Never forget. Although 2023 started with great memories, we sadly had to say goodbye to many stars. Celebrities who died in 2023 left a lasting impression on their fans and all of Hollywood during their successful careers as entertainers, entertainers, and other public figures. Their deaths shocked the world.
The year started on an official note on December 31, 2022, with the death of Humble drummer Jeremiah Green after a battle with stage 4 cancer, his mother, Carol Namatam, announced on Facebook on December 25. 45. The rock band announced the musician's death on New Year's Eve in an Instagram statement just before midnight on New Year's Eve.
"I don't know how to make it easier. We lost our dear friend Jeremiah today," Modest Mouse confirmed on her official Instagram page. “He lay down to rest and disappeared. I would like to say many kind words now, but now is not the time. They will come later and many people. Please be thankful for all the love you give, receive, give and accept. Jérémie spoke mainly of love. We love you."
Namtami also took to Facebook to announce the death of the group's founder, who "disappeared peacefully in his sleep".
"It is with very heavy hearts that the Green and Namatami families announce the passing of Jeremiah Green, husband, father, son and brother," she wrote. Jeremiah, drummer of Esaco and founding member of Humble Mouse, lost his courageous battle against cancer on December 31st... Jeremiah was a light for many. The family requests privacy at this time.
Unfortunately, on the morning of January 1, another musical icon passed away: Anita Pointer, lead singer of the Pointer Sisters. TMZ reports that the "I'm So Excited" singer died at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. He was 74 years old.
Pointer and her sisters Bonnie Pointer, June Pointer and Ruth Pointer formed the pop group in the late 1960s and had success in the 1970s with the hits Jump, Slow Hand and He's So Shy.
Even though they are gone, the legacy of these celebrities will live on.
Scroll through the gallery to see all the stars who died in 2023.
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Tom Sizemore
Saving Private Ryan has died at 61 after suffering a brain aneurysm a month ago, his colleague Charles Lago confirmed to CNN on March 3.
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Madonna's older brother Anthony Ciccone has died at the age of 66, her son-in-law Joe Henry announced on Instagram on Feb. 25.
"I've known him since I was 15 in the spring of our life in Michigan many years ago," Joe wrote, adding that Anthony was a complex character. And God knows best. sometimes we held hands like real brothers can. But I liked it, and sometimes I understand it better than I wanted to express.
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Jansen Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere's younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, passed away on Sunday, February 19, according to various media outlets. The cause of his death is still unclear. He was 28 years old.
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Richard Belzer, best known for his role as Detective John Munch on Law& Order.
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American Idol star Kelly Pickler, a singer-songwriter and husband, died Feb. 17 in an apparent suicide. He was 49 years old. Nashville authorities were called to the couple's home after Kelly woke up from a nap and couldn't find her husband. After being able to open the locked door to the house, Kelly's assistant called 911. The country musician died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Life & Style has confirmed that the actor, who rose to fame in the '60s and '70s, died on Feb. 15 after a "short illness".
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Austin Major
Best known to fans of the ABC crime drama NYPD Blue , the former child actor played Dennis Franz's "Detective Andy Sipowicz" son Theo in 48 episodes of the show between 1999 and 2004. "Austin was delayed from L.A. Because the coroner's office is awaiting further investigation. His sister, Kaylee Raglin , shared a series of photos with her brother in an Instagram post on Feb. 13, captioned, “My older brother, Austin, is gone. He died last night,” and added: he was 27 years old. There's not much life left.
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Cody Longo
Cody Longo, best known for his role on Days of Our Lives , died on Feb. 10 at just 34, Life & Style can confirm. The cause of his death is unknown. The actor's body was found in a home in Austin, Texas, reports TMZ , which first reported the news.
"He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is destroyed," his wife, Stephanie Nicole Clark , told TMZ on Friday, Feb. 10.declaration
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The America's Got Talent Season 6 alum and professional magician died on Feb. 5 after suffering a stroke while working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. He was 52 years old.
"I lost my husband yesterday. My children lost their father. He had a stroke while working on a cruise ship in St. Kitts and never came home. We were devastated. Please keep us in your prayers." Scott's wife Jenny said in an Instagram post.
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Cindy Williams
Popular sitcom stars Laverne and Shirley have died at the age of 75 after a short illness, Cindy's children Zach and Emily Hudson announced on Jan. 30, 2023. "The passing of our sweet and funny mother, Cindy Williams, has left us with an overwhelming sadness that truly cannot be expressed," the statement read. "It was our joy and privilege to know and love her, she was unique, beautiful, generous and had a great sense of humor and a brilliant mind that everyone loved. Cindy starred opposite Shirley Feeney with Laverne DeFazio in Penny Marshall for eight seasons on ABC, which aired from 1976 to 1983.
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Annie Wersching
The 24-year-old actor passed away on Jan. 29 after a battle with cancer. He was 45 years old.
Her husband, Stephen Full, released a statement saying: 'Today there is a cavernous hole in this family's soul. But he left us the tools to fill it. He found the wonder in the simplest moments. You didn't need the music dance. You don't have to wait for adventure to find you. Teach us. Go find it. It's everywhere. And we will find it.
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David Croby
The singer who founded Byrds and Crosby and Stills & Nash has died at the age of 81, his wife confirmed in a statement to Variety on Jan. 19.
"It is with great sadness that our beloved David (Cruise) Crosby passed away after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his wife, his friend Jan and his son Django. Although he is no longer with us, his humanity and his benevolent spirit. will continue to guide and inspire us". “His legacy will live on through his legendary music. Peace, love and harmony to all who knew and touched David. He will be greatly missed. At this time, we respectfully and generously ask for privacy as we cry and try to come. come to terms with our profound loss. Thanks for the love and prayers."
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CJ Harris
The talented singer, who appeared on the 13th season of Fox's American Idol , died on Jan. 14 after being rushed to a hospital in Jasper, Alabama after suffering a medical emergency. He was 31 years old. CJ finished sixth in 2014 and attended the live stage of the show.
Life & Style has confirmed the death of the late musician Elvis Presley's daughter at the age of 54. The news of Lisa Marie's death became known a few hours after the heart attack.
"She was the strongest, most loving woman I know," Priscilla Presley said in a statement to People . We ask for confidentiality as we try to come to terms with this profound loss. Thanks for the love and prayers. No further comments will be released at this time.
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Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who toured with Johnny Depp in 2022, died on Jan. 10. He was 78 years old.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that Jeff Beck has passed away," his spokesperson told Life & Style . "After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he passed away peacefully yesterday. His family are asking for privacy during this terrible loss."
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One of the original models, Tatiana, born in Germany, has died at the age of 56, Vogue reported on Jan. 11. The cause of death is not disclosed. She starred in George Michael's iconic "Freedom '90" music video alongside fellow models Cindy Crawford , Naomi Campbell , Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington , and was a familiar face on magazine covers in the 1990s.
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Adam Rich, best known for his role in the film Eight is Enough, died on January 7 at the age of 54.
His family confirmed to TMZ that the actor died at his home near Los Angeles.
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Fred White
Fred White, drummer for iconic 1970s band Earth, Wind & Fire, died on January 1 at the age of 67.
“Our family is saddened today by the loss of an incredible and talented family member, our beloved brother, Frederick Eugene 'Freddy' White,” confirmed older brother and former teammate Verdin White on Instagram.
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Anita Pointer
Pointer died in the early morning hours of Jan. 1 after battling an undisclosed form of cancer, reports TMZ.
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Jeremiah Green
Green died in his sleep on December 31, 2022, after battling an unknown form of cancer.
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Famous people who died in 2022 remembering our lost stars
