As 2023 comes to a close, we remember the stars we lost this year. Some died too soon, while others lived long lives. All of them touched our own lives in some way. Here are the celebrities who died in 2023.
December
Kamar de los Reyes, 1967-2023
Actor Kamar de los Reyes died on Dec. 24 after a brief fight with cancer. He was 56.
Best known for: Starring on soap opera One Life to Live from 1995 to 2009, and providing voice acting and motion capture for the bestselling video game Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
Neel Nanda, 1991-2023
Comedian Neel Nanda died in December at age 32. A cause of death was not immediately given.
Best known for: Performing stand-up comedy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party and at clubs around North America.
Bobbie Jean Carter, 1982-2023
Bobbie Jean Carter, sister of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter and late singer Aaron Carter, was announced dead on Dec. 23. She was 41.
Best known for: Her appearances on the family reality show House of Carter in the mid-2000s.
Mike Nussbaum, 1923-2023
Actor Mike Nussbaum died Dec. 23 at 99, a few days shy of his 100th birthday.
Best known for: Being the oldest working actor in America for several years, appearing in films including Fatal Attraction, Field of Dreams and Men in Black.
Laura Lynch, 1958-2023
Country musician Laura Lynch died Dec. 22 in a car accident near El Paso, Tex. She was 65.
Best known for: Being the founding bassist and onetime lead singer of the the Chicks (then known as the Dixie Chicks). She left the group in 1995.
Jim Ladd, 1948-2023
Disc jockey Jim Ladd died Dec. 16 after suffering a heart attack. He was 75.
Best known for: Serving as an influential Los Angeles rock radio DJ since the 1970s.
Kenpachiro Satsuma, 1947-2023
Actor and stuntman Kenpachiro Satsuma died Dec. 16. He was 76.
Best known for: His rubber-suited performances as Godzilla in Japanese Godzilla films from 1984 to 1995.
Colin Burgess, 1946-2023
Musician Colin Burgess’ death was announced Dec. 16. He was 77.
Best known for: Being the original drummer in hard rock band AC/DC, and the drummer in popular Australian band the Masters Apprentices.
Kenny DeForest, 1986-2023
Comedian Kenny DeForest died Dec. 13 of injuries sustained in a bicycle crash. He was 37.
Best known for: Performing stand-up comedy all over the country and on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Late Show with James Corden.
Andre Braugher, 1962-2023
Two-time Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher died Dec. 11 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 61.
Best known for: His performances as police officers in the crime drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Camden Toy, 1955-2023
Actor Camden Toy died Dec. 11 of pancreatic cancer. He was 68.
Best known for: Acting under special effects makeup as several different monsters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Jeffrey Foskett, 1956-2023
Musician Jeffrey Foskett died Dec. 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 67.
Best known for: Being a touring member of the Beach Boys for nearly 40 years as a guitarist and singer.
Denny Laine, 1944-2023
Musician Denny Laine died of lung disease on Dec. 9. He was 79.
Best known for: Being a founding member of The Moody Blues and for playing multiple instruments as a member of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band, Wings.
Ryan O’Neal, 1941-2023
Academy Award-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal died Dec. 8 at age 82.
Best known for: His performances in films like Love Story (1970), What’s Up, Doc? (1972), Barry Lyndon (1975) and 1973’s Paper Moon, in which he starred with daughter Tatum O’Neal.
Benjamin Zephaniah, 1958-2023
Benjamin Zephaniah, actor and British poet died on Dec. 7, eight weeks after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was 65.
Best known for: His work on Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus.
Ellen Holly, 1931-2023
Pioneering soap opera star Ellen Holly died on Dec. 6 at the age of 92.
Best known for: Being the first Black actress to appear on a soap opera in a leading role when she made her debut on One Life to Live in 1968. She would go on to play Gray on One Life to Live until 1980 and would later reprise the role from 1983 to 1985.
Ralph Cirella, 1965-2023
Ralph Cirella died of complications stemming from a rare lymphoma on Dec. 6. He was 58.
Best known for: Being radio superstar Howard Stern’s longtime friend and stylist.
Norman Lear, 1922-2023
Legendary TV producer Norman Lear died Dec. 5 at age 101.
Best known for: Creating influential TV shows like All in the Family, One Day at a Time and The Jeffersons.
Andrea Fay Friedman, 1970-2023
Actress Andrea Fay Friedman died Dec. 3 of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 53.
Best known for: Friedman, who had Down Syndrome, appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including Life Goes On, Family Guy, and Law & Order: SVU.
November
Shane MacGowan,1957-2023
Irish musician Shane MacGowan died surrounded by family on Nov. 30 after months of battling illness. He was 65.
Best known for: Being the frontman of Celtic punk rock band The Pogues.
Frances Sternhagen, 1940-2023
Tony-award winning actress Frances Sternhagen died peacefully in her home on Nov. 29, shortly before her 94th birthday.
Best known for: Her Broadway career and for playing Cliff’s mother on Cheers.
John Nichols, 1940-2023
Writer John Nichols died Nov. 27 at his home in New Mexico. He was 83.
Best known for: His 1974 novel The Milagro Beanfield War.
Jean Knight, 1943-2023
Grammy-nominated singer Jean Knight died on Nov. 22 in Tampa, Fla. She was 80 years old.
Best known for: Her hit 1971 single, “Mr. Big Stuff.”
Joss Ackland, 1928-2003
Actor Joss Ackland died on Nov. 20 at the age of 95.
Best known for: His memorable villain role in Lethal Weapon 2, and appearing in more than 100 movies and TV shows including The Mighty Ducks and The Hunt for Red October.
Peter Spellos, 1954-2023
Voice actor Peter Spellos passed away Nov. 19 after battling cancer. He was 69.
Best known for: Voicing Sky-Byte on Transformers: Robots in Disguise, as well as live-action appearances in Men in Black II and American Dreams.
Suzanne Shepherd, 1934-2023
Actress Suzanne Shepherd died on Nov. 19 at the age of 89.
Best known for: Being “the go-to mother actress,” as she portrayed the overbearing mom of Karen Hill, played by Lorraine Bracco, in Goodfellas, as well as Mary DeAngelis, the mother of Edie Falco’s Carmela Soprano, in The Sopranos.
Dex Carvey, 1991-2023
Up and coming comedian Dex Carvey died of an accidental drug overdose on Nov. 15 according to his father, Dana Carvey. He was 32.
Best known for: Opening for his father’s Netflix special, Straight White Male.
George Brown, 1949-2023
Drummer George “Funky” Brown died on Nov. 17 after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 74.
Best known for: Being a founding member of the soul and funk band Kool and the Gang.
Conny Van Dyke, 1945-2023
Actress and singer-songwriter Conny Van Dyke died on Nov. 11 from complications of vascular dementia. She was 78.
Best known for: Her Motown singing career and appearing in films such as W.W. And the Dixie Dance Kings.
Evan Ellingson, 1988-2023
Former child star Evan Ellingson was found dead in his home on Nov. 5 at the age of 35.
Best known for: Playing the son of Cameron Diaz’s character in the 2009 film My Sister’s Keeper.
Peter White, 1937-2023
Actor Peter White died at his Los Angeles home on Nov. 1 due to melanoma. He was 86.
Best known for: Playing Linc Tyler on soap opera All My Children for over 40 years. He was also seen in the original Broadway production and subsequent film adaptation of The Boys In the Band.
October
Tyler Christopher, 1972-2023
Actor Tyler Christopher died following a cardiac event in his San Diego, Calif. apartment on Oct. 31. He was 50.
Best known for: His role as Nikolas Cassadine on ABC’s General Hospital.
Matthew Perry, 1969-2023
Actor Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub at his home on Oct. 28. The cause of his death was determined to be “acute effects of ketamine.” He was 54.
Best known for: His beloved portrayal of Chandler Bing on all 10 seasons of NBC’s sitcom Friends.
Richard Moll, 1943-2023
The actor died at his home at Big Bear Lake, Calif., on Oct. 27. He was 80.
Best known for: Playing bailiff Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon on the NBC sitcom Night Court.
Richard Roundtree, 1942-2023
Actor Richard Roundtree died Oct. 24 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81.
Best known for: Starring in the title role of the classic 1971 Blaxploitation film Shaft and its four sequels.
Haydn Gwinne, 1957-2023
Actress Haydn Gwinne passed away on Oct. 20 at the age of 66. Her death came after a recent cancer diagnosis.
Best known for: Her appearance in Season 5 of Netflix’s royal drama The Crown and her Tony-nominated performance in Billy Elliot: The Musical.
Dwight Twilley, 1951-2023
Power pop singer-songwriter Dwight Twilley died surrounded by friends and family on Oct.18. He was 72.
Best known for: His 1975 hit single “I’m On Fire,” and “Girls” from 1984.
Suzanne Somers, 1946-2023
Actress Suzanne Somers died Oct. 15 from breast cancer that spread through her body to her brain. She died just one day before turning 77.
Best known for: Her roles in Three is Company and Step by Step. The actress famously battled breast cancer for more than 20 years.
Piper Laurie, 1932-2023
Three-time Oscar-nominated actress Piper Laurie was 91 when she died on Oct. 14.
Best known for: Her performances in the films Carrie, The Hustler and Children of a Lesser God and on the TV show Twin Peaks.
Phyllis Coates, 1927-2023
Actress Phyllis Coates died on Oct. 11 of natural causes. She was 96.
Best known for: Being the first actress to play Superman’s Lois Lane on TV.
Mark Goddard, 1936-2023
The actor died of pulmonary fibrosis on Oct. 10. He was 87.
Best known for: His roles in Lost in Space, The Detectives and other notable shows from the 1960s.
Burt Young, 1940-2023
The actor passed away at 83 in his home on Oct. 8.
Best known for: His role as Paulie alongside Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise, for which he received an Oscar nomination in 1976.
Dick Butkus, 1942-2023
NFL linebacker, actor, and commentator Dick Butkus died from a stroke in his sleep on Oct. 5 at 80 years old.
Best known for: His intense career as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears. Butkus is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and has an annual award at the collegiate level named after him.
Keith Jefferson, 1970-2023
Actor and producer Keith Jefferson died Oct. 5 after battling cancer. He was 53.
Best known for: His roles alongside Jamie Foxx on The Jamie Foxx Show, Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, Day Shift, and more.
September
Michael Gambon, 1940-2023
Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon died on Sept. 27 after suffering from pneumonia. He was 82.
Best known for: His beloved role as Dumbledore in the six of the Harry Potter movies, as well as his acclaimed British stage and screen career.
David McCallum, 1933-2023
Scottish actor David McCallum died of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Sept. 25. He was 90
Best known for: starring as pathologist Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard in NCIS for 20 seasons and Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s series The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Nashawn Breedlove, 1977-2023
The rapper and actor died in his sleep on Sept. 24 at 46.
Best known for: Starring alongside Eminem in the biographical film 8 Mile.
Terry Kirkman, 1939-2023
Singer-songwriter Terry Kirkman died of congestive heart failure following a long illness on Sept. 23. He was 83.
Best known for: Being a founding member of pop rock band The Association and penning the hit song, “Cherish.”
Roger Whittaker, 1936-2023
Folk singer Roger Whittaker passed away on Sept.13 in Southern France. He was 87.
Best known for: His baritone vocals and whistling capabilities. The singer’s biggest songs include “Durham Town,” and “The Last Farewell.”
Irish Grinstead, 1980-2023
Singer Irish Grinstead passed away on Sept.16 after suffering from medical issues. She was 43.
Best known for: Being a member of R&B girl group 702.
Billy Miller, 1979-2023
Soap star Billy Miller died Sept. 15, just two days before his 44th birthday.
Best known for: His Emmy-winning work on The Young and the Restless, as well as roles on All My Children and General Hospital.
Michael McGrath, 1957-2023
Award-winning Broadway star Michael McGrath died at his New Jersey home on Sept. 14. He was 65.
Best known for: Starring in Broadway’s Spamalot, along with fourteen other shows, and being Martin Short’s sidekick on The Martin Short Show.
Charlie Robison, 1964-2023
Country musician Charlie Robison died of cardiac arrest and other complications in a San Antonio hospital on Sept. 10. He was 59.
Best known for: His Top 40 country song “I Want You Bad,” and serving as a judge on the reality show, Nashville Star.
Gary Wright, 1943-2023
The singer passed away on Sept. 4 at his home in Palos Verdes, Calif. after battling Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. He was 80.
Best known for: His 1976 hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love is Alive.”
Steve Harwell, 1967-2023
Musician Steve Harwell died of liver failure at his home in Boise, Idaho on Sept. 4. He was 56.
Best known for: Being the former lead singer of the alternative rock band Smash Mouth, whose hits include “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun.”
Marcia de Rousse, 1953-2023
Marcia de Rousse died on Sept. 2 after a long illness. She was 70.
Best known for: Her turn as Dr. Patricia Ludwig on HBO’s supernatural series True Blood.
Jimmy Buffett, 1946-2023
Music legend Jimmy Buffett passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 1 after a four-year battle with a rare skin cancer. He was 76.
Best known for: Pioneering the “gulf Western” music genre of laid-back, beachy storytelling mixed with country. He transformed his hit song “Margaritaville” into a business empire with hotels, restaurants, stores, and t-shirt and footwear lines.
August
Gayle Hunnicut, 1943-2023
Actress Gayle Hunnicut passed away on Aug. 31 at the age of 80.
Best known for: Her role as Vanessa Beaumont in the last three seasons of Dallas.
Bob Barker, 1923-2023
Longtime game show host Bob Barker died Aug. 26 at the age of 99.
Best known for: Being the face of CBS’s game show The Price is Right for over 30 years from 1972 to 2007. He also hosted the earlier game show Truth or Consequences, as well as the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants from 1967 through 1987.
Arleen Sorkin, 1955-2023
Arleen Sorkin passed away on Aug. 24. She was 67.
Best known for: Voicing Harley Quinn in the iconic Batman: The Animated Series and in DC video games like Batman: Arkham Asylum. She also had acting roles on TV series including Days of Our Lives.
Bernie Marsden, 1951-2023
On Aug. 24, guitarist Benie Marsden died peacefully surrounded by family. He was 72.
Best known for: Being the founding guitarist for British hard rock band Whitesnake and co-writing its biggest hit, “Here I Go Again.”
Bray Wyatt, 1987-2023
WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt, born Windham Rotunda, died Aug. 24 at the age of 36 due to heart issues exacerbated by COVID.
Best known for: Becoming a three-time world champion under his wrestling persona Bray Wyatt. He also won both the Raw and SmackDown tag team championships.
Hersha Parady, 1945-2023
Actress Hersha Parady died on Aug. 23 from after surgery for brain cancer. She was 78.
Best known for: Playing the Walnut Grove school teacher Alice Garvey on Little House on the Prairie.
Terry Funk, 1944-2023
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler and actor Terry Funk died Aug. 23 at the age of 79.
Best known for: His notable rivalries with wrestlers like Jerry Lawlor and Ric Flair, as well as on-screen cameo appearances on films like Road House opposite Patrick Swayze.
Elizabeth Hoffman, 1926-2023
Actress Elizabeth Hoffman died of natural causes on Aug. 21 at her home in Malibu, Calif. She was 97.
Best known for: Playing the mother, Beatrice Reed Ventnor on all six seasons of NBC’s drama, Sisters.
Ron Cephas Jones, 1957-2023
The Emmy-winning actor died Aug. 19 due to a long-standing pulmonary issue. He was 66.
Best known for: Portraying William Hill on NBC’s hit drama series This is Us.
Ray Hildebrand, 1940-2023
Musician Ray Hildebrand passed away in his Kansas City home on Aug. 18. He was 82.
Best known for: Being one half of Paul & Paula, the pop duo known for the chart-topping 1962 hit “Hey Paula.”
Nancy Frangione, 1953-2023
Soap opera actress Nancy Frangione died Aug. 18 at the age of 70.
Best known for: Her roles as Cecile de Poulignac on Another World and Tara Martin in All My Children.
Chris Peluso, 1983-2023
Broadway actor Chris Peluso died on Aug. 15 after a lengthy battle with schizophrenia. He was 40.
Best known for: His roles in Broadway’s Mamma Mia and Wicked.
Darren Kent, 1987-2023
Actor and director Darren Kent who suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis and a skin condition, died on Aug. 11. He was 36.
Best known for: His role as a goatherd in a 2014 episode of Game of Thrones.
Shelley Smith, 1952-2023
Supermodel-turned-actress Shelley Smith passed away on Aug. 8 at the age of 70.
Best known for: Her roles in The Associates, and For Love and Honor, and for founding Hatch Fertility.
Johnny Hardwick, 1958-2023
Writer and actor Johnny Hardwick died in his home in Austin, Tex. on Aug. 8. He was 64.
Best known for: Voicing Dale Gribble on the animated series King of the Hill. He was also a staff writer, producer and story editor on the show.
Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023
Canadian musician Robbie Robertson was surrounded by family when he died on Aug. 9 after a long illness.
Best known for: Being the lead guitarist of The Band. His musical career as a singer-songwriter, film composer, actor and producer spanned over six decades.
Robert Swan, 1944-2023
After a long battle with cancer, actor Robert Swan died on Aug. 7 at the age of 78.
Best known for: His roles in Hoosiers, The Untouchables and Rudy.
DJ Casper, 1965-2023
On Aug. 7, the Chicago native disc jockey born Willie Perrie died at age 58 after being diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.
Best known for: His hit single “Cha Cha Slide” which he originally wrote as a tune for aerobics classes.
John Gosling, 1948-2023
Musician John Gosling died at the age of 75.
Best known for: Playing keyboards for British rock band The Kinks.
Mark Margolis, 1939-2023
Actor Mark Margolis died on Aug. 3 after a short illness. He was 83.
Best known for: His Emmy-nominated role as the drug lord Hector Salamanca on Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul.
Clifton Oliver, 1975-2023
Musical theater actor Clifton Cloud died on Aug. 2 at 47.
Best known for: Starring in Broadway’s The Lion King, Wicked and In The Heights.
July
Angus Cloud, 1998-2023
Actor Angus Cloud died on July 31 of an accidental drug overdose. In a statement, his family said Cloud had struggled with intense depression since his father died earlier in 2023.
Best known for: His breakout role as Fezco in HBO’s popular teen drama Euphoria.
Paul Reubens, 1952-2023
Comedian Paul Reubens died on July 30 after a private battle with cancer. He was 70.
Best known for: Creating the character Pee-Wee Herman, which landed him an HBO special, three films, and the TV series, Pee–Wee’s Playhouse.
Sinéad O’Connor, 1966-2023
The Irish singer died on July 26 at 56.
Best known for: Her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” along with her outspokenness throughout her career.
Inga Swenson, 1932-2023
Actress and Broadway star Inga Swenson died on July 20 at the age of 90.
Best known for: Playing Gretchen Kraus on Benson, for which she earned three Primetime Emmy nominations.
Tony Bennett, 1926-2023
Tony Bennett, the Grammy-winning crooner, died July 21 in his hometown of New York after battling Alzheimer’s. He was 96.
Best known for: His genre-crossing musical talent, including his biggest hit “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” and more recently his collaboration albums with Lady Gaga.
Linda Haynes, 1947-2023
The actress’s family announced she passed away on July 17 at 75.
Best known for: Appearing in films including Rolling Thunder, The Drowning Pool, and Brubaker.
Nick Benedict, 1946-2023
The soap actor was 77 when he died on July 14.
Best known for: His roles on All My Children and Days of Our Lives.
Jane Birkin, 1946-2023
Actress, singer and style icon Jane Birkin passed away in her home in France after suffering from health issues for several years. She was 76.
Best known for: Her romantic and musical relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, and for acting in films including Death on the Nile. Birkin is also the inspiration for the name of the Birkin bag, the beloved Hermès luxury handbag.
Josephine Chaplin, 1949-2023
Actress Josephine Chaplin died on July 14 at 74.
Best known for: Being the third daughter of silent film icon Charlie Chaplin. She had roles in films like Escape to the Sun and The Canterbury Tales.
Carlin Glynn, 1940-2023
Broadway, film and TV actress Carlin Glynn died July 13 at 83.
Best known for: Playing Molly Ringwald’s mother on Sixteen Candles.
Andrea Evans, 1957-2023
The actress died of cancer on July 9 at 66.
Best known for: Her role as Tina Lord on ABC’s soap opera One Life to Live from 1979-1981.
George Tickner, 1946-2023
Rhythm guitarist George Tikener died on July 5 at 76.
Best known for: Co-founding the rock band Journey. Tickner was a guitarist and songwriter on the band’s first three albums.
Coco Lee, 1975-2023
Chinese-American singer songwriter Coco Lee died by suicide on July 5. She was 48.
Best known for: Voicing Mulan in the Mandarin version of the film, as well as her Academy Award-nominated song “A Love Before Time” from the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon soundtrack.
Leandro De Niro, 2004-2023
The grandson of Robert De Niro died on July 2 at the age of 19 of an accidental overdose.
Best known for: His appearance in A Star is Born alongside his mother, actress and filmmaker Drena De Niro.
June
Alan Arkin, 1934-2023
Actor Alan Arkin passed away at age 89 on June 30. His sons confirmed the news.
Best known for: His Academy Award-winning performance in the film Little Miss Sunshine, as well as his appearances in films like Wait Until Dark and Catch-22.
Julian Sands, 1958-2023
Actor Julian Sands went missing on Jan. 13 on a hike near Los Angeles. His remains were found on June 24.
Best known for: Films including Room with a View, Warlock and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Nicolas Coster, 1933-2023
The British-born actor passed away at a hospital in Florida after a long-term battle with cancer. He was 89.
Best known for: Appearing in shows like All My Children, The Facts of Life, Wonder Woman and Santa Barbara.
Frederic Forrest, 1936-2023
The actor passed away on June 24 at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long illness.
Best known for: His Academy Award-winning performance in The Rose and Apocalypse Now.
Betta St. John, 1929-2023
Broadway and Hollywood actress Betta St. John died on June 23 at 93.
Best known for: Playing Lita in the original Broadway production of South Pacific, and for the film Dream WIfe with Cary Grant
Sheldon Harnick, 1924-2023
Broadway lyricist and songwriter Sheldon Harnick died June 23 at age 93.
Best known for: Writing the lyrics for the musical Fiddler on the Roof.
Glenda Jackson, 1936-2023
The British actress and politician died June 15 after a brief illness. She was 87.
Best known for: Winning two Best Actress Oscars for her work in 1970’s Women in Love and 1973’s A Touch of Class. Jackson took a hiatus from acting to devote her time to politics, becoming a Member of Parliament from 1992-2015.
Brett Hadley, 1930-2023
TV actor Brett Hadley passed away on June 16. He was 92.
Best known for: Playing Carl Williams on the long-running soap opera, The Young and the Restless.
Pat Robertson, 1930-2023
Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson died on June 8 at age 93.
Best known for: Foundng the Christian Broadcast Network and hosting its flagship show, The 700 Club. He was known for his controversial conservative views.
Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, 1942-2023
WWE Wrestler better known as The Iron Sheik died of cardiac arrest on June 7.
Best known for: His signature move, the “Camel Clutch.” The Iron Sheik was one of Hulk Hogan’s biggest nemeses during the golden age of wrestling.
Pat Cooper, 1929-2023
Comedian Pat Cooper died on June 6 at the age of 93.
Best known for: His role in the 1999 comedy Analyze This. His stand-up comedy and short temper earned him the nickname the “Comedian of Outrage.”
Anna Shay, 1961-2023
The heiress and reality star passed away unexpectedly of a stroke on June 5. She was 62.
Best known for: Appearing on Netflix’s reality series Bling Empire.
May
Sergio Calderón, 1945-2023
Actor Sergio Calderón died on May 31 at 77.
Best known for: Appearances in the Pirates of the Caribbean and Men in Black franchises.
George Maharis, 1928-2023
Actor George Maharis died on May 28 at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 94.
Best known for: His Emmy-nominated role of Buz Murdock on the 1960s TV drama Route 66.
Tina Turner, 1939-2023
Singer Tina Turner, 83, passed away at her Switzerland home on May 24.
Best known for: Her musical career as a global superstar. She was dubbed “The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” with hits like “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
Ray Stevenson, 1954-2023
British actor Ray Stevenson passed away on May 21, just days before his 59th birthday.
Best known for: His roles on HBO’s Rome and as Volstagg in the Thor movie franchise.
Jim Brown, 1936-2023
Legendary NFL star and civil rights icon Jim Brown died on May 18 at 87 years old.
Best known for: Being one of the greatest players in the history of football and famously retiring at the peak of his career to become a civil rights activist and actor. He went on to star in more than 30 films.
Sharon Farrell, 1940-2023
Actress Sharon Farrell passed away on May 15 at the age of 82.
Best known for: Starring in films such as It’s Alive and Can’t Buy Me Love. She also had numerous TV roles in shows like The Young and The Restless and the original Hawaii Five-0.
Samantha Weinstein, 1995-2023
Canadian actress Samantha Weinstein died from ovarian cancer on May 14. She was 28.
Best known for: Her role as Heather in the 2013 horror film Carrie.
Barry Newman, 1930-2023
The Boston-born actor died on May 11 at the age of 92.
Best known for: Playing a defense lawyer and title character in NBC’s Petrocelli, for which he received an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination.
Jaclyn Zeman, 1953-2023
Jaclyn Zeman, 70, died of cancer on May 9.
Best known for: Playing Bobbie Spencer on General Hospital for more than 40 years. Zeman earned four Daytime Emmy nominations for her work on the soap opera and also appeared in the 1982 comedy National Lampoon’s Class Reunion.
Gerald Castillo, 1932-2023
Actor Gerald Castillo passed away on May 4 at the age of 90.
Best known for: Playing A.C. Slater’s father on Saved by the Bell, and later Judge Davis Wagner on General Hospital.
Sonia Pizarro, 1963-2023
Reality star Sonia Pizarro died May 3 at the age of 60. A cause of death was not revealed, but the star had had a history of medical complications in the past.
Best known for: Starring in truTV’s reality series Operation Repo and its subsequent TV movies.
Eileen Saki, 1943-2023
Actress Eileen Saki died from pancreatic cancer on May 1 in Los Angeles.
Best known for: Her role as the the owner of Rosie’s Bar on the classic sitcom, M*A*S*H*.
April
Tim Bachman, 1951-2023
Rocker Tim Bachman died of cancer on April 28 at the age of 71.
Best known for: Co-founding the band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, with hits like “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.”
Jerry Springer, 1944-2023
Jerry Springer died of pancreatic cancer in his suburban Chicago home on April 27. The iconic TV host was 79.
Best known for: He first rose to prominence as the mayor of Cincinnati in the late 1970s and as a news anchor for the local NBC affiliate. His syndicated talk show, Jerry Springer, premiered in 1991 and became a massive ratings hit in the mid-1990s with its sensational tabloid style. It ran until 2018.
Len Goodman, 1944-2023
Len Goodman died of bone cancer in hospice care on April 22, 2023. The professional ballroom dancer, judge, and coach was 78. Dozens of colleagues and family gave tributes on social media, with ABC calling Goodman an “icon in the world of ballroom dance.”
Best known for: His wit and charm as a longtime head judge on TV dance competitions Strictly Come Dancing, from 2004 to 2016, and Dancing with the Stars from 2005 to 2022. Goodman announced his retirement from TV last November, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family and grandchildren.
Mark Sheehan, 1976-2023
Irish musician Mark Sheehan died April 19. After a brief illness. He was 46 years old.
Best known for: Co-founding the Irish rock band The Script, with hits like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” “Break Even,” and “Hall of Fame.” Prior to The Script, Sheehan was part of the Irish boy band Mytown from 1996 to 2001.
Elizabeth Hubbard, 1933-2023
Actress Elizabeth Hubbard died of cancer at her home in Roxbury, Connecticut, on April 8, at the age of 89.
Best known for: Her longtime roles on memorable soap operas, including Althea Davis on the NBC daytime soap opera, The Doctors, and Lucinda Walsh on the CBS’ As the World Turns from 1984 to 2010.
Lasse Wellander, 1952-2023
Longtime ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander died on April 9, 2023, at the age of 70. Fellow ABBA bandmates Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad released a joint statement in which they paid tribute to “the musical brilliance of the man who played such an integral role in the ABBA story.”
Best known for: His superb guitar skills as a member of ABBA, playing on seven of the group’s nine studio albums, including their most recent 2021 album, Voyage.
Paul Cattermole, 1977-2023
Actor and musician Paul Cattermole died April 6, from undisclosed causes. He was 46.
Best known for: Being in the pop group S Club 7 from 1998 to 2002. During those five years, the group released four No. 1 singles and one No. 1 album. Cattermole was set to reunite with his bandmates for a 25th anniversary reunion tour later in 2023.
March
Brian Gillis, 1975-2023
Singer Brian Gillis passed away on March 29 at the age of 48. His former bandmate Brad Fischetti from 1990s group LFO paid tribute to Gillis on Instagram, writing, “If it wasn’t for his hard work and dedication in the early days of LFO, the LFO you came to know and (hopefully) love would not exist.” Fischetti is now the last surviving member of the trio.
Best known for: Co-founding the boy band LFO, known for its songs “Summer Girls” and “Girl on TV.” The band has sold over 4 million records worldwide.
Paul Grant, 1967-2023
British actor and stuntman Paul Grant died on March 21, after collapsing outside of a railway station in London. The actor had previously opened up about his struggles with substance abuse. He was 56.
Best known for: Playing an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and two roles in Labyrinth as a member of the Goblin Corps and a stunt double for the actor portraying the character Hoggle. He also played a goblin in Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone.
Willis Reed, 1942-2023
Legendary New York Knicks center Willis Reed died March 21. He was 80. The National Basketball Retired Players Association and the Knicks announced his passing.
Best known for: Leading the Knicks to victory in Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals despite suffering a leg injury just two games prior. The team went on to win their first NBA title that year. Reed became the first player in NBA history to be named the NBA All-Star Game MVP, the NBA regular season MVP, and the NBA Finals MVP in the same season.
Lance Reddick, 1962-2023
An accomplished actor and musician, Lance Reddick died of natural causes on March 17, at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 60.
Best known for: His memorable roles as authority figures, including the respected Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in HBO’s The Wire, Phillip Broyles in Fringe, and Charon in the John Wick films.
Sharon Acker, 1935-2023
Sharon Acker died March 17, in a retirement home in her hometown of Toronto. The Canadian actress’ career spanned over four decades from 1956 to 1994.
Best known for: Playing the famous lawyer’s right hand woman, Della Street in The New Perry Mason, as well as Lee Marvin’s wife in the 1967 film, Point Blank. Acker has numerous TV appearances on her résumé, including episodes of It Takes a Thief, Get Smart, Star Trek, Gunsmoke, and more.
Bobby Caldwell, 1951-2023
Singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell died at 71 years of age on March 14 at his home in New Jersey.
Best known for: His soulful vocals and musical career with hits like “What You Won’t Do For Love” and “Open Your Eyes.” His music has been sampled by multiple R&B and hip hop artists, including Tupac, Boyz II Men, and more.
Chaim Topol, 1935-2023
Israeli actor and singer Chaim Topol died March 18 at the age of 87. The news came after his son Omer announced in June 2022 that Topol was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Best known for: His iconic starring role as Tevye in the stage musical and 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof. Topol won multiple awards for his acting and was known as Israel’s only internationally recognized entertainer from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Lisa Montell, 1933-2023
The 1950s and ‘60s star passed away on March 7 due to heart problems and sepsis. The actress was 89.
Best known for: Starring in 1956’s World Without End and the musical comedy Ten Thousand Bedrooms opposite Dean Martin.
Gary Rossington, 1951-2023
An original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, rock legend Gary Rossington died on March 5, at age 71. “Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does,” his bandmates said in a statement.
Best known for: Playing lead and rhythm guitar in the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. As well as being one of the founding members, he was also the last living original member, even surviving the plane crash in 1977 which killed multiple bandmates.
Tom Sizemore, 1961-2023
Actor Tom Sizemore died at 61 on March 3 after being hospitalized from a brain aneurysm a month earlier. The actor had remained in critical condition in a coma since Feb. 19. Sizemore’s rep confirmed he “passed away peacefully in his sleep” at Providence Saint Joseph’s Hospital Burbank.
Best known for: His roles in American war movies Saving Private Ryan, Black Hawk Down, and Pearl Harbor.
February
Jansen Panettiere, 1994-2023
Child actor and brother of actress Hayden Panettiere’s brother Jansen died unexpectedly of aortic valve complications on Feb. 19 at the age of 28. His family confirmed in a statement that his sudden passing was due to a cardiomegaly (enlarged heart).
Best known for: His appearances on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, as well as roles in The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, The Perfect Game, Ice Age: The Meltdown and others.
Richard Belzer, 1944-2023
Actor, comedian, and author Richard Belzer died on Feb. 19, at the age of 78 of circulatory and respiratory issues.
Best known for: Portraying cynical TV detective John Munch for over two decades in multiple shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Homicide: Life on the Street.
Raquel Welch, 1940-2023
Raquel Welch died on Feb. 15 after a brief illness. The actress and model was 82.
Best known for: Her breakout roles in the 1966 films Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. which launched her into the spotlight as an international sex symbol. Welch went on to star in dozens of films, including 1973’s The Three Musketeers, which landed her a Golden Globe.
Dave Hollis, 1975-2023
Dave Hollis, a Disney executive-turned-self-help author, died of an accidental overdose on Feb. 14. He was 47.
Best known for: Hosting the podcast Rise Together with his now-ex-wife Rachel Hollis. The couple used the platform to give marriage advice before ultimately announcing their own split. He also authored two self-help books, Get Out of Your Own Way and Built Through Courage: Face Your Fears to Live the Life You Were Meant For.
Burt Bacharach, 1928-2023
Famed composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach died at 94 on Feb. 9 from natural causes.
Best known for: Being regarded as one of the most influential popular music composers of the 20th century and writing songs for artists like Dionne Warwick, BJ Thomas, Dusty Springfield, and Tom Jones.
January
Annie Wersching, 1977-2023
Actress Annie Wersching died Jan. 29 at age 45, after being diagnosed with cancer in 2020.
Best known for: Her TV roles, including Renee Walker on 24, Julia Brasher on Bosch, and the Borg Queen on Star Trek: Picard. Wersching was also the voice of Tess in the video game The Last of Us.
Lisa Loring, 1958-2023
Former child star Lisa Loring died at 64 on Jan. 28 at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank with both her daughters by her side. According to her daughter, Loring passed away due to complications caused by high blood pressure.
Best known for: Playing the morbid daughter Wednesday Addams in the sitcom The Addams Family from 1964 to 1966. Loring landed the role when she was just five years old and set the standard for Wednesday Addams’ iconic personality for future adaptations.
Cindy Williams, 1947-2023
Actress Cindy Williams passed away on Jan. 25 after a short illness.
Best known for: Playing Shirley Feeney in ABC’s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, which ran for eight seasons from 1976 to 1983. The Happy Days spinoff was highly rated and received six Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination during its run.
David Crosby, 1941-2023
Legendary rocker David Crosby died on Jan. 28 after a long illness at age 81.
Best known for: His influential musical career as a co-founder of The Byrds in 1964 and later the supergroup Crosby, Stills and Nash in 1968. Crosby helped pioneer the folk rock sound in the ’60s and the California Sound with CSN, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice.
Lisa Marie Presley, 1968-2023
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and only daughter of Elvis Presley, died on Jan. 12 of surgery complications. She was 54.
Best known for: Being the only child of Elvis and Priscila Presley and for her singing career, in which she released three studio albums. Presley was also known for her charity and humanitarian work and for her marriages to Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage.
Tatjana Patitz, 1966-2023
German model Tatjana Patitz passed away from metastatic breast cancer on Jan. 10. She was 58.
Best known for: Her career as one of the first supermodels alongside Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista. Patitz worked with designers like Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, and Donna Karan and appeared on the cover of Vogue six times.
Jeff Beck, 1944-2023
Guitarist Jeff Beck died on Jan. 10 in a hospital in Surrey, England, after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to his family. The rocker was 78.
Best known for: His rise to fame after joining The Yardbirds on guitar in 1965, and later creating The Jeff Beck Group. Beck was ranked No. 5 on Rolling Stone’s 2005 list of 100 greatest guitarists, won eight Grammy Awards, and is a two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Melinda Dillon, 1939-2023
Broadway and film actress Melinda Dillon died on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles. She was 83.
Best known for: Playing the patient and protecting Mother Parker in 1983’s A Christmas Story. Dillon also appeared in many other films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Absence of Malice.
Fred White, 1955-2023
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White passed away at the age of 67 on Jan. 1.
Best known for: His musical career as the drummer for 1970s jazz, soul, and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire, joining when White was just a teen. The band had multiple hits including “September” and “Let’s Groove,” and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Gangsta Boo, 1979-2023
Rapper Gangsta Boo (birth name Lola Chantrelle Mitchell) was found dead on Jan. 1 on her mother’s porch in Memphis of an accidental overdose.
Best known for: Being a founding member of the influential hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and appearing on six of their albums. Gangsta Boo left the group in 2001, releasing three solo albums.
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