The Celebrities We Lost in 2021

Sophie - 34

Sophie was a Scottish musician, record producer, singer and DJ. She produced for acts such as Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Kim Petras, and Madonna. She died in January of 2021 from an accidental fall.

Phil Spector - 81

Phil Spector was a convicted murderer, who first found fame as a music producer. He worked with acts like the Beatles, Leonard Cohen, the Ronettes, Ike & Tina Turner, the Righteous Brothers, and the Ramones. He was convicted of murder in 2009 for killing actress Lana Clarkson. He was sentenced to 19 years in prison, but died in jail at the age of 81.

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  • In 1978, Tim Allen was arrested for possession of 1.4 pounds of cocaine and was sentenced to three to seven years in jail. He was let out on parole after two years and four months.
  • Growing up, Katy Perry wasn't allowed to eat Lucky Charms cereal because luck was "linked to the devil." Her family also called deviled eggs "angeled eggs."
  • Matthew McConaughey has a phobia about revolving doors.
  • When Lady Gaga went to NYU, a group of students started a "Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous" Facebook group.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.