2016 has been awful.

You'd think it would take a break over the holidays from claiming a whole host of talented artists including Prince,Taboo Sex: Daughter in law, Sister in law, Mother in law (2025) David Bowie and Leonard Cohen.

But nope. 2016 is a jerk, even during the holidays. It's ruthless in its quest to claim the people who help bring us joy in the world.

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First with the Friday evening scare with Star Wars' Carrie Fisher, who suffered a heart attack during a flight on Friday and then with pop icon George Michael's death on Sunday. 2016, get lost already.

If you didn't hear it loud enough 2016, take this tip from Madonna.

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