Remembering those who have passed away in 2023.

Lisa Marie Presley (January 2023)

Lisa Marie Presley (54) was a singer-songwriter and the only daughter of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. She passed away from a suspected heart attack.

Robbie Knievel (January 2023)

Robbie (60) was the son of famous dare devil ‘Evil Kneivel) and passed away after a battle with Cancer. Robbie was known for following in his father’s footsteps and was also a well renowned stunt rider.

Paco Rabanne (February 2023)

Famous designer Paco Rabanne passed away in February at the age of 88.

Burt Bacharach (February 2023)

The signer Burt Bacharach, known for songs like ‘Raindrops keep falling on my head’ passed away at the grand age of 94.

Tom Sizemore (March 2023)

Legendary actor – Tom Sizemore died at the age of 60 from a brain aneurysm. Tom was known for roles in award winning films such as Black Hawk Down and Saving Private Ryan.

Nicholas Lloyd Webber (March 2023)

Son of famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nick was a composer himself and passed away at only 43 following a battle with Cancer. He was Grammy nominated.

Paul O’Grady (March 2023)

Much loved comedian, drag queen, actor, and writer – Paul (67) passed in April 2023. He was known for having presented shows like ‘For the love of Dogs’ and ‘The Paul O’Grady Show’ as well as for being the drag queen – Lily Savage.

Barry Humphries (a.k.a. Dame Edna Everage) (April 2023)

Australian comedian – Barry, known for his on screen performances as Dame Edna Everage was an iconic comedian who passed away in April at the age of 89.

Len Goodman (April 2023)

Len Goodman, former head judge of Strictly Come Dancing ran his own dance studio and was a professional ball room dancer. He passed away in a hospice in Kent in April 2023.

Jerry Springer (April 2023)

The legendary talk show host and entertainer Jerry Springer passed away at his home in the USA in April at the age of 79. Jerry was best known for hosting ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ which ran for 27 seasons (over 27 years).

Tina Turner (May 2023)

Tina Turner was an American-born singer. Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful career as a solo performer. She died in Switzerland on the 24th May.

Trevor Francis (July 2023)

Trevor Francis was a striker who played for Birmingham City, and who became the first £1 million footballer when he moved to Nottingham Forest. He sadly died this month at 69 years of age of a heart attack.

George Alagiah (July 2023)

George was a renowned journalist – the face of BBC One’s News At Six since 2007 but was sadly diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2014. He died at the age of 67.

Meg Johnson (July 2023)

Meg sadly passed away at the age of 86. She was a loved actress who had appeared on Coronation Street and Emmerdale. She had suffered from Dementia in her later years.

Meg Johnson (July 2023)

Ray Stevenson (July 2023)

Actor – Ray Stevenson sadly died following being hospitalised whilst filming in Italy. He was only 58 years old.

Tony Bennett (July 2023)

Much loved American singer and entertainer Tony Bennett, famous for recent duets with singers such as Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, and Amy Winehouse sadly passed away on the 21st July. He was reportedly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016 and following a 7 year battle, sadly passed away.