Carrie Fisher demise: Celebrities who passed away in 2016

George Michael's death has come as a shock to music lovers across the world. The Grammy award winning singer passed away over Christmas at his house in Oxfordshire. He was 53. He joins a long list of celebrated and talented artists who lost their lives in the year 2016.
Carrie Fisher
Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher, popularly known as Princess Leia from the sci-fi series 'Star Wars' passed away after suffering a heart attack.She was 60. The actress had suffered a massive heart attack five days back on her flight from London to Los Angeles. She was attended by paramedics and was rushed to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. Fisher was in England shooting for the third season of the British sitcom 'Catastrophe' before she boarded the plane for her last flight. The actress has already shot as Leia for the upcoming film 'Star Wars: Episode VIII,' which will hit the theatres in December 2017.
David Bowie
At the start of 2016, celebrated musician David Bowie passed away. A renowned artist who broke pop and rock boundaries left for his heavenly abode on January 10. He was 69. Fondly christened Ziggy Stardust, his music was appreciated across genres.

Prince
The death of this musical innovator came as a shock to music lovers around the world. The talented singer passed away on April 21, 2016. He was 57. Prince was one of the most influential musicians of modern times with hits including "Little Red Corvette,' 'Let's Go Crazy' and 'When Doves Cry."
Alan Rickman
Popularly known as Professor Snape from the Harry Potter series, British artist Alan Rickman passed away on January 14. He was 69.
Glenn Frey
2016 also took away the Rock 'n' Roll rebel who co-founded the popular band Eagles. Glenn Frey passed away on January 18. With Don Henley, he formed one of history's most successful songwriting teams that delivered hits like "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane."
Harper Lee
A prolific novelist, best known for writing the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which was made into a movie that won an Oscar, passed away on February 19 in 2016. He was 89.
Doris Roberts
Dorris was best known for her portrayal of the tart-tongued and endlessly meddling mother on "Everybody Loves Raymond." She passed away on April 17 at the age of 90.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
She was the great Hungarian-American actress and socialite. Gabor played the lead role in Moulin Rouge (1952). She was best known for her extravagant lifestyle and multiple marriages. The actress had nine husbands, including hotel magnate Conrad Hilton and George Sanders. She passed away on December 18, 2016. She was 99.