In 2023, the world said its farewells to a number of influential people, both Hollywood celebrities and political figures. In the past year, we also bid farewell to celebrities like Tony Bennett, Lisa Marie Presley, Suzanne Somers, Paul Reubens and Harry Belafonte.
Also included in the heartbreaking list are former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who passed away on November 29, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19, rock icon Tina Turner, actor Matthew Perry and former “The Price is Right” host Bob Barker, among others.
Below is a roll call honoring some of the influential personalities who we lost in 2023, in no particular order, including Matthew Perry (Aug. 18, 1969 – Oct. 28, 2023, age 54), photo above.
Tina Turner: Nov. 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023, Age 83
Suzanne Somers: Oct. 15, 1946 – Oct. 15, 2023, Age 77
Paul Reubens: Aug. 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023, Age 70
Henry Kissinger: May 27, 1923 – Nov. 28, 2023, Age 100
Lance Reddick: Jun 07, 1962 – Mar 17, 2023, Age 60
Lisa Marie Presley: Feb. 1, 1968 – Jan. 12, 2023, Age 54
Jim Brown: Feb 17, 1936 – May 19, 2023, Age 87
Jerry Springer: Feb. 13, 1944 – Apr. 27, 2023, Age 79
Ryan O’Neal: Apr. 19, 1941 – Dec. 08, 2023, Age 82
Raquel Welch: Sept. 05, 1940 – Feb. 15, 2023, Age 82
Andre Braugher Jun 30, 1962 – Dec 11, 2023 Age 61
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