2023 was a 12 months of highs and lows … and sadly, a few of the lowest factors got here from the world’s largest stars tragically dropping their lives — a lot of whom died means too quickly.
Matthew Perry shocked the globe when he was discovered unresponsive in his scorching tub in October … as did Sinead O’Connor, who was discovered at her flat in South London on the finish of July.
25-year-old “Euphoria” star Angus Cloud was discovered useless at his household’s residence in Oakland, CA, additionally on the finish of July … not lengthy after the actor misplaced his father. The coroner stated he died of an unintended overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Tina Turner, generally known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” died at 83 years previous again in Might after battling a “long illness” relating to her kidneys … and the singer opened up about regretting not taking higher care of her kidneys within the months earlier than she handed.
79-year-old Jerry Springer died at his Illinois residence in April after his battle with pancreatic most cancers — one thing he saved out of the general public eye. A rep for Springer’s household informed us he was sick for months, and saved the sickness near not fear others.
Paul Reubens, identified to so many as Pee-wee Herman, died on the age of 70 in July … and he additionally privately battled most cancers for years. In an apology to followers written earlier than he died, Paul stated, “I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
Others who’re gone however actually not forgotten embody Jacky Oh!, Bob Barker, Jimmy Buffett, Raquel Welch, Heather Armstrong, Alan Arkin, Andrea Evans, Tony Bennett, Clarence Avant, and Diane Feinstein.
RIP
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