2016: A YEAR IN REVIEW 2016 In Memoriam

By RYAN LEE

From the January death of David Bowie, to the passing of Zsa Zsa Gabor earlier this month, 2016 will be remembered as the year we mourned the loss of so many iconic celebrities, politicians, journalists, activists and sports figures. And LGBT Georgia was not immune to this trend, as the state was rocked by unexpected accidents, cold-blooded murders and the natural transition of some of its most beloved leaders. Here’s a brief look back at some of the brothers and sisters we said goodbye to in 2016:

Adam Bailey, 33 Cordel Fowler, 24 Esu Manzano, 36

industry, and was widely mourned by his peers, including Al Roker of “Today.”

“His smile, expertise and camaraderie will be missed,” Roker Tweeted.

Barney Simms, 70