In 2023, we had to say goodbye to some legendary stars. From losing TV presenter Jerry Springer, iconic singers Tina Turner and Tony Bennett, and Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin to Dancing With the Stars’ very own Len Goodman, 2023 was quite a devastating year in celebrity passings.
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And while we hope 2024 brings fewer goodbyes than the previous years, we know saying goodbye to some celebrities is only natural as time goes on. And, while this year has barely started, we have already heard of some celebrities who passed away this year.
From Christian Oliver to Glynis Johns, check out all the stars who have passed away this year below.
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Christian Oliver
Image Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Christian Oliver, an actor known for his roles in Speed Racer, Wrong Turn and Valkyrie, died on Jan. 4 along with his two daughters after their small plane crashed into the sea off a Caribbean island, per Deadline. Oliver was 51 while his kids, Madita and Annik, were 12 and 10, respectively.
The pilot of the plane, Robert Sachs, also passed away.
“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a statement, per the outlet. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance.”
All four bodies have been recovered. The crash is currently under investigation.
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David Soul
Image Credit: SGranitz/WireImage David Soul, who played the original Hutch in the series Starsky & Hutch, passed away on Jan. 4. He was 80 years old.
According to his wife, Helen Snell, the actor died following “a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family,” BBC reports.
“He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend,” she continued. “His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched.”
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Glynis Johns
Image Credit: Paramount Pictures/De Carvalho Collection/Getty Images Actress Glynis Johns, who was known for her roles in Mary Poppins, The Sundowners and A Little Night Music, passed away on Jan. 4 due to natural causes, her manager told The Hollywood Reporter. Johns was 100 years old.
