As we inch closer to the end of the year and embark on 2015, The Boombox takes a look back at a few special people who made an impression on the lives of your favorite rappers and singers. Check out Stars We Lost in 2014.
2014 saw the loss of many beloved, talented icons in the entertainment industry and there's no doubt we'll be feeling their absences for years to come.
Legendary comedian and talk show host Joan Rivers has left the world with a little less laughter today -- the feisty television mainstay known for her hilarious candor and dizzyingly quick wit has sadly passed away at the age of 81, following complications during a surgical procedure.
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Joan Rivers
Age: 78
Occupation: Comedienne
Known For: Scathing celebrity critiques and being a plastic surgeon's best friend
Kanye West
Age: 34
Occupation: Rapper
Known For: Smash albums like '808s and Heartbreak' and never letting anyone finish a sentence
Boz Scaggs
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Hits such as 'Lido Shuffle'
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