A Look Back: The Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths in 2023
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Deaths in 2023 that particularly touched us
In 2023, we said goodbye to a number of stars. Let's take a look back.
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Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died on January 12. The singer was 54 years old. After being admitted to hospital with symptoms of cardiac arrest, she died just a few hours later.
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Tina Turner
Tina Turner died in May 2023 at the age of 83. This was confirmed on her Instagram account. The musician was one of the most famous and influential singers in the world. "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans worldwide and inspired the stars of tomorrow.. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work: her music. Our condolences go out to her family. Tina, we will miss you very much," it said. As the 'Daily Mail also wrote, Turner died after a "long illness at her home in Switzerland". Tina Turner lived there with her husband Erwin Bach.
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Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry, also known as "Chandler Bing" from the famous series 'Friends', died in October 2023 at the age of 54. He was found dead in his home in Los Angeles.
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Angus Cloud
'Euphoria' star Angus Cloud passed away at the end of July. His family made the news of the 25-year-old's death public to 'TMZ'. "It is with a heavy heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human being today. As an artist, friend, brother and son, Angus was special to us all in so many ways," the emotional statement read. It continued: "Last week he buried his father and suffered greatly from this loss. [...] Angus was always open about his mental health issues and we hope that his death will be a wake-up call to others that they are not alone and that they don't have to struggle in silence." The next death also touched our hearts ...
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Sinnead O'Connor
The "Nothing Compares 2 U" singer Sinéad O'Connor died at the age of 56. Sinéad O'Connor's son was found dead a few months earlier. As the British 'Daily Mail' reported, the singer died just 18 months after the tragic death of her 17-year-old son.
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Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch died in the same month. The sad news of her passing was published by the US portal 'TMZ'. "According to family members, Raquel died this morning after a brief illness," it said. The Chicago-born Hollywood star was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s. The film "A Million Years Before Our Time" made her a sex symbol worldwide in 1966.
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Michael Gambon
Sadness among 'Harry Potter' fans: "Dumbledore" actor Michael Gambon died on September 28 as a result of pneumonia and was 82 years old. He took over the role in the third film after Richard Harris, who previously played the wizard, died unexpectedly.
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Gina Lollobrigida
Gina Lollobrigida was one of the most beautiful women in film history. She appeared in numerous films, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s. The actress, who was probably one of Hollywood's last living divas, died in January at the age of 95. Gina Lollobrigida was already in poor health in September 2022 after she had to be admitted to hospital due to a broken femur. She had sustained the injury in a fall at her home.
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David McCallum
Actor David McCallum passed away at the age of 90. As reported by the BBC, he died of natural causes on September 25. The TV star was best known for his long-running role of "Ducky" in NCIS.