Celebrities who have died in 2023 (2023)

From Tina Turner to Jerry Springer, Harry Belafonte, Lance Reddick, Tom Sizemore, and Lisa Marie Presley, here are the celebrity deaths so far in 2023.

Mitchell—better known as Gangsta Boo or Lady Boo— was a trailblazer in the hip-hop world, beginning her career as a teenager in Three 6 Mafia. She passed away on Jan. 1, 2023. Mitchell was 43.

White was the drummer of the iconic band Earth, Wind and Fire, a founding member who would be part of six Grammys nods and a total of 13 nominations plus the 2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame introduction. Keeping the beat to classic tracks such as 1979’s “Boogie Wonderland” and 1977’s “Runnin’,” White would continue to work in the business, most recently playing on Diana Ross’s 2021 album “Thank You.” White died on Jan. 2, 2023. He was 68.

Galati was a multiple Tony Award winner — best play and best director — for his adaptation of “The Grapes of Wrath” that starred Gary Sinise as Tom Joad. His other notable work included the musical “Ragtime” and “The Accidental Tourist,” the latter earning him an Oscar nomination. Galati passed away on Jan. 2, 2023. He was 79.

The longtime actor had roles in both television and film, beginning in the 1980s, and would also find success doing voiceover work. However, his most famous role that placed him in pop-culture infamy was as Dr. Peter Silberman in The Terminator franchise. Boen passed away on Jan. 5, 2023. He was 81.New year.

Banks was a highly acclaimed novelist whose work highlighted the working class, which was a reflection of his own upbringing. Overall, he wrote 21 books, with “Continental Drift” and “Cloudsplitter” both becoming finalists for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and “Affliction” and “The Sweet Hereafter” getting adapted for the big screen. The professor emeritus passed away on Jan. 7, 2023. He was 82.

Simic was an award-winning poet, most notably receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1990 for “The World Doesn’t End” as well as the Frost Medal. His work was highly regarded in the writing community, and his reputation led him to become the 15th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. The former poetry editor of “The Paris Review” passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. He was 84.

Dillon (pictured second from the left) moved from the Broadway stage in the 1960s (where she was nominated for a Tony award) to television and film, starring in her first feature in 1969 (“April Fools”).

Her big break came a few years later when she played Memphis Sue in the biopic “Bound for Glory,” a role that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. From there, she landed roles in major productions like Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1977 and Sydney Pollack’s “Absence of Malice” in 1981.

But it would be the role as Ralphie’s mother in the 1983 holiday film “A Christmas Story” that would be a lasting mark—the identifiable character still reaches new audiences today during the Christmas season. Dillon passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. She was 83.

From The Yardbirds to the Jeff Beck Group, his innovative style made Beck a guitar legend, with his influence spanning everything from blues to hard rock and even jazz. He passed away on Jan. 10, 2023. Beck was 78.

The longtime actress had a remarkable career in theater, television and film. Cook made appearances on TV shows that spanned everything from “The Lucy Show” to “Knight Rider” and “Magnum P.I.”; from the stage, she starred in the national tour of “Steel Magnolias,” and followed Carol Channing in “Hello, Dolly!”; and on the big screen, appeared in films such as “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” “American Gigolo,” and “Sixteen Candles.” Cook passed away on Jan. 11, 2023. She was 98.

Patitzk was part of what many coined the “original supermodels,” with the German model appearing in the George Michael video to his songs “Faith,” alongside the others who held the distinction: Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista. She passed away on Jan. 11, 2023. Patitzk was 56.

The daughter of Elvis and Priscilla, Lisa Marie was in the public eye before she seemingly took her first steps. She went to carve out an established career as a singer-songwriter, releasing three solo albums, and made admirable impacts as a humanitarian and philanthropist. She passed away on Jan. 12, 2023. Lisa Marie Presley was 54.

Lollobrigida rose to international stardom in the 1950s and ’60s, capturing much of the essence of Italian film. She made her English-language big-screen debut in 1953, acting alongside Humphrey Bogart and Jennifer Jones in John Huston’s “Beat the Devil.” Her career shifted to that of a photojournalist throughout the following decades but reappeared in the U.S. entertainment world in “Falcon Crest” in 1984. Lollobrigida passed away on Jan. 16, 2023. She was 95.

A founding member of both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young (later Crosby, Stills and Nash), David Crosby was a legend in the music industry. He was part of hits that spanned the decades as well as generations of fans, with the singer-songwriter holding the rare achievement of being a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, getting the nod with each group. He passed away on Jan. 19, 2023. Crosby was 81.

Kerwin was a child and teen actor whose steady climb in Hollywood began in the 1970s, acting in shows such as “Wonder Woman,” “Little House on the Prairie,” and “The Bionic Woman.” He would gain even more notoriety while acting in the miniseries “Salem’s Lot,” an adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Kerwin passed away on Jan. 24, 2023. He was 62.

Verlaine was a founding member of the iconic New York punk band Television, which rose to notoriety as a staple at the legendary club CBGB during the 1970s. Considered a brilliant guitarist and songwriter, Verlaine’s legacy helped shape the punk rock scene worldwide. He passed away on Jan. 28, 2023, at age 73.

Williams’ acting career spanned some six decades, beginning in the late 1960s. But is was her role on “Happy Days” spinoff “Laverne and Shirley” that place her in pop culture infamy. Alongside Penny Marshall, the show would earn six Golden Globe noms, which included best actress in a comedy nod to Williams. She passed away on Jan. 25, 2023. Williams was 75.

Loring played Wednesday on the original “The Addams Family” in the 1960s, and would go to have a reoccurring role on the popular soap opera “As the World Turns.” She died on Jan. 28, 2023. Loring was 64.

Bacharach was an iconic composer, an eight-time Emmy Award winner, three-time Oscar winner, plus a prize-winning nod on Broadway for “Promises, Promises.” He songs such as “Walk on By,” Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” were massive hits, ones that continue to be covered today, and his list of artists he worked with was equally legendary: Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, plus Dionne Warwick, and Tom Jones, to na e few. Bacharach passed away on Feb. 8, 2023. He was 94.

The iconic actress rose to fame during the 1960s, starring in the “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years B.C.” From there, her career continued to skyrocket, including a Golden Globe nod for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her 1974 role in “The Three Musketeers.” Welch passed away on Feb. 15, 2023. She was 82.

The Golden Globe-winning actress rose to stardom in the late 1950s, beginning with her role in “Say One for Me” (1959), which starred Bing Crosby and Debbie Reynolds. Her work from there included the “Nutty Professor,” plus parts in “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father,” and “The Silencers” with Dean Martin. Stevens’ career moved from the big screen to television—with some film roles mixed in through the decades—where she appeared on show such as “Murder, She Wrote,” “The Love Boat” and “Magnum P.I.” Stevens passed away on Feb. 18. She was 84.

Bosson’s Hollywood career flourished after landing a part in the crime drama “Hill Street Blues” in 1981. Her role as the ex-wife of Captain Frank Furillo—which Daniel J. Travanti played—was meant to be a one-off, but her character’s reception was so strong that she became a regular, eventually winning five Emmy Awards. Bosson passed away on Feb. 18, 2023. She was 83.

Belzer was a comic, actor and author, who rose to fame for multiple generations of fans on the small screen as Detective John Munch. The role would be part of several NBC crime series, including “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Belzer passed away on Feb. 19, 2023. He was 78.

Sizemore had a successful—though often controversial—Hollywood career, which began flourishing after his role in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Saving Private Ryann.” Before that role, he had parts in films such as “Passenger 57,” “True Romance,” “Natural Born Killers,” “Devil in a Blue Dress,” “Heat,” and “Enemy of the State.” But the World War II epic would take Sizemore’s career to another level, one which would not sustain into the following decades. Sizemore passed away on March 3, 2023. He was 61.

The legendary guitarist and songwriter was the last surviving member of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd, and his style will be forever remembered along with his classic riffs such as the timeless intro to “Free Bird.” Rossington passed away on March 5, 2023. He was 71.

Blake was a former child actor whose career began in the 1930s and had the rare Hollywood tale of also finding success during his adult life. He starred in films and television series through the decades, including “Rawhide” in 1965. His breakout role came n 1967 in the Oscar-nominated film “In Cold Blood,” in which he played Perry Smith from the famed Truman Capote novel.

Blake would play his most prominent role shortly after that when in 1975, he began a four-year run as the star of the cop drama “Baretta.” Much of his later life was marred in controversy, as Blake faced murder charges for killing his second wife. Though he was acquitted, the damage to his reputation was arguably not reparable. Blake died on March 9, 2023. He was 89.

The soulful singer/songwriter made a lasting mark in the industry, with his biggest hit, “What You Won’t Do for Love,” having been covered multiple times since debuting in 1978 and soaring up the Billboard charts. Caldwell passed away on March 14, 2023. He was 71.

Reddick had a successful career in Hollywood, landing roles in both TV and film, but it was his work as Lt. Cedric Daniels on the hit show “The Wire,” which escalated his fame. The longtime actor passed away on March 17, 2023. He was 60.

Swinny was a founding member of Salvia, a band that rose to fame with a style that mixed hard rock and rap. Swinny was the guitarist for the band, which began in 1997. He passed away on March 22, 2023, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. Swinny was 59.

Leadon was a founding member of Mudcrutch, a band remembered most as Tom Petty’s first group. In 1975, the Eagles—which included his brother, Bernie—recorded an original by Leadon, “Hollywood Waltz.” The musician also played for Linda Ronstadt and the country-rock group Silver during his career, and reunited with Mudcrutch in 2007. Leadon passed away on March 22, 2023. he was 70.

Nezhoda became a familiar face on television during the seven episodes of “Storage Wars” he appeared in from 2015 to 2019. His daughter and star of the reality show, Rene, confirmed that Gunter had lost his battle with cancer on March 21, 2023. He was 67.

The longtime British television host rose to fame in the 1990s with his drag queen alter ego, Lily Savage. His star would only continue to rise through the years, which included accolades such as a TV BAFTA and becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to entertainment. O’Grady passed away on March 28, 202. He was 67.

Stein’s career in the music industry began when he was 16 with an after-school job at Billboard, which kicked off a legendary run that ended as one of the icons in the business. To name a few of his lasting successes in music, Stein helped usher in the first wave of punk bands in America, including the Ramones and the Talking Heads, and he will forever be remembered as the man who signed Madonna. The Sire Records founder (1976) passed away on April 2, 2023. He was 80.

Farrell’s acting career included bit parts in notable television series such as “The Partridge Family,” “Port Charles,” and “Fame.” But her role as Nurse Able on the comedy series “M*A*S*H”—which starred her then-husband, Mike—supplanted her in pop culture history. Farrell passed away on April 2, 2023. She was 84.

The British production designer and director impacted film history like few others could claim, most notably in his design work on the original “Star Wars” trilogy and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” He took home Academy Awards for art direction in both and was nominated for another Oscar for his work on “Empire of the Sun.” In addition to production design, Reynolds also directed, including Richard Donner’s “Superman” in 1978. He passed away on April 6, 2023, at 89.

Cattermole (pictured top-center in 2001) was one of the original members of the U.K. pop group S Club 7, which rose to stardom in the early 2000s after their hit “Never Had a Dream Come True” landed in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. While the success was short-lived worldwide, the group was still beloved in the U.K., where many fans eagerly awaited the 25th-anniversary reunion tour that was announced in February. Cattermole passed away on April 6, 2023. He was 46.

Lerner’s acting career consisted of work in film, television and the stage, but his roles on the Silver Screen received the most notoriety. A highly respected character actor, Lerner’s nuanced delivery and tone always played into whatever part he was playing, with his most notable work coming in “Eight Men Out,” and as studio boss Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” which earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. Lerner passed away on April 8, 2023. He was 81.

Perry, born Juliet Hulme, was a convicted killer turned crime writer whose crime period novels sold some 20-plus million copies worldwide. Her most notable work was the Thomas Pitt and William Monk series of historical detective fiction. When she was 16, Perry was convicted of murder in New Zealand concerning the death of her friend’s mother. The shocking tale would later be the morbid inspiration behind Peter Jackson’s 1994 film “Heavenly Creatures.” Perry died on April 10, 2023. She was 84.

The actress had an impressive career both in film and on the stage, which included several roles in Neil Simon’s plays on Broadway—”Broadway Bound” being her first. She acted alongside Burt Reynolds in three films, with credits in “Paternity,” “Sharky’s Machine,” and “Best Friends.” But Locatell would soar to cult-icon status in the mid-1908s and beyond after her memorable part in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning” as Ethel “Ma” Hubbard. Locatell passed away on April 11, 2023. She was 82.

The Australian comedian, satirist, author and author was a trailblazing talent in the entertainment world, strapped with a quick wit that helped propel his famous characters such as Dame Edna Everage, Sandy Stone and Sir Les Patterson. Humphries passed away on April 22, 2023. He was 89.

The English dance master rose to massive fame as a judge on the ABC/Disney+ series “Dancing with the Stars,” which was a U.S. version of the U.K. show “Strictly Come Dancing” that Goodman also appeared on. He passed away on April 22, 2023. Goodman was 78.

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Belafonte excelled in the entertainment industry as a singer and an actor, the former with world-renowned hits like “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” and the latter garnering such accolades as a Tony Award for his work in “John Murray Anderson’s Almanac.” However, his most notable legacy came as an activist, where he spent decades championing causes close to his heart. Belafonte passed away on April 25, 2023. He was 96.

The longtime talk show host was a trailblazing—albeit controversial—figure in the industry whose influence would be felt over the 27 years the “The Jerry Springer Show” ran. From the on-stage fighting with the show’s guests (and the topics they were there to discuss) to the rowdy audience, Springer had set the tone for daytime television talk shows, which few could match. He passed away on April 27, 2023. Springer was 79.

One of the founders of Bachman-Turner Overdrive—a popular Canadian rock band that produced top-25 hits in the U.S. like “Let It Ride”—Bachman passed away on April 28, 2023. He was 71.

The Canadian singer-songwriter was a four-time Grammy nominee, with hits such as “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” and “If You Could Read My Mind,” which landed in the U.S. pop charts in 1970. His folk ballad “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”—a track that detailed the sinking of the Great Lakes cargo ship—would be his most successful song, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard charts. Lightfoot passed away on May 1, 2023. He was 84.

Saki—born Minako Borgen—held the pop-culture distinction as the actress who longest held the role of Rosie, proprietor of Rosie’s Bar, in the television series “M*A*S*H.” She infamously landed the role after sneaking onto the lot and meeting producer Burt Metcalfe. Her other work included parts alongside Tom Hanks in “Splash,” and Mel Brooks’ “History of the World: Part I.” Sakie passed away on May 1, 2023. She was 79.

Pizarro rose to fame as a big personality on “Operation Repo,” which was created by her brother and ran for 11 seasons. She passed away on May 3, 2022. Pizarro was 60.

Zeman rose to fame as Bobbie Spencer on the ABC daytime soap opera “General Hospital,” a role she played for over four decades. The Emmy-nominated actress passed away on May 10, 2022. Zeman was 70.

Stevenson’s acting career included over 60 credits through the years, with his big break coming in 2005 when he played Titus Pullo in the BBC/HBO series “Rome.” He would appear in film and television, including the 2022 Oscar-winning film “RRR” (Best Song), as well as multiple roles in several of the “Star Wars” television series. Stevenson passed away on May 21, 2023. He was 58.

Tina Turner, the iconic rock and soul singer whose vocals were as recognizable as any in music history, was one of the most popular entertainers of all time. From her early beginnings in the 1950s to the megastardom in the 19070s and ’80s, her unmatched talent and stage presence attracted a massive fan base, with her “Twenty Four Seven” tour in 2000 selling more than $100 million in tickets. Her library of work earned her multiple Billboard Awards, Grammies, and even the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005. The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” passed away on May 24, 2023. Turner was 83.