The world lost superstar musicians, stars of stage or screen, and some of the greatest athletes of all time last year, including musician David Bowie, singer Christina Grimmie and actress Debbie Reynolds.  

“Prince’s death affected me because I was raised listening to his music and he was one of my favorite musicians,” junior Samantha Zarazua said. Prince died of opioid overdose April 21, at age 57.

Celebrities are remembered because of their style and of course their talent.

“Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), was my favorite actress because thanks to her acting, my father and I bonded more and talked about her character a lot while watching her Star Wars movies,” junior Danielle Castillo said. Carrie Fisher died of a massive heart attack Dec. 27.

These musicians, actors and athletes connected in some way with their fans. Carrie Fisher died of a massive heart attack on Dec. 27.

“When I found out that Prince died, I was saddened because he was a style icon and a rebel,” Zarazua said.

Space icon John Glenn died after suffering from several health complications in recent years at the age of 95.

“John was the first astronaut to orbit the earth three times, so he made history by traveling that long,” biology teacher Ramon Benavides said.

Alexis Arquette was an American actress known for gender transitioning and for supporting others making similar transitions. She died of an Aortic dissection Sept. 11.

“We lost our diva (Alexis Arquette), an actress and transgender activist. She was very important to young mothers and her music was very impacting,”  sophomore Pamela Martinez said.

Pop singer Christina Grimmie was shot while signing autographs following her last performance on June 10.

“Grimmie’s music was soothing to me and she died of a very young age of 22,” Martinez said.

English singer-songwriter George Michael passed away due to a congestive heart failure Dec. 25, at the age of 53.

“George Michael was a big part of the 80s, he may be gone but he will never be forgotten,” Benavides said.