Here are some of the stars we have said goodbye to over the last 12 months.
5. Luke Perry
The star of Riverdale and Beverly Hills, 90210 died aged 52 on March 4 after suffering a massive stroke. Photo: Frederick M. Brown
6. Mike Thalassitis
Thalassitis, who found fame on ITV2's reality dating show Love Island in 2017, was found dead in a north London park on March 15 aged 26. His death led to increased scrutiny of ITV over the reality show's aftercare. Photo: Joe Maher
7. Peter Sissons
Former BBC and ITN news anchor Sissons, whose broadcasting career spanned more than 40 years, died aged 77 on October 1 in hospital surrounded by his family. Photo: Chris Jackson
8. John McCririck
The horse racing pundit died aged 79 on July 5 after suffering from lung cancer.'McCririck - known as "Big Mac" to many in the racing world - was for many years the face of British horse racing. Photo: Ian West