Watch Legacy's Heartfelt Tribute to the Celebs Who Died in 2021

We had to say goodbye to so many people in 2021 -- more than usual, both in our communities and in the headlines. In Legacy's memorial video, we pay tribute to the beloved artists, leaders, and other well-known public figures who died in 2021.

Legacy.com on the Mehdi Hasan Show

Legacy's senior writer, , was interviewed on The Mehdi Hasan Show, the Peacock streaming network's current-affairs news show, on December 30, 2020. In a special episode, "50 Lives," dedicated to remembering those who died of COVID-19, Crowther and Hasan discussed what it's like to be an obituary reporter during the pandemic.

R.I.P. 2020: Remembering the Newsmakers Who Died

Of all the places the story of 2020 has been told, one of the most poignant has been the obituary pages. Journalists around the country have observed that obituary writing has been more personal, more emotional, and more meaningful this year as communities everywhere had to grieve under difficult pandemic circumstances. That's been true for everyday Americans, and it's also been true for the national newsmakers whose deaths made headlines. Join us now in this look back at some of the most honored celebrities who died in 2020.

The Best Obituaries of 2019

These unforgettable tributes share the amazing lives of everyday people.

Why Does It Seem Like More Celebrities Are Dying in 2016?

You've probably heard people talking about it. Maybe you've even asked the question yourself: Why are so many celebrities dying this year? We broke down the numbers to find out.