We're not going to sugar coat it - 2016 was a bit of a (excuse our language) shitter. Especially when it came to celebrity deaths.
From music greats like David Bowie and Prince, to national treasures such as Terry Wogan and Caroline Aherne, we lost dozens of much-loved stars.
In fact, there were so many celebrity deaths that artist Chris Barker made a 2016 version of The Beatles' iconic Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club album cover featuring them all (which he had to keep updating).
So as we enter 2017, we thought we'd take some time to reflect on the stars who are no longer here with us.
Here’s our list of the most devastating celebrity deaths of 2016…
David Bowie
Age 69, died January 10
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The first devastating death of 2016 was the truly iconic David Bowie who passed away at the age of 69 after a short battle with liver cancer. Ever the showman, the Starman’s final album, Blackstar, was released – to much critical acclaim - just two days before his death.
Alan Rickman
Age 69, died January 14
Less than a week after the death of David Bowie, 2016 cruelly snatched another national treasure, Alan Rickman. From baddie Hans Gruber in the Die Hard films, to Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, Rickman wowed generations of cinema-goers with his terrific acting. Actors in their droves paid tribute to Alan, who many considered a mentor.
René Angélil
Age 73, died January 14
On the very same day, it was announced that Celine Dion's husband and manager, René Angélil, had died of throat cancer. He had previously overcome the illness in 1999, making a full recovery. However, it returned in June 2014, and had progressed to a terminal stage in September 2015. What made his death even more tragic was that his brother-in-law, Celine's brother, Daniel Dion, died only two days later.
Terry Wogan
Age 77, died January 31
But January 2016 wasn't done with us yet. Non-residents of the UK may not have felt this loss as deeply as Bowie or Rickman, but the news that Terry Wogan had passed away on the 31st was just too much for most Brits to bear. With a career spanning over 50 years - including his BBC radio show, eponymous chat show, Eurovision commentary and Children In Need - he touched the lives of millions.
Harper Lee
Age 89, died February 19
As the author of To Kill A Mockingbird - one of the greatest books of the 20th Century - Harper Lee touched millions of people around the world. A recluse for most of her life, her second novel - Go Set A Watchman - was published in July 2015, just months before her death.
Frank Kelly
Age 77, died February 28
He may have been a clasically trained actor, but Frank Kelly was best known for his role as the filthy (in every sense) priest Father Jack Hackett in TV comedy Father Ted.
Tony Warren
Age 79, died March 1
You may not recognise his name, but as the creator of Coronation Street, Tony Warren's work was a part of most of our lives. BBC producer Olive Shapley was on a train with Warren when he came up with the idea for the soap. She remembered: "After a long period of silence, Tony suddenly woke me up saying, 'Olive, I've got this wonderful idea for a television series. I can see a little back street in Salford, with a pub at one end and a shop at the other, and all the lives of the people there, just ordinary things and...' I looked at him blearily and said, 'Oh. Tony, how boring! Go back to sleep.' Tony has never let me forget my error of judgement."
Nancy Reagan
Age 94, died March 6
Dying at the age of 94, it's fair to say that ex-first lady Nancy Reagan lived a good, long life. Married to Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the Unite States, Nancy was once quoted as saying: "A woman is like a tea bag, you can not tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Here here!
Paul Daniels
Age 77, died March 17
Described as "The Godfather of Modern Magic" Paul Daniels was a true national treasure. His BBC show, The Paul Daniels Magic Show, aired from 1979 to 1994, and featured - alongside brilliant magic tricks - his signature catchphrases, like: "You'll like this… not a lot, but you'll like it." The entertainer passed away from a brain tumour with his wife (and former assistant) Debbie McGee by his side.
Denise Robertson
Age 83, died March 31
As the agony aunt on This Morning, Denise Robertson touched the lives of millions. She began her career as the presenter of the Junior Advice Line section on the BBC's Breakfast Time in 1985, and was an MBE in 2006 for her services to broadcasting. Denise tragically passed away after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ronnie Corbett
Age 85, died March 31
A true comedy great, Ronnie Corbett passed away in March from motor neurone disease. Best known as one half of The Two Ronnies with his comedy partner Ronnie Barker, who passed away in 2005, he was awarded CBE in 2012 for services to entertainment and charity.
David Gest
Age 62, died April 12
The music producer - who was best friends with Michael Jackson and had previously been married to Liza Minnelli - always had a glamorous story to tell. He died of a stroke in his hotel room in April, just months after appearing in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
Doris Roberts
Age 90, died April 17
In the 65 years she was an actress Doris Roberts acted in hundreds of films and TV shows, but you'll probably know her best as Marie Barone, Raymond's overbearing mother in the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
Victoria Wood
Age 62, died April 20
When Victoria Wood passed away at the age of just 62, after a short battle with cancer, it came as a great shock. The down-to-earth comedian had been making the nation laugh since the early-70s, and had truly made her way into the nation's hearts. On her death her good friend (and often comedy partner) Julie Walters, said: "The loss of her is incalculable."
Prince
Age 57, died April 21
We weren't even halfway through the year when yet another musical genius was taken from us. At the age of just 57, Prince died of an accidental overdose of a strong painkiller at Paisley Park, his Minnesota mansion. His sudden death shocked the world - even more so as it was just months after Bowie's.
Muhammad Ali
Age 74, died June 3
It's fair to say that Muhammad Ali was a living legend. The boxer - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1984 - died of septic shock following a respiratory illness.
Caroline Aherne
Age 52, died July 2
Just months after Victoria Wood died, the nation lost another much-loved comedienne - Caroline Aherne - who died of lung cancer. Best known for her cheeky chat show host Mrs Merton and sitcom The Royle Family, she was also the voice behind Channel 4's Gogglebox.
Gene Wilder
Age 83, died August 29
No matter how many other roles he played, the Oscar-nominate actor - who died from complications of Alzheimer's disease - was always best known as Willy Wonka in the 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Jean Alexander
Age 90, died October 14
Jean - who played Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden from 1964 to 1987 and Auntie Wainwright in Last Of The Summer Wine - died in hospital just three days after her 90th birthday.
Pete Burns
Age 57, died October 23
80s icon Pete Burns died of a heart attack arrest at the age of just 57. The Dead or Alive frontman - whose biggest hit You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) is one of the centuries biggest earworms - was known for his outrageous outfits and extreme plastic surgery.
Leonard Cohen
Age 82, died November 7
Another musical icon, singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen was best known for his song Hallelujah, which was famously covered by Jeff Buckley. An inspiration to many of today's musicians, Cohen passed away three weeks after the release of his final album, You Want It Darker, following a fall at his home.
Andrew Sachs
Age 86, died December 1
Best known as the hapless Spanish waiter Manual in Fawlty Towers, Andrew Sachs died of complications from dementia at the beginning of December. Following his death, his Fawlty Towers co-star John Cleese, said: "A very sweet gentle and kind man and a truly great farceur. I could not have found a better Manuel. Inspired."
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Age 99, died December 18
Actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor appeared in over 60 films and television programmes, however she was probably better known for her nine marriages and wonderfully witty quotes.
Liz Smith
Age 95, died December 24
Liz Smith, who played Nana, was the second member of The Royle Family to die in 2016. The 95-year-old who also starred as Letitia Cropley in The Vicar of Dibley and Zillah in Lark Rise to Candleford passed away on Christmas Eve. Many actors paid tribute to her, including her on-screen grandson Ralf Little, who played Antony Royle in the sitcom, tweeted: "Devastating to lose two members of my second family in one awful year. RIP Liz Smith. Goodbye Nana. Xxx"
George Michael
Age 53, died December 25
Surely 2016 couldn't - wouldn't - take another universally loved celeb? Especially not on Christmas Day? But it did. News broke on Boxing Day that London-born singer George Michael had passed away at his home from heart failure. Listening to his hit Last Christmas is going to be pretty hard in the future.
Carrie Fisher
Age 60, died December 27
And 2016 wasn't done yet. The world was rocked when, just two days later, legendary Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher passed away. Best known for her role as Princess Leia in the sci-fi series, the actress went into cardiac arrest on a flight from London to LA on December 23rd and never recovered. Her on-screen twin brother Mark Hamill wrote a touching tribute to her, which read: "She played such a crucial role in my professional & personal life, & both would have been far emptier without her. I am grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, the kindness & even the bratty, self-indulgent crap my beloved space-twin gave me through the years. Thanks Carrie. I love you."
Debbie Reynolds
Age 83, died December 28
Unbelievably, the actress Debbie Reynolds died aged 84, just a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher. Reynolds, who shot to fame playing Kathy Selden in the 1952 musical Singin' in the Rain, passed away following a suspected stroke. Debbie's son, Todd Fisher, told ABC News that the family was planning a joint funeral for his mother and sister, Carrie.
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