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Celebrity Deaths: 2023's Fallen Stars

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Feb 28, 2024 1:11 PM
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The comedian and member of the improv group The Comedy Store Players died on May 16, according to his daughter Grace. He was 63 years old.

"I'm very sorry to let you all know that dad passed away unexpectedly last night," Grace wrote in a May 17 tweet. "He had so many friends and such a great life. Raise a glass for him."


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Jacklyn Zeman

The General Hospital actress, who portrayed Bobbie Spencer on the beloved ABC soap opera, died at the age of 70, the network confirmed.


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Tori Bowie

The three-time Olympic medalist was found dead in a Florida home on May 2, according to authorities. She was 32. 


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Jock Zonfrillo

The MasterChef Australia judge died on April 30 at age 46, with Network 10 and Endemol Shine Australia noting they were "deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden loss." Zonfrillo's cause of death has yet to be revealed.

 


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Jerry Springer

The talk show host, who helmed The Jerry Springer Show for 27 years, died at the age of 79.


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MoneySign Suede

The California-based rapper, born Jaime Brugada Valdez, was killed at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad on April 25.


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Christina Ashten Gourkani

The OnlyFans model and Kim Kardashian look-alike died at age 34 on April 20 after suffering a cardiac arrest, her family said.


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Harry Belafonte

The EGOT winner and human rights activist passed away on April 25 from congestive heart failure. He was 96.


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Len Goodman

The former Dancing With the Stars and Strictly Come Dancing judge died on April 22 at the age of 78.


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Barry Humphries (Dame Edna)

The Australian comedian, known for playing the prank-loving stage character Dame Edna Everage, died at age 89 on April 22.


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Keith Nale

The two-time Survivor contestant died at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.


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Jung Chae-yul

The Zombie Detective actress died at the age of 26 on April 11.


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Elizabeth Hubbard

The actress, whose notable credits included her role as Lucinda Walsh in As the World Turns, died at the age of 89 in April 2023.


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Chuck Morris, Charley Morris

The Lotus band member and his 20-year-son were found deceased three weeks after the pair were reported missing following a kayaking trip on Beaver Lake in Arkansas.


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Lasse Wellander

The longtime guitarist for the band ABBA died on April 7 after a brief battle with cancer.


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Michael Lerner

The Barton Fink actor died at age 81 on April 8, his nephew Sam Lerner shared in a statement to Instagram.

"We lost a legend last night," Sam wrote. "It's hard to put into words how brilliant my uncle Michael was, and how influential he was to me. His stories always inspired me and made me fall in love with acting. He was the coolest, most confident, talented guy, and the fact that he was my blood will always make me feel special."


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Paul Cattermole

"We are truly devastated by the passing of our brother Paul," the British band announced April 7. "There are no words to describe the deep sadness and loss we all feel."


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Harrison Gilks

The TikToker died on March 30 at the age of 18 after a battle with rhabdomyosarcoma.


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Bob Lee

The Cash App founder died at age 43 on April 4 after being stabbed to death in San Francisco.


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Christo Jivkov

The Bulgarian actor, who played John in Mel Gibson's 2004 film The Passion of the Christ, died at age 48 on March 31 after battling cancer.


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Paul O'Grady

The TV host and comedian died "unexpectedly" at the age of 67 on March 28, his husband Andre Portasio confirmed to the BBC.

"He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humor, wit and compassion," Andre told the outlet. "I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years."


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Jeffrey "JV" Vandergrift

One month after the radio host went missing, he was found dead on March 22, the San Francisco Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to E! News. He was 55.

"With a heavy heart, we must confirm that the body found near Pier 39 on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as our dear friend, family member & colleague, JV," a statement posted to the website of his station WiLD 94.9 read. "We are devastated to know now that JV is gone. Please keep his wife Natasha, his family, and close friends in your thoughts and prayers. JV, we'll miss you. You are forever a Bay Area Icon."


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Jehane Thomas

The TikToker, who amassed a large following on the social media platform through her vlogs and videos as a parent of two, died on March 17 at the age of 30.


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Iuri Lapicus

The professional mixed martial arts fighter, who made his debut in 2014, died on March 20 at the age of 27 after a motorcycle accident in Italy.


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