Throughout 2023, there have been notable deaths of celebrities from film, television, theater and music. The first notables in the 2023 gallery are Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Jeff Beck, Robbie Robertson and David Crosby.
Also Oscar and Tony winners Alan Arkin and Glenda Jackson, Oscar and Grammy winner Burt Bacharach, Oscar winner William Friedkin, Grammy legend Tony Bennett, Emmy nominee Matthew Perry, Emmy Norman Lear, Emmy winner Andre Braugher and Emmy winner Ron Cephas Jones with rock legend Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley and actresses Melinda Dillon, Raquel Welch, Annie Wersching and Cindy Williams.
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, a cast member of the Oscar-winning film “Parasites.”
Lee Sun-kyun
Exactly on Wednesday, South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, a cast member of the Oscar-winning film “Parasites,” was found dead while under investigation in a case of suspected drug use, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lee, 48, was found unconscious in a car parked in a park in central Seoul at 10:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday (1:30 GMT), the aforementioned media reported.
Andre Braugher, cast member of the television series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” poses for a portrait at the CBS Radford Studios on November 2, 2018 in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello
Andrew Braugher
Actor Andre Braugher died on December 11th at the age of 61. Winner of Emmy Awards for “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Thief,” he had a stellar career with 11 nominations. He also appeared in films such as Glory, Primal Fear and City of Angels.
Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and delivered a wry performance in “Paper Moon” opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum, died on December 8 , 2023.
Ryan O'Neal
Actor Ryan O'Neal left us on December 8th at the age of 82. Nominated for an Oscar for “Love Story,” he also shone in films like “Paper Moon” and “Barry Lyndon.”
Norman Lear arrives at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. The producer died on December 5, 2023. He was 101 years old. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file
Norman Lear
Prolific television producer and author Norman Lear died on December 5th at the age of 101. The creator of hits like “All in the Family,” “Good Times” and “Maude,” he won six Emmy Awards from his 16 nominations.
Actor Matthew Perry, who died on October 28, 2023, in an archive image.EFE
Matthew Perry
On October 28th, the actor Matthew Perry, known for his role in “Friends”, left us at the age of 54. With five Emmy nominations, he also worked on projects such as “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”
Richard Roundtree, star of “Shaft” and first black action hero. The actor died in 2023 at the age of 81.
Richard Roundtree
On October 24, actor Richard Roundtree, famous for his role in “Shaft” and other films such as “City Heat” and “George of the Jungle,” died at the age of 81.
Suzanne Somers died of complications from cancer at the age of 76
Suzanne Somers
Actress Suzanne Somers left us on October 14th at the age of 76. Known for her roles in Three's Company and Step By Step, she has also been an advocate and entrepreneur in the health and fitness industry.
Piper Laurie on June 12, 2009 in Los Angeles. The actress died early Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her home in Los Angeles.AP
Piper Laurie
Actress Piper Laurie died on October 14th at the age of 91. With three Oscar nominations and an Emmy for “Promise,” he stood out in films like “The Hustler” and “Carrie.”
Burt Young, who played Rocky Balboa's boyfriend in the Sylvester Stallone films, died on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.
Burt Young
Burt Young, Oscar nominee for his role in Rocky, died on October 8th at the age of 83. He appeared in films such as “Chinatown” and “Once Upon a Time in America”.
Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter. External source
Michael Gambon
Sir Michael Gambon, known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in several “Harry Potter” films, died on September 28th at the age of 82.
“NCIS” star David McCallum
David McCallum
On September 25th, at the age of 90, actor David McCallum, twice nominated for an Emmy for his role in the series “The Man from UNCLE”, left us.
Photo dated February 9, 2023 provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau showing singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett during a concert in Key West, Florida (USA).EFE
Jimmy Buffett
On September 1st, singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett, known for hits such as “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, died at the age of 76.
Former American presenter Bob BarkerAP
Bob Barker
On August 26, beloved host Bob Barker, known for hosting “The Price Is Right” and “Truth or Consequences,” died at the age of 99.
Ron Cephas Jones
Ron Cephas Jones
Ron Cephas Jones, a two-time Emmy winner for his role on “This Is Us,” died on August 19 at the age of 66.
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records, died in 2023 at age 88.
Jerry Moss
On August 16th, at the age of 88, music manager Jerry Moss, co-founder of the legendary A&M Records label, left us.
Robbie Robertson, the band's main guitarist and songwriter who distilled the essence and helped revolutionize American music, died in August 2023 at the age of 80.
Robbie Robertson
On August 9th, Robbie Robertson, co-founder of The Band and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died at the age of 80.
Director William Friedkin arrives on the red carpet of the Rome Film Festival on October 19, 2015. Friedkin, who won the Oscar for best director for “The French Connection,” died Monday, August 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Alessandra Tarantino
William Friedkin
Acclaimed director William Friedkin, Oscar winner for “The French Connection,” died on August 7 at the age of 87.
Paul Reubens in a photo dated December 7, 2009. The actor and comedian, whose character Pee-wee Herman became a cultural phenomenon through films and television shows in the 1980s, has died at the age of 70.
Paul Rubens
At the age of 70, on July 30th, the actor and comedian Paul Reubens, known for “Pee-wee's Big Adventure” and “Pee-wee's Playhouse”, left us.
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs on stage at Stravinski Hall at the 49th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland on July 4, 2015. The talented singer-songwriter died at the age of 56. AP
Sinead O'Connor
Singer Sinead O'Connor died at the end of July at the age of 56. Grammy winner for the album “I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got.”
Singer Tony Bennett was awarded the Emmy on Sunday, September 16, 2007 in Los Angeles. He died on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was 96 years old.AP
Tony Bennett
On July 21, Tony Bennett, one of the best voices of the 20th century with hits like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” died at the age of 96.
Alan Arkin poses for a portrait at the Fender Music Lodge at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on January 25, 2011.AP
Alan Arkin
On June 29, veteran actor Alan Arkin, Oscar winner for “Little Miss Sunshine,” died at the age of 89.
British actress Glenda JacsonAFP
Glenda Jackson
At the age of 87, on June 15, the British actress Glenda Jackson, winner of two Academy Awards, left us.
Actor Treat Williams on December 12, 2018 in New York. The actor died on June 12, 2023.
Treat Williams
Actor Treat Williams, known for the series “Everwood” and films such as “Hair” and “Dead Heat”, died on June 12th at the age of 71.
American Tina Turner performs during a concert in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2009. The singer died this Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
Tina Turner
Legendary singer Tina Turner died on May 24 at the age of 83, with twelve Grammy Awards and two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Gordon Lightfoot during a presentation at the 150th anniversary celebration of Canadian Confederation on July 1, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/Press via AP)AP
Gordon Lightfoot
On May 1st, singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, known for hits such as “If You Could Read My Mind,” died at the age of 84.
Photo taken on February 12, 2011: American singer Harry Belafonte poses during a photo session for the film “Sing Your Song.” AFP
Harry Belafonte
At the age of 96, on April 25, singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte, winner of the Tony, the Emmy and two Grammy Awards, left us.
Lance Reddick during the premiere of “Wick 4.” The actor died on March 7, 2023.
Lance Reddick
On March 7th, actor Lance Reddick, known for his work in series such as “The Wire” and films such as “John Wick”, died at the age of 60.
Tom Sizemore died at the age of 61.
Tom Sizemore
In March, actor Tom Sizemore, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for “Saving Private Ryan,” died at the age of 61.
Richard Belzer said goodbye on February 19, 2023.AP
Richard Belzer
On February 19, actor and comedian Richard Belzer, known for his role in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” died at the age of 78.
Actress Raquel Welch died on February 15, 2023.ap
Raquel Welch
Actress Raquel Welch, known for films such as Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C., left us on February 15 at the age of 82.
Burt Bacharach at a film festival in Newport Beach, California, on April 23, 2016. The actor died on February 8, 2023. John Salangsang/Invision/AP, file
Burt Bacharach
On February 8, composer Burt Bacharach, winner of six Grammy Awards and two Oscar Awards, died at the age of 94.
Cindy Williams at the TV Land Awards in New York on April 14, 2012. Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne in the comedy “Laverne & Shirley,” died on January 25, 2023 at the age of 75. AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
Cindy Williams
On January 25, actress Cindy Williams, known for her role in Laverne and Shirley, died at the age of 75.
Annie Wersching arrives at the FOX Winter All-Star Party on January 11, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Annie Wersching
On January 29th, at the age of 45, actress Annie Wersching, known for her role in the action series “24”, left us.
David Crosby, former guitarist of the legendary band The Byrds, has died at the age of 81. Photo: AFP
David Crosby
On January 19th, singer and songwriter David Crosby, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died at the age of 81.
The singer and actress, daughter of the icon Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, at the premiere of “Mad Max: Fury Road”.EFE/EPA
Lisa Marie Presley
Singer and actress Lisa Marie Presley died on January 12th at the age of 54 and was known as the daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley.
Melinda Dillon in a scene from “A Christmas Story.” Photo: Zack Ward Twitter
Melinda Dillon
Actress Melinda Dillon, who was twice nominated for an Oscar for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Absence of Malice,” died on January 9 at the age of 83.
Guitarist Jeff Beck performs at the Louisiana Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans on April 29, 2011.AP/Gerald Herbert.
Jeff Beck
On January 10th, guitar legend Jeff Beck, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, left us at the age of 78.
In 2023, these losses have left a void in the entertainment world. Let us remember the significant contributions of these stars and honor them through their timeless works.