It is safe to say that 2015 has been quite an interesting year. There were triumphs and victories, but there were also hard times and losses.

This year, we lost many beloved celebrities, not just in the country music family, but across the board. In 2015, we leave behind...

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    Donna Douglas

    January 1st

    Best known as Elly Mae Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies. She was 82.

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    Ernie Banks

    January 23rd

    Baseball player with the Chicago Cubs. He was 83.

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    Leonard Nimoy

    February 27th

    Best known as Spock from 'Star Trek.' He was 83.

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    James Best

    April 6th

    Roscoe P. Coltrane from 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' He was 88.

     

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    Percy Sledge

    April 14th

    R&B legend with his biggest hit being 'When a Man Loves a Woman.' He was 74.

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    B.B. King

    May 14th

    Blues legend. He was 89.

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    Christopher Lee

    June 7th

    He starred in many films including 'Dracula,' 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Hobbit,' and 'Star Wars.' He was 93.

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    Lynn Anderson

    July 30th
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    Roddy Piper

    August 2nd

    Wrestling legend and famous for his roll in 'They Live.' He was 61.

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    Frank Gifford

    August 9th

    Pro football for the New York Giants and co-host of 'Monday Night Football.' He was 84.

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    Wes Craven

    August 30th

    Best known for directing the famous film 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and all four 'Scream' movies. He was 76.

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    Yogi Berra

    September 22nd

    Beloved pro baseball player for the Yankees. He was 90.

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