Prince, the legendary and innovative musician and actor, has died at age 57. A representative for the singer confirmed his death to the Associated Press . Related: Prince's 15 Best Post-Eighties Deep Cuts "It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57," his rep told Los Angeles TV station KTLA.

Glenn Frey, a founding member and guitarist of the Eagles, has died. The band confirmed the news on Monday (Jan. 18) with a statement on its website. "Glenn fought a courageous battle for the past several weeks but, sadly, succumbed to complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia," read the statement.

Haggerty died Friday morning at a Burbank, California, hospital after battling cancer for five months. Doctors discovered the cancer after he had surgery for back pain, Haggerty's family said in a statement. Haggerty died surrounded by his family, said his manager, Terry Bomar.

René Angélil, the husband of and mentor-manager who helped make Canadian singer Céline Dion a mega star, has died after a years-long battle with throat cancer. He was 73. The news was confirmed on Dion's website Thursday where a statement announced Angélil died at their home in Las Vegas "after a long and courageous battled against cancer.

By Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter British icon of stage and screen Alan Rickman has died. He was 69. The actor's reps confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor had passed away on Thursday. "The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69.

The loss of a music legend. William Guest, one of the original members of Gladys Knight and the Pips, died in Detroit on Thursday, December 24. He was 74. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer suffered from congestive heart failure, his sister-in-law, Dhyana Ziegler, told the Associated Press.