Aretha Franklin's hearse is shown at Greater Grace Temple for the singer's funeral on Aug. 31, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. | Bill Pugliano/Getty Images
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Celebrity deaths can be a sad time for their many fans and fellow celebrities. Read more about the lives of late celebrities, their accolades and accomplishments, and what they did up until their death.
Here's a look at Aaron Carter's relationship with his mother, who the musical artist claimed had been given only had 12 months to live shortly before his own death.
Kirstie Alley created the show ;Fat Actress' as a response to all the coverage her weight was getting, but she didn't hold back her thoughts on the actual tabloid reports.
John Travolta and Kirstie Alley worked together on Look Who's Talking. The on-screen lovers' chemistry translated into an off-screen flirtation. John Travolta's wife, Kelly Preston, put a stop to it.
Irene Cara, who rose to fame starring in 'Fame' and singing and writing the 'Flashdance' theme song 'What a Feeling' recalled how 1 song in 'Fame' felt authentic.
The actors who made 'Bonanza' a hit have a legacy that extends well past the peak of their careers. Even in death, two of the show's biggest stars remain inseparable.
The brilliant composer who brought us the evocative music in 'Titanic,' 'Avatar,' and other blockbusters died suddenly in 2015. His loss is one of the most tragic celebrity deaths.