10 Inspirational Quotes From Artists We Lost In 2016

Alexa Shouneyia

December 30, 2016 at 3:12 PM

A massive amount of talent was lost in 2016. From Prince and David Bowie in the first half of the year to George Michael and Debbie Reynolds in the last month of 2016, it was a tough year in the entertainment industry.

Luckily, these talented individuals live on through the music, movies and art they left behind, which generations to come will enjoy and learn from. Below are 11 memorable quotes from a few of the legends lost this year.

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