Aretha Franklin to George HW Bush: Celebrities and notable figures who died in 2018

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Celebrities and notable figures who died in 2018
John McCain. Aretha Franklin. Anthony Bourdain. Take a look back at politicians and other notable figures we lost in 2018.

This year saw the passing of iconic figures in television, film, music, fashion, politics and more.



Celebrities and notable figures who have recently passed away


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In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, actor Max von Sydow poses at the International Film Festival Berlinale, in Berlin.
AP Photo/Gero Breloer, File


Here's a look back at coverage of the deaths of Aretha Franklin, John McCain and George H.W. Bush.



Learn more in the gallery and video above.



Take a look back at the legacies of those who passed away in The Year: In Memoriam, produced by Robin Roberts and Jimmy Kimmel, on Dec. 17 at 10|9c on ABC.

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