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An Open Letter To 2016: Stop Being So Selfish

I'm sick of reading the news to learn that we have lost another iconic legend.

Kaitlin Nichols
Dec 28, 2016
Schoolcraft College
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An Open Letter To 2016: Stop Being So Selfish
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Dear 2016,

I am writing you to inform you that your time is almost up.

Five days until the New Year and you just keep taking people without looking back. People that have made a mark on this world, people who were legends, and brought us humor and entertainment.

As I reflect on you 2016, here is a list of all the greats you have taken this year, just in case you need a reminder:

1. Actor/Comedian Ricky Harris-just 54 years old.

2. Singer/Legend George Michael-53 years old.

3. Singer Prince-57 years old

4. Actor Gene Wilder-83 years old (He lived a nice long life, compared to the previous 3)

5. Singer David Bowie-69 years old

6. Actor Alan Rickman-69 years old

7. Glenn Frey from the Eagles-67 years old

8. Writer of "To Kill a Mockingbird" Harper Lee-89 years old

9. Country Great Merle Haggard-79 years old

10. Boxing Legend Muhammed Ali-74 years old

11. Golfing Legend Arnold Palmer-87 years old

12. Singer/Songwriter Leonard Cohen-82 years old

13. Actress Florence Henderson: Known for her role as the mom on the Brady Bunch-82 years old

14. Astronaut John Glenn-95 years old

15. Carrie Fisher: Known for Princess Lea in the Star Wars Franchise (Debbie Reynolds was her Mother, aka Grandma Cromwell from the Halloweentown movies)-60 years old

Now, I understand that there is a circle of life, and that we all will die some day, but this isn't even the complete list. I have never seen a year where so many greats are taken. Now, Betty White is 94 years old. Don't take Betty White just yet. Not in 2016. In fact, do the world a favor and just make her immortal because everybody loves Betty White.

I also understand that some of these people may have been battling their own issues with drugs and/or alcohol. That doesn't mean they need to die. Yes, it is a consequence but at least given them at least one more year to get themselves together. Whatever happened to second chances?

To the legends that have passed: May you rest in peace. Some of you died young, others have lived your life to the fullest.

As for you 2016, I can't wait to never see you again.

Sincerely,

The Girl who is Upset Over Losing All the Great Legends

Find the full list of everyone who has died so far in 2016 here: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/ce...

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