This thread brought Dime to mind. In his case though, he already was a "legend". Actually I'd argue everyone mentioned (and many more) had already earned most of their status in the music world, but their deaths left a void and regret that they won't be playing anymore. As it should be. There are living legends around right now...credit is given where it's due. Had any of these people who died still lived, they'd just be a living legend.