Although Fidel Castro died in Havana, the impact his passing had on South Florida probably qualifies it as the most notable death in our region.
But the year 2016 also saw the loss of local celebrities in the worlds of politics, sports, the arts -- and in WLRN's own family.
In the audio clip above, WLRN's Christine DiMattei and Miami Herald feature writer Howard Cohen pay tribute to a few. Take a listen, and read the Miami Herald's full story here.