Celebrity deaths in 2023: Hollywood movie and TV stars who passed away this year

Alan Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023)

He is best known for his role as the foul-mouthed grandfather in the 2006 hit film Little Miss SunshineAlan Arkin died at the age of 89 in June. An actor who first appeared on the big screen in the late 1950s, he won Best Supporting Actor for Little Miss Sunshine at the 2007 Academy Awards and received three other Academy Award nominations: for Argo in 2012 and The Russians Are Coming in 1966. , “The Russians Are Coming,” and “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” (1968). “Our father was a uniquely gifted force of nature, both as an artist and a man,” Arkin’s sons, Matthew and Anthony, said in a statement after his death.

Andre Brugger (July 1, 1962 – December 11, 2023)

Most familiar to modern television audiences as Captain Raymond Holt in the police comedy series Brooklyn Nine-NineAndre Brugger died of lung cancer this month at the age of 61. Braugher won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for his portrayal of Holt, the NYPD’s first black and gay police captain. He also received two Primetime Emmy Awards during his career – for his performances in Thief and Homicide: Life on the Street – and was nominated for two Golden Globes. Terry Crews, Braugher’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine co-star, wrote on Instagram: “I am honored to have known you, laughed with you, worked with you and shared 8 glorious years of watching your irreplaceable talent. This hurts.”

Tyler Christopher (November 11, 1972 – October 31, 2023)

Actor best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine in the TV series ‘General Hospital’.Tyler Christopher passed away at the age of 50 in October. Christopher, who had several stints on the ABC show from 1996 to 2016, was found dead in his San Diego apartment after what his GH co-star Maurice Benard described as an “event of the heart.” “Tyler was a truly talented person who lit up the screen in every scene he was in and enjoyed bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a kindred spirit and a wonderful friend to everyone who knew him,” Benard said in an Instagram post.

Angus Cloud (July 10, 1998 – July 31, 2023)

Actor Angus Cloud He rose to fame as Fezco on the hit HBO drama series EuphoriaHe died of an accidental drug overdose in July. In the lead-up to his death, the 25-year-old had been coming to terms with the loss of his father, whose funeral he had attended a week earlier. In a statement to TMZ, Cloud’s family said: “The only solace we have is knowing that Angus is now reunited with his father, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health, and we hope his death serves as a reminder to others that they are not alone and should Don’t they fight this alone in silence?

Sir Michael Gambon (19 October 1940 – 27 September 2023)

Sir Michael Gambon, who’s who? He is most famous to movie fans nowadays for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore In the Harry Potter films, he died at the age of 82 in September. His acting career spanned nearly 60 years, beginning when he was recruited by Laurence Olivier as one of the original members of the Royal National Theatre. Gambon made his film debut in 1965 in Othello, which was based on the company’s presentation of Shakespeare’s play, and went on to enjoy a wide range of prominent screen roles, including his role as Philip Marlowe in the 1986 BBC series The Singing Detective. In 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to drama.

Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023)

He is best known for his performance as K Hector Salamanca in AMC’s hit crime drama Breaking Bad and spin-off series Better Caul SaulMark Margolis died in August at the age of 83, after a short illness. Other notable credits in Margulies’ 50-year career in television and film include 1983’s Scarface and 1994’s Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In 2012, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in Breaking Bad. “He was one of a kind,” Margolis manager Robert Kolker said in a statement. “We will never see his likes again.”

Matthew Perry (August 19, 1969 – October 28, 2023)

Matthew Perry, who He achieved worldwide fame as the wise-cracking Chandler on NBC’s hit comedy series FriendsPerry died in October at the age of 54. Perry was found unconscious in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home, and an autopsy later showed that he died as a result of the “acute effects of ketamine.” In a joint statement issued in the days after his death, Friends co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer said: “We are all absolutely devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates.” We are family. There is so much to say, but now we will take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.

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Suzanne Somers (October 16, 1946 – October 15, 2023)

actor Most notable are her roles in the series Three’s Company and Step by StepSuzanne Somers died of breast cancer in October, one day before her 77th birthday. Somers was first diagnosed in 2000, and revealed in July this year that her cancer had returned, writing on Instagram: “I know how to wear fight gear and I am a fighter (…). Thank you for the continued love and support. It’s just about who You love and who loves you – and I love you!

Raquel Welch (September 5, 1940 – February 15, 2023)

Raquel Welch died of a heart attack last February, at the age of 82. This is mainly thanks to her appearances in the films Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years BCThe actress came to prominence in the 1960s, with the latter film playing a major role in her emergence as a global sex symbol. A promotional image from the 1966 photo remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic posters – and was a memorable element in the 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, covering the hole in the wall of Andy Dufresne’s prison cell as he dug a tunnel to freedom. Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1975 for her performance in The Three Musketeers.

Tom Wilkinson (February 5, 1948 – December 30, 2023)

Tom Wilkinson, an actor with more than 100 film and television credits, died at the age of 75 on Saturday. Wilkinson’s most famous role came in the film The Full Monty, a 1997 comedy film that follows six unemployed men who form a male strip show. He won a BAFTA Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for The Full Monty, and later received a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the 2008 miniseries John Adams. Wilkinson has been nominated twice for Academy Awards, and has been described by Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw as a “versatile actor”. uses, so confident, so intelligent yet so reserved (…) that there was real stardom in everything he did.”

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