Top 10 Saddest Deaths of 2023

Another huge loss for music: the one and only Queen of Rock and Roll! She had some of the most powerful vocals music has ever known and an outstanding stage presence. She was first known as one half of the Ike and Tina Turner husband-and-wife duo before she divorced Ike and went solo. Some of her best-known solo hits include "What's Love Got to Do With It" and "The Best" (which is a Bonnie Tyler cover in case you didn't know).
She was very ill several years before dying, including multiple cancers and a stroke. She had also lost two of her sons over the past five years: Raymond Craig, who took his own life in 2018, and Ronnie, who died from cancer in 2022.
She will always be remembered as one of the greatest female singers ever! RIP to the Queen of Rock and Roll. (1939-2023)

This was such a huge loss for entertainment. The actor who played the iconic Pee Wee Herman lost a several-year battle to cancer. He would have turned 71 near the end of August.
A one-of-a-kind legend gone too soon. R.I.P. (1952-2023).

She passed away on January 12th, just three weeks before her birthday. She was the daughter of Elvis Presley and was known for songs including Weary and Dirty Laundry. She had a cardiac arrest and, even though she was treated, she didn't survive (unlike Damar Hamlin). This was two days after the Golden Globes, which she attended.
She would've turned 55 at the start of February, which is way too young. She was the most famous lady ever born on the 1st day of February and the most famous woman born in Tennessee.
An absolutely devastating loss for music. R.I.P. to the Princess of Rock 'n' Roll (1968-2023).

Yet another huge loss for music. This iconic Irish singer, with the shaved head, may be best known for her cover of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U," but she will always be remembered as an outspoken feminist and a rebel.
She died a year after her 17-year-old son took his own life after escaping a facility where he was getting help to fight his suicidal urges. The causes of her death have not yet been revealed, but considering her unstable mental health, it could be due to suicide or self-inflicted wounds. She was only 56.
RIP (1966-2023)

Another huge loss for television. This actor was better known for playing Chandler Bing on the beloved sitcom Friends (1994-2004). He was found dead in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home this Saturday.
Matthew Perry's character was beloved by fans for his witty humor, cynicism, and sensibility. In real life, Perry battled drug and alcohol addiction for most of his life, and it's probably what ultimately took his life. He was only 54.
This is exactly one of those episodes that Friends fans would never want to see, "The One Where Chandler Dies." RIP Chandler (1969-2023). You will be dearly missed.

The former lead singer from Smash Mouth has died at the age of 56 from chronic liver failure. This health condition was notably due to his struggles with alcoholism. It was so severe he had to retire in 2021 to take care of his health.
The king of Far Far Away is dead, long live the king! R.I.P. (1967-2023).
Another huge loss for music and entertainment. He will be remembered as the greatest lead singer of Smash Mouth. Alcohol overdose is a serious issue some artists are facing.
Like Shrek, he was love, he was life. R.I.P. too soon.

The king of calypso has just passed away. He was best known for songs such as "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," "Jump in the Line," and "Matilda." He was also a notable civil rights defender and a close friend of Martin Luther King.
May he rest in peace (1927-2023).
The legend who popularized calypso music and the traditional folk song Day Dah Light (dating back to 1800) with his 1956 cover The Banana Boat Song/Day-O passed away from congestive heart failure on April 25th. He became the first artist to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 weekly album charts.
R.I.P. to the king of calypso (1927-2023).

She was in a league of her own. Her beauty, sexuality, and charming personality were impossible to resist. An amazingly lovely, talented actress and person.

Such a sad loss for TV. He was the longtime host of The Price Is Right until his retirement in 2007. He passed away on August 26th. He was about to turn 100 this year. R.I.P. (1923-2023).

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This British actor was best known for his role in The Full Monty (1997).
R.I.P. (1948-2023).

This was a truly dark time for the country music industry. What's worse is that this happened before Christmas, which is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
She was one of the co-founders and the bassist of The Chicks. This was nearly 29 years after she left the band. The 2020s have just been an awful decade for The Chicks.
R.I.P. (1958-2023).
She was one of the founding members of the Dixie Chicks (now known as The Chicks). She died in a car accident at the age of 65.
R.I.P.

One of the greatest rock icons has just passed away. He was part of the Byrds during the 1960s before founding Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young) alongside Stephen Stills and Graham Nash, with Neil Young joining them occasionally. He had a long illness.
R.I.P. (1941-2023).
Another absolutely devastating loss for rock 'n' roll in the first month of 2023. First Jeff Beck, then Lisa Marie Presley, and now David Crosby. It's such a shame he went through many years of drug abuse. He lost a battle to a really long illness.
R.I.P. (1941-2023).

Known as the main actor of the Shaft films as well as Family Reunion. He lost a battle to cancer. Another big loss for entertainment. R.I.P. (1942-2023).

This American actor was best known for playing the grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine. His performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2007. R.I.P. (1934-2023).

An unbelievably shocking loss for comedy entertainment. The legendary comedian and actor behind Lily Savage suddenly passed away on March 28th. This was a huge loss for the LGBTQ+ community as well.
R.I.P. (1955-2023).

America's elder crooner just passed away at age 96. He performed jazz and pop for three-quarters of a century and has been more recently known for his duets with contemporary artists, most notably Lady Gaga, with whom he released two albums, and Amy Winehouse shortly before she passed away. He had been battling Alzheimer's disease for several years.
Heaven has just gained a man who had a remarkably long career and will always be remembered as one of the most iconic crooners of all time. RIP (1926-2023).
The legendary star lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease two weeks before his 97th birthday. He was among the greatest artists in jazz and pop and helped interpret the Great American Songbook. He collaborated with many others, including Diana Krall and Lady Gaga.
This was an absolutely huge loss for music. R.I.P. (1926-2023).

This singer-songwriter was best known for his song "Margaritaville," which is still a staple on oldies radio stations. He was also the owner of a restaurant chain named after his mega-hit.
He died with a net worth of $1 billion, making him one of the richest musicians in the world.
RIP (1946 - 2023).
This was such a massive loss for music. He was one of the best-selling artists, and it was revealed he had Merkel cell carcinoma (which explained his recent hospital trips). He kept it private the whole time.
He was best known for his song Margaritaville and for co-founding the Margaritaville restaurant chain. Another legend gone from a private cancer battle.
R.I.P. (1946 - 2023).

Another big loss for cinema. This Irish-British actor was best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise. He wasn't the first actor to play the Hogwarts headmaster, though, because he replaced Richard Harris after his passing in 2002 (a few weeks before The Chamber of Secrets hit theaters).
Michael Gambon also had notable roles in movies such as The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), The English Patient (1996), and The King's Speech (2011). He was also a great theater actor.
R.I.P. (1940-2023).

He was the broadcaster of his titled show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows. He passed away on August 16th. R.I.P. (1935-2023).


The famous television host just passed away at age 79. A big loss for television. R.I.P.

This actor was mostly known for playing Detective John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He retired from acting in 2016. He died at 78 from respiratory and circulation complications.
R.I.P.

This British actress who won two Oscars just died at 93 years old. R.I.P.

When I heard that she had actually died a while ago (it was just last month in November), I was heartbroken.
It's very sad to see someone who lived such a long life and was so notable - especially someone who formerly served as First Lady. Her husband is still alive, which is incredible, especially considering that he is a few years older than her. Her poor husband must have been really devastated. It's so heartbreaking to see someone love so deeply and give so much.
Not going to lie, I almost burst into tears and cried. She was such a sweet woman and a great advocate, and she was so loved.
But yeah, it's terrible to realize that a great person like her has passed away peacefully. At least she is in a safer place now, called Heaven, where I know she finally has all the eternal rest she deserves.
Note: I'm about to cry right now because she passed away after battling dementia. THAT IS SO SAD!
This wasn't the only time I cried. The other was just unbearable - I had no words. I remember not knowing what to feel the day Queen Elizabeth II passed. It was so unexpected.

