The last few weeks have been a tough stretch for Black celebrities and the people that love them. The deaths of rappers, singers and entertainers have touched every demographic in recent weeks. Let’s take a look at who we’ve lost recently.

On Sept. 5, 33-year-old rapper Rich Homie Quan died at an Atlanta hospital. Credited with bringing the subgenre of hip-hop known as “trap” to the mainstream, he was known for his hits “Type of Way” and “Lifestyle.”

A few days earlier, on Aug. 30, rapper and reality show star Fatman Scoop collapsed on stage and later died. The rapper’s voice became an essential part of club music, as he augmented the words of singers and rappers with his own distinct vocal interjections. He also had club bangers of his own, such as the single “Be Faithful” (featuring the Crooklyn Clan). He was 53.

James Earl Jones is a name that might be more familiar to much of our readership. Born in 1931, the actor began his career on theater stages in Manistee, Mich., in the 1950s. He made his way into television and film later on, becoming the voice of caped villain, Darth Vader in the Star Wars films, among many other roles. Jones, 93, died at his home on Sept. 9.

In a family known for its musical talents and eccentricity, guitarist and original Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson seemed to be an ordinary kind of brother. He put a solo career on hold to raise his children. He loved the nose his parents gave him. Before his fame, he worked as a mechanic. In 2016, he finally got around to that solo career and cracked the Billboard charts with “Get it Baby”. On Monday, his family reported Jackson died of heart attack at age 70.

And of course, the silky soul singer Frankie Beverly died last week at 77. Just a few months ago, he retired from the stage after years of touring. The group will continue as Maze honoring Frankie Beverly, with a new lead singer.

Many of us have never met these people and the many others like them, who we have watched achieve, struggle and live their lives..

Still, they seem like family. And like our actual family—be it a mother, father, sibling or even the most beloved stepfather-in-law—they are not immortal. Eventually, we have to let them go.

Yet, as we grieve, we also celebrate their legacies. Their contributions will remain with us, not just in the form of music or films but in how they inspired people and shaped our culture.

Their stories might end here, but the impact of their lives will continue.