In 2023, we lost many icons. Let’s look back at the stars who sadly passed away this year.
Jimmy Buffett

The singer and entrepreneur died at 76 on Sept. 1 after battling cancer.
Suzanne Somers

The Three’s Company alum- turned- businesswoman passed away on Oct. 15 after battling breast cancer.
Michael Gambon

The thespian, who besides his work on the stage became best known for his role as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies, passed away on Sept. 27 at 82 after having pneumonia.
Jerry Springer

The politician turned infamous talk show host died on April 27 at 79 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Tina Turner

The iconic artist, dubbed the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll, passed away on May 24 at 83 years old.
Paul Reubens

The comedic actor, best known for his character Pee-Wee Herman, died on July 30 at 70.
Harry Belafonte

The Calypso icon passed away on April 25 of congestive heart failure at 96.
Piper Laurie

The actress, best known for her iconic roles in Carrie and Twin Peaks, died at 91 on Oct. 14.
Raquel Welch

The Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. actress passed away on Feb. 15 at 82.
Jane Birkin

The actress, singer, and namesake of the Birkin bag died on July 16 at 76.
Alan Arkin

The Academy Award and Tony-winning actor passed away on June 29 at 89 years old.
Richard Belzer

The Law and Order: Special Victims Unit star passed away on Feb. 19 at 78.
Bo Goldman

The Oscar-winning screenwriter of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest passed away on July 25 at 90.
Pamela Blair

The All My Children and A Chorus Line star passed away on July 23 at 73.
Carlin Glynn

The thespian and Sixteen Candles actress passed away on July 13 at 83.
Phyllis Coates

The actress, best known for being the first to portray Superman’s girlfriend Lois Lane, died on Oct. 11 at 96.
Arleen Sorkin

Soap opera star and inspiration for iconic DC character Harley Quinn passed away on Aug. 24 at 67.
Sheldon Harnick

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning songwriter died on June 23 at 99.
William Friedkin

The famed horror movie director, best known for making The Exorcist, died on Aug. 7 at 87.
Len Goodman

The Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing with the Stars judge died on April 22 at 78.
Adam Rich

The former child star, best known for his role in Eight is Enough, passed away on Jan. 7 at 54.