Before turning the page to close the old chapter and start a new one with hopes of a better year, let's take a moment to remember some of those celebrities who have left us this year.
- Dec 31, 2020
AceShowbiz - January 26, 2020 was supposed to be the day of celebration for many musicians at the Grammy Awards, but it turned into the day of mourning for most Americans. A helicopter that Kobe Bryant was a passenger on along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and six family friends crashed in the hills above Calabasas, killing all nine people aboard it, including the pilot.
The tragedy struck not only family and friends, but also people all over the world. Fans gathered in front of Staples Center, home of Kobe's former team L.A. Lakers, on the day of his death, which greatly affected the likes of LeBron James and Rihanna. A public memorial service was held on February 24 at Staples Center, with speakers including his wife Vanessa, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal, while the likes of Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry were among the attendees.
