On Thursday morning last week, musician and superstar Prince Rogers Nelson, a.k.a. Prince, passed away under unknown circumstances. Police found him unresponsive in the elevator of his home/studio in Minnesota. News of his death quickly spread and the world responded in a collective feeling of sadness. Celebrities such as Will Smith took to Instagram and Twitter to express both their grief that he was gone and joy that they had been affected by him. That night, bridges and other landmarks across the world lit up purple and late night TV hosts paid tribute to Prince. The casts of "Hamilton" and "The Color Purple" on Broadway both paid tribute to the musician in their own ways.

The world mourned for another legend. Since his passing, many have pointed out just how many legends we've lost in recent years, and not only legends that will go down in music history, but legends who will go down in entertainment history in general. Just this year musicians Prince, Maurice White, and David Bowie; actors Alan Rickman and Doris Roberts; and author Harper Lee passed away. And beyond this year, so many celebrities that touched so many people caused the world to mourn.

Instead of wallowing in grief, let's remember the legends for what they gave us. Here is a list of some beloved legends and moments for us to remember:

1. Prince

Why not start with our recent loss: the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitar-player Prince. Here's an old but gold performance of one of his most well-known songs, "Purple Rain." Some of his other hits included "Kiss," "1999," and "Little Red Corvette." Now watch Prince nail this guitar solo in "While My Guitar Gently Weeps:"

As an added bonus, just because Prince's death is still fresh in our minds, enjoy his induction ceremony into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame:

2. David Bowie

I really struggled with which song of Bowie's to pick for this list. He was a groundbreaking artist, both in his music and his persona. "Space Oddity" was one of his first hits, plus it perfectly demonstrates how unique he was as an artist. He's had so many great hits such as "Let's Dance," "Changes," "Fame," "Life on Mars?" and "Ziggy Stardust." My personal favorite is "Moonage Daydream." Bowie was also known for his role in the movie "Labyrinth." Here's a scene:

3. Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman brought Severus Snape to life so masterfully that I can't not put this scene from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2." This was the scene that brought Rickman's character full circle and there was not a dry eye in the theater when I watched it. In fact, I cried watching it when I picked it for this list! He's had several other well-known roles, such as Hans Gruber from "Die Hard" and Alexander Dane from "Galaxy Quest," and he's a BAFTA and Golden Globe winner. Now please enjoy this magical moment, not from a movie Rickman has been in, but a Tonight Show interview he did:

4. Robin Williams

Robin Williams passed away 2 years ago and anyone who had ever laughed because of him felt the pain of this loss. It's hard to not have ever laughed because of him. He was a stand-up comedian and actor; if you didn't see him in "Mrs. Doubtfire," "Flubber," "RV," "Jumanji," or "Aladdin," you might have seen some of his stand-up. He was also a great dramatic actor. He won an Oscar for his performance in "Good Will Hunting." Here's a scene that shows why:

5. Maya Angelou

Legendary poet, author, and producer Maya Angelou passed away 2 years ago as well. She's published famous works such as the above poem "And Still I Rise," the poem "Phenomenal Woman," and the autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. She participated in the Civil Rights Movement and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. She understood the power of words and carried with her a wisdom like no other.

6. Wes Craven

Director, writer, producer, and actor Wes Craven, who was known for his horror films, died last year to the dismay of a lot of horror fans, actors, and fellow filmmakers. He's known for films such as "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "New Nightmare," "Scream," and "Freddy vs. Jason." He perfected the slasher film genre and became an idol to those who wish to be a horror filmmaker some day. The following video is a scene from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984):

7. Whitney Houston

I would be remiss if I didn't mention the legendary singer, actress, and producer Whitney Houston. She passed away 4 years ago now, but her talent will never fade. Her performance of the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXV has gone down in history as one of the best -- or possibly THE best -- Super Bowl National Anthem to date. Her music permeated the 80s and 90s with hits such as "I Will Always Love You," "I Have Nothing," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "How Will I Know," "Run To You," "Saving All My Love," and so many more. Throughout her career she won many awards, including 7 Grammys. In 2009, she performed "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" and brought Oprah to tears.

8. Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse was one of those musicians who, though recognized for her talent while she was alive, wasn't widely considered a legend until after she passed away. She came onto the music scene so quickly and left it too early. Music fans appreciated her unique style and soulful vocals. Songs such as "Rehab," "Back to Black," and "You Know I'm No Good" hit the charts and earned her 5 Grammys in 2008. Here's her famous cover of "Valerie:"

9. Michael Jackson

I know he's been gone longer than the rest of the people on this list, but I can't not mention the King of Pop. He is certainly a legend that is missed by many and caused widespread heartbreak when he passed. He's had countless hits such as "Smooth Criminal," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Man in the Mirror," "Black or White," and so many more. He's known for his dancing, songwriting, and producing as well. Do I even have to explain or prove how legendary he is? How about instead of me telling you, watch young Michael when he was in The Jackson 5, a legend in the making.

Those are just some of the legends we have lost, but they have all made a great impact both in their lives and after them. These videos are only some examples of how to remember them in a positive light.

I know it's easy to just ask "what's happening to this world?" when another beloved legend dies, but it's not fair to those who have passed to just forget how much they gave to us during their lives. Every time another legend passes, I often think about what it will feel like when my current idols pass away. Instead, I'd rather do everything I can to appreciate them while they're here and appreciate them for what they did for me, for everyone, after they're gone.

Rest in peace, Prince, and thank you to everyone on this list.