Notable 2016 Celebrity Deaths From Buffalo and the World [VIDEO]

As the second month of 2016 has passed, we're saddened to learn that Niagara Falls native Denise Matthews, also know as Prince protege, Vanity has lost her life due to kidney failure at the age of 59. Also West Seneca lost community leader, Jeffery Sgroi. Robby from The Goo Goo Dolls let us know about the loss of former team mate Paul Gordon. Our nation has lost many other big names as well. Feel free to take a few minutes to remember those recognizable people who have left us in 2016.

As Don Henley so eloquently put..."It's interesting when people die" and sadly, his good friend and fellow Eagle Glen Frey is featured in this video. Please note that this is simply an informational video list of the celebrities we’ve lost over the year and not a celebration of anything other than their lives. They include writers, producers, sports heroes, actors, and television personalities. RIP, famous people who died in 2016 – you will be remembered. Photo credits: Getty Images and you tube.

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