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Gone But Not Forgotten

The world of music lost dozens of treasured talents in 2012, from Whitney Houston, Adam Yauch and Donna Summer to Dick Clark and Don Cornelius and many more. As we prep for 2013, help us take a look back at the music stars we’ve said a sad goodbye to this year. (See the photo gallery.)

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dead at 63

In a statement released Thursday afternoon, the singer’s family said they are “at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.” No other details have been released, and there are conflicting reports on what kind of cancer she had.

Read the full story and see photos from Donna’s life.