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.
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Tina Turner: Nov. 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023, Age 83
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Suzanne Somers: Oct. 15, 1946 – Oct. 15, 2023, Age 77
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Paul Reubens: Aug. 27, 1952 – July 30, 2023, Age 70
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Henry Kissinger: May 27, 1923 – Nov. 28, 2023, Age 100
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Lance Reddick: Jun 07, 1962 – Mar 17, 2023, Age 60
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Lisa Marie Presley: Feb. 1, 1968 – Jan. 12, 2023, Age 54
Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown. (AP Photo/David Richard)AP
Jim Brown: Feb 17, 1936 – May 19, 2023, Age 87
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Jerry Springer: Feb. 13, 1944 – Apr. 27, 2023, Age 79
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Ryan O’Neal: Apr. 19, 1941 – Dec. 08, 2023, Age 82
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Raquel Welch: Sept. 05, 1940 – Feb. 15, 2023, Age 82
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Andre Braugher Jun 30, 1962 – Dec 11, 2023 Age 61
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