Celebrity Deaths in 2023: Check out the list of Hollywood Stars that We Lost this year in 2023 –
Celebrity Deaths in 2023
Terence Davies
Benediction, A Quiet Passion, The Deep Blue Sea, and other films were directed by the British filmmaker, who died at the age of 77. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Terence Davies, who died peacefully at home after a short illness, today on October 7th, 2023,” said a statement posted on Davies’ Instagram.
Michael Chiarello
According to Variety, the famous chef and former Food Network star died on October 7 at the age of 61. He had an anaphylactic reaction as a result of an acute allergic reaction.
Keith Jefferson
The actor, best known for his performance in Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 film Django Unchained, died at the age of 53. “This one stings. Keith, you’ve been nothing but grace your entire life, your heart is pure, your love is unfathomable, you were a great soul,” Jefferson’s former co-star Jamie Foxx confirmed on October 5 through Instagram. “We’ll all miss you terribly.” This is going to take a long time to recover. My friend, I bid you farewell. I adore you.
Dick Butkus
On October 4, the NFL Hall of Famer passed away. He was eighty years old.
The Chicago Bears legend “died peacefully in his sleep overnight at home in Malibu, California,” his family confirmed the next day in a statement.
Russ Francis
The retired NFL player was killed in an aircraft crash on October 2. He was 70. Francis, who played for the New England Patriots for five years and won the 1984 Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers, was a pilot for over 50 years. According to NBC News, he was in a single-engine plane with fellow aviation enthusiast Richard McSpadden when their plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Lake Placid Airport in New York.
Jake Abraha
Following a battle with cancer, the Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels actor died on September 30 at his home in Liverpool. “Jake was surrounded by family and loved ones,” Abraham’s publicist told the Independent in a statement. “A beautiful, funny, compassionate human being, he will be dearly missed.”
Tim Wakefield
The former Red Sox pitcher died of brain cancer on October 1st, at the age of 57. His wife Stacy, son Trevor, and daughter Brianna survive him.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Tim Wakefield, one of the most unique pitchers of his generation and a key part of the most successful era in the history of the Boston Red Sox,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stated at the time.
Dianne Feinstein
The 90-year-old California senator died on September 28th.
“Dianne Feinstein was many things: a powerful, trailblazing United States Senator; an early proponent of gun control; and a leader in times of tragedy and chaos.” “But she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model for what a powerful, effective leader looks like not only for me, but for my wife and daughters,” California governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “She was a political titan whose tenacity was equaled only by her grace.” She knocked through walls and shattered glass ceilings, but she never lost faith in the spirit of political cooperation. And she was a fighter for the city, state, and country she cherished.
Michael Gambon
The actor, best known for his portrayal of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, died “peacefully” after battling pneumonia, his rep said in a statement on September 28. Gambon was 82 years old when he died.
Brooks Robinson
According to a statement released by his organization on September 26, the former MLB third baseman, who spent his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977, died at the age of 86.
“We are profoundly saddened to inform you of Brooks Robinson’s death. “An integral member of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the game of baseball,” the statement said.
Jody Kelly
Kelly, the oldest woman to ever compete on The Amazing Race, died on September 5 at the age of 85. According to an obituary published in the Austin American Statesman, she died while attending a Spanish language immersion camp in Minnesota. Kelly had previously battled breast cancer, but her cause of death was not disclosed.
David McCallum
The NCIS actor died of natural causes on September 25. He was 90. “He was the sweetest, calmest, patient, and loving father.” “He always put his family first,” McCallum’s son Peter said in a statement, confirming his father’s death.
Terry Kirkman
Kirkman died on September 24 at the age of 83, according to a Facebook post shared by his band, The Association. “He will live on in our hearts and through the music he so brilliantly composed.” Hugs and kisses to [his wife] Heidi and [daughter] Sasha!” take a look at the announcement
Maleesa Mooney
According to NBC, Mooney, the sister of Guyanese pop singer Jourdin Pauline, was discovered dead in her Los Angeles apartment on September 12 after police responded to a welfare check request for the model. She was 31 years old.
At the time, no cause of death was disclosed, but the news site reported that Mooney’s death was being probed as a homicide.
Billy Miller
On September 15, the soap opera star died at the age of 43. A spokeswoman for Us Weekly verified the news, but no cause of death was given. At the time of his death, the General Hospital alum was suffering from manic depression.