Celebrities who left us in 2018

France Gall, January 7, 2018

The French pop musician became famous with her compositions already in her teenage years. During her career, she also collaborated with the legendary Serge Gainsbourg. In addition to the Eurovision hit Poupee de cire, poupee de son, she is also known for the song Ella elle l'a, which the singer dedicated to Ella Fitzgerald.

By Dolores O'Riordan, January 15, 2018

For the singer of the band The Cranberries, which is considered one of the most successful groups of the nineties, it was a fatal drowning due to alcoholism.

Ingvar Kamprad, January 27, 2018

The founder of the Swedish furniture giant, Ikea, also said goodbye this year. He founded it when he was only 17 years old, and worked until his death.

Hubert de Givenchy March 10, 2018

In the 92nd year, the French fashion designer, who took care of the appearance of many beauties, including the actress Audrey Hepburn and the first lady Jackie Kennedy, said goodbye. Audrey Hepburn was also his muse and friend, and thanks to her, his designs made the whole world go crazy.

Stephen Hawking March 14, 2018

When the famous theoretical physicist was first diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) at the age of 21, he was given only a few years to live. Fifty years later, the world has lost not only one of the greatest minds of our time, but also an inspiring man with a great sense of humor.

Miloš Forman, April 13, 2018

This year, among others, we also said goodbye to a Czech director who achieved world fame and success in Hollywood at a time when this was a real rarity. He has made several cinematic masterpieces, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The People vs. Larry Flynt, Amadeus and Man from the Moon.

Barbara Bush, April 17, 2018

At the age of 92, the former first lady of the United States and mother of President Bush Jr. said goodbye. Thus, she was the second in history to be both the first lady and the mother of a later president.

Avicii 20 Apr 2018

The death of the Swedish DJ, 29-year-old Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, shook the world in April this year. The world-famous musician has created several electronic hits in his career, among them Levels, Wake Me Up and Hey Brother stand out.

Kate Spade June 5, 2018

Fashion designer Katherine Noel Brosnahan, better known as Kate Spade, has died at the age of 56. She became famous for her handbags, but later added jewelry, clothing and fragrances to her collection.

Anthony Bourdain June 8, 2018

At the age of 62, the master chef judged himself. His TV shows and books have helped people change the way they think about food, travel and themselves. The most famous TV show is certainly No Reservation.

Aretha Franklin, June 16, 2018

The American singer, actress, pianist and human rights activist, Queen of Soul, created 112 singles that entered the Billboard charts in her more than sixty-year career, which is a record for a female artist. She received 18 Grammys and was also the first woman to be inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.

XXXTentacion, June 18, 2018

This year, a 20-year-old American rapper, who was considered one of the most promising stars of this genre, was killed in Florida. He was considered one of the most controversial rappers, and at the time of his death he was facing several charges.

Oliver Dragojević, July 29, 2018

After a battle with lung cancer, the legendary Croatian musician also died this year at the age of 71. He is one of the few Balkan musicians who had the opportunity to perform in Carnegie Hall in New York, in London's Royal Albert Hall, in the Sydney Opera House and in Olympia in Paris.

Kofi Annan, 18 August 2018

The former UN Secretary General and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize passed away at the age of 80 after a short illness. He was the first black African to ever hold this position.

John McCain, August 25, 2018

The American Republican senator, who was considered an American hero, suffered from brain cancer in recent years. He died at the age of 81.

Burt Reynolds Sep 6, 2018

This year, a Hollywood actor who was considered a real seducer also died of a heart attack. His most famous films are Salvation, Smokey and the Bandit and Hot Nights. Among other things, he turned down the role of James Bond, the role of Han Solo, as well as the male lead in Pretty Girl.

Mac Miller September 7, 2018

The popular American rapper, who achieved worldwide fame with the song The Way, is said to have died of a fatal drug overdose. He released his last album just over a month before his death, he was 26 years old.

Charles Aznavour, October 1, 2018

The French chanson singer and actor, also known as the 'French Frank Sinatra', has died at the age of 95. He has sold over 100 million records and his biggest hits include She, Emmenez-moi, Hier encore, Le Temps, La Bohème and others.

Montserrat Caballé, October 6, 2018

The world-famous Spanish soprano passed away at the age of 85. The hit song Barcelona, which she sang in a duet with Freddie Mercury, brought her world fame.

Milena Dravič, October 14, 2018

At the age of 78, the legend of Yugoslav cinema said goodbye this year. Among her most prominent films are Bitka na Neretva, Sutjeska, Kozara and Peščeni grad.

Stan Lee November 12, 2018

Fans of the Marvel Universe were shocked at the beginning of November this year by the news that the father of comic characters such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, the X-Men and many others had died. Among other things, he appeared in almost every film in which his heroes appeared, even if only for a few seconds.

Bernardo Bertolucci November 26, 2018

Bernardo Bertolucci, director of cult films such as Last Tango in Paris (1972) and The Conformist (1970) and recipient of the prestigious Academy Award for The Last Emperor of China (1987), has died at the age of 77 after a long illness. In a career that dates back to the beginning of the 1960s, he became a key figure of the Italian New Wave (alongside Antonioni, Fellini and Pasolini), and he also achieved success in Hollywood with the film The Last Emperor of China. The film won as many as 9 Oscars, including the Oscar for Best Film and the Oscar for Best Director.

George HW Bush, November 30, 2018

The life of the 41st president of the USA also ended this year (he was president between 1989 and 1993). Father of President George Bush Jr. died just over eight months after the death of his wife Barbara.

In Slovenia, they said goodbye to the actress this year Štefka Drolc (June 25), Slovenian illustrator and comic artist Mickey Muster (May 7), musician and poet and co-founder of the cult Niets Aleš Črešnovar (November 23), actress and singer Katja Levstik (October 17), poet and academic Cyril Zlobec (August 24), Slovenian singer-songwriter Katarina Avbar (March 8), Slovenian writer Alojz Rebula (October 23), legendary sports journalist Tugo Klasinc (January 7), Slovenian drama actor Andrej Nakhtigal (March 21) and others.