Natalie Cole* (Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015)
Although Natalie Cole died on New Year’s Eve in 2015, her family did not disclose the news until January of this year. According to a statement, Cole died at age 65 of “complications from ongoing health issues.” The singer had a successful career after following in the footsteps of her famous father, Nat “King” Cole. A nine-time Grammy winner, Cole won Album and Record of the Year for her 1991 release, “Unforgettable… with Love,” which featured a posthumous duet of “Unforgettable” with her late father. Her other hits include “This Will Be” and “Our Love.”
Denise “Vanity” Matthews (Jan. 4, 1959 – Feb. 15, 2016)
Singer and model Denise Matthews, who performed as Vanity and toured with Prince, died at 57 years old after suffering from kidney-related health problems for years.
