Celebrities who died in 2023 (2023)

In memory of the actors, musicians, authors and other famous faces, including singers and songwriters, who passed away in 2023Lisa Maria Presley, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, former child star Adam Rich and Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White and others.

Silvia Sims

Silvia Sims, a British actress best known for her roles in 1958ice on alex2006The Queen,He died "in peace".on January 27 at Denville Hall, a London retirement home for actors and artists, Associated Press informed. She was 89 years old. Born in London in 1934, Syms graduated from London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before embarking on a 64-year career in entertainment, playing Sister Diana Murdoch in the 1958 war story.ice on alex, sang and danced with Cliff Richard in 1959Bongo Express, and played the wife of a gay lawyer in the 1961 thrillervictim, the first British film to speak openly about homosexuality. Syms continued to appear on screen in various movies and TV series through 2019, landing roles in 1974.der Tamarindensamen, 2003what do the girls want, and as Queen Mother in 2006The Queenwith Helen Mirren.

lanza kerwin

Lance Kerwin, the former child actor best known for his roles in coming-of-age dramas.Jamie at 16 years oldand in the Stephen King miniseriesmuch Salem,died on January 24 at the age of 62. Kerwin began her career in the 1970s and has appeared in more than 50 television shows and movies. The main role of her inJamie at 16 years old(originallyJamie at 15 years old), as a teenager adjusting to life in Boston after his family moved from Oregon, propelled him into becoming a heartthrob during his 1977–78 career. Kerwin's other screen credits included the television seriesWonder Woman,little house on the prairie,the holvak family,the new girl, zdiscernment, just like the movieoutbreak. She recently returned to acting after decades with a small role in the independent film.wind and calculus.

david crosby

david crosby, legendary rocker and co-founder of Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash,died on january 18at the age of 81 years. A Grammy Award winner and ten-time inductee, Crosby was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the influential rock groups The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash (later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), the latter the band's debut album, which included the hits "Marrakesh Express" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and earned them Grammy's Best New Award. Crosby, who briefly studied acting in college, also had several television appearances onThe John Larroquette Show,your rose, zThe Simpsons,as well as appearances in movieshookmithunder heart.

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Van Conner, bassist and co-founder of the alternative rock band Screaming Trees,died on January 17 at the age of 55. Conner formed Screaming Trees in 1984 with his guitarist's brother Gary Lee Conner, vocalistmark laneganand drummer Mark Pickerel; Barrett Martin replaced Pickerel in 1991. The band has released eight studio albums, includingtinnitus factory,sweet oblivion,linterna invisible, zThio anesthesiaand several EPs. Notable songs from her include "Nearly Lost You", "All I Know", and "Clairvoyance". After several breaks, Screaming Trees released their latest album,Last Words: Last Shots, in 2011 and since then he has pursued a solo career.

Gina Lollobrigida

Gina Lollobrigida, post-war actress and international sex symbol, once declared the “most beautiful woman in the world”,died on January 15 at the age of 95. The Italian film star achieved a prominent place in post-war cinema, marked by epics such asSolomon and Shebafor dramas liketrapezefor best comedy asgood evening mrs campbellmicome septemberShe was also an accomplished artist, photojournalist, and sculptor. She officially retired from acting in 1997, but remained an active socialite, returning to her early loves of painting and sculpture and even running unsuccessfully for the European Parliament in 1999. Her art has been exhibited around the world and has won numerous awards. her, including the "Legion of Honor" as "artiste de valeur" of France. Earlier this year, she announced plansrun for senate. “I got tired of listening to politicians argue among themselves and never get to the point,” Lollobrigida said in August. "Italy is in a bad state, I want to do something good and positive."

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Yoshio Yoda, Japanese actor and businessman best known for his role in the 1960s television series.Armada de McHale,died on january 13in Fullerton, Calif. She was 88 years old. Born in Tokyo, Yoda moved to the United States to pursue an acting career. His fluency in English and Japanese helped him land his first role in the 1962 war movie.lieutenant horizon. This led to her role inArmada de McHale, where he played the Japanese prisoner of war Fuji Kobiaji in all 138 episodes.

to brown

to brown, who played the cunning and menacing Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Stan ValchekhboVonthe wireHe died in Las Vegas on January 13 at the age of 83. Brown began acting later in life after serving 29 years in the Air Force. He began his Hollywood career in the 1990s with small roles on television (Murder: Life on the Street,the fbi files) and movies (12 monkeys,The replacement). The big role of him came in 2002.david simonVonthe wire. As Stanislaus "Stan" Valchek, Brown appeared in all five seasons of the critically acclaimed drama. His character took on a starring role in the second season, which focused on corruption at the Baltimore shipping docks, and Valchek's petty feud with Frank Sobotka (Chris Bauer), the head of the longshoremen's union, over the donation of a stained glass window for a church. Although Brown's Valchek was one of many intimidating and hilarious charactersthe wireThe actor's comedic timing and unabashed swagger have made Stan Valchek a fan favorite.

CJ Harris

CJ Harris, which ranks among the top six inAmerican idolSeason 13, died on January 13 in Jasper, Alabama after suffering a medical emergency. Born in Jasper in 1991, Harris was inspired to study music by his grandfather, who gave him a guitar as a child. "I had one in the shed and it had three strings", Harrissayingthe hollywood reportersoy 2014. "He said I don't need to buy a new set of strings." The singer has the first audition forAmerican idolin 2010 and also unsuccessfully tried for Foxthe x-factore da NBCagree. Undaunted, Harris auditioned again.IdolAgain in 2014, where he wowed the judges with his rendition of the Allman Brothers' "Soul Shine." After sixth placeAmerican idol, Harris performed with other contestants on the show's live tour and appeared at the Grand Ole Opry in 2014 with one of her musical influences, Darius Rucker. Her debut single "In Love" was released in 2019.

Robbie Knievel

recklessRobbie Knievel, the stuntman famous for his record-breaking motorcycle jumps and the son of Evel Knievel, died on January 13 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 60 years old. Throughout his life, "Captain Robbie Knievel" set 20 world records and completed hundreds of dangerous jumps, some honoring the exploits of his father. In 1989, Knievel successfully jumped the fountains at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, two decades after his father's failed attempt. In 1999, Knievel cleared part of the Grand Canyon, something his father dreamed of. Throughout his career, he has jumped huge obstacles including 30 limousines, five military planes and a moving train, as well as the gap between two 13-story buildings. Knievel also headlined the 2005 A&E reality show.Knievel's Wild Ride.

Lisa Maria Presley

Lisa Maria Presley, the singer-songwriter and daughter ofelvis presleyHe died on January 12 after a suspected cardiac arrest. She was 54 years old. The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie proved that she is a musician in her own right when she released her first album.To whom It May Concern, in which she wrote or co-wrote all the songs. The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and later went gold. his second albumNow what, also debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart. She has been married four times to Danny Keough.miguel jackson,Nicholas Cage, and Michael Lockwood, and had four children, including an actressRiley Keough.

robbie bachmann

robbie bachmann, the drummer for the legendary 1970s rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, died on January 12 at the age of 69. Robin "Robbie" Peter Kendall Bachman was born in Winnipeg, Canada in 1953 and grew up as a drummer in a musical family with older brothers Randy and Tim. The trio played in the band Brave Belt, which changed its name to the Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1973. He also helped write some of their biggest hits, including 1973's "Hold Back the Water" and 1974's "Roll On Down the Highway." , and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2014.

ben master

Ben Masters, who played billionaire Julian Crane on the soap operapassionsHe died on January 11 at the age of 75. The actor has also acted on Broadway and has had major roles on screen.all that jazz,key exchange,dream Lover, zDo Mr. Right.However, he was best known for playing the crooked billionaire in a whopping 772 episodes ofpassions, a role for which he received three Soap Opera Digest Award nominations. Masters has had many other television roles over the years, including the miniseries.celebrityminoble houseand in programs likekojak,Petrocelli,touched by an angel,Kung Fu: The Legend Continues,Barnabasjones,Morddiagnose,sisters, zPensacola: wings of gold.

carol koch

Carole Cook, the comedic actress who rose to fame with the help and guidance oflucilla ballHe died on January 11. He was three days away from his 99th birthday. Born Mildred Frances Cook on January 14, 1924, in Abilene, Texas, Cook changed her first name to Carole in honor of Carole Lombard at Ball's suggestion. Ball after reading a review of Cook's performance inAnnie, take back your weapon, invited the young actress to audition for his Desilu workshop. After signing with Ball's production company, Cook even moved in with the legendary comedian following his divorce from Desi Arnaz. Cook has appeared in numerous movies and television shows and has collaborated with Ball onLucy's showmihere comes lucy, in which she plays the wife of Don KnottsThe amazing Mr. Clean, and landed memorable roles inamerican gigolomisixteen candles. A prolific guest star, she appeared in allthis girlmimaude, ProAngel de Charliemikojak,starry sky and rabbit hutchmiLaverne y Shirley, ProDynastyOf course,the love boatIn 2018, Cook was the subject of unwanted controversy when he suggested that the best way to deal with then-President Donald Trump was to assassinate him, asking, "Where's John Wilkes Booth when you need him?" As a result, Cook received a visit. of the Secret Service, whom he said "could not have been nicer." She joked about the incident: "I said, 'I can't go to jail, the stripes are horizontal, they don't suit me.'"

Jeff Beck

legendary guitaristJeff Beck died on January 10.78 years after contracting bacterial meningitis. Once named by him as one of the top five guitarists of all time.Rolling Stone,Beck's influence was immense. He is widely credited with expanding the possibilities of blues music and popularizing the use of distortion and audio feedback, which influenced the sound of heavy metal. He has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, once as a member of the Yardbirds and again for his work with the Jeff Beck group. Beck has won eight Grammy Awards throughout his career, the first being Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Escape" from the album in 1986.snapshotIn recent years, the rocker has been collaborating with actor Johnny Depp. The duo released a cover of John Lennon's "Isolation" in 2020, playing into the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Depp joined Beck on the UK stage in June 2022 following his victory in the libel suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The duo's joint album18,it was released in July 2022.

tatjana patitz

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz died on January 11 at the age of 56. Considered one of the original supermodels, the German-born beauty has modeled for Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, and Donna Karan, among others, and has graced the cover of Vogue six times. She also appeared in the George Michael movie."Freedom '90"Videoclip with Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Adam Rico

Adam Rich, the former child star who played Nicholas Bradford in the sitcomeight is enough,died on January 7 at his home in Los Angeles. She was 54 years old. The cause of death was not disclosed. In addition to the family sitcom, which ran on ABC from 1977 to 1981, Rich also appeared in numerous television shows and movies in the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, includingCAncas,Fantasy Island, Little Wonder, Dungeons and Dragons,Red alert, zBaywatch. He briefly returned to acting in 2003 to play himself in the sitcom.Dickie Roberts: former child star.He also reprized his role as Bradford's youngest son in the TV movies.Eight Is Enough: A Family ReunionmiA marriage eight is enough.

Graf Boen

Earl Boen, a prolific character and voice actor better known as Dr. Peter Silbermann moreterminatorMovie,died on january 5in Hawaii. She was 81 years old. Boen has showcased her acting chops in over 250 different movies, television series, and video games throughout her decades-long career in the entertainment industry. He is widely recognized for his performance as the feared 1984 Dr. Silverman.terminator- a role he reprized in 1991Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 2003Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and through stock footage in 2019Terminator: Dark Fate.

Fred Branco

batteryFred White died on January 1.at 67 years old. White joined Earth, Wind & Fire as a teenager in 1974 and helped them score their first Billboard No. 1 song with "Shining Star" and provided beats for their other hits like "September" and "Let's Go". . His brother Verdine White, a founding member of the group, announced the death on New Year's Day, saying he was joining brothers Maurice, Monte and Ronald. "EWF ORIGINAL 9 protected child member with gold records at the tender age of 16!" Verdine wroteInstagram. “He was the number 4 brother of the family constellation. But beyond that he was home and beyond that the wonderful brother who was always funny and deliciously mischievous!

gangsta boo

Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, better known as a rapperGangsta Boo was found dead on January 1, although the cause of death was not determined. She was 43 years old. The Memphis native was a member of Three 6 Mafia and released six albums with them before leaving the group in 2001. He has also released three solo albums and several mixtapes, and has regularly performed at concerts for other artists. Sense.

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