https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost/2024-01-01T16:53:07+00:00monthly0.7https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Bobby-Rivers.jpg?quality=86&strip=allhttps://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Grand-Budapest-Hotel-Actor-Tom-Wilkinson-Dead-at-75-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tom Wilkinson]]><![CDATA[The Full Monty actor died on Saturday, December 30. He was 75."It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on December 30. His wife and family were with him," his family said in a statement to the BBC. "The family asks for privacy at this time."The Oscar winner was known for his work in Shakespeare in Love, The Patriot, In the Bedroom, John Adams, Michael Clayton, Selma and more.Wilkinson is survived by wife Diana Hardcastle and daughters Alice and Mollie.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Former-Food-Network-Host-Bobby-Rivers-Dead-at-702.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bobby Rivers]]><![CDATA[]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tom Smothers]]><![CDATA[The musician died on December 26 after battling cancer at age 70.“Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner. I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years,” his brother, Dick Smothers, said in a statement from the National Comedy Center. “Our relationship was like a good marriage the longer we were together, the more we loved and respected one another. We were truly blessed.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Lee-Sun-kyun-02.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lee Sun-kyun]]><![CDATA[The Parasite star was found dead inside a car at a park in Seoul, South Korea on December 27. He was 48.NBC news reported that South Korean police said Lee’s death was an apparent suicide. Per the outlet, there was a charcoal briquette found in the passenger seat next to Lee. Police starting looking for the actor after his manager told them he left home after writing what appeared to be a suicide note.Lee had recently been under police investigation on suspicion of using illegal drugs, including marijuana. Lee denied the allegations through his lawyer, per The Washington Post.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Richard-Franklin-celebrity-deaths.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Richard Franklin]]><![CDATA[The actor died on December 25. He was 87.Franklin was best known for roles on Doctor Who in the 1970s and Emmerdale. His final role was in Rogue One as Dead Star engineer Sirro Argonne.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Field-of-Dreams-Star-Mike-Nussbaum-Dead-at-99-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Mike Nussbaum]]><![CDATA[The actor died on December 23 at age 99. He was days away from his 100th birthday. He died of "old age," his daughter told AP.A prestigious theater actor, Nussbaum made waves in Hollywood in films such as Field of Dreams, Fatal Attraction and Men in Black.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kamar-De-Los-Reyes-Dead-at-56-After-Cancer-Battle-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Kamar de los Reyes]]><![CDATA[The One Life to Live actor died on December 24 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 56.He is survived by several family members, including wife Sherri Saum and three sons.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/feature-Nick-Carters-Sister-Bobbie-Jean-Carter-Dead-at-41-13-Months-After-Brother-Aaron-Carters-Death.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bobbie Jean "B.J." Carter]]><![CDATA[The former reality star died on December 23. She was 41."I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean; and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time," B.J.'s mother, Jane, said in a statement.B.J., who starred on E!'s House of Carters, is survived by 8-year-old daughter Bella as well as siblings Nick Carter and Angel Carter. Siblings Leslie Carter and Aaron Carter died in 2012 and 2022, respectively.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/feature-Nick-Carters-Sister-Bobbie-Jean-Carter-Dead-at-41-13-Months-After-Brother-Aaron-Carters-Death-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Laura Lynch]]><![CDATA[The founding member of The Chicks died on December 22 after a car accident. She was 65.Lynch rose to fame as one of the founding members of The Dixie Chicks, which shortened its name in 2020, alongside Robin Lynn Macy, Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer. The foursome founded their bluegrass-country band in 1989, with Laura playing upright bass and performing as lead vocalist. Macy, now 62, left the band in 1992, with Laura following three years later in 1995. She is survived by her husband, Mac Tull, and their daughter, Asia.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-James-McCaffrey.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[James McCaffrey]]><![CDATA[The Rescue Me alum died on December 17 at the age of 65. McCaffrey’s wife, Rochelle Boström, confirmed his passing to The Hollywood Reporter, revealing he died in New York after a battle with cancer.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Colin-Burgess.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Colin Burgess]]><![CDATA[The original AC/DC drummer died at age 77.“Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” the band’s official Instagram account announced on December 17. “He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.”Burgess’ short stint in the group lasted from 1973 to 1974 before he was replaced by Phil Rudd.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jack-Axelrod-Celebrity-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jack Axelrod]]><![CDATA[Axelrod's rep confirmed on December 16 that the actor, known for his work on General Hospital, Grey's Anatomy, My Name Is Earl and more, died at age 93 on November 28.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Pedro-Henrique.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Pedro Henrique]]><![CDATA[The gospel singer was on stage performing in Brazil on December 13 when he collapsed. Henrique was then rushed to a nearby medical clinic where he was pronounced dead due to a massive heart attack, his record label Todah Music shared, per Fox News. He was 30.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Comedian-Kenny-DeForest-Dead-at-37-After-Bike-Accident.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Kenny DeForest]]><![CDATA[The comedian died at age 37 on December 13 after a bike accident in New York City."Kenny DeForest is and was a truly positive influence on all the lives he touched. Kenny died on Wednesday December 13th at Kings County Hospital surrounded by his parents, family, and friends," DeForest's friend Ryan Beck wrote in a statement via GoFundMe. "Kenny's final moments included some of his favorite songs, stories of his childhood, and memories of his extensive positivity and joy for life."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-960296256.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Camden Toy]]><![CDATA[The actor, best known for his roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, died December 11 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. His representatives confirmed his death in a press release at the time. He was 68.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-193.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jeff Foskett]]><![CDATA[The Beach Boys guitarist died on December 11 after a battle with stage 4 anaplastic thyroid cancer. Frontman Brian Wilson paid tribute to his late friend.“I’m so heartbroken that my dear friend Jeff Foskett has passed. Jeff was always there for me when we toured and we couldn’t have done it without him. Jeff was one of the most talented guys I ever knew. He was a great musical leader and guitarist and he could sing like an angel,” Wilson wrote via Instagram. “I first met Jeff in 1976 when he knocked on my door in Bel Air and I invited him in, and we were friends ever since. I don’t know what else to say. Love and Mercy to Jeff’s family and friends, we will remember him forever.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-of-2023-160.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Shirley Anne Field]]><![CDATA[The British actress died at age 87 on December 10. "Shirley Anne will be greatly missed and remembered for her unbreakable spirit and her amazing legacy spanning more than five decades on stage and screen," her spokesperson said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, noting that Field was "surrounded by her family and friends" when she "passed away peacefully."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GettyImages-1212039326.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Andre Braugher]]><![CDATA[The Brooklyn Nine-Nine alum’s rep confirmed the news of his death on December 12. According to Deadline, the actor passed away one day prior after battling a brief illness. Further details of his death were not released at the time.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Anna-Cardwell-Dead-Mama-June-Shannons-Daughter-Dies-at-28-After-Cancer-Battle1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell]]><![CDATA[The former Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star died on Saturday, December 9, at age 29 after battling cancer.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-Ryan-ONeal.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ryan O'Neal]]><![CDATA[The actor, known for his work in projects such as Paper Moon, Love Story, Peyton Place, The Driver and more, died at age 82 on December 8. O’Neal’s son Patrick confirmed the news via Instagram, writing, “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ellen-Holly-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ellen Holly]]><![CDATA[The One Life to Live alum, who was the first Black actress to star in a soap opera, died on December 6, according to the New York Post. She was 92.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-005.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Keisha Nash Whitaker]]><![CDATA[Keisha, who was married to Forest Whitaker from 1996 to 2021, died at age 51 in December. Forest and Keisha daughter True confirmed the news via her Instagram Story."Goodbye mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond," True wrote alongside a black and white photo of her mother. “The most beautiful woman in the world … thank you for teaching me every single thing I know. I'll see you in my dreams and I'll feel you in my heart."Keisha’s family also confirmed the news of her passing to Deadline. Her cause of death was not revealed at the time.In addition to True, Forest and Keisha shared daughter Sonnett, as well as Forest’s son from a previous relationship, Ocean, and Keisha’s daughter from a previous relationship, Autumn.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Andrea-Fay-Friedman1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Andrea Fay Friedman]]><![CDATA[The Life Goes On actress died at age 53 on December 3 from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease, according to the New York Times.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Benjamin Zephaniah]]><![CDATA[The British poet and author, known for his role as Jeremiah Jesus on Peaky Blinders, died at age 65 on December 7. Zephaniah’s family confirmed via an Instagram statement that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks prior.“Benjamin’s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he passed. We shared him with the world and we know many will be shocked and saddened by this news," the family's statement read. "Benjamin was a true pioneer and innovator, he gave the world so much. Through an amazing career, including a huge body of poems, literature, music, television and radio, Benjamin leaves us with a joyful and fantastic legacy. Thank you for the love you have shown Professor Benjamin Zephaniah."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/norman-lear-death-3.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Norman Lear]]><![CDATA[The TV legend died at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes on December 5 at age 101,Us Weekly confirmed.“Thank you for the moving outpouring of love and support in honor of our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather,” his family shared in a statement. “Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity, and empathy. He deeply loved our country and spent a lifetime helping to preserve its founding ideals of justice and equality for all. Knowing and loving him has been the greatest of gifts. We ask for your understanding as we mourn privately in celebration of this remarkable human being.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Wings-Musician-Denny-Laine-Dead-at-Age-79-Following-Lung-Cancer-Battle1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Denny Laine]]><![CDATA[The musician died on December 5 following his battle with lung cancer. Paul McCartney, who worked with Laine in their group Wings, paid tribute to his friend.“I have many fond memories of my time with Denny: from the early days when The Beatles toured with the Moody Blues. Our two bands had a lot of respect for each other and a lot of fun together. Denny joined Wings at the outset,” McCartney wrote via Instagram. “He was an outstanding vocalist and guitar player. His most famous performance is probably ‘Go Now’ an old Bessie Banks song which he would sing brilliantly. He and I wrote some songs together the most successful being ‘Mull of Kintyre’ which was a big hit in the Seventies. We had drifted apart but in recent years managed to reestablish our friendship and share memories of our times together.”He continued: “Denny was a great talent with a fine sense of humor and was always ready to help other people. He will be missed by all his fans and remembered with great fondness by his friends. I send my condolences and best wishes to his wife, Elizabeth and family.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/GettyImages-104611129.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Henry Kissinger]]><![CDATA[The former Secretary of State's firm died at his home in Connecticut on November 29, according to a statement made by his firm. He was 100.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shane-MacGowan-Lead-Singer-of-The-Pogues-Dead-at-Age-65.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Shane MacGowan]]><![CDATA[The former lead singer of the Irish rock band The Pogues, known for cowriting the Christmas song "Fairytale of New York," died at age 65 on November 30 following a lengthy hospital stay.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-673.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Frances Sternhagen]]><![CDATA[The two-time Tony Award winner, also known for her role as Bunny MacDougal on Sex and the City, died at age 93 on November 27. Her son John confirmed the news via Instagram two days later, writing that “she died peacefully at her home, a month and a half shy of her 94th birthday.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Singer-Jean-Knight-Dead-at-80.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jean Knight]]><![CDATA[The singer's death was confirmed by her publicist on November 27. She was 80 and died of natural causes.Knight was known for singing funk music in the 1960s and '70s, with "Mr. Big Stuff" and "Carry On" being her most popular tracks.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kevin-Geordie-Walker-Dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Kevin 'Geordie' Walker]]><![CDATA[The guitarist died on November 26 after a stroke. He was 64.His rock band, Killing Joke, announced the news via Instagram. “It is with extreme sadness we confirm that at 6:30am on 26th November 2023 in Prague, Killing Joke's legendary guitarist Kevin ‘Geordie’ Walker passed away after suffering a stroke, he was surrounded by family,” their announcement read. “We are devastated. Rest In Peace brother."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-361.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Peter Spellos]]><![CDATA[The actor, who was known for his roles in Transformers and American Dreams, died on November 18 at the age of 69. The news was announced by his longtime friend Fred Olen.“It is with tremendous sadness that I must report the passing of my dear friend, Peter Spellos at 2:30am this morning,” Olen wrote via Facebook at the time. “Many of you knew Peter personally. He had more loving friends than there are stars in the sky. A gentler giant never existed. A talented actor, teacher and wise old owl. He always made me laugh. I cannot even recall how many movies we made together, but they would probably fill a book… maybe some day they will. Goodbye, pal.”Jennifer Smith, one of Spellos' acting students who has power of attorney, later confirmed the news to multiple outlets."Peter was surrounded by friends and family, as well as showered with loving messages from fans around the world throughout this difficult time," she said in a statement. She claimed that the actor died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-362.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Joss Ackland]]><![CDATA[The Lethan Weapon 2 star died in November at age 95. Ackland’s rep Paul Pearson confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, telling the outlet, “He was lucid, erudite and mischievous to the end. I loved him deeply, and, for me, he is the reason we have the word Magnificent in the dictionary.”The actor's family also gave Deadline a statement on his death at the time. It read, "With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Suzanne-Shepherd.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Suzanne Shepherd]]><![CDATA[The actress died at home on November 17, her agent told Variety. She was 89.Shepherd was known for her TV roles in The Sopranos and Blue Bloods as well as her movies, which included Goodfellas, Mystic Pizza, Lolita and Requiem for a Dream. She is survived by a daughter and granddaughter.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Rosalynn-Carter.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Rosalynn Carter]]><![CDATA[The former first lady died on November 19 at age 96.“Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women’s rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia,” a statement released via the Carter Center read. “She died peacefully, with family by her side.”She is survived by former president Jimmy Carter, who is currently in hospice care, their four children and 11 grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BrandiMallory.jpeg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Brandi Mallory]]><![CDATA[The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the Extreme Weight Loss star’s death to People on November 14. Mallory passed away on November 9 in Stone Mountain, Georgia at age 40, according to her obituary.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-547.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Johnny Ruffo]]><![CDATA[The actor best known for playing Chris Harrington on the Australian soap opera Home and Away from 2013 to 2016 died at the age of 35 after battling a rare form of brain cancer.“It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny,” read a statement shared via Ruffo’s Instagram on November 9. “Surrounded by his partner Tahnee [Sims] and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible Nurses & Doctors.”The message continued: “He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very determined and had a strong will. He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could. Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give. We all love you Johnny and will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives. Rest easy ❤️.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Evan-Ellingson-Dead-at-35.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Evan Ellingson]]><![CDATA[Ellingson was found dead at his home in California on November 5. He was 35. He was best known for his role in the film My Sister's Keeper and his appearances in the TV shows CSI: Miami, 24 and General Hospital.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Peter-White-Dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Peter White]]><![CDATA[Castmate Kathleen Noone confirmed that the All My Children star died on November 1 after battling melanoma. He was 86.In addition to starring on the soap, he appeared on hit TV shows such as Dynasty, The X-Files and The West Wing as well as films including Flubber, Armageddon and First Daughter.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Celebrity-Deaths-2023-107.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Walter Davis]]><![CDATA[The University of North Carolina athletics department announced that Davis died on November 2. The former NBA all-star reportedly passed away from natural causes while visiting his family in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to UNC. He was 69.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bob-Knight-dies-aged-83-813.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bob Knight]]><![CDATA[The legendary college basketball coach died at age 82 on November 1."It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family," the Knight Family said in a statement via his website. "We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and appreciate the continued respect for our privacy as Coach requested a private family gathering, which is being honored. We will continue to celebrate his life and remember him, today and forever as a beloved Husband, Father, Coach, and Friend."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-740.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tyler Christopher]]><![CDATA[The soap opera star died on October 31. He was 50. Christopher’s former General Hospital costar Maurice Benard announced his death via Instagram, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Matthew-Perry-Dead-at-54-After-Apparent-Drowning.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Matthew Perry]]><![CDATA[Perry died at age 54 on October 28 after an apparent drowning. Law enforcement responded to a call about a cardiac arrest when they found the Friends alum in his jacuzzi.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Richard-Roundtree.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Richard Roundtree]]><![CDATA[The actor died on October 24 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, his rep told ABC News.Roundtree was known for the iconic Shaft film franchise, which started in the 1970s and most recently had a sequel in 2019. He also starred in movies including Se7en and George of the Jungle as well as TV shows like Desperate Housewives, Alias and Soul Food.He is survived by daughters Kelli, Nicole, Tayler and Morgan and son, John.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Cedric-Beastie-Jones.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Cedric 'Beastie' Jones]]><![CDATA[The actor died on October 16, his company Beastie Boxing announced via Instagram. A cause of death was not announced.He starred alongside friend Chris Pratt in both The Terminal List and The Magnificent Seven.Jones is survived by wife Barbie and three children: Brooklyn, Braxton and Bryston.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/The-Crowns-Haydn-Gwynne-Dead-at-66-Following-Cancer-Battle1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Haydn Gwynne]]><![CDATA[The Tony-nominated actress, who portrayed Lady Susan Hussey on The Crown, died on October 20 shortly after receiving her cancer diagnosis.“It is with great sadness we are sharing with you that, following her recent diagnosis with cancer, the star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne died in hospital in the small hours of Friday 20 October, surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends,” Gwynne’s agent said in a statement to Variety. “We would like to thank the staff and teams at the Royal Marsden and Brompton Hospitals for their wonderful care over the last few weeks.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sylvester-Stallone-Pays-Tribute-to-Late-Rocky-Costar-Burt-Young-After-His-Death-Inline-02.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Burt Young]]><![CDATA[The actor’s daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, confirmed that her father died on October 8 at age 83. Sylvester Stallone, who starred alongside Young in the Rocky movies, paid tribute to his late costar via Instagram. “To my Dear Friend, BURT YOUNG, you were an incredible man and artist,” Stallone wrote. “I and the World will miss you very much … RIP.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-407.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lara Parker]]><![CDATA[The actress died at age 84 on October 12, her daughter told Variety. She passed in her sleep at her California home.Parker was known for playing the witch Angelique on the original Dark Shadows TV series and made a cameo in the 2012 movie adaptation. She is survived by her husband and three children.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-406.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Joanna Merlin]]><![CDATA[Martin died at age 92 on October 15. The news was announced by New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where the actress was a faculty member for 25 years.The actress originated the role of Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway and made her big screen debut in Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments. She went on to become a high-profile Broadway casting director.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Suzanne-Somers-Dead-at-76-Following-Breast-Cancer-Battle-001.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Suzanne Somers]]><![CDATA[The Three's Company alum died on October 15 at age 76."Suzanne Somers passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 15th," her publicist said in a statement to Us Weekly. "She survived an aggressive form of breast cancer for over 23 years. Suzanne was surrounded by her loving husband Alan, her son Bruce, and her immediate family. Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th. Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-piper-laurie.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Piper Laurie]]><![CDATA[Laurie, a three-time Oscar nominee, died at the age of 91, according to Variety.“A beautiful human being and one of the great talents of our time,” her manager, Marion Rosenberg, said in a statement.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-292.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Rudolph Isley]]><![CDATA[A founding member of the soul group The Isley Brothers, Isley died on October 11 at age 84. "There are no words to express my feelings and the love I have for my brother," read a statement from Ronald Isley. "Our family will miss him. But I know he's in a better place."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-359.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Phyllis Coates]]><![CDATA[Coates, who was the first actress to portray Lois Lane on TV in Adventures of Superman, died on October 11 at the age of 96.Her daughter, Laura, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter one day later. A cause of death was not immediately shared.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Anthony-Hickox-celebrity-deaths.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Anthony Hickox]]><![CDATA[The British director died on October 9 at age 64, Deadline reports. Hickox, known for directing horror films Waxwork and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth, is survived by son Sasha and his sister and brother, Emma and James.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Terence-Davies.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Terence Davies]]><![CDATA[The British filmmaker, known for directing films such as Benediction, A Quiet Passion, The Deep Blue Sea and more, passed away 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 7th October 2023,” read a statement shared via Davies’ Instagram.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Michael-Chiarello-Death.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Michael Chiarello]]><![CDATA[The celebrity chef and former Food Network star died on October 7 at age 61, according to Variety. He suffered an acute allergic reaction that led to anaphylactic shock.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Django-Unchained-Actor-Keith-Jefferson-Dead-at-53.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Keith Jefferson]]><![CDATA[The actor, best known for his role in the 2012 Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained, passed away at the age of 53. “This one hurts. Keith, you’ve been nothing but absolute grace, your whole life your heart is pure your love is immeasurable you were an amazing soul,” Jefferson’s former costar Jamie Foxx confirmed on October 5 via Instagram. “We will all miss you dearly. It’s gonna take a long time for this to heal. Goodbye, my friend. I love you.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Hall-of-Fame-linebacker-Dick-Butkus-263.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Dick Butkus]]><![CDATA[The NFL Hall of Famer died on October 4. He was 80 years old.The Chicago Bears icon “died peacefully in his sleep overnight at home in Malibu, California,” his family said in a statement the following day.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Former-NFL-Star-Russ-Francis-Dead-at-70-After-Plane-Crash-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Russ Francis]]><![CDATA[The retired NFL star died on October 2 in a plane crash. He was 70.Francis, who played for five years with the New England Patriots and won the 1984 Super Bowl with San Francisco 49ers, was a pilot for nearly 50 years. He was in a single-engine airplane with fellow aviation enthusiast Richard McSpadden, who also died when their plane crashed shortly after taking off from Lake Placid Airport in New York, NBC News reported.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jake-Abraham-celeb-deaths.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jake Abraham]]><![CDATA[The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor died on September 30 at his home in Liverpool following his battle with cancer. “Jake was surrounded by family and loved ones,” Abraham’s publicist said in a statement to the Independent. “A beautiful, funny, compassionate human being, he will be dearly missed.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-tim-wakefield.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tim Wakefield]]><![CDATA[The former Red Sox pitcher died on October 1 at age 57 due to brain cancer. He is survived by wife Stacy, son Trevor and daughter Brianna.“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 said in a statement at the time.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dianne-Feinstein-Dead-Senator-Dies-at-90.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Dianne Feinstein]]><![CDATA[The longtime California senator died on September 28 at the age of 90.“Dianne Feinstein was many things a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader looks like,” California governor Gavin Newsom wrote in a statement. “She was a political giant, whose tenacity was matched by her grace. She broke down barriers and glass ceilings but never lost her belief in the spirit of political cooperation. And she was a fighter for the city, the state and the country she loved.”Newsom concluded: “There is simply nobody who possessed the strength, gravitas, and fierceness of Dianne Feinstein.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sir-Michael-Gambon-Harry-Potters-Dumbledore-Dead-at-82.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Michael Gambon]]><![CDATA[The actor, recognized for his role as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, died "peacefully" after battling pneumonia, his rep announced in a statement on September 28. Gambon was 82 years old.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-329.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Nashawn Breedlove]]><![CDATA[Breedlove, who is best known for his rap battle against Eminem in the 2002 film 8 Mile, died at the age of 46, according to a Facebook post shared by his mother, Patricia Breedlove, on September 26.“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my beloved son Nashawn Breedlove's passing. Many of you knew him by his alias ‘Lotto, ox’, a name that echoed his resilience and determination. Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. No one could deny his talent,” she wrote, adding that her son’s death had left “an immense void in [her] life.” Patricia did not share how Nashawn died.Rapper Mickey Factz also shared a tribute to Nashawn. “RIP to one of the few emcee’s to beat Eminem … Lotto from 8 Mile. Who’s friends lovingly called him, OX. You will be missed for your tenacity and aggressiveness,” he wrote via Instagram alongside a clip of the actor in 8 Mile.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-328.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Brooks Robinson]]><![CDATA[The former MLB third baseman, who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977, died at age 86, according to a statement shared by his team on September 26.“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Brooks Robinson. An integral part of our Orioles Family since 1955, he will continue to leave a lasting impact on our club, our community, and the sport of baseball," the statement read.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/The-Amazing-Race-Alum-Jody-Kelly-Dead-at-85.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jody Kelly]]><![CDATA[Kelly, who was the oldest woman to ever compete on The Amazing Race, died at the age of 85 on September 5. She passed away while attending a Spanish language immersion camp in Minnesota, according to an obituary published in the Austin American Statesman. Kelly previously battled breast cancer, but her cause of death was not immediately revealed.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebs-We-Lost-in-2023-475.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[David McCallum]]><![CDATA[The NCIS actor died on September 25 of natural causes. He was 90. “He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father. He always put family before self,” McCallum’s son Peter said in a statement, confirming his father’s passing.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Terry-Kirkman.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Terry Kirkman]]><![CDATA[Kirkman died at age 83, according to a Facebook post shared by his band, The Association, on September 24. "He will live on in our hearts and in the music he so brilliantly wrote. Sending hugs and lots of love to [his wife] Heidi and [daughter] Sasha!" read the announcement.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebrity-Deaths-gall-update-Maleesa-Mooney1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Maleesa Mooney]]><![CDATA[Mooney the sister of Guyanese pop star Jourdin Pauline was found dead in her Los Angeles apartment on September 12 after police responded to a welfare check call for the model, according to NBC. She was 31.A cause of death was not revealed at the time, but the news outlet reported that Mooney’s death was being investigated as a homicide.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-Irish-Grinstead-1-e1695056198439.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Irish Grinstead]]><![CDATA[Grinstead, a member of girl group 702, died at age 43 on September 16. “It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening,” the 702 member’s sister, LeMisha Gemini, confirmed via Instagram on September 17. “She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace.”Her post continued: “That girl was as bright as the stars! She was not only beautiful on the outside, but also within. Sharing the stage with her was a joy I will cherish for the rest of my life! We, the family ask for prayers and respect for our privacy as we grieve an outstanding loss to our family. Love always, Misha.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/young-and-the-restless-and-general-hospital-soap-star-billy-miller-dead-at-43-inline.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Billy Miller]]><![CDATA[The soap opera star died on September 15 at the age of 43. A spokesperson confirmed the news to Us Weekly, but no cause of death was shared. The General Hospital alum had been suffering from manic depression at the time of his death.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Former-NBA-Player-Brandon-Hunter-Dead-at-42.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Brandon Hunter]]><![CDATA[The former NBA player, who played on the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in the early 2000s, died at age 42 on September 12. His mother-in-law, Carolyn Cliett, told NBC News that Hunter collapsed during a hot yoga session, a workout he did "regularly."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mike-Williams-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Mike Williams]]><![CDATA[The former NFL wide receiver died on September 12 at the age of 36. Williams’ agent Hadley Engelhard confirmed the news, revealing that Williams passed away two weeks after being hospitalized for a construction site accident that left him partially paralyzed and on a ventilator.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Singer-Charlie-Robinson-Is-Dead-at-59-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Charlie Robison]]><![CDATA[The singer died on September 10, his family told the Associated Press. He was 59.Robison had been in the music industry since the 1980s as a member of various bands before he went solo in 1996. He was known for his 2001 country hit “I Want You Bad," and he was a judge on USA Network’s Nashville Star. He retired from music in 2018 after a throat surgery left him unable to sing.Robison is survived by wife Kristen Robison and his five children, three of whom he welcomed with ex-wife Emily Strayer of The Chicks. (They were married from 1999 to 2008.)]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dallas-Star-Gayle-Hunnicutt-Dead-at-80-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gayle Hunnicutt]]><![CDATA[The actress died on August 31, her family told The Times of London. She was 80 years old.Hunnicutt was best known for playing Vanessa Beaumont on the iconic '80s drama Dallas. She also appeared in The Beverly Hillbillies and Get Smart as well as the movie Marlowe.She is survived by sons Nolan and Edward as well as several grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Gary-Wright-Dead-at-80.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gary Wright]]><![CDATA[Wright, known for writing and performing hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive,” died on September 4 at age 80 at his home in California. His family told NBC News that Wright had been battling Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia for several years.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Steve-Harwell-Dead-Former-Smash-Mouth-Singer-Dies-at-Age-56.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Steve Harwell]]><![CDATA[The former Smash Mouth singer died at age 56 on September 4, one day after news broke that he was receiving hospice care amid liver failure.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Jimmy-Buffett-Dead-Legendary-Margaritaville-Singer-Dies-267.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jimmy Buffett]]><![CDATA[Buffett died “peacefully” on September 1. He was 76.“Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted on Buffett’s Instagram read. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”The “Margaritaville” singer is survived by wife Jane Slagsvol and their three children.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1Jack-Sonni-celebrity-deaths-update.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jack Sonni]]><![CDATA[Dire Straits announced the death of Sonni via social media on August 31, sharing a throwback photo of the guitarist with the message, “Rest In Peace.” Sonni famously played on the band's 1985 album, Brothers in Arms, and appeared with the gruop that year at Live Aid.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-1168722045.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[August 08]]><![CDATA[Def Jam Records confirmed on August 29 that the musician, who was born Ray Jacobs and also adopted the name August Grant, died at age 31."The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs," a representative for Def Jam Records shared in a statement to USA Today at the time. "A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular artist, August will remain in our memory as a beloved colleague and friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones."The Los Angeles-based music collective 88 Rising, of which August was a member, also paid tribute to the artist following his death, writing via Instagram, “It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Ray Jacobs, also known as AUGUST 08. RIP August the kindest and most talented genius you will be missed beyond words. Thank you for being an amazing mentor and a steadfast friend through all these years."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/bernie-marsden-death.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bernie Marsden]]><![CDATA[The former Whitesnake guitarist’s family confirmed his death on August 28. He was 72.“On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden,” a statement shared via Marsden’s Instagram read. “Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side. Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Arleen-Sorkin.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Arleen Sorkin]]><![CDATA[The actress died at age 67, Entertainment Weekly confirmed on August 27. No cause of death was shared.Sorkin played Calliope Jones Bradford on Days of Our Lives from 1984 to 1990, returning to the soap opera several times throughout the years, most recently in 2010. She two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress.She was the also first actress to voice Harley Quinn, who was supposed to be a one-episode character on Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. Sorkin's performance made such an impression that Harley eventually became a comic book character and is now one of the great villains in DC Comics and DC Studios movies.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-bob-barker.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bob Barker]]><![CDATA[The longtime Price Is Right host died on August 26 at the age of 99. Barker’s rep confirmed to Us Weekly that he died of natural causes.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/WWE-Star-Bray-Wyatt-Dead-at-36-inline.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bray Wyatt]]><![CDATA[WWE executive Triple H announced that Wyatt died on August 24. He was 36.“Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda also known as Bray Wyatt unexpectedly passed earlier today,” Triple H announced via Twitter. “Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hersha-Prady-Death-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Hersha Parady]]><![CDATA[The Little House on the Prairie alum who played teacher Alice Garvey died on August 23. The actress, who also had a three-episode arc as the principal on Kenan & Kel, was 78 years old. One month before her death, Parady’s son created a GoFundMe revealing his mom was suffering from a “brain tumor known as meningioma.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Terry-Funk-Death-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Terry Funk]]><![CDATA[The retired wrestler died at age 78, the WWE announced in a statement on August 23. The Hall of Famer was honored by WWE icon Ric Flair via Twitter.“In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend!” Flair wrote. “Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling!”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nancy-Frangione-Celeb-Deaths-2023-.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Nancy Frangione]]><![CDATA[Frangione best known for her role as villain Cecile on Another World died on August 18. The late actress, who also starred on All My Children from 1977 to 1979, was 70 years old.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Ron-Cephas-Jones-Dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ron Cephas Jones]]><![CDATA[The This Is Us actor died at age 66 "due to a long-standing pulmonary issue," his rep announced on August 18. He is survived by daughter Jasmine Cephas Jones, who is an actress.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-398.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Christopher Peluso]]><![CDATA[The Broadway performer whose credits included Assassins, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mamma Mia! and more died on August 15 at age 40, his family confirmed to Playbill. Peluso’s death came one year after taking a break from acting to seek mental health treatment for schizoaffective disorder.The actor is survived by his wife, Jessica Gomes, and their two children.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-333.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Darren Kent]]><![CDATA[Kent’s agency announced his death at age 36 on August 15. “It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on [August 11],” the company said in a statement. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time.”Kent was perhaps best known for his brief but memorable role in the Game of Thrones season 4 finale as a goatherder who visited Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) with the body of his daughter, who was killed by Daenerys’ dragons.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/shutterstock_editorial_12543609a.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Alex Collins]]><![CDATA[The former NFL star, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, died on August 14 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was 28."It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alex Collins this morning," Collins' family said in a statement issued through the Seahawks at the time. "Alex was cherished by his family and friends as well as supporters from all around the world. All who truly know him can attest to his drive, determination, and larger-than-life personality. We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this difficult time. We ask for privacy as we navigate through our grief. We will provide updates regarding funeral arrangements as they become available."Seahawks executive VP and general manager, John Schneider, also shared a touching tribute following Collins’ death."Alex's infectious smile and classic river dance skills will forever be missed. Alex would light up a room and was beloved by our entire building,” he shared. “He enjoyed life and attacked it on the football field. He was one of the most productive runners in SEC history. Our sincere condolences to his immediate family, the Gatewood family, and his agent Kelli Masters. You will be forever be missed, Alex. On behalf of Jody Allen, Pete Carroll, Chuck Arnold, Chad Morton and the entire Seahawks community, rest in peace brother."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-543.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Magoo]]><![CDATA[The rapper died on August 13 at age 50, his wife, Meco Barcliff, told The New York Times.Magoo, real name Melvin Barcliff, was best known for his collaborations with Timbaland, Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams. He is survived by the aunt and uncle who raised him, Magdaline and Hiawatha Brown, as well as two sisters, Portia Brown and Lynette Hawks.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-282.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Clarence Avant]]><![CDATA[The record executive died on August 13. He was 92.Known as "the godfather of Black music," Avant played a large part in the careers of Bill Withers, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and more iconic acts."Clarence was part of a generation that served as a bridge from a time when there was very little opportunity for Black people to a time when doors began to open," former President Barack Obama said in a statement on August 14. "He demanded the world make room, and he paved the way for the rest of us. Michelle and I will always be grateful for Clarence’s friendship and wise counsel."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Linda-Haynes.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Linda Haynes]]><![CDATA[The actress's son, Greg Sylvander, confirmed her death on August 11. "It is with great sadness that I report that my mother, Linda Haynes Sylvander, has passed away, peacefully at home," he wrote via Facebook. "My mom moved up to South Carolina to live with us over three years ago, and it was some of our very best times together."Haynes rose to fame in films such as Rolling Thunder, Human Experiments and Brubaker. She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law and multiple grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-sean-dawkins.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Sean Dawkins]]><![CDATA[The retired NFL star died at age 52, Cal Athletics confirmed on August 9. Dawkins,, who was a wide receiver on the Indianapolis Colts from 1993 to 1997,, was honored by Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay after his passing. “Rest in peace, Sean Dawkins,” Irsay tweeted at the time. “I am shocked and saddened. My prayers and condolences to Sean’s family.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DJ-Casper-Dies-at-58.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[DJ Casper]]><![CDATA[The DJ born Willie Perry Jr. died on August 7 after a years-long battle with kidney and liver cancer, as reported by his wife, Kim. He was 58. Born in Chicago, the musician was best known for “Cha Cha Slide,” a 2000 hit that has remained a staple of weddings, birthday parties and bar mitzvahs for more than two decades.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-William-Friedkin.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[William Friedkin]]><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning director, best known for directing classic films such as The Exorcist and The French Connection, died at the age of 87 on August 7. At the time, Friedkin’s wife, Sherry Lansing, confirmed to The New York Times that he passed away from pneumonia and heart failure in his Bel Air home.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sharon-Farrell.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Sharon Farrell]]><![CDATA[The actress died at age 82 in May. The actress' son, Chance Boyer, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on August 5.Farrell was best known for her early roles in the films It's Alive, Marlowe and The Reivers. Later in her career, she was known for The Young and the Restless, which she starred on from 1991 to 1997.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mark-Margolis-Dead-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Mark Margolis]]><![CDATA[Margolis, best known for playing Hector Salamanca on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, died on August 3 at age 83 following a short illness. “He was one of a kind,” Margolis’ manager, Robert Kolker, told TVLine in a statement. “We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend. I was lucky to know him.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Marc-Gilpin-celeb-deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Marc Gilpin]]><![CDATA[Marc’s sister Frasier alum Peri Gilpin confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the Jaws 2 actor died on July 29 after a long battle with glioblastoma, which is a type of brain cancer. He was 56.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Celebrity-Deaths-2023-Adrian-Street.jpeg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Adrian Street]]><![CDATA[]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Angus-Cloud.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Angus Cloud]]><![CDATA[The Euphoria star died on July 31 one week after he buried his father. Cloud was 25.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Paul-Reubens.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paul Reubens]]><![CDATA[Reubens beloved for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman died on July 30 after a years-long private battle with cancer.“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement shared via Reubens’ official Pee-wee Herman Instagram account read. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”The Instagram slideshow also contained an apology from Reubens to his fans for keeping his illness close to the vest.“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the past six years,” the statement read. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Original-Ken-Doll-Voice-Actor-Bill-Cunningham-Dead-at-96.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bill Cunningham]]><![CDATA[Cunningham who provided the original and singing voice of the Ken doll died July 15 at age 96. In addition to lending his voice as crooning Ken on Barbie Sings! in 1961, Cunningham released multiple albums of his own and toured with Judy Garland. He was most well-known for founding premier talent agency CESD.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Randy-Meisner-Founding-Member-of-The-Eagles-Dead-at-Age-77.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Randy Meisner]]><![CDATA[The Eagles announced via the band’s website on July 27 that Meisner died at age 77 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). "Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band," the statement read.Meisner was a founding member of the '70s rock band, playing bass and singing on some of their biggest hits.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-347.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bo Goldman]]><![CDATA[Goldman, an Oscar-winning screenwriter, died on July 25 at age 90. A cause of death was not specified. Goldman won two Academy Awards over the course of his career for writing the screenplays for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and 1980's Melvin and Howard.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sinead-OConnor-Is-Hospitalized-Following-Suicidal-Tweets-Days-After-Sons-Death-Main.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Sinead O'Connor]]><![CDATA[The Irish singer, best known for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” passed away at the age of 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family confirmed in a statement to RTE on July 26. “Her family and friends are devastated and have request privacy at this very difficult time.” O’Connor’s cause of death was not immediately revealed.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pamela-Blair-326.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Pamela Blair]]><![CDATA[The actress, who originated the role of Valerie Clark in Broadway's A Chorus Line, died at age 73 on July 23. She passed away in Arizona after battling an undisclosed illness.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tony-Bennett-Celebrity-Deaths-of-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tony Bennett]]><![CDATA[The Grammy-winning jazz artist died on July 21 at age 96 following his battle with Alzheimer's.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.png?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Nick Benedict]]><![CDATA[Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless alum died at the age of 76 on July 14 following complications from a recent spinal cord surgery, according to an online obituary.A Facebook post from the restaurant Jake’s Steakhouse, at which Benedict’s wife, Ginger Loli-Benedict, works as a bartender, also confirmed the actor’s passing. “Nick Benedict’s birthday was July 14. He went to be with the Lord this day. Play pray for Ginger,” they captioned a July 15 post.Prior to his death, a GoFundMe page was created to assist him and his wife amid his “emergency spinal cord surgery.” It states, “On July 4th [Benedict] was admitted to hospice. He is paralyzed from the neck down. He will need constant care and support.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jane-Birkin-Dead-at-76-French-Culture-Ministry-Confirms-Death-of-Timeless-Icon.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jane Birkin]]><![CDATA[The British actress who was inspiration for the name of the iconic Hermès bag died on July 16. She was 76."The most French of Britons is gone," the head of the French Ministry of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak said in a tweet at the time. "Jane B was mischief, impertinent elegance, the never-outdated emblem of an entire era, a murmuring voice that remains our idol."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-327.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Joe Campbell]]><![CDATA[The former NFL defensive end, who won Super Bowl XV with the Oakland Raiders in 1980, was found dead on July 9 after going on a hike in Florida. Campbell’s brother, Patrick Campbell, confirmed the news to the Delaware News Journal several days later.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Mikala-Jones-Dies.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Mikala Jones]]><![CDATA[The professional surfer died at age 44 after a surfing accident, his daughter shared via Instagram on June 9."I'm not sure how to put this in words, but my dad got into a bad surfing accident and didn't make it," she wrote on Instagram July 9. "Im happy he was doing what he loved the most."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Actor-Jeffrey-Carlson-Dead-at-48-All-My-Childrens-Eden-Riegel-Mourns-Unimaginable-Loss.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jeffrey Carlson]]><![CDATA[The All My Children actor died at age 48 on July 9. No cause of death was reported at the time.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Journey-Guitarist-George-Tickner-Dead-at-76.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[George Tickner]]><![CDATA[Tickner, who cofounded the band Journey with Neal Schon, died at the age of 76.“Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist and songwriting contributor on their first three albums, has passed away,” Schon wrote via Facebook on July 6. "Godspeed, George. … Thank you for the music. We will be paying tribute to you on this page indefinitely.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Coco-Lee-in-The-Polo-Ralph-Lauren-VIP-Suite-Wimbledon-Tennis-Championships-Paradise-Square-Opening-192.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[CoCo Lee]]><![CDATA[Lee, who provided the voice for Mulan in the Mandarin dubbed version of the classic film, died by suicide on July 5. She was 48.“CoCo had been suffering from depression for a few years but her condition deteriorated drastically over the last few months,” her sister Nancy Lee said via an Instagram statement. “Although, CoCo sought professional help and did her best to fight depression, sadly that demon inside of her took the better of her."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alan-Arkin-Argo-and-Little-Miss-Sunshine-Star-Dies-at-89.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Alan Arkin]]><![CDATA[The veteran actor and Oscar winner died at age 89 on June 29, according to a statement from his family. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," his sons, Anthony, Adam and Matthew said. "A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shutterstock_editorial_12387767i.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ryan Mallett]]><![CDATA[The former NFL quarterback died after an apparent drowning in Destin, Florida. White Hall High School, where Mallett worked as head coach of varsity football, confirmed his death via Facebook on June 27.“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett. Coach Mallett was a beloved coach and educator,” the post read. “We ask that you remember his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the White Hall School District staff in your prayers.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-218.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Julian Sands]]><![CDATA[The San Fernando Sheriff’s Department confirmed on June 27 that the British actor was dead and his body had been recovered after going missing in California’s Mount Baldy area in January. He was 65.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Soap-Star-Nicolas-Coster-Dies-at-89.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Nicolas Coster]]><![CDATA[The All the President's Men actor best known for his work on daytime dramas including Santa Barbara and All My Children died at age 89, his daughter announced on June 26."It’s with great sadness that I am posting this to my father’s [Face]book page,” Dinneen Coster shared at the time. “Nicolas Coster passed on this evening in a hospital in Florida. Please remember him as a great artist. He was an actor’s actor! I will always be inspired by him and know how lucky I am to have such a great father!! Rest In Peace.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Actor-Lew-Palter-Dies-at-94-After-Lung-Cancer-Battle.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lew Palter]]><![CDATA[Palter, who was best known for playing a fictionalized version of Isidor Straus in Titanic, died on May 21 at age 94 after a battle with lung cancer. His daughter, Catherine, confirmed the news on June 26. Prior to his death, Palter was an acting teacher at CalArts from 1971 until his retirement in 2013. His students included Cecily Strong, Don Cheadle and Ed Harris.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-270.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Frederic Forrest]]><![CDATA[The Apocalypse Now actor who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Rose opposite Bette Midler died on June 23. He was 86 years old.Calling her costar "great" and "beloved," Midler announced Forrest's death via Twitter at the time: "Thank you to all of his fans and friends for all their support these last few months. He was a remarkable actor, and a brilliant human being, and I was lucky to have him in my life. He was at peace.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/My-600-Lb-Life-Star-Larry-Mr-Buttermilk-Biscuits-Myers-Jr-Dead-Days-After-49th-Birthday.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Larry 'Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits' Myers Jr.]]><![CDATA[Myers' cousin Todd Darrell announced via social media on June 17 that the My 600-Lb. Life star died days after turning 49.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-594.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paxton Whitehead]]><![CDATA[Whitehead, whose numerous acting credits include a stint on Friends as Rachel's boss at Bloomingdale's, died at age 85 in June."He was a cherished client, a luminary in the acting world who is renowned for his extraordinary talent and dedication to his craft," his agent told E! News in a statement. "He was admired for his versatility and many roles he performed on stage, TV and film. His contributions to the world of entertainment will be cherished and remembered for years to come."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Rapper-Big-Pokey-Dies-at-Age-45-After-On-Stage-Collapse.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Big Pokey]]><![CDATA[The Texas-based rapper died at age 45 on June 18 after an on-stage collapse, according to a post shared via his Instagram account. "He was well loved by his family, friends and loyal fans. In the coming days, we will release information about his celebration of life and how the public can pay their respects. We ask that you respect his family and their privacy during this difficult time," the message read.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Oscar-Winning-Actress-Glenda-Jackson-Dead-at-Age-87.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Glenda Jackson]]><![CDATA[The two-time Oscar winning actress died at the age of 87 at her home in London on June 15, according to her agent, Lionel Larner. “Today we lost one of the world’s greatest actresses and I have lost a best friend of over 50 years,” Larner added, noting that Jackson’s family was “by her side” when she passed.Shortly before her death, Jackson had completed filming The Great Escaper with costar Michael Caine.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/John-Romita-Sr.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[John Romita Sr.]]><![CDATA[The comic book artist known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man series died on June 12 at age 93. "He is a legend in the art world and it would be my honor to follow in his footsteps. ... He was the greatest man I ever met," his son wrote in an Instagram tribute.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Treat-Williams-Dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Treat Williams]]><![CDATA[Williams’ rep, Barry McPherson, confirmed on June 12 that the Everwood star died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. He was 71.“He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," McPherson told People in a statement at the time. “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”He continued: “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He’s been so happy with the work that I got him. He’s had a balanced career.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MikeBdeath.jpeg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Mike Batayeh]]><![CDATA[The Breaking Bad star’s family confirmed to The New York Post on June 12 that Batayeh died in his sleep of a heart attack at the age of 52.“He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many,” his family told TMZ in a statement at the time.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Pat-Cooper.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Pat Cooper]]><![CDATA[The Seinfeld alum died on June 6 at the age of 93, his wife, Emily Connor, confirmed.Cooper was an iconic stand-up comedian, who had featured roles in the likes of Analyze This and the original Charlie’s Angels.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Pat-Robertson.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Pat Robertson]]><![CDATA[The 700 Club personality, who pioneered the Christian Broadcasting Network, died in June at the age of 93. CBN confirmed his passing via a statement but did not disclose a cause of death.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Paul-Eckstein.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paul Eckstein]]><![CDATA[The Godfather of Harlem creator unexpectedly died in his sleep on June 6, according to a statement given to Deadline.“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our brilliant colleague, Paul Eckstein,” MGM+ and ABC Signature, who produced the Godfather of Harlem, said. “Working on the series was a labor of love for Paul, who based the show in part on his family’s personal history. Paul was passionate, a creative force, known for his kindness, and generosity. He was a mentor and friend to many, and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and his longtime collaborator Chris Brancato.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Iron-Sheik-Pro-Wrestler-and-Social-Media-Star-Dies-at-81.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[The Iron Sheik]]><![CDATA[Pro wrestler Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, better known by his ring name "The Iron Sheik," died at age 81 in June. The announcement was made via his Twitter profile, which has more than 640,000 followers."It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of The Iron Sheik, but we also take solace in knowing that he departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come," the Twitter statement read. The post did not include any details regarding the cause of the WWE Hall of Famer's death.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-282.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Anna Shay]]><![CDATA[The Bling Empire star unexpectedly died at age 62 following a stroke, her family shared in a statement on June 5.“It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke,” the late reality star's family told People. “Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Barry-Newman-Dead-at-Age-92.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Barry Newman]]><![CDATA[The actor, known for his work in 1971's The Vanishing Point and on the NBC series Petrocelli, died of natural causes at age 92. His wife, Angela, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on June 4."[He] was a rock for so many people, whose spirit he lifted and allowed to be free," she told the outlet.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Sergio-Calderon.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Sergio Calderón]]><![CDATA[Calderón died on May 31 at age 77. The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End actor, who is also known for his roles in Men in Black and The Ruins, was surrounded by family when he passed, according to Deadline.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/shutterstock_editorial_10445385q.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[John Beasley]]><![CDATA[The Soul Man star’s son Tyrone Beasley confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that his father died at age 79 in a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on Tuesday, May 30. He had been undergoing tests on his liver before taking an unexpected turn for the worse, according to the outlet.“Man ... you know this is a part of life ... but that doesn't make it any easier,” John’s other son Michael Beasley wrote via Facebook. “I lost my best friend today. They say you shouldn't ever meet your heroes because they don't turn out to be who you thought they were. That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Milt-Larsen-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Milt Larsen]]><![CDATA[Hollywood’s Magic Castle cofounder died on May 28 at age 92. Larsen, who was also an actor, producer and TV writer, passed away in his sleep at his Hollywood home, per TMZ.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/George-Maharis-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[George Maharis]]><![CDATA[The Fantasy Island alum died on May 25 at age 94. "George is well known for his stardom in Route 66, stage productions, singing, artist, and above all a great guy would do anything for anyone,” Maharis’ longtime friend and caretaker, Marc Bahan, wrote via Facebook at the time. “My dear friend, you’ll be terribly missed.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Bill-Lee.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bill Lee]]><![CDATA[Spike Lee's father, a musician who composed the soundtracks of many of his son's films including School Daze and Do the Right Thing died at 94, the filmmaker confirmed on May 25.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-tina-turner.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tina Turner]]><![CDATA[After battling a “long illness,” the eight-time Grammy winner died peacefully at the age of 83 in her Switzerland home on May 24, according to a statement from her rep. Turner’s death was also announced via the “Proud Mary” singer’s Instagram account that same day.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” read the tribute alongside a black-and-white photo of the iconic artists. “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-chas-newby.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Chas Newby]]><![CDATA[The musician, who formerly played bass for The Beatles during the group’s early days, died at the age of 81 on May 23. “It’s with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby,” the Cavern City Liverpool music venue wrote in a Facebook statement. “Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen.”The statement went on to note that he was the “first left-handed bass guitarist” for the British rock band. “RIP Chas Newby thoughts and well wishes from everybody at The Cavern Club,” the message concluded.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ed-Ames-Celebrity-deaths-update.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ed Ames]]><![CDATA[The Ames Brothers Show alum whose career spanned TV, music and Broadway died at age 95 on May 21, per Deadline.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ray Stevenson]]><![CDATA[The actor died on May 21 at age 58, his rep confirmed to multiple outlets.Stevenson was best known for portraying Volstagg in the first three Thor movies, Marcus in the Divergent franchise and Scott Buxton in last year's Oscar-winning movie RRR. On the small screen, he was known for playing Blackbeard on Black Sails as well as Titus Pullo on the acclaimed series Rome. Prior to his death, he filmed a role for the upcoming Star Wars TV series Ahsoka, which is in post-production.The Northern Ireland native started dating Elisabetta Caraccia, an anthropologist, in 2005. They welcomed son Sebastiano in 2007. Prior to his relationship with Caraccia, Stevenson was married to Bridgerton star Ruth Gemmell from 1997 to 2005.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Celeb-Deaths-2023-202.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jim Brown]]><![CDATA[The NFL icon and legendary activist died on May 18 at age 87, his wife, Monique Brown, announced via Instagram."It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Jim Brown. He passed peacefully last night at our LA home," she wrote on May 19 alongside a photo kissing the NFL Hall of Famer. "To the world he was an activist, actor and football star. To our family, he was a loving and wonderful husband and grandfather. Our hearts are broken.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Smiths-Bassist-Andy-Rourke-Dead-at-59.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Andy Rourke]]><![CDATA[The longtime bass player for The Smiths died at the age of 59.“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer,” bandmate Johnny Marr announced via Twitter on May 19. “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans. We request privacy at this sad time.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/WWE-Hall-of-Fame-Superstar-Billy-Graham-Dead-at-79-Following-Health-Issues.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Billy Graham]]><![CDATA[Pro wrestler Ric Flair announced that WWE Hall of Fame star Billy Graham died at the age of 79 on May 17. “The Superstar Billy Graham Just Left Us,” he posted via Twitter. “THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE On My Career!”Two days before his death, Graham’s wife, Valerie Irwin, revealed via his Facebook page that the wrestling legend was in the hospital on life support. “Please urgent prayers needed for my husband,” she captioned a picture of the two of them. “The doctors wanted to remove him from life support tonight, I refused. He’s a fighter and his will is strong even if his body isn’t. God is our hope.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Samantha-Weinstein.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Samantha Weinstein]]><![CDATA[Weinstein, who portrayed Heather in the 2013 remake of Carrie, passed away on May 14 after battling ovarian cancer."Hello from the other side 💖🌈," an Instagram tribute to the actress read. "Sam died on May 14th at 11:25am surrounded by her loved ones at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. After two and a half years of cancer treatment, and a lifetime of jet setting around the world, voicing a plethora of cartoon animals, making music, and knowing more about life than most people ever will, she is off on her next adventure."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Jacklyn-Zeman.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jacklyn Zeman]]><![CDATA[“On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman,” the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, wrote in a May 10 statement via Twitter. “Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew. We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey.”Zeman’s family later told ABC News that the soap star had battled cancer prior to her death.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/mash-actress-eileen-saki-dead-at-79.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Eileen Saki]]><![CDATA[The M.A.S.H. star died on May 1 following her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 79. Her costar Jeff Maxwell penned a touching tribute in her honor.“Our sweet Eileen. Our sassy Rosie. On behalf of her husband Bob, we extend sincere appreciation for the hundreds of M.A.S.H. fans who filled Eileen’s final days with peace, encouragement, and love. She read every email and responded to as many as she could,” Maxwell wrote via Facebook at the time. “We will share more remembrances of Eileen Saki throughout the day. You are invited to do the same. Our sweet, sweet Eileen. How we love you. How we will miss you.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Canadian-Singer-Songwriter-Gordon-Lightfoot-Dead-at-84.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gordon Lightfoot]]><![CDATA[The folk singer-songwriter died at age 84 on May 1 of natural causes, his spokesperson told CNN. The "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" performer had canceled his U.S. and Canadian concert schedule weeks prior due to "health related issues," according to a Facebook post.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jock-Zonfrillo-Dead-MasterChef-Australia-Judge-Dies-at-46-Gallery.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jock Zonfrillo]]><![CDATA[The MasterChef Australia judge died unexpectedly at age 46, his family revealed in an April 30 statement. "So many words can describe him, so many stories can be told, but at this time we're too overwhelmed to put them into words. For those who crossed his path, became his mate, or were lucky enough to be his family, keep this proud Scot in your hearts when you have your next whisky," the statement read.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-452.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jerry Springer]]><![CDATA[The famous TV host best known for hosting his eponymous talk show, Jerry Springer, from 1991 to 2018 passed away in his Illinois home on April 27 after battling a brief illness. He was 79.“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” family spokesperson Jene Galvintold Us at the time. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Celeb-Deaths-2023-Ron-Faber-445.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ron Faber]]><![CDATA[The Exorcist actor who portrayed Chris MacNeil's (Ellen Burstyn) movie director in the 1973 horror classic died at age 90. The actor passed away in March from lung cancer, per The Hollywood Reporter.Actor David Patrick Kelly paid tribute to his friend via Facebook in April, calling the star "a great artist and gentleman with a wonderful voice and laugh."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harry-Belafonte-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Harry Belafonte]]><![CDATA[The singer and civil rights activist died at age 96 on April 25. He passed at his home due to congenital heart failure.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_editorial_3025152c.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ginnie Newhart]]><![CDATA[Bob Newhart’s wife of 60 years died at age 82 on April 23."We lost our beloved Ginnie Quinn Newhart Wife, Mother and Grandmother on April 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with illness," the Newhart family shared in a joint statement via the comedian’s Twitter on April 24. "She was our rock and we miss her terribly."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Len-Goodman-Dead-Dancing-With-the-Stars-Judge-Dies-at-Age-78.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Len Goodman]]><![CDATA[The British TV personality, who announced his exit from Dancing With the Stars in November 2022 after season 31, died on April 22. He was 78. "A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him," his agent noted in a statement on April 24.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-We-ve-Lost-137.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Barry Humphries]]><![CDATA[The comedic actor died at age 89 in Sydney, his family announced on April 22.His death in the Sydney hospital, where he spent several days with complications following hip surgery, was confirmed by his family.“He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit,” a family statement said in a statement to AP. ”With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be."Humphries was known for his drag persona Dame Edna Everage. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for Broadway's Dame Edna: The Royal Tour.The performer was married three times and is survived by wife Lizzie Spender, four children and 10 grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Caitlyn-Jenner-Mom-Esther-Jenner-Dies-at-Age-96-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Esther Jenner]]><![CDATA[Caitlyn Jenner announced the death of her mother via social media on April 21."I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully," the I Am Cait alum shared. "Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life. I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Elizabeth-Hubbard-Dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Elizabeth Hubbard]]><![CDATA[The soap opera star died at age 89. Her son, Jeremy Bennett, confirmed her death on April 10, writing via Facebook, “I’m sorry to say with a broken heart my mum passed over the weekend. Thank you for being an unmovable rock that guided me through life. I will try to honour your memory for as long as I live.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Michael-Lerner-Death.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Michael Lerner]]><![CDATA[The veteran actor died at age 81. His nephew, Goldbergs star Sam Lerner, announced the news via Instagram on April 9."We lost a legend last night," Sam wrote. "It’s hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special. Everyone that knows him knows how insane he was in the best way. I’m so lucky I got to spend so much time with him, and we’re all lucky we can continue to watch his work for the rest of time. RIP Michael, enjoy your unlimited Cuban cigars, comfy chairs, and endless movie marathon 💖."Michael was known for roles in classics such as The Candidate, Barton Fink and Harlem Nights. Later in his career, he was recognized for playing publisher Fulton Greenway in Elf.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-888.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paul Cattermole]]><![CDATA[The S Club 7 singer died unexpectedly in April at age 46, two months after the group revealed that they going on a reunion tour in the fall."It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son and brother Paul Cattermole," the "Never Had a Dream Come True" artist's family said in the statement, per the BBC. "Paul was found yesterday, 6th April 2023 at his home in Dorset and was pronounced dead later that afternoon."The statement continued: "Dorset Police has confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances. Paul's family, friends and fellow members of S Club request privacy at this time.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/LFOs-Brad-Fischetti-Confirms-Former-Bandmate-Brian-‘Brizz-Gillis-Is-Dead-Im-‘Struggling-to-Process-This-Tragic-Loss-431.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis]]><![CDATA[The former LFO member, who cofounded the group in 1995, died on March 29. Gillis’ former bandmate Brad Fischetti confirmed the news via social media, writing, “I am really struggling to process this tragic loss.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-paul-ogrady-01.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paul O’Grady]]><![CDATA[British comedian, actor and TV host known for his docuseries Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, as well as his drag queen alter-ego, Lily Savage died at the age of 67 on March 28. “It is with great sadness that inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening,” his husband, Andre Portasio, said in a statement on March 29.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Storage-Wars-Star-Gunter-Nezhoda-Dead-at-67-After-Lung-Cancer-Battle-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gunter Nezhoda]]><![CDATA[The Storage Wars alum died on March 21 after a private cancer battle. He was 67.“This is a very sad day and this is a very hard video for me to make,” son Rene Nezhoda said in an Instagram video one day later. "My dad, six months ago, was diagnosed with lung cancer he’s been smoking for 30 years. He’s been smoking for a long time and last night he passed away in his sleep peacefully from complications from lung cancer.”Rene, whom the late bassist shared with late wife Johanna Meyer, explained that Gunter had “all sorts of holes in his lungs” and there was “nothing else that doctors could do” regarding treatment.The Austria native is survived by his two sons, Rene and Ricky, and two granddaughters]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/paulgrant.jpeg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paul Grant]]><![CDATA[Grant, who was best known for his roles in the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises, was declared brain dead after collapsing at a London train station Thursday, March 16. He was later pronounced dead Monday, March 20, according to Sky News. The actor was 56."I'm heartbroken," Paul's daughter Sophie Jayne Grant told the outlet when confirming the news of her father’s death. "No girl deserves their dad to be taken away. He was so well-known and loved. He's gone too soon."Sophie told The Sun later on Monday, “My dad was a legend in so many ways. He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone's face. He would do anything for anyone."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lance-Reddick-Dead-The-Wire-Star-Dies-at-Age-60-Amid-Press-Tour-for-John-Wick-01.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lance Reddick]]><![CDATA[The Wire alum died on March 17 at age 60 from natural causes."Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes," his rep confirmed to Us in a statement. "He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick. Donations in his memory can be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown. Lance will be greatly missed. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bobby-Caldwell-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Bobby Caldwell]]><![CDATA[The "What You Won't Do for Love" singer died at age 71, his wife, Mary Caldwell, wrote via her late husband's Twitter account on March 15."Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as he left us. I am forever heartbroken," she penned. "Thanks to all of you for your many prayers over the years."She explained that he had been "floxed" a term for suffering from "fluoroquinolone-associated disability," per GoodRx a side effect from taking a fluoroquinolone medication that can negatively affect "tendons, muscles, heart and nerves," the medical site notes. The illness "took his health over the last 6 years and 2 months," Mary explained, concluding her message: "Rest with God, my Love."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Robert-Blake-549.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Robert Blake]]><![CDATA[The Lost Highway actor died on Thursday, March 9, from heart disease, according to a statement released on behalf of his niece, Noreen Austin, per the Associated Press.In 2004, the Baretta actor was on trial for the murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley, and was acquitted of the charge. Barkley was shot in 2001 in the back seat of Blake’s car after the two wrapped up a date night. At the time, the In Cold Blood star maintained his innocence and claimed the murder occurred when he went back in the restaurant to retrieve a gun he left behind.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Chaim Topol]]><![CDATA[The Fiddler on the Roof star who famously played Tevye in the 1972 film and on Broadway died on March 9 in Israel. He was 87. No cause of death was reported, but Topol was previously diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lynyrd-Skynyrds-Gary-Rossington-Dead-at-71.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gary Rossington]]><![CDATA[The Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist the last surviving founder of the group died at 71, the band wrote in a statement on Facebook on March 5.“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” the statement read. “Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does. Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Ricou-Browning-001.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ricou Browning]]><![CDATA[The actor died on February 27 at his home in Miami. He was 93.Best known for playing the titular character in Creature From the Black Lagoon, Browning later co-created Flipper and directed 37 episodes of the dolphin TV show. He went on to direct films such as 1973's Salty and 1978's Mr. No Legs.Browning is survived by son Ricou Jr. and daughters Renee, Kelly and Kim, as well as 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Saving-Private-Ryan-Actor-tom-Sizemore-Hospitalized-In-Critical-Condition-After-Brain-Aneurysm-Feature.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tom Sizemore]]><![CDATA[Us confirmed on March 3 that the Black Hawk Down star died in his sleep at St Joseph’s Hospital Burbank following a brain aneurism. He was 61.“In the early hours of Saturday, February 18, 2023, Tom Sizemore collapsed at his Los Angeles home and was transported to a hospital by Paramedics,” Sizmore’s manager, Charles Lago, told Us in a statement at the time. “He was found to be suffering from a brain aneurism that occurred as a result of a stroke. Since that day, Tom has remained in critical condition, in a coma and in intensive care. Tom has remained in Intensive care since that day and not regained conciseness.”Lago added that the family planned to hold a “private cremation service” before a “larger celebration of life” would take place in the following weeks. He thanked fans for their support and requested privacy “during this difficult time.”The Saving Private Ryan actor’s brother, Paul Sizemore, also broke his silence following his sibling’s death.“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my big brother Tom. He was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know,” he shared in a statement to Us. “He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devasted he is gone and will miss him always."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-958-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Steve Mackey]]><![CDATA[The musician, who was the bassist for the British band Pulp, died on March 2, due to an illness. He was 56.Mackey’s wife, Katie Grand, shared the news of his death via her husband’s Instagram page."After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and devastated to have said goodbye to my brilliant, beautiful husband, Steve Mackey," she wrote alongside a black and white photo of the “Common People” artist. “Steve died today, a loss which has left myself, his son Marley, parents Kath and Paul, sister Michelle and many friends all heartbroken. Steve was the most talented man I knew, an exceptional musician, producer, photographer and filmmaker. As in life, he was adored by everyone whose paths he crossed in the multiple creative disciplines he conquered.”Grand concluded the post by thanking “all of the NHS staff who worked tirelessly” for her husband and asking the public to respect the family’s privacy at this time.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CELEB-DEATHS-2023-0001.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jansen Panettiere]]><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere's brother died at age 28, multiple outlets reported on February 20. The artist got his start in entertainment with roles on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, including in his sister's 2004 Disney Channel Original Movie Tiger Cruise and later on the Nickelodeon TV movie The Last Day of Summer.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Richard-Belzer-dead-at-78.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Richard Belzer]]><![CDATA[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor died on February 19 at his home in France. The actor was 78.Writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of Belzer, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday. “He had lots of health issues, and his last words were, ‘Fk you, motherfker,’” Scheft said.Belzer is survived by his wife, Harlee McBride, and stepdaughters Jessica and Bree.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-1-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Barbara Bosson]]><![CDATA[The Hill Street Blues alum, who earned five Emmy nominations for playing Fay Furillo on the series, died on February 18. She was 83. Bosson’s son, Jesse Bochco, confirmed her death via social media, revealing the late actress had “more spirit and zest than you could shake a stick at.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kyle-Jacobs.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Kyle Jacobs]]><![CDATA[On February 17, the Metropolitan Nashville Police told Variety in a statement that Kellie Picker’s husband died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 49.“Nashville’s Department of Emergency Communications received a 911 call at 1:21 p.m. Friday from a home on Sneed Road in the police department’s West Precinct. Officers and Nashville Fire Department personnel responded and located resident Kyle Jacobs, 49, deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in an upstairs bedroom/office. His death is being investigated as an apparent suicide,” the statement read. “Mr. Jacobs’ wife, Kellie Pickler, reported that she awoke a short time earlier, did not see her husband, and began looking for him. After she and her personal assistant were unable to open the door to the upstairs bedroom/office, the assistant telephoned 911.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-155.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Stella Stevens]]><![CDATA[Stevens, who starred alongside Elvis Presley in 1962’s Girls! Girls! Girls!, died on February 17. She was 84. The 1963 Nutty Professor actress passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to multiple reports.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Raquel-Welch-Dead-1960s-Screen-Icon-and-Fantastic-Voyage-Star-Dies-at-82-After-Brief-Illness.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Raquel Welch]]><![CDATA[The Fantastic Voyage star died on February 15 at age 82. "The legendary bombshell actress of film, television and stage, passed away peacefully early this morning after a brief illness," a representative for the One Million Years B.C. actress told Us. "Her career spanned over 50 years starring in over 30 films and 50 television series and appearances. The Golden Globe winner, in more recent years, was involved in a very successful line of wigs. Raquel leaves behind her two children, son Damon Welch and her daughter, Tahnee Welch."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Austin-Majors-Dead-‘NYPD-Blue-Actor-Dies-at-27-While-Living-at-Homeless-Shelter-in-Los-Angles-794.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Austin Majors]]><![CDATA[]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celeb-Deaths-2023-Trugoy-the-Dove.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Trugoy the Dove]]><![CDATA[The De La Soul cofounder, born David Jude Jolicoeur, died at age 54. The musician's rep confirmed the news to CNN on February 12, but no cause of death was provided.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-cody-longo.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Cody Longo]]><![CDATA[Us Weekly confirmed on February 10 that the Days of Our Lives alum had died at the age of 34.“He was an amazing father and the best husband. Our whole world is shattered,” Longo’s wife, Stephanie Nicole Clark, told TMZ in a statement at the time.The Bring It On: Fight to the Finish star is survived by Clark and their three children.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Burt-Bacharach-Oscar-Winning-Songwriter-Dies-at-94.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Burt Bacharach]]><![CDATA[The legendary songwriter and composer died at age 94 on February 8. His publicist told CBS News that the Oscar winner died at home in Los Angeles from natural causes. With his lyricist partner, Hal David, Bacharach was known for composing numerous classic songs, including "Walk on By," "I Say a Little Prayer" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." His film soundtracks included Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, What's New Pussycat? and Arthur.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Drifters-Singer-Charlie-Thomas-Dead-85-0001.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Charlie Thomas]]><![CDATA[The Drifters singer, known for hits including "Under the Boardwalk," died on January 31. He was 85. He passed at his home in Bowie, Maryland, after battling liver cancer, singer Peter Lemongello Jr. told Deadline. Thomas is survived by his wife, Rita Thomas, and five children as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Scott Alexander]]><![CDATA[The former America’s Got Talent magician died on February 5 at age 52. According to his wife, Jenny Alexander, who confirmed the news via Instagram, Scott “suffered a stroke on a cruise ship in St Kitts and did not make it home to us.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/celebrity-deaths-in-2023-stars-weve-lost-Charles-Kimbrough.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Charles Kimbrough]]><![CDATA[The actor died on January 11, his son John Kimbrough, confirmed to the New York Times in February. Charles was 86.He was known for his role as Jim Dial on Murphy Brown (a role he reprised in the 2018 revival), which earned him his Emmy nomination. The Minnesota native got his big break in the original 1970 Broadway production of “Company,” which earned him a Tony Award nomination.He is survived by his son as well as stepdaughter Holly Howland and his sister, Linda Kimbrough.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/shutterstock_editorial_5886060bo.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Melinda Dillon]]><![CDATA[Dillon's family confirmed in an obituary that the A Christmas Story star died on January 9 at age 83. A cause of death was not revealed.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celebrity-Deaths-2023-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Paco Rabanne]]><![CDATA[The legendary Spanish designer, who was known for his perfumes, died at his home in France on February 3. He was 88."The House of Paco Rabanne wishes to honour our visionary designer and founder who passed away today at the age of 88,” the official Paco Rabanne Instagram account read. “Among the most seminal fashion figures of the 20th century, his legacy will remain a constant source of inspiration. We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for establishing our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities.”Jose Manuel Albesa, president of Puig’s beauty and fashion division the company that owns Rabanne’s fashion and fragrance brands also shared a statement.“Paco Rabanne made transgression magnetic,” he told Page Six at the time. “Who else could induce fashionable Parisian women to clamor for dresses made of plastic and metal.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cindy-Williams-Dead-‘Laverne-Shirley-Star-Dies-at-Age-75-Following-Brief-Illness-564.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Cindy Williams]]><![CDATA[TheLaverne & Shirley alum passed away at age 75 on Janaury 25.“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,”Williams' children, Zak and Emily Hudson, said in a statement on January 30. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of humor and a glittering spirit that everyone loved.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Motown-Singer-Barrett-Strong-Dead-at-Age-81.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Barrett Strong]]><![CDATA[The Motown singer and songwriter died at 81.“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of legendary @classicmotown singer and songwriter Barrett Strong,” the Motown Museum shared via Twitter on January 29. “The voice behind @motownrecords’ first hit, the iconic 'Money (That’s What I Want)' was born in West Point, Mississippi on February 5, 1941 and was raised in Detroit.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lisa-Loring-Original-Wednesday-Addams-Actress-Dies-at-Age-64-2.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lisa Loring]]><![CDATA[Known for playing the original Wednesday Addams in the 1960s sitcom The Addams Family, Loring died at age 64 on January 28. “She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands,” her daughter Vanessa told The Hollywood Reporter, adding that her mother died of complications from a stroke caused by high blood pressure.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Vampire-Diaries-Alum-Annie-Wersching-Dead-at-45-After-Private-Cancer-Battle.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Annie Wersching]]><![CDATA[The actress, known for 24, The Vampire Diaries and The Rookie, died on January 29 at age 45. She'd battled cancer since 2020 and kept her diagnosis private. She is survived by her husband Stephen Full and three sons, Freddie, Ozzie and Archie.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Tom-Verlaine-dead.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tom Verlaine]]><![CDATA[The Television frontman died on January 28 in Manhattan. He was 73.The punk rock musician's death was announced by Jesse Paris Smith, the daughter of Patti Smith, who said that he died “after a brief illness.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Lance-Kerwin-421.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lance Kerwin]]><![CDATA[The Salem’s Lot star’s daughter Savannah announced his death on January 25, revealing he died one day prior. The actor was 62."I am so sorry to those we have not been able to reach out to personally to notify but Lance Kerwin passed away yesterday morning," she wrote via Facebook beside a family picture. "We appreciate all the kind words, memories, and prayers that have been shared. As the coming weeks progress, I will share more information about after life ceremonies. He loved each and every one of you."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Lloyd-N.-Morrisett-375.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Lloyd N. Morrisett]]><![CDATA[Sesame Workshop confirmed on January 23 that the Sesame Street co-creator died at 93. Morrisett started the educational children’s show in 1969 alongside Joan Ganz Cooney."Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of our esteemed and beloved cofounder Lloyd N. Morrisett, PhD,” the nonprofit behind the long-running PBS series tweeted at the time. "A Lifetime Honorary Trustee, Lloyd leaves an outsized and indelible legacy among generations of children the world over, with Sesame Street only the most visible tribute to a lifetime of good work and lasting impact.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jeremy-Ruehlemann-Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jeremy Ruehlemann]]><![CDATA[The supermodel who walked the runways of Christian Siriano, Nick Graham and more died at age 27, his loved ones announced via Facebook on January 22. His cause of death has not been revealed.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Major-League-Soccer-Player-Anton-Walkes-Dead-The-Charlotte-FC-Star-Dies-at-Age-25-Following-a-Boating-Accident-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Anton Walkes]]><![CDATA[The MLS player died on January 19 at age 25. The Charlotte FC confirmed his passing after Walkes sustained injuries during a boating accident in Miami one day prior. "We are deeply saddened to share that Anton Walkes has tragically passed away this morning," the team said in a statement. "May he rest in peace."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Jay-Briscoe-Dead-wrestling-champ-0010.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jay Briscoe]]><![CDATA[The former Ring of Honor wrestling champ died in a car crash on January 17. He was 38.“Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away,” Tony Khan, the president of Ring of Honor, wrote via Twitter at the time, using Briscoe's real name. “Known to fans as Jay Briscoe, he was a star in ROH for over 20 years, from the first show until today. Jay and his brother Mark dominated ROH, reigning as champions to this day. We’ll do whatever we can to support his family. Rest In Peace Jamin.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-140.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gina Lollobrigida]]><![CDATA[]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Al-Brown-Celeb-Deaths.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Al Brown]]><![CDATA[The veteran actor, best known for playing Stan Valchek on The Wire, died on January 13 at age 83. A representative for Brown announced the news via the actor's Facebook page on January 14, writing: "May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you. This page will remain as a testimony to Al's work and love for his fans." Valchek's daughter Jenny told TMZ that her father had been battling Alzheimer's.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CJ-Harris-Celeb-Deaths.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[CJ Harris]]><![CDATA[The American Idol alum died on January 15 after suffering a heart attack, according to a report from TMZ. He was 31. The Alabama native finished in sixth place on the 13th season of the singing competition, which aired in 2014.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Lisa-Marie-Presleys-Official-Cause-of-Death-Revealed-102.jpg?quality=55&strip=all<![CDATA[Lisa Marie Presley]]><![CDATA[Elvis Presley’s daughter died on January 12, hours after going into cardiac arrest. She was 54.“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Lisa’s mother, Priscilla Presley, said in a statement. “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.”Six months later, Us confirmed Lisa Marie’s cause of death as sequelae of small bowel obstruction. According to the autopsy report, the late star had an “obstruction [that] was in the form of a strangulated small bowel caused by adhesions that developed after bariatric surgery years ago.”]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_editorial_511546i.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Carole Cook]]><![CDATA[Cook’s husband, Tom Troupe, announced that the Sixteen Candles star died of heart failure on January 11 just three days shy of her 99th birthday at the age of 98, per The Hollywood Reporter.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Death-Update-0001.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Jeff Beck]]><![CDATA[The legendary guitarist died at age 78 after a short and "sudden" battle with meningitis, his family said in a statement to Us Weekly on January 11. "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing," the statement read. "After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His family ask for privacy while they process this tremendous loss."]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Supermodel-Tatjana-Patitz-Dead-at-56.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Tatjana Patitz]]><![CDATA[The supermodel, who skyrocketed to fame in the '80s and '90s and appeared on numerous Vogue covers, died at age 56. Vogue announced the news on January 11.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celeb-Deaths-2023-King-Constantine.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[King Constantine II]]><![CDATA[The final Greek monarch Prince William's godfather died on January 10, according to the Associated Press. The king, who was also Prince Philip's nephew and King Charles III's cousin, was 82 at the time of his death.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celebrity-Deaths-in-2023-Stars-Weve-Lost-1.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Quinn Redeker]]><![CDATA[The soap actor, who appeared on Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless, died at age 86. His daughter, Arianne Raser, confirmed in January that her father passed away from natural causes one month prior.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Former-Eight-Is-Enough-Child-Star-Adam-Rich-Dead-at-54-Report.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Adam Rich]]><![CDATA[The Eight Is Enough alum reportedly died on January 7 at the age of 54, according to a TMZ report.According to the outlet, a family member confirmed that Rich was found dead in his Los Angeles home. A cause of death has not been announced.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Gangsta-Boo-Celebrity-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Gangsta Boo]]><![CDATA[The Three 6 Mafia rapper was found dead in her home on January 1. She was 43.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Fred-White-Celebrity-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Fred White]]><![CDATA[]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ken-Block-Celebrity-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Ken Block]]><![CDATA[The social media personality and rally driver died on January 2 after being involved in a snowmobile accident in Utah. Block was killed from the injuries sustained in the crash, during which the vehicle upended and topped over him, per CNN.]]>https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Alan-Rankine-Celebrity-Deaths-2023.jpg?quality=86&strip=all<![CDATA[Alan Rankine]]><![CDATA[The Associates cofounder "died peacefully at home shortly after spending Christmas with his family," the musician's children said in a statement via Facebook on January 3. "He was a beautiful, kind and loving man who will be sorely missed."]]>ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tr%2FMmp6aspmjsm%2BvzqZmn52VmXyorculnKuxXai2tbHMmqdod6OhwqiJwp6jnpqinsG6ecOemK2go2K2r3mRaWlsZaOprrO%2FjLCcr51doby0wA%3D%3D