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6. XXXTentacion

The Florida rapper was shot and killed in a robbery back in June. He was 20.

Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2017 Arrivals

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7. Anthony Bourdain

The famous chef who showed major love to Houston on his Parts Unknown series was found dead of an apparent overdose. He was 61.

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8. Aretha Franklin

The Queen of Soul passed in August at age 76 and ended up having the most talked about funeral of the year at the same time.

Miss USA, Chelsi Smith is crowned the Miss Univers

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9. Chelsi Smith

The pioneer who won both the crowns of Miss Texas USA and Miss USA tragically passed away in September at age 45.

ICON Talks And Motion Picture Association Of America Host Black Male Excellence In Entertainment Awards Luncheon

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10. Kim Porter

The model and actress’ death in November stunned the entire hip-hop community. The inspiration behind Drumline and considered one of hip-hop’s greatest muses, Porter was found dead in her California home at age 47.

In Memoriam: 15 Celebrities We Lost In 2018  was originally published on theboxhouston.com

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