David Bowie to Carrie Fisher: All the celebrities who died in 2016, The Independent
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The year has been characterised by a long list of high-profile celebrity deaths
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Legendary loss: Artists and entertainers who died in 2016
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Gallery: Culture stars who died in 2016
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2016 Celebrity Deaths: Hollywood Stars and Icons We Lost This Year
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David Bowie to Carrie Fisher: All the celebrities who died in 2016
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Celebrities who have died in 2016 listed in spoof video to the
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David Bowie to Carrie Fisher: All the celebrities who died in 2016
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David Bowie to Carrie Fisher: All the celebrities who died in 2016
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Celebrity deaths in 2016 - from Carrie Fisher and George Michael
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David Bowie to Carrie Fisher: All the celebrities who died in 2016