Though Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto in Queens, New York, the World Knew Him as Tony Bennett.

10 Celebrities Who Were Cancelled in 2023, from Jonathan Majors to Diddy

This Chicago-Born Actor Was a Force Whether on the Small or Big Screen.

3. Andre Braugher, 61

This Chicago-Born Actor Was a Force Whether on the Small or Big Screen.

Thanks to His Breezy Music That Made You Feel You Were Laying on a White Sand Beach Whenever Hearing It, Jimmy Buffett Transported Fans of His Music into Holiday Mode for Decades Thanks to Songs Like “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” and “Come Monday”.

Cloud Died on July 31 at His Family’s Home in Oakland, California. His Death Comes as He Was Struggling with the Loss of His Father, Who Was Buried in Ireland a Week Prior.

5 Things to Know About Euphoria Star Sydney Sweeney’s Parents

The Veteran Character Actor Was Best Known for This Emmy-Winning Performance on the Tv Series This Is Us in Which He Played William Hill, the Biological Father of Randall Pearson (Played by Sterling K. Brown).

6. Ron Cephas Jones, 66

The Veteran Character Actor Was Best Known for This Emmy-Winning Performance on the Tv Series This Is Us in Which He Played William Hill, the Biological Father of Randall Pearson (Played by Sterling K. Brown).

Lear Was Responsible for Revolutionising Television in the 1970S. Behind Shows Like All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Good Times and the Jeffersons, Lear’s Storytelling Brought the Complicated World Around Us onto Our Tv Screens Every Night.

Born in Hong Kong, Lee Rose to Fame as a Pop Star in the 1990S and 2000S. Then She Found International Acclaim When She Voiced the Lead Character Mulan in Disney’s Mandarin Release of 1998’S Mulan and for Singing the Mandarin Version of the Song “Reflection” from the Movie.

Remembering Coco Lee: 5 Reasons the Mandopop Icon Will Never Be Forgotten

The Irish Singer Found Worldwide Acclaim Thanks to Her 1990 Rendition of the Prince Song “Nothing Compares 2 U” and Become the No 1 Single in the World That Year.

9. Sinéad O’connor, 56

The Irish Singer Found Worldwide Acclaim Thanks to Her 1990 Rendition of the Prince Song “Nothing Compares 2 U” and Become the No 1 Single in the World That Year.

10. Ryan O’neal, 82

In the 1960S and 70S Ryan O’neal Soared to Stardom Thanks to His Incredible Talents and Heartthrob Looks.

10 Celebrity Relationships That Have Stood the Test of Time – and Scandals

With His Comedic Talents and Matinee Idol Looks, Matthew Perry Was Destined for Stardom.

11. Matthew Perry, 54

With His Comedic Talents and Matinee Idol Looks, Matthew Perry Was Destined for Stardom.

12. Lisa Marie Presley, 54

The Beloved Daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley Was in the Spotlight Her Entire Life.

Why Comparing Jacob Elordi and Austin Butler as Elvis Is Missing the Point

“The Greatest Living Jazz Composer” Relinquished the Title He Has Earned over a Peerless 70-Year Career in March. Born in New Jersey, Shorter Was Dubbed Both “The Newark Flash” and “Mr Gone” at a Young Age – in Recognition of Both His Lightning-Fast Playing and Elliptical Approach to Composition.

13. Wayne Shorter, 89

“The Greatest Living Jazz Composer” Relinquished the Title He Has Earned over a Peerless 70-Year Career in March. Born in New Jersey, Shorter Was Dubbed Both “The Newark Flash” and “Mr Gone” at a Young Age – in Recognition of Both His Lightning-Fast Playing and Elliptical Approach to Composition.

14. Suzanne Somers, 76

An Iconic Actress and Infomercial Queen, Suzanne Somers Is Best Known for Playing Chrissy Snow in the Hit 1970S Tv Series Three’s Company Opposite John Ritter and Joyce Dewitt, Then in the 1990S Being the Face of the Popular Exercise Machine the Thighmaster.

5 Celebrities Who Walked Away Unhurt from Car Crashes, Some More Than Once

Jerry Springer Will Go Down as One of the Most Controversial Talk Show Hosts of All Time.

15. Jerry Springer, 79

Jerry Springer Will Go Down as One of the Most Controversial Talk Show Hosts of All Time.

Regarded as the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll, for Decades Tina Turner Was a Force in the Music World Thanks to Her Powerful Singing and Endless Energy When She Performed.

Remembering 16 Era-Defining Celebrities Who Died in 2023 – Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Coco Lee, Angus Cloud, Sinéad O’connor, Andre Braugher, Lisa Marie Presley and More Stars That Left Us Too Soon

By Sarah Jenkins

• Oct 8, 2026 • 7 min read

Remembering 16 Era-Defining Celebrities Who Died in 2023 – Matthew Perry, Tina Turner, Coco Lee, Angus Cloud, Sinéad O’connor, Andre Braugher, Lisa Marie Presley and More Stars That Left Us Too Soon

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

A Beloved Singer, Songwriter, Actor and Activist, Belafonte Was Beloved by Millions for Many Reasons. Along with Winning Emmy, Tony and Grammy Awards, He Also Fought for Civil Rights Alongside His Late Friends Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Sidney Poitier.

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