New York Times — The deaths of David Bowie, Prince and Leonard Cohen drew considerable attention in a year that also claimed Muhammad Ali and Fidel Castro. more info

New York Post — Pop fans of the future will look back on 2016 as the year that music died. But while Prince, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and George Michael (to name but four) passed away, the would-be music legends of the future were making their cases heard with som... more info

The Mirror — We remember the famous faces who have sadly died this year and look back at their lives, careers and lasting memories they have left behind more info

PopSugar UK — This year, we've had to say goodbye to a growing group of famous figures, including legendary musicians Prince and David Bowie, Hollywood icons Alan Rickman and Carrie Fisher, and iconic boxing champion Muhammad Ali. Look back on the stars we've lost... more info

JamBase — Listening to David Bowie's ★ after his death felt different than it did just a few days earlier when the album was released. more info

The Mirror — George Michael took part in a Freddie Mercury Tribute at Wembley Stadium in 1991 more info

The Mirror — A host of well-loved stars have died in the past eight months, including music legend Prince, comedy star Victoria Wood, superstar David Bowie and actor Alan Rickman more info

Dlisted — In case you couldn’t tell from everyone adult wrapping themselves while waiting for 2016 to finally end, it’s the final days of the year. So because it’s that time period between Christmas and New Year’s when many people get drunk at noon wh... more info

Time — Andrew Kent's new book shows Bowie's early days as the Thin White Duke more info

Yahoo! Music — New York (AFP) - Pop superstar George Michael's death over the Christmas holidays caps one of the most tragic years in memory for the music world which mourned a steady stream of top names. more info