2023 was a year full of ups and downs… and unfortunately, some of the low points were due to the world's biggest stars tragically losing their lives – many of them dying far too soon.
Matthew Perry shocked the world when he was found lifeless in his hot tub in October…and he did Sinead O'Connorwho was found in her south London apartment at the end of July.
25-year-old “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud was also found dead at his family's home in Oakland, California in late July…not long after the actor lost his father. The coroner said he died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.
Tina TurnerKnown as the “Queen of Rock 'n' Roll,” died in May at age 83 after suffering from a “long-term kidney disease” … and the singer opened up about her regrets for not taking better care of her Having her kidneys taken care of in the months before her death.
79 years old Jerry Springer died in April at his home in Illinois after his battle with pancreatic cancer – something he kept out of the public eye. A representative of Springer's family told us that he was sick for months and kept the illness at bay so as not to worry others.
Paul Rubens, known to many as Pee-wee Herman, died in July at the age of 70 … and he also privately battled cancer for years. In an apology to fans written before his death, Paul said: “I loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
Others that have disappeared but certainly not forgotten include: Jacky Oh!, Bob Barker, Jimmy Buffett, Raquel Welch, Heather Armstrong, Alan Arkin, Andrea Evans, Tony Bennett, Clarence AvantAnd Diane Feinstein.
REST IN PEACE
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