Biography of a famous dead personalities

Every year we lose a variety of award-winning, awe-inspiring and at times, controversial figures in the entertainment, political, business, philanthropic and fashion worlds — and was no different.

This year's famous figures have made a long-lasting impact through their talents, skills, unique perspective and sacrifice. Some died having lived a full and long life, while others exited all too soon.

Here are the famous faces who said goodbye in

Carol Channing (January 31, - January 15, )

With her bright eyes, husky voice and larger-than-life smile, Broadway legend Carol Channing mesmerized audiences with her stage performances of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Vamp, Lorelei and her Tony-Award winning role in Hello, Dolly! Her film work includes Thoroughly Modern Millie (), for which she won a Golden Globe, and Skidoo ().

Channing died at age 97 at her Rancho Mirage, California home, just two weeks before her 98th birthd