Some were older, no longer active, or retired, or ill, so while it was sad for many, it was not “tragic”.
Debbie Reynolds, b. 1932
Doris Roberts , b. 1925
Gene Wilder, b. 1933
Muhammad Ali, b. 1942
But far too many were too young, still productive (or potentially so), and of the life-changing or at least life-influencing category. Three left us with with brand new top notch albums, recorded while the end was near. It feels absolutely tragic.
David Bowie, b. 1947
Prince Rogers Nelson, b. 1958
Leonard Cohen, b. 1934
Phife Dawg, b. 1970
George Michael, b. 1963
Carrie Fisher, b. 1956
And then the anger kicks in.
Donald Trump, b. 1946
Happy 2017.
The old grey mare... 