldwell of the Whispers - Nicholas Caldwell, may you rest in peace and know that we will never forget you.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) 

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R.I.P. Maurice White - Maurice White, in loving memory of you and your many talents, may you find eternal peace.(Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images) 

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Vanity Is Looking Down From '7th Heaven' - Vanity, you’re our angel, make sure you watch over us all from “7th Heaven.”(Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images) 

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Lee Andrews Will Continue to Live in Our Hearts - Lee Andrews, may your spirit live forever in our hearts.(Photo: Questlove via Instagram) 

Photo by @questlove via Instagram

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Phife Dawg - Phife Dawg, we miss you. Your influence on the world and hip-hop culture will live on.(Photo: Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) 

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Billy Paul's Soul Lives On - Billy Paul, thank you. For your soul is everlasting. You are gone but not forgotten.(Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Afeni Shakur, You Will Be Missed - Afeni Shakur, your wisdom, love and grace will live forever.(Photo: Frank Mullen/WireImage)

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Rest in Power, Julian Bond - Julian Bond, your activism and commitment to justice inspired us all. You will never be forgotten and will always live in our hearts. (Photo: Ray Mickshaw/WireImage) 

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Amelia Boynton Robinson, Rest in Peace - Amelia Boynton Robinson, your courage left an everlasting impact on racial equality and social justice. May you rest in peace.(Photo: Marc Bryan-Brown/WireImage)

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Prince Be, Rest in Peace - Prince Be, we simply wish that you were still here to share your creative gifts with the world. (Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns/Getty Images)