The world said goodbye to a number of influential people in 2023.
Political figures we lost this year include former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who died Nov. 29, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Nov. 19., and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died in late September.
The world lost legendary entertainers including rock icon Tina Turner, actor Matthew Perry and former ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker, among many others.
Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):
January 2023 celebrity deaths
Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, 51. An ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk. Jan. 8.
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) listens as Lynette ‘Diamond’ Hardaway (L) and Rochelle ‘Silk’ Richardson praise him during a news conference and meeting with African American supporters in the Cabinet Room at the White House February 27, 2020 in Wash
Jeff Beck, 78. A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player. Jan. 10.
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