Elizabeth Wurtzel
The Prozac Nation author died on January 7 following at battle with breast cancer. She was 52.
Nick Gordon
Bobbi Kristina Brown's ex boyfriend died at age 30, his lawyer confirmed on January 1. "While I cannot speak to the specific circumstances of his death, I can say that it's been truly heartbreaking to have witnessed firsthand the total devastation that drug addiction has wreaked upon a group of young friends," attorney Joe Habachy told E! News. "My heart goes out to the family and friends Nick leaves behind and to any other families dealing with the losses and heartache caused by drugs."
Lexii Alijai
The 21-year-old rapper's cousin confirmed she had passed away in a January 1 Facebook post. "You're a real legend," the tribute read. "Rest in paradise you'll never be forgotten! I'm so lost for words…my beautiful cousin with so much talent & Unique soul Lexii Alijai It's too soon."
David Stern
The former NBA commissioner passed away on January 1 after suffering from a brain hemorrhage. He was 77.