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  • Tray Savage was shot and killed Friday (June 19)
  • He was rushed to the University of Chicago, where he was pronounced dead
  • Savage was 26 and a member of Chief Keef's record label

Rapper Tray Savage died Friday (June 19). The 26-year-old rapper was shot and killed while driving in Chatham, Chicago.

“Got The Mac” singer was shot in the shoulder and neck, and he was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, TMZ reported.

“The entire Chief Glo Gang Family are extremely saddened about the loss of Kentray 'Tray Savage' Young who was taken too soon today,” a representative said, via Billboard.

“His first love was always devoted to his fiancé, kids, family, and music. Regrettably, we can’t take back the actions done by others, but we stand firmly behind the fact that Kentray 'Tray Savage' Young should be here today alive and continuing his amazing contributions to society. His friends, family, and entertainment family will continue to honor his legacy,” the statement added.

Stars we lost in 2020

  • Mary Pat Gleason – The “Mom” star died at age 70 on June 2 after fighting cancer.
  • Chris Trousdale – Ex-Dream Street member died on June 2. The 34-year-old passed away from complications of COVID-19.
  • Richard Herd – The 87-year-old actor was best known for his roles on “Seinfeld” as Mr. Wilhelm and “Star Trek: Voyager” as Admiral Owen Paris. Herd died due to complications with cancer in his home in Los Angeles on May 26.
  • Reche Caldwell – the 41-year-old former NFL wide receiver was shot dead in Tampa on June 7.
  • Yohan – The South Korean singing sensation and member of K-pop band TST died on June 16. He was 28.
  • Vera Lynn – The British singer died on June 18. She was 103. She released popular songs like “The White Cliffs of Dover” and “We’ll Meet Again,” US Weekly reported.
  • Gregory Tyree Boyce – The 30-year-old actor was found dead on May 13 in his condo in Las Vegas. He was seen in “Twilight.”
  • Little Richard – Legendary musician who gave the world hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Good Golly, Miss Molly,” died at 87 on May 9.
  • Brian Howe – Lead singer of The Bad Company passed away from cardiac arrest on May 6 at his home in Florida. Howe was 66.
  • Cady Groves – The country singer passed away on May 2. She was 30.
  • Irrfan Khan – “Jurassic World” star and legendary Bollywood actor Khan died on Apr. 29 in Mumbai, India. The actor was 53.
  • Rishi Kapoor – Veteran Bollywood actor died on Apr. 30 after battling leukemia for two years. Kapoor was 67.
  • Hank Steinbrenner – The co-owner of New York Yankees died on Apr. 14.
  • Timothy Brown – NFL star died at the age of 82 on Apr. 4 due to complications from dementia.
  • Chynna – Rapper Chynna Rogers passed away on Apr. 8. She was 25.
  • John Prine – Singer-songwriter died on Apr. 7 in Nashville because of COVID-19. He was 73.
  • Jay Benedict – The actor was known for his work in “Aliens” died on Apr. 4 due to COVID-19 complications.
  • Logan Williams – “The Flash” actor died at age 16 on Apr. 2.
  • Stuart Whitman – World War II veteran and Oscar-nominated actor Whitman died on Mar. 17 at the age of 92.
  • Kobe Bryant – Iconic NBA great Bryant died after his private helicopter crashed in California on Jan. 26. Eight other people were onboard. Bryant’s daughter, 13-year-old Gianna, also passed away in the crash.
  • Neil Peart – The Rush drummer passed away after battling brain cancer. He died on Jan. 7.
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