Celebrity deaths have been a wake up call: Lionel Richie

Singer Lionel Richie says he is living his life with meaning following the deaths of fellow superstars David Bowie and Prince.
The 66-year-old singer was friends with both the musicians, who passed away this year, and Richie is still processing the loss, admitting their unfortunate deaths have helped him adopt a new 'seize the day' attitude, reported Daily Mirror.
"Every time we get a reminder like this, I use it as a big wake up call to get on with my life, Whatever it is I was planning on doing, I better do it now. There is no promise of next month, next year," Richie said.

Bowie lost his battle with cancer in January and "Purple Rain" star Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park home near Minneapolis, Minnesota in April.
"I always thought I would be the hippest old guy that ever lived, hanging out with all the youngsters but we're losing the youngsters, Prince caught me off guard. I was not ready for that one. Thank God we have his music to always play. But I want you here personally, I want you present. I want to see you every day.