#CelebDeaths2016
2016’s shocking number of celebrity deaths, from Bowie to Prince to Carrie Fisher.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | All year (particularly late December) |
| Notable Deaths | Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali, Alan Rickman, Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds |
| Sentiment | ”2016 is the worst year” |
| Final Blow | Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds (Dec 27-28) |
Origin & Impact
2016 felt relentless in celebrity deaths, starting with David Bowie in January and seemingly never stopping. #CelebDeaths2016 and #Fuck2016 trended repeatedly as beloved figures died—Prince, Muhammad Ali, Gene Wilder, Alan Rickman, George Michael, and devastating back-to-back deaths of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds on consecutive days.
The hashtag captured collective grief and dark humor about 2016 being “cursed.” While every year sees celebrity deaths, 2016’s particular concentration of cultural icons created genuine mourning across generations. #CelebDeaths2016 represented a year many couldn’t wait to end.
Related Hashtags
- #Fuck2016
- #RIP (various names)
- #2016Deaths
- #TheWorstYear