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As we being 2021, we have already begun to lose celebs and public figures that have impacted us over the years. Sports legends like Denver Broncos great Floyd Little and Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Westphal are among the legendary figures who have passed away in 2021. Most recently, legendary magician Siegfried Fischbacher.

As we deal with the looming threat of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic along with the facts of life, we know that death is inevitable. However, the memories of these amazing people will always live on. Check out the list below.

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Gone But Not Forgotten: Celebrities & Public Figures Who Died in 2021  was originally published on wtlcfm.com

1. Larry King

Larry King Source:Larry King Now

Larry King, whose  career spanned six decades with interviews with iconic figures on his CNN show “Larry King Live,” has passed away at age 87.

2. Siegfried Fischbacher

Siegfried Fischbacher Source:Getty

Siegfried Fischbacher, one half of German-American magic duo Siegfried and Roy, passed away at the age of 81 on January 14th, 2021. 

3. Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda

Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda Source:Getty

Former Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda passed away on January 7th, 2021 at 93. 

4. Tanya Roberts

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“That 70’s Show” actress Tanya Roberts died Jan. 3rd, 2021

5. Football Hall of Fame Running Back Floyd Little

Football Hall of Fame Running Back Floyd Little Source:Getty

Hall of Famer Floyd Little died of cancer at 78

6. Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Westphal

Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Westphal Source:Getty

Paul Westphal, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, dies at age 70 from Brain Cancer