(Originally posted on December 31, 2016)

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As 2016 draws to a close, Yahoo News is looking back on the icons we said goodbye to along the way. An attorney general, an Egyptian diplomat, and an Israeli statesman stand alongside the giants of music, film and television, and even one psychic. Join us in remembering them, from the world-famous celebrities to below-the-radar titans of industry.

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