Baller Alert’s Year in Review: Celebrities We Lost in 2021

2021 was one hell of a year, literally. There were a host of celebrity losses that completely shocked the world. The legacies they left behind serve as living proof of the magnitude of their impact on society. However, for many, it feels that their time was simply not long enough. One of the greatest lessons learned in death is to hold reverence for the beauty and fragility of life. Our deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and loved ones who are undoubtedly still grieving.

Eric Jerome Dickey (January 3, 2021)- Author

Marion Ramsey (January 7, 2021)- Actress known for her role as officer Laverne Hooks in the Police Academy franchise.

Duranice Pace (January 15, 2021)- Gospel Singer

Hank Aaron- (January 22, 2021)- Baseball legend

Larry King (January 23, 2021) – Legendary broadcaster

Cicely Tyson (January 28, 2021)- Award-winning actress and activist

Dustin Diamond (February 1, 2021)- Actor

Mary Wilson (February 8, 2021)- Original Supremes member

Prince Markie Dee (February 18, 2021)- Member of the pioneering rap group the Fat Boys

Jahmil French (March 1, 2021)- Canadian actor best known for his role on Degrassi

Bunny Wailer (March 2, 2021)- The last living member of the Bob Marley reggae group The Wailers

DMX (April 9, 2021)- Rapper

Black Rob (April 17, 2021)- Former Bad Boy rapper

Shock G (April 22, 2021)- Member of Digital Underground

Olympia Dukakis (May 1, 2021)- Actress

Paul Mooney (May 19, 2021)- Comedian

Samuel E. Wright (May 25, 2021) – Voice of the crab Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid”

Clarence Williams III (June 4, 2021)- Actor

Gift of Gab (June 18, 2021)- The co-founder of rap duo Blackalicious

Suzzanne Douglas (July 6, 2021) Actress

Matima “Swavy” Miller (July 6, 2021)- TikTok Star

Charlie Robinson (July 11, 2021)- Actor

Biz Markie (July 16, 2021) – Rapper

Gregg Leakes (September 1, 2021) RHOA

Michael K. Williams (September 6, 2021) Actor

Willie Garson (September 21, 2021) – Sex and the City Actor

Colin Powell (October 18, 2021)-Former United States Secretary of State

Virgil Abloh (November 28, 2021)- Fashion Designer

Kangol Kid (December 18, 2021)- Hip-Hop Pioneer of UTFO

Desmond Tutu (December 26, 2021)- Anti-Apartheid Leader and Voice of Justice

John Madden (December 28, 2021)- Football Coach and Sportscaster

Betty White (December 31, 2021)- Actress