2013 has come and gone, and has impacted our lives with innovations, events and notable people which we will certainly never forget. Nevertheless, 2013 was also a year of conflicts, tears, and the loss of individuals who will be forever remembered in history . Below are 10 of our most notable losses of 2013, even though 10 is not even close to the actual number of life-changing people we have lost.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
Former South African President and anti-apartheid leader. Died in December at the age of 95.
Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Star of the “Fast and Furious” series of films, killed in a car crash in December at the age of 40.
Frederick Sanger
Frederick Sanger
English biochemist and only double Nobel prize winner. Died at the age of 95.
Marcia Wallace
Marcia Wallace
Voice of “The Simpsons” character Edna Krabappel. Died in October at the age of 71.
Vo Nguyen Giap
Vo Nguyen Giap
Vietnam’s legendary leader died at the age of 102 in October. He was a Vietnamese general who led defeats against France and the US, becoming one of the 20th century’s most notable military commanders.
Hiroshi Yamauchi
Hiroshi Yamauchi
Former Nintendo Co Ltd President, who built the company into a video game giant from a maker of playing cards. Died at the age of 85.
Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith
The Canadian actor and heartthrob of Fox’s television series “Glee”, was found dead in Vancouver at the age of 31.
Hugo Chavez Frias
Hugo Chavez Frias
Revolutionary leader of the new government in Venezuela, died in March at the age of 58.
Brian Griffin
Brian Griffin
The Griffin Family’s charming and hilarious dog made its last appearance in TV cartoon series “Family Guy” on November at the age of 8. Due to viewer’s petition, he’ll be revived soon. Luckily.
By: Carolina Franco
By: Carolina Franco