Raquel Welch, Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Sinead O’Connor: List of actors and singers who said goodbye in 2023.

When there are only a few days left until the end of 2023, there are those who look forward to the arrival of the new year, with goals to be achieved and accomplishments, but there are also those who remember with nostalgia the greats of music and television who said goodbye before 2024.

Media outlets like Diez Minutos remember those celebrities, actors and singers who died in 2023 and left a void in their fans.

The list of those who have left this earthly plane is considerable, but their farewell touched the public, who welcomed the news with sadness, knowing that they will no longer see famous faces such as Fernando Botero, Silvio Berlusconi, Mohamed Al-Fayed and others. from the entertainment world.

In a short compilation of celebrities who died in 2023, we remind you of the ten most notable deaths.

1. Lisa Marie Presley (singer): January 12

Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of singer Elvis Presley, died at the age of 54 at West Hills Hospital in California after suffering a heart attack and being resuscitated by paramedics.

The artist inherited her father’s talent, which is why she recorded three studio albums and several singles, including duets with her father, the ‘king of rock’.

2. Gina Lollobrigida (actress): January 16

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida’s name at the age of 95 was added to the list of celebrities who died in 2023 just four days after Lisa Marie Presley.

She owes her recognition to her talent in performing arts, especially in acting, which led her to the golden age of cinematography.

3. Raquel Welch (actress): February 15

Considered one of the most sought-after actresses and one of the 100 sexiest stars in film history, Raquel Welch has died at the age of 82 after a distinguished career in film and television. The actress gained fame after participating in the film “A Million Years Before Christ” in 1966.

4. Andrés García (actor): April 4

The famous Dominican-Mexican actor Andrés García died at the age of 81, after a long battle against cirrhosis and other health problems that caused him several complications since 2022 and kept the public in suspense following the details of his life.

5. Harry Belafonte (musician): April 25

American musician, actor and social activist of Jamaican origin Harry Belafonte died at the age of 96. He is credited with incorporating Caribbean rhythm into American music.

He was a performer of Calypso music and also an actor, but it was with the former that he became famous, achieving a historic event after his third album “Calypso” became an LP with more than a million copies sold in the United States.

6. Tina Turner (singer); May 24

Also known in the music world as the “Queen of Rock”, the American singer died on May 24 at the age of 83 at her home in Kusnacht, Switzerland.

The sixties and nineties were considered the best musical period for the American artist, although her life was marked by several health episodes such as cancer, kidney failure and stroke.

7. Tony Bennett (singer): July 21

Tony Bennett died on July 21 in New York, where he was from. His death came just two weeks before his 97th birthday and almost seven years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He was one of the most famous singers in the United States.

8. Sinead O’Connor (Irish pop singer): July 26

News of Sinead O’Connor’s death hit tabloid headlines on 26 July 2023 when it was reported that she had been found dead in her new flat in South London where she had settled and hoped to work in music again and write new songs.

9. Michael Gambon (British actor): 28.09

In a statement, his family announced the death of Michael Gambon, remembered for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films.

The artist, who is 82 years old and has been acting for more than 60 years, gained greater recognition with his role in the saga of the British writer JK Rowling.

10. Matthew Perry (American actor): October 28

At the age of 54, actor Matthew Perry joined the list of celebrities who died in 2023 when he was found dead by an assistant in the jacuzzi of his residence in Los Angeles on October 28.

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