2013 In 25 Gifs

By Mark White /

13. Lou Reed Dies, Aged 71

Whilst legends like Bowie were making their big comebacks in 2013, the world lost one of its most loved rockstars in Lou Reed, who died in October this year. Reed, who was still making music with Gorillaz and Metallica only in the few years, had liver trouble. The world also lost Peter O'Toole, Paul Walker, Michael Winner, Richard Griffiths and Cory Monteith in 2013.

12. Breaking Bad Ends In Incredible Fashion

One of the biggest shows on television for years, Breaking Bad reached a gripping finale in 2013. Statistics showed that it was actually more talked about than watched, but 10 million tuned in to watch the last episode of the show, which I won't spoil for those that haven't seen. The show's gripped Netflix viewers for years, but in 2013, it truly took on a life of its own and became one of the biggest dramas on the planet. One celebrity admirer of Walter White was Anthony Hopkins, who wrote a touching fan letter to Bryan Cranston.