Celebrities who died in 2023
Celebrities who died in 2023
Every year we lose some of our most beloved celebrities. In some cases, their music was a highlight of our lives, while in other cases, their acting performances moved us to tears. Although we don’t know them in real life, sometimes we feel like we’ve lost someone we love, which is a testament to their talent. From stars of stage and screen to incredible athletes It’s been a tragic year for some of our favorite stars, and we want to honor them and remember these amazing celebrities and the projects they’ve worked on. As such, we’ve updated this list to honor the big names in the industry who passed away in 2023.
Fred White
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White died on January 1 at the age of 67. According to Rolling Stone, he first joined the band in 1974 alongside his brother and singer Maurice White, who died in 2016 after decades of living with Parkinson’s disease. It was Fred who provided unforgettable beats for songs like “September” and “Shining Star,” which later inducted them into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.Her brother and Earth, Wind & Fire bandmate Verdine White posted a moving tribute on Instagram. “Our family is saddened today by the loss of an incredible and talented family member,” Verdine wrote, calling Fred a protected child who played gold records at age 16. “But more than that at home and beyond, he was the wonderful brother that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous,” he added. “And we could always count on him to make a seemingly bad situation look lighter!” Other famous fans and friends sent their best wishes and condolences to Fred’s family, including Lenny Kravitz who commented, “I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. . A real king. Rest in power. »
Count Boen
Actor Earl Boen died aged 81 on January 5. A close friend told Variety that Boen had stage four lung cancer at the time of his death and was diagnosed a few months earlier in 2022. He is survived by a daughter and two grandchildren, as well as his wife Cathy.
As a working character actor, he’s had a long and productive screen career that has seen him appear in television series like “Hawaii Five-O” and “Three’s Company.” He was also a familiar face to all fans of the “Terminator” franchise, as he played criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in both the original 1985 sci-fi classic and its sequels. Boen officially retired from the screen in 2003 but continued to do voice acting, lending his baritone to video games like “World of Warcraft” and “Fallout,” as well as cartoon series like “Kim Possible” and “The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy”. . »
His “Terminator” co-star Robert Patrick, who played the villainous T-1000 in the 1991 sequel, expressed his condolences to Boen’s family on Twitter . “Very sad to hear that Earl Boen has passed away,” he wrote. “He was a wonderfully gifted actor and a good guy. »
adam rich
Adam Rich, the youngest star of the 70s comedy-drama “Eight Is Enough,” died on January 7. The actor was 54 when he was found dead at his Los Angeles home, a family member confirmed to TMZ.
As a child actor in Los Angeles, Rich won the role of little brother Nicholas in “Eight Is Enough” and remained on the show from 1977 to 1981. The actor and his distinctive pageboy haircut also appeared in other television series, such as “The Love Boat” and “Code Red”, before starring in projects like “Gun Shy” and “Dungeons and Dragons” in the 80s. As a young adult, Rich had problems with drugs and was arrested in 1991 for attempting to rob a pharmacy, as People reported at the time. “What I went through is impossible to understand unless you were there,” he said, revealing that he also nearly died from a valium overdose. Rich has chosen to stay away from the spotlight in recent years,
“I am grateful for the joy felt while working on 8! …,” Rich wrote on Instagram in 2021, showing his appreciation for fans of the show who still remembered it. “I hope it brought you some joy too. »
Jeff Beck
Rock guitarist Jeff Beck died at age 78 on January 10. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing,” a statement on his social media revealed. “After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he passed away peacefully yesterday. Her family is asking for privacy while they process this huge loss. »
The English musician first rose to fame as one of the Yardbirds when he replaced Eric Clapton and later formed The Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice, according to Rolling Stone. Known as one of the most respected guitarists of his generation, Beck was twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions to music.
His former rock star collaborators have shared their appreciation for Beck online, such as Rod Stewart, who tweeted that Beck “was one of the few guitarists who, when playing live, listened to me sing and respond.” Rolling Stones musician Ronnie Wood wrote of his grief on Twitter and recalled performing with Beck during their early years. “I want to thank him for all of our beginnings together in the Jeff Beck Group, conquering America,” he said. “Musically, we were breaking all the rules, it was fantastic, revolutionary rock’n’roll! »
Ben Masters
Soap fans around the world were appalled to learn that Ben Masters, better known as Julian Crane on NBC’s “Passions,” died at Palm Strings on January 11. A representative for the Masters family has confirmed that he was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago and his cause of death was complications from COVID-19, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
According to Variety, Masters started out on Broadway as a stage actor opposite icons like Ingrid Bergman and Meryl Streep. He then branched out into movies like “All That Jazz” and “Mandingo,” as well as recurring guest appearances on shows like “Murder She Wrote” and “Heartbeat.” And from 1999 to 2008, he appeared on the daytime soap opera “Passions” as a womanizing billionaire surrounded by endless drama.
His “Passions” co-star Lindsay Korman-Hartley wrote about his fond memories with Masters on Instagram, sharing how he eased her anxiety when they were on set together. “We went to hell and back…but I felt completely safe the whole way,” she recalled, adding that the actor was “so talented, so witty, such a joy to to be there and such a gift to work alongside her. The actor concluded by telling Masters that he was loved around the world.
Tatjana Patitz
Supermodel Tatjana Patitz died on January 11 at the age of 56, as reported by Vogue. “Tatjana has always been the symbol of European chic, like Romy Schneider meets Monica Vitti,” editor Anna Wintour recalled, praising Patitz for her sophistication. “She was much less visible than her peers – more mysterious, more adult, more inaccessible – and that had its own appeal. »
Patitz, who was born in Hamburg and raised in Sweden, rose to prominence alongside other prominent models of the time such as Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista. George Michael cast her as one of the models to appear in his “Freedom ’90” music video, which captured the most recognizable faces in the fashion world at the time. Her agent later told People that she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which was her eventual cause of death. “She is survived by her son, her sister and her parents. We are all devastated by his passing,” his agent said, adding that Patitz will be remembered for his support of conservation causes as well as his modeling career. “She was a compassionate, kind and generous soul and a strong advocate for animal rights. »
Model Cindy Crawford also recalled Patitz’s love of animals in a tribute to her old friend on Instagram. “We were babies together in the fashion industry and I feel like we grew up together,” Crawford added. “I found her soft-spoken, sensitive, kind, inquisitive and, who could ever forget those piercing eyes… I send my condolences to her family – especially the son she adored. »
Lisa Marie Presley
The Presley family suffered another untimely loss when the King’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, died aged 54 on January 12. TMZ previously reported that the singer-songwriter was rushed to a nearby hospital after suffering cardiac arrest and is in critical condition. condition. “The Presley family is shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Lisa Marie,” a spokeswoman for her mother, Priscilla Presley, said per CNN. “They are deeply grateful for everyone’s support, love and prayers. »
The Graceland heiress had experienced tragedy at a young age since her father Elvis Presley died when she was just 9 years old. Lisa Marie then became a singer-songwriter in her own right and released three albums. She has also drawn press attention to her personal life: Lisa Marie was married to global superstar Michael Jackson, had two children with musician Danny Keough, remarried actor Nicolas Cage and recently had twins with Michael Lockwood.
Her memorial was held January 22 at Graceland and featured performances by Alanis Morissette, Billy Corgan and Axl Rose. She was buried in the same meditation garden as her father, according to Reuters, alongside his late son Benjamin Keough, who died by suicide aged 27 in 2020. ‘Our hearts are broken, Lisa, and we all love you’ , said Priscilla. in front of hundreds of mourners. “Lisa Marie Presley was an icon, a role model, a superhero for many people all over the world. »
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Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida died at age 95 on January 16. According to CNN, the sad news was confirmed by his great-nephew Francesco Lollobrigida, Italy’s Minister of Agriculture. In his tweet, the politician said his inspirational parent had been “one of the brightest stars of Italian cinematography and culture”.
Lollobrigida was loved in her home country for starring in films like ‘Come September’, ‘Solomon and Sheba’ and ‘Bread, Love and Dreams’ in the 1950s and 60s. The Italian beauty queen had been scouted by the eccentric Hollywood producer Howard Hughes, who had tried to alienate her from her husband and even arranged for Lollobrigida to be greeted by a brigade of divorce lawyers as soon as her flight landed in America. But she preferred to make films in Europe, where she found herself facing leading men like Burt Lancaster, Humphrey Bogart and Rock Hudson.
In her later years, the movie star became interested in politics and art, publishing her photographs in several books over the years. She has also served as an ambassador for causes such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its Food and Agriculture Organization. “We are all born to die. The difference is the intensity with which we choose to live,” she told Vanity Fair in 2013.
David Croby
David Crosby died on January 18. According to Variety, the 81-year-old musician had plans to release new music and was working on a new tour until his dying days.
As a singer, songwriter and guitarist, Crosby created some of the most iconic albums of the 60s and 70s with his bands The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Despite his struggles with drug addiction over the years, he also had a successful solo career. His former collaborator Graham Nash wrote a touching reflection on his time with Crosby, insisting he had always admired the musician’s ‘pure personality and talent’ despite their occasional differences.
“What has always meant to David and me more than anything is the sheer joy of the music we created together, the sound we discovered with each other, and the deep friendship we shared over the years. of all these long years,” Nash added. “My heart is truly with his wife, Jan, his son, Django, and everyone he touched in this world. Stephen Stills also admitted he was happy with their reconciliation. “He was undoubtedly a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were nothing short of genius,” he continued, likening their harmonies to the glue that held them together. “I am deeply saddened by his passing and will miss him beyond measure. »
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Lisa Loring
Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, died at age 64 on January 28. Her friend Laurie Jacobsen broke the sad news on Facebook, revealing the former child star had suffered a severe stroke and was placed on life support for three days while surrounded by her. family. “She’s ingrained in the tapestry that is pop culture and in our hearts forever like Wednesday Addams,” Jacobsen added. “Beautiful, kind, a loving mother, Lisa’s legacy in the entertainment world is enormous. And the legacy for his family and friends – a wealth of humor, affection and love will live long in our memories. His daughter Vanessa confirmed to Variety that she and her sister held Loring’s hands in his final moments.
Loring was cast in the classic sitcom “The Addams Family” when she was just 6 years old and won over the show’s fans with her character’s adorable love of the macabre. After the show was canceled in 1966, she had a whirlwind marriage and became a mother at age 16. soap opera “As the world turns”. She is survived by her two children and her on-screen father, John Astin, who is now the only original cast member.
Cindy Williams
“Laverne & Shirley” star Cindy Williams died on January 25. “The passing of our loving and hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness,” her children Zak and Emily Hudson revealed in a statement to Entertainment Weekly, adding that their 75-year-old mother was at her home in Los Angeles. Angeles when she died after a short illness. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and our privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous, and had a brilliant sense of humor and a sparkling wit that everyone loved. »
The California-born actress got her big break in 1973 when she was cast by George Lucas for his film “American Graffiti,” before appearing alongside Gene Hackman in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Conversation.” Her most beloved role, however, came in 1976 when Garry Marshall decided to cast her and Penny Marshall in a “Happy Days” spin-off: “Laverne & Shirley.” The massively popular sitcom ran from 1976 to 1983, although Williams left during its eighth and final season after becoming pregnant.
“Happy Days” co-star Henry Winkler told The Hollywood Reporter that he has considered Williams a friend since they first met in 1975. “Not once have I been in her presence while she was not graceful, caring and kind,” he added, praising her acting talent. Ron Howard, who has worked with her on six different projects, tweeted that her “unassuming intelligence, talent, wit and humanity impacted every character she created and every person she worked with. “.
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