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As we being 2021, we have already begun to lose celebs and public figures that have impacted us over the years. Sports legends like Denver Broncos great Floyd Little and Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Westphal are among the legendary figures who have passed away in 2021.
As we deal with the looming threat of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic along with the facts of life, we know that death is inevitable. However, the memories of these amazing people will always live on.
Check out the list below.
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Actress Cicely Tyson Among Celebrities & Public Figures Who Died in 2021 was originally published on wtlcfm.com
1. Cicely Tyson
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Cicely Tyson, the Emmy and Tony-winning actress who set a standard for grace among Black actresses through her near seven-decade career, has passed away. Her manager, Larry Thompson confirmed to Variety the legendary actress passed on Thursday (January 28). She was 96.
2. Sekou Smith
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Beloved NBA analyst Sekou Smith has reportedly died of complications from COVID-19. He was just 48.
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4. Larry King
Larry King, award-winning journalist and television host has passed away. Born Lawrence Harvey Zeiger, his’s broadcasting career spanned six decades, starting as a radio announcer at a Miami radio station in 1957. In 1985, King moved to the news network CNN to host “Larry King Live,” interviewing residents, celebrities, and iconic public figures for 25 years, ending in 2010. CNN would say that King did over 30,000 interviews throughout his legendary career.
5. Hank Aaron
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Hank Aaron, a civil rights legend and the home run king of baseball, passed away on Friday (January 22) peacefully in his sleep, his daughter confirmed. He was 86.
6. Duke Bootee
Edward G. Fletcher, known as Duke Bootee has died. Duke was best known from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message.”
7. Duranice Pace of The Anointed Pace Sisters
8. Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda passed away on January 7th, 2021 at 93.
9. Tanya Roberts
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“That 70’s Show” actress Tanya Roberts died Jan. 3rd, 2021
10. Football Hall of Fame Running Back Floyd Little
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Hall of Famer Floyd Little died of cancer at 78
11. Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Westphal
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Paul Westphal, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, dies at age 70 from Brain Cancer
