2023 marked the departure of some beloved celebrities who left an indelible impact on the hearts of their fans. This year, we are deeply saddened by the news of the deaths of global influential personalities. This piece serves as a tribute to them, a mosaic of genius forever engraved in our hearts.
Stars who bid us goodbye in January, 2023
David Crosby (Jan 19)
We lost 81-year-old David Crosby in the third week of January. He had left the world for an unknown illness.
David was the most influential rock singer of the 1960s. He’s best known for his songs ‘Wooden Ships’, ‘The Lee Shore’, and many others.
Lisa Marie Presley (Jan 12)
Lisa Presley, the only child of legendary Singer Elvis Presley, died on January 12. The songwriter couldn’t fight with Cardiac arrest.
In February, 2023
Raquel Welch (Feb 15)
The Hollywood Actress Raquel Welch , known for her role in ‘Fantastic Voyage’, breathed her last in February after a short illness.
In March, 2023
Brian Gillis ( March 29)
Brian Gillis, co- founder of ’90s boy band LFO passed away on March 29 at the age of 47. His hard work and dedication in the early days of LFO made the brand so popular.
In April-May, 2023
Jerry Springer (April 26)
Famous talk show host Jerry Springer passed away on April 26 after a battle with cancer.
Tina Turner (May 24)
At the time of her death, “The Queen of Rock”, Tina had been battling high blood pressure, kidney disease and intestinal cancer for many years.
Heather Hamlinton ( May 9)
47- year- old Mommy Blogger Heather Hamilton, died of an apparent suicide on May 9, She battled depression throughout her life.
In June- July, 2023
Glenda Jackson (June 15)
The Oscar- winning actress Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87 after a “brief illness” at her home in London. She was a member of Labour party and served 23 years as a MP.
Tony Bennett (July 21)
1996 Emmy winner, Legendary vocalist Tony Bennett died on July 21. he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease since 2016.
In August, 2023
Muhamed AI-Fayed (Aug 31)
Muhamed AI-Fayed (Aug 31), the Egyptian-born businessman breathed his last on August 31. His rep showed that his cause of death was old age.
Arleen Sorkin (Aug 24)
The Original voice of DC character “Harley Quinn” left the world on August. The 67-year- old powerful voice- over artist has suffered multiple health issues.
Alexandra Paul (Aug 22)
Sport World mourned after hearing 31-year-old Olympic skater from Kannada died on August 22 in a truck accident.
Mark Margolis (Aug 3)
One of the Emmy Nominees of 2012 , Superstar Mark Margolis died on Aug. 3 following a short illness.
In September, 2023
Sir Michael Gambon (Sep 28)
It was the saddest day for Harry Potter lovers. Sir Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” franchise, passed away at age 82 following a bout of Pneumonia.
Nic Kerdiles (Sep 23)
Former hockey player-star Nic Kerdiles tragic death in a motorcycle accident shocked the gaming world.
In October, 2023
Mathhew Perry (Oct 28)
One of the the most discussed news of the year was Mathhew Perry’s Death. The ‘Friends’ star was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi at his Los Angeles home although no Drugs were found at the scene.
The news came nearly one year after Perry released his autobiography , ‘Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing’, in which he detailed his decades-long battle with addiction.
Piper Laurie (Oct 14)
One of the great talents and a beautiful human being Piper Laurie died at 91. The cause of the “Clarrie” star death has not been revealed.
Mark Goddard (Oct 10)
“General Hospital” star Mark Goddard died at the age of 87 following an long battle with pulmonary fibrosis: the actor’s wife, Evelyn Pezzluich, informed the news via Facebook.
In November, 2023
Rosalynn Carter (Nov. 19)
Though not related to Entertainment industry, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away after battling dementia at 96. Not only as a First Lady of America, she also served the world as a humanitarian.
Suzanne Shepherd (Nov. 17)
The world lost this magnetic actress, known for her roles in ‘Goodfellas’ (1990) and ‘Sopranos’, on November 17. Various reports said that she passed away peacefully.
Luana Andrade (Nov. 7)
The 29-year-old influencer passed away after suffering from a massive pulmonary embolism. According to some reports, two and a half hours after the surgery, Andrade reportedly “suffered a cardiac arrest” and was taken to the intensive care unit, where she couldn’t fight with death.
In December, 2023
Boby Rivers (December 27)
Bobby Rivers, the first black film critic, left the world following a battle with cancer at the age of 70. Rivers was also a famous face for his acting and was known for hosting Food Network’s “Top 5” in the early 2000s.
Neel Nanda (Dec 24)
Fans mourned for this 32-year-old world- famous comedian, Neel Nanda. No cause of death was cited behind the death of this Indian descent.
Laura Lynch (December 22)
One of the original members of the Dixie Chicks Laura Lynch died in a car accident outside of El Paso, Texas, on December 22, at the age of 65. She’s the lead vocalist and has won the hearts of many with her melodic musicals.
Jaffrey Foskett (Dec. 11)
We lost Jaffrey Foskett, the famous guitarist and longtime member of ‘Beach Boys’. Longtime thyroid cancer snatched his life on a wintry day in December.
