Celebrities who died in 2023

Unfortunately, the new year has already seen some heartbreaking celebrity deaths. In the early days of 2023, we lost these beloved celebrities: television singer and guitarist Tom Verlaine; Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White; Three 6 mafia members Gangsta Boo; Supermodel Tatjana Patitz; legendary guitarist Jeff Beck; Elvis Presley’s only daughter, Lisa Marie; and most recently rock icon David Crosby. Her death came shortly after the end of 2022 with some shocking celebrity deaths including those of legendary news anchor Barbara Walters, soccer legend Pelé, retired Pope Benedict XVI, Pointer Sisters member Anita Pointer and Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green.

In September 2022, the world was rocked by the loss of Queen Elizabeth II; Before her death, she was the longest reigning monarch in British history. Hollywood also lost many stars far too early in 2022, including “Full House” star Bob Saget and popular comedian Leslie Jordan. The music world has been rocked by the death of Migos rapper Takeoff and PnB Rock.

Read on for the celebrities we’ve lost so far in 2023 and how their loved ones remember them after their deaths.