SALT LAKE CITY — As every year comes to an end, it gives us an opportunity to reflect on what happened in the previous 12 months, and to pay tribute to those who died.

Though the list of names of celebrities we lost in 2018 might not jump out at you quite like some of the past few years, we still lost a number of great artists, musicians and public figures last year.

Here is a look at nine celebrities who died in 2018.

Anthony Bourdain

June 25, 1956 - June 8, 2018

The host of CNN’s “Parts Unknown” tragically took his own life in June at age 61.

Bourdain was a chef and storyteller who became known for exploring cultures. He was credited with helping audiences think differently about food.

“Through the simple act of sharing meals, he showcased both the extraordinary diversity of cultures and cuisines, yet how much we all have in common,” CNN’s Brian Stelter wrote about Bourdain.

Aretha Franklin

March 25, 1942 - Aug. 16, 2018

The Queen of Soul made an indelible mark on music with anthems like “Chain of Fools” and “Respect.” She died in August at age 76.

Franklin was an extremely successful musician, earning 20 No. 1 hits and 18 Grammys. She also sold over 75 million records as a recording artist.

Franklin also had one of the most memorable musician film cameos for the musical number she performed in “The Blues Brothers.” After Franklin died, former President Barack Obama said she “helped define the American experience.”

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Stephen Hawking

Jan. 8, 1942 - March 14, 2018

A world-renowned theoretical physicist and author, the British cosmologist studied big-picture stuff.

The biggest possible stuff, in fact. In the 1970s, Hawking and Roger Penrose studied how the universe began and how it might end. Hawking also published the bestselling book “A Brief History of Time.” He died in March at age 76.

Hawking was wheelchair-bound for most of his life after being diagnosed with ALS at age 21. His life was documented on the big screen in the 2014 biopic “The Theory of Everything.”

Stephen Hillenburg

Aug. 21, 1961 - Nov. 26, 2018

Thanks to Hillenburg, pretty much everyone knows the answer to the question “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”

Hillenburg, the creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” died in November at age 57.

Hillenburg's massively successful animated show introduced kids and adults alike to oddball characters like SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick Star, his pet snail Gary and his nemesis neighbor Squidward Tentacles.

The show began in 1999 and is still going nearly two decades later.

Stan Lee

Dec. 28, 1922 - Nov. 12, 2018

Lee, the godfather of comic books, died in November at age 95.

Lee was the top writer at Marvel Comics and later became the company’s publisher. He is credited with reviving the industry in the 1960s.

Later in his life, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe gained momentum, Lee became known for his playful cameos in every Marvel movie.

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Penny Marshall

Oct. 15, 1943 - Dec. 17, 2018

Marshall was the co-star of the ubiquitous late-70s sitcom “Laverne and Shirley.” The show was a spin-off of “Happy Days.”

Marshall went on to work with Tom Hanks when she directed the big-screen comedies “Big” and “A League of Their Own.” She died in December at age 75.

Mac Miller

Jan. 19, 1992 - Sept. 7, 2018

Miller became one of the most successful and well-known rappers of his generation, scoring a no. 1 debut for his first studio album “Blue Slide Park.”

Miller collaborated with many of rap’s other superstars, including Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne. The Pittsburgh native died in September at age 26 after an accidental drug overdose.

“Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever,” recording artist Chance The Rapper said after Miller’s death. “But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real.”

Burt Reynolds

Feb. 11, 1936 - Sept. 6, 2018

The prolific actor gained notoriety when he starred in the TV drama “Gunsmoke” in the 1960s.

He went on to star in movies such as "The Cannonball Run,” "Smokey and the Bandit” and "The Longest Yard."

Though his career was uneven, Reynolds enjoyed a small late-career renaissance, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in “Boogie Nights” in 1997.

Reynolds died in September at age 82.

Kate Spade

Dec. 24, 1962 - June 5, 2018

Just days before Bourdain’s death, fashion designer Spade took her own life. She was 55 years old.

Spade, whose fashion logo included her namesake card symbol, became known for designing handbags.

Her company, Kate Spade New York, has over 140 retail shops and outlet stores across the U.S.

Spade was sister-in-law to comedian David Spade and aunt to actress Rachel Brosnahan.

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