SINCE 2023 began, the showbiz world has seen many much-loved celebrities pass away.
Here The Sun takes time to honour and pay tribute to the stars who have died so far.
Which celebrities died in 2023?
Andre Braugher
Actor Andre Braugher best known for his work on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died at the age of 61.
On December 12, 2023, news broke that Andre sadly passed away — let’s take a look into the life and death of the award-winning actor.
The star, known for playing Captain Raymon Holt, died after battling a short illness.
Zahara
Pop singer Zahara died at the age of 35 after suffering with liver problems from years of alcohol abuse.
The self-taught Afro-pop artist, who featured on the BBC’s 100 Women list, died at a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 11, 2023.
Zahara, whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana, first found fame in 2011 with album Loliwe – with it winning album of the year at the South African Music awards.
She even performed one of the album’s songs for Nelson Mandela in 2013 before his death.
Anna Cardwell
Honey Boo Boo star Mama June’s daughter Anna Cardwell died after a battle with stage four cancer at the age of 29.
Anna was diagnosed with adrenal carcinoma in May and was undergoing chemotherapy.
On December 9, 2023 June revealed the heartbreaking news that Anna had lost her cancer battle.
Ryan O’Neal
Iconic actor Ryan O’Neal died at the age of 82.
The Love Story and Peyton Place actor’s son, Patrick O’Neal, announced the sad news on December 8, 2023
“So this is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say but here we go. My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us,” Patrick posted to Instagram.
“My father Ryan O’Neal has always been my hero. I looked up to him and he was always bigger than life,” Patrick wrote.
Ryan was an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee who was famously known for having an on-and-off relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett.
Benjamin Zephaniah
Poet and Peaky Blinders star Benjamin Zephaniah died aged 65.
His family said that he died on December 7, 2023, after an eight-week battle with brain cancer.
A much-loved poet, Zephaniah also played the street preacher Jeremiah Jesus in six series of Peaky Blinders between 2013 and 2022.
It read: “It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the death of our beloved husband son and brother in the early hours of this morning.
“Benjamin was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.
Shane MacGowan
The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan died aged 65 on November 30.
The legendary Fairytale of New York star had been diagnosed with viral encephalitis – a serious condition which leads to brain swelling – prior to his passing.
He suffered a long health battle in his final years and had been in a wheelchair since 2015 following a fall that saw him break his pelvis.
Shane’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke shared a heartbreaking statement announcing the death of the star, who she called “the love of my life”.
Alistair Darling
Former Chancellor and Labour MP Alistair Darling died on November 30 aged 70.
He passed away after a battle with cancer, his family confirmed.
Darling was best known for leading the Better Together campaign ahead of the Scottish Independence vote in 2014, and overseeing the Treasury during the financial crisis under PM Gordon Brown between 2007 and 2010.
Dean Sullivan
Brookside legend Dean Sullivan died aged 68 on November 29.
The actor was best known for play Jimmy Corkhill in the popular soap between 1986 and 2003.
He passed away aged peacefully in his sleep following a short illness.
Frances Sternhagen
Sex and the City actress Frances Sternhagen died at the age of 93 on November 27.
The two-time Tony Award-winning actress boasted roles in Cheers, On Golden Pond, and The Heiress, but was perhaps best known for playing Bunny MacDougal, Charlotte’s mother-in-law, on Sex and the City.
Frances died of natural causes and a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter said: “We continue to be inspired by her love and life.”
Jean Knight
The singer behind ’70s hits like Mr. Big Stuff and Think It Over, Jean Knight, died on November 22.
Knight passed away at the age of 80 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as was confirmed by the agency that represented her.
Many fans paid tribute to the musician on social media following the sad news.
Terry Venables
Football legend Terry Venables died at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Venables’ family confirmed the sad news on November 25 as they paid tribute to the Three Lions manager.
His family said: “We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness.”
Venables played for Chelsea, Spurs and QPR in the 1960s and 70s, and won two Three Lions caps at international level in 1964, but he also enjoyed huge success as a manager and led England to the semi-finals in the 1996 European Championships.
Russell Norman
BBC star, chef and award-winning restaurant owner Russell Norman passed away aged 57 on November 23.
He died in hospital surrounded by his family and friends after a short health battle.
According to a close friend, Russell’s wife Jules and three children were at his bedside at the time.
Annabel Giles
TV presenter and actress Annabel Giles died on November 20, 2023, aged 64.
The for I’m A Celebrity contestant had been diagnosed with a brain tumour just four months before her death.
Giles, who got her big break in ITV shows Razzmatazz and Night Network, was best known as co-presenter of Posh Frocks and New Trousers with Sarah Greene.
Matthew Perry
Beloved Friends actor Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023, at the age of 54.
He was sadly found dead in a hot tub in the back garden of Los Angeles home.
Millions of fans of the Chandler Bing star have paid tribute to him following the news of his passing.
His Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Courtney Cox and David Schwimmer all also shared heartfelt memories of their time working with Perry.
Bill Kenwright
Everton chairman Bill Kenwright died aged 78 on October 23 – months after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.
The ex-Corrie star went under the knife in August 2023 when the growth was found in his liver.
His death was announced by his “devastated” family, including partner Jenny Seagrove and daughter Lucy, who said Kenwright passed away “peacefully”.
Dave Courtney
Notorious hardman Dave Courtney died aged 64 on October 22.
The gangster, who was once an associate of the Kray twins, was tragically found dead at his home in south east London after taking his own life.
Sir Bobby Charlton
England’s 1966 World Cup winning hero Sir Bobby Charlton tragically died aged 86 on October 21.
The former Man Utd legend passed away after a battle with dementia just a week after celebrating his birthday.
His heartbroken family confirmed that Sir Bobby “passed away peacefully” during the early hours of Saturday morning, surrounded by his loved ones.
Haydn Gwynne
Drop The Dead Donkey actress Haydn Gwynne died aged 66 following a battle with cancer on October 20.
The Bafta-nominated star also had a role as Lady Susan Hussey in hit Netflix show The Crown.
Dwight Twilley
Singer Dwight Twilley died aged 72 on October 18, just days after sharing a tragic post about awaiting surgery.
The Girls and I’m On Fire hitmaker’s wife Jan confirmed the news of his death.
Francis Lee
Man City and England legend Francis Lee passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer on October 2.
Affectionately known as “Frannie”, Lee, the striker started his career at Bolton in 1959, scored 148 goals in 330 appearances for Man City, and earned 27 caps for England between 1968 and 1972, scoring 10 goals.
Michael Gambon
Sir Michael Gambon died aged 82 after a career spanning 60 years.
The Irish-English star, who famously played Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise, passed away peacefully in hospital on September 27.
David McCallum
NCIS actor David McCallum died at the aged 90 on September 25.
David, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, died from natural causes and was surrounded by family in his final moments.
David starred in the 1960s show The Man From U.N.C.L.E which was a spy fiction series.
MohBad
Afrobeats star MohBad died aged just 27 on September 12.
The Nigerian artist’s management confirmed the star’s death via X as music executive Ovie tweeted: “Confirmed. Mohbad is dead. Sad, sad day. R.I.P.”
Mike Yarwood
Impressionist and comedian Mike Yarwood died at the age of 82 on September 8.
He played famous faces including Brian Clough, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Ted Heath, Harold Wilson and Alf Garnett on The Mike Yarwood Show.
John Cairney
Scots actor John Cairney passed away aged 93 on September 7.
The Glasgow-born performer is famed for starring in Jason And The Argonauts and appeared in the original 1958 Titanic adaptation titled A Night to Remember.
Adnan Al-Kaissie
Ex-WWE star Adnan Al-Kaissie passed away aged 84 on September 6.
After retiring from wrestling, he managed his own company – the World All-Star Wrestling Alliance – which he co-owned with Ken Patera.
August 08
Rapper August 08 died at the age of 31 on August 28.
The star, real name Ray Davon Jacobs, helped pen Justin Bieber‘s hit Sorry and worked as a producer for Def Jam Records.
Larissa Borges
Instagram star Larissa Borges died on August 28 after being hospitalised in a coma for over a week.
Her family revealed she passed away after suffering a “double cardiac arrest”.
Larissa had built a following of more than 30,000 online, where she shared selfies, pictures from her travels, and health and fitness tips.
Bray Wyatt
WWE superstar Bray Wyatt died at the age of 36 on August 24, after reportedly suffering a heart attack.
The wrestler, real name Windham Rotunda, hadn’t been seen on TV since February 2023.
Hersha Parady
Little House on the Prairie star Hersha Parady died on August 23 at age 78.
The actress appeared on the beloved show for three seasons as the Walnut Grove schoolteacher Alice Garvey.
Sir Michael Parkinson
Sir Michael Parkinson died aged 88 on March 16 after a brief illneess.
The chat show king at down with 2,000 celebrity guests after becoming a pioneer of the one-on-one interview format in his 50-year career..
Jamie Reid
The punk artist behind the Sex Pistols, Jamie Reid, died aged 76 on August 9.
He created the controversial artwork for the band’s God Save the Queen single in 1977.
Released in Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee year, it showed the record’s title plastered over her eyes and mouth.
Doreen Mantle
Actress Doreen Mantle died aged 97 on August 9.
The actress was best known for her performance as Jean Warboys in the BBC comedy series One Foot In The Grave, and she also starred in the detective series Father Brown and played Joy Fishwick in Coronation Street.
DJ Casper
Cha Cha Slide creator DJ Casper died at the age of 58 on August 7.
The iconic songwriter – real name Willie Perry Jr – revealed he had been diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.
John Gosling
John Gosling, the keyboard player for The Kinks, died at the age of 75 on August 4.
Lead singer Ray Davies said: “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in Peace dearest John.”
Sinéad O’Connor
Sinéad O’Connor passed away aged 56 on July 26.
Her death comes just 18 months after the heartbreaking loss of her 17-year-old son Shane O’Connor.
Sinéad rose to fame for her singing career, best known for her smash hit Nothing Compares 2 U.
George Alagiah
Legendary BBC newsreader George Alagiah died after a battle with bowel cancer on July 24.
The TV star, who was aged 67 at the time of his death, was diagnosed with the disease in 2014.
Chris Bart-Williams
Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest player Chris Bart-Williams died at the age of 49 on July 24.
The football star was best known for his work in the Premier League, but had been based in the US after retiring in 2006.
Trevor Francis
Football legend Trevor Francis died after suffering a heart attack at his home in Marbella.
Francis, who passed away aged 69 on July 24, was England‘s first-ever £1million player.
He started his career as a child with Plymouth before joining Birmingham City and, later, Nottingham Forest.
Vince Hill
Singer Vince Hill’s family confirmed his passing on July 22, in a statement on Twitter.
They revealed that the star, known for songs like The Rivers Run Dry and his cover of Edelweiss, had ”passed peacefully” at his home aged 89.
Tony Bennett
Iconic singer Tony Bennett passed away at the age of 96 on July 21.
The legendary performer won 20 Grammy Awards and sold over 50 million records worldwide during his eight-decade-long career.
Bennett, who had become known in recent years for his collaborations with Lady Gaga, died in his hometown of New York City.
Brian Taber
Legendary Australian cricketer Brian Taber died at the age of 83 on July 21.
Taber, who was raised in Wollongong, represented his country on 16 occasions between 1966 and 1970.
Jane Birkin
Actress and fashion icon Jane Birkin died at the age of 76 on July 16.
The star, who was the inspiration for the famous Hermès bag, was found at her home in Paris by her caretaker.
Birkin was a successful actress and singer and was well known for her steamy duet with French singer Serge Gainsbourg, “Je t’aime… moi non plus”.
Nick Koster
Rugby player Nick Koster passed away at just 34 years old on July 12.
The sportsman was born in South Africa but played for UK teams Bath and Bristol.
Coco Lee
Chinese-American singer-songwriter Coco Lee died in hospital after taking her own life at home, it was announced on July 5.
The star, 48, was best known her work on the 2000 film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Antwun Echols
Antwun Echols, former boxing middleweight, died aged 52 on July 2.
Echols, also known as “Kid Dynamite”, fought for a world title in 1999 and 2000 but lost to Bernard Hopkins both times.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez
Actor Robert De Niro‘s grandson, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, died aged 19 on July 2.
Leandro was also an actor and features in projects like A Star is Born and Cabaret Maxime.
His mother was The Godfather star Robert’s daughter Drena and his father was artist Carlos Rodriguez.
Lawrence Turman
Oscar-nominated producer Lawrence Turman died on July 1, aged 96.
He was known for films such as The Graduate, American History X, The River Wild, and Mass Appeal.
Dilano van’t Hoff
Dilano van’t Hoff tragically died after being involved in an accident at the Spa racing track in Belgium.
The young Dutchman, who was in his second season in FRECA, passed away on July 1 aged just 18.
Jo Lindner
Bodybuilder and YouTube star Jo Lindner died at the age of 30 on June 30.
The fitness influencer, known online as Joesthetics, passed away just months after celebrating his 30th birthday.
His girlfriend, social media star Nicha – who goes by the name Imma Peaches – has suggested he died after suffering an aneurysm.
Alan Arkin
Little Miss Sunshine actor Alan Arkin died on June 29 at the age of 89.
He was most famous for his roles in hit movies such as Wait Until Dark and Going In Style and received an Academy Award for his role as Edwin Hoover in Little Miss Sunshine.
Julian Sands
British actor Julian Sands went missing in January while hiking in California.
His body was then found in June, with an exact date of death unknown.
Julian, who was 65 when he died, found fame after featuring in the period drama A Room With A View, in which he starred opposite Helena Bonham Carter.
He later moved to the horror genre, featuring in films such as Warlock and Arachnophobia.
Malcolm Mowbray
British filmmaker Malcolm Mowbray died on June 23 at the age of 74.
He is best known for his 1984 hit A Private Function which starred Maggie Smith and Michael Palin.
Glenda Jackson
Double Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson died aged 87 on June 15.
The actress-turned Labour MP peacefully passed away at her home in London after a brief illness, her agent confirmed.
Glenda won the Oscar for best actress in 1970 for Women In Love, and again three years later for A Touch Of Class.
Anna Shay
Netflix star and daughter of late billionaire Edward Shay, Anna Shay, died on June 1 at the age of 62.
The star, who was best known for featuring in Bling Empire, passed away as the result of a stroke.
Treat Williams
Everwood and Hair star Treat Williams died at age 71 on June 12, after he was involved in a motorcycle accident in Vermont.
He made his debut in Deadly Hero and appeared in several Steven Spielberg films, including 1941 and Heart of Dixie.
Mike Batayeh
On June 1, actor and comedian Mike Batayeh died in his sleep of a “heart attack” at the age of 52.
The death of the star, who was best known for his work in the iconic drama series Breaking Bad, was confirmed on June 9.
Tina Turner
Iconic singer Tina Turner, recognised as the Queen of rock ‘n’ roll, died at 83 on May 24, after a glittering career that spanned five decades.
She found success with husband Ike Turner in the sixties and had hits with River Deep Mountain High, Proud Mary, and What’s Love Got to Do With It.
Sheldon Reynolds
Earth, Wind & Fire vocalist and lead guitarist Sheldon Reynolds died on May 24.
The musician, who also played with the Commodores, embarked on his first tour with singer Millie Jackson and later joined the R&B band Sun.
Ray Stevenson
Irish actor Ray Stevenson passed away at the age of 58 on May 21.
The Thor star was set to appear in Star Wars Ahsoka series.
George Logan
Hinge and Bracket star George Logan died on May 21.
The legendary entertainer played Dr Evadne Hinge alongside co-star Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket.
Martin Amis
British author Martin Amis, 73, died on May 19 after battling oesophageal cancer.
Andy Rourke
Andrew Michael Rourke was best known as the bassist for the English rock band, the Smiths.
Born in Manchester on January 17, 1964, Andy joined the band due to his friendship with Johnny Marr, who formed The Smiths with lead singer Morrissey in 1982.
Rourke died on May 19 at the age of 59, following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Brian Booth
Former Australia Test captain Brian Booth died May 19 at the age of 89.
He played 29 Tests in his career between 1961 and 1966.
Arturo Gravalos
Spanish cyclist Arturo Gravalos died on May 19 from a brain tumour at the age of 25.
Gravalos finished second in Spain‘s U23 national road race in 2019.
Len Goodman
Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman died aged 78 after a battle with bone cancer.
The ex-dancer had been in a hospice in Kent before he tragically passed away on April 22.
Kate Saunders
Only Fools and Horses star Kate Saunders died aged 62 on April 21.
The actress-turned-novelist played policewoman Sandra in the hit sitcom.
Peter Martin
Royle Family star Peter Martin died aged 82 on April 19.
The beloved actor played the Royles’ neighbour Joe Carroll for 14 years before joining Emmerdale between 2001 and 2007.
The star also featured in Coronation Street and Chucklevision.
Moonbin
K-Pop star MoonBin, part of the South Korean boy band Astro, died on April 19, at the age of 25.
The Astro singer was found dead in his apartment in the Gangnam-gu district of Seoul by his manager, according to South Korean media outlets.
Mark Sheeham
The Script‘s Mark Sheehan, 46, died in hospital on April 13.
Mark was co-founder of The Script back in 2001, but worked in music for years before with pal Danny O’Donoghue.
Paul Cattermole
S Club 7 heart-throb Paul Cattermole sadly passed away on April 7 at the age of 46, from multiple heart problems.
The band was planning a reunion tour later in 2023, which Paul had agreed to be part of.
Nigel Lawson
Former Chancellor Lord Nigel Lawson died at the age of 91 on April 3.
He was known for being the Chancellor from 1983 to 1989, and the father of TV chef Nigella Lawson.
Bushwhacker Butch
WWE legend Bushwhacker Butch died at the age of 78 on April 2.
The WWE Hall of Famer’s former partner, Bushwhacker Luke, shared the tragic news.
Butch, real name Bob Miller, passed away after being hospitalised with an illness, according to Luke.
Paul O’Grady
TV legend Paul O’Grady tragically died aged 67 on March 29.
The much-loved star’s husband Andre Portasio revealed that Paul passed away “unexpectedly but peacefully”.
Tony Knapp
Southampton legend Tony Knapp passed away aged 86 on March 22.
Knapp made 260 appearances for Southampton between 1961-67, scoring twice, and also played for Leicester, Coventry, Tranmere, and the Los Angeles Wolves.
Willie Bell
Leeds legend Willie Bell died at the age of 85, on March 21.
The Scot played 260 times for the Yorkshire side between 1960 and 1967.
Lance Reddick
The Wire actor Lance Reddick died at age of 60 on March 17, at his home in Los Angeles.
A cause of death has not been determined, however, sources told TMZ Lance’s passing appeared natural.
Paul Grant
Paul Grant, 56, who starred alongside Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in sci-fi classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, was found by police collapsed outside King’s Cross station.
The 4ft 4in star, who also appeared in Harry Potter, was rushed to hospital but doctors declared him brain dead.
Dad-of-three Paul’s family told The Sun his life support machine was tragically switched off on March 16.
Jacqueline Gold
Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold tragically died aged 62 on March 16, just weeks after the death of her dad.
Jacqueline was the daughter of West Ham United chairman David Gold, who passed away in January.
She died after a seven-year battle with breast cancer.
Tom Petrie
One of the greatest news editors in Fleet Street history, Tom Petrie died aged 84 on March 10.
For more than a decade Tom ran The Sun’s news desk, masterminding some of the paper’s most iconic, headline-grabbing stories.
Mystic Meg
Mystic Meg was an astrologer known for bringing The Sun readers their daily horoscope.
She sadly died on March 9, leaving millions of fans devastated.
From 1994 to 2000 Mystic Meg appeared weekly on The National Lottery Live in Mystic Meg Predicts – a 45-second reading during which Meg attempted to predict facts about the future winner.
Steve Mackey
Pulp bassist Steve Mackey died aged 56 with his fellow bandmates paying tribute to their “beloved friend”.
Mackey passed away on March 2 after a three-month health battle in hospital, the band revealed on social media.
Baroness Betty Boothroyd
Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first female Commons Speaker, died aged 93 on February 27.
The former Labour MP for West Bromwich made history in 1992 after being elected the first female Commons Speaker, a role she held until 2000.
John Motson
Legendary football commentator John Motson “died peacefully in his sleep” aged 77 on February 23.
The BBC pundit, affectionately known as Motty, celebrated 50 years in the job in 2018 before hanging up his mic in May that year.
The commentator, who came out of retirement to join talkSPORT, was famed for his signature sheepskin coat and covered ten World Cups, ten European Championships, 29 FA Cup finals and more than 200 England games.
Amancio Amaro
Real Madrid legend Amancio Amaro died aged 83 on February 21.
Nicknamed El Brujo, meaning The Magician, Amancio played for Real Madrid between 1962 and 1976, winning nine La Liga titles and a European Cup.
Barbara Bosson
Beloved actress Barbara Bosson passed away aged 83 on February 18.
She was best known for playing anxious divorcee Fay Furillo on iconic show Hills Street Blues from 1981 to 1985
Colin Dobson
Former footballer Colin Dobson died aged 82 on February 16.
The inside-forward had spells with Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield and Brighton, before joining Bristol Rovers as a player-coach, and played twice for England U23’s.
Raquel Welch
Hollywood actress and sex symbol Raquel Welch died at the age of 82 on February 15, after suffering from a brief illness, her family told TMZ.
The actress rose to fame in 1966 for her break-out roles in Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C.
Burt Bacharach
Composer and Oscar winner Burt Bacharach died aged 94 of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles on February 8.
He was celebrated as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century, known for a string of blockbuster hits including Walk On By and Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head.
Paco Rabanne
On February 3 fashion legend Paco Rabanne died at the age of 88.
The Spanish designer – best known for his metallic ensembles and perfumes – passed away in Portsall, France.
Charlie Thomas
Singer Charlie Thomas died at the age of 85 on January 31, after battling liver cancer.
He was part of The Drifters for over 60 years and the lead singer on tunes such as the hit Sweets For My Sweet.
Lisa Loring
The original Wednesday Addams actress Lisa Loring died on January 28, aged 64, after she suffered a “massive stroke.”
The tragic news of her death was shared by her good friend Laure Jacobson who said the actress was taken off life support after she “suffered a massive stroke brought on by smoking and high blood pressure”.
Cindy Williams
Actress Cindy Williams, 75, who played Shirley on Laverne & Shirley, passed away after a brief illness on January 25.
The iconic TV star died aged 75.
Cindy, who worked alongside Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the Happy Days spin-off, is survived by her two children Zak and Emily Hudson.
Duncan Pugh
Australian bobsledder Duncan Pugh tragically passed away aged 48 on January 25.
The Olympian suffererd a sudden brain aneurysm in his hometown of Perth.
Anthony ‘Top’ Topham
Founding guitarist of The Yardbirds Anthony “Top” Topham died on January 23,at the age of 75 after a battle with dementia.
Topham helped form the The Yardbirds in May 1963, but left before their commercial breakthrough and was succeeded as lead guitarist by Eric Clapton, then Jeff Beck and finally Jimmy Page.
Lloyd Morrisett
The co-creator of famed children’s television show Sesame Street Lloyd Morrisett died aged 93 on January 23.
He was a co-founder of the Children’s Television Workshop – later rebranded as Sesame Workshop – which confirmed the news of his passing in a tweet.
Patrizio Billio
Former Crystal Palace and AC Milan player Patrizio Billio passed away aged 48 on January 23.
The midfielder arrived at Selhurst Park in the late 1990s and played for Scottish clubs Dundee and Aberdeen in the early 2000s.
He retired in 2010 and returned to AC Milan to coach their academy side in Kuwait.
David Crosby
David Crosby, founding member of the influential rock groups The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, died aged 81 on January 18.
His former music partner, Graham Nash shared a tribute on social media, saying: “I know people tend to focus on how volatile our relationship has been at times, but what has always mattered to David and me more than anything was the pure joy of the music we created together, the sound we discovered with one another, and the deep friendship we shared over all these many long years.”
Jay Briscoe
Wrestling star Jay Briscoe passed away at the age of 38 on January 17.
Jay reportedly died in a car accident in Delaware, US.
Renee Geyer
Soul singer Renee Geyer died at the age of 69 on January 17.
The Australian musician, who shot to fame in the 1970s, died after suffering complications following hip surgery.
Gina Lollobrigida
Italian icon Gina Lollobrigida – once dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” – died aged 95 on January 16.
The movie star was one of the from the so-called Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1950s and 1960s, enjoyed a glowing film career before becoming a distinguished photographer and even entering politics.
Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley died at 54 on January 12 after suffering cardiac arrest at her home.
She was the only child of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley.
Jeff Beck
Rock legend Jeff Beck died at the age of 78 on January 10.
The Hi Ho Silver Lining star passed away in hospital following a battle with meningitis, his management said.
Jeff shot to fame in the 1960s with The Yardbirds playing alongside a young Jimmy Page, later of Led Zeppelin, before carving out a career of his own.
David Duckham
Former England rugby star David Duckham died aged 76 on January 10.
Duckham played for local club Coventry between 1967 and 1979, making almost 200 appearances.
Wyllie Longmore
Coronation Street and Love Actually star Wyllie Longmore died on January 6, aged 82 after a battle with cancer.
The actor was best known for .
He also starred alongside Hugh Grant in Love Actually as the Prime Minister’s associate,
Tom Sizemore
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tom Sizemore’s early breakout performance was in the war film, Born On The Fourth of July.
But it was his role in Stephen Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan (1998) that cemented Sizemore as a Hollywood acting elite.
Sadly, he passed on March 3, after suffering a brain aneurysm which later caused a stroke.
Gianluca Vialli
Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli died on January 6, at the age of 58 following a battle with cancer.
Vialli, who enjoyed a glittering career with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea and earned 59 caps for Italy, was diagnosed in 2017.
The Italian was given the all-clear in 2020 but sadly his pancreatic cancer returned a year later in 2021.
David Gold
West Ham co-chairman David Gold died aged 86 on January 4.
David passed away following a short illness with his fiancée Lesley and daughters Jacqueline and Vanessa by his side.
David – worth over £500million – was raised on Green Street in East London, just yards from the Boleyn Ground and was a lifelong Hammers fan.
Fay Weldon
The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil writer Fay Weldon died aged 91 on January 4.
As well as 30 novels, she was also the writer for ITV’s Upstairs Downstairs and the BBC adaptation of Pride And Prejudice.
Michel Ferte
Former Formula 3 driver and Le Mans runner-up Michel Ferte died on January 4.
The Frenchman famously won the F3’s Monaco Grand Prix in 1983 following his brother, Alain’s, back-to-back victories in 1981 and 1982.
Kelly Monteith
Comedian Kelly Monteith died aged 80 on January 3.
The comedy legend was best known as one of the first to be given his own BBC series – and the self-titled show ran from 1979 to 1984.
Alan Rankine
Scottish musician and founding member of The Associates Alan Rankine died at the age of 64 on January 3.
The producer, best known for playing keyboard and guitar in the indie rock band, passed away “peacefully at home” after spending Christmas with his family.
Ken Block
Rally car driving champ and former Top Gear star Ken Block died on January 2, at the age of 55 after a snowmobile crash.
Ken‘s team Hoonigan Racing Division shared the news of his death saying “he will be incredibly missed.”
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