Helen Williams (1935–2023), pioneering model

Helen Williams was one of the first Black models to appear widely in national publications in the U.S.

Linda Haynes (1947–2023), Rolling Thunder star

Linda Haynes was an actress who starred in such movies as “Rolling Thunder,” “Coffy,” and “The Nickel Ride.”

Margaret Macfarlane (1920–2023), WWII Enigma code breaker

Margaret Macfarlane was a Scottish woman who worked secretly during World War II as one of the Enigma codebreakers alongside Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, as depicted in the film “The Imitation Game."

Leny Andrade (1943–2023), known as the First Lady of Brazilian Jazz

Leny Andrade was a singer and musician whose incredible blend of bossa nova and jazz vocal improvisations garnered her the nickname “First Lady of Brazilian Jazz.” 

Richard O. Simpson (1930–2023), U.S.'s first consumer safety chief

Richard O. Simpson was an American businessman and entrepreneur who became the first chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Phil Whitfield (1960–2023), Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium Art Ambassador 

Phil Whitfield was a former security guard for the Dallas Cowboys whose passion for interacting with the public and love for the stadium led him to become the team’s Stadium Art Ambassador.

Carol Duvall (1926–2023), HGTV crafting show host 

Carol Duvall was the host of “The Carol Duvall Show,” a popular arts and crafts show that ran on HGTV and the DIY Network.

Adrian Street (1940–2023), flamboyant pro wrestler 

Adrian Street was a professional wrestler known for his flamboyant glam persona.

Marc Gilpin (1966–2023), Jaws 2 child actor 

Marc Gilpin was an actor who, as a child, played the son of Police Chief Martin Brody in “Jaws 2.” 

Biff Rose (1937–2023), Fill Your Heart singer and songwriter 

Biff Rose was a singer and songwriter whose songs were covered by such artists as , Pat Boone, and . 

Angus Cloud (1998–2023), Euphoria star 

Angus Cloud was an actor who starred as drug dealer Fezco in the hit HBO series “Euphoria.”

Robert “Beatle Bob” Matonis (1953–2023), St. Louis music superfan 

Robert “Beatle Bob” Matonis was a St. Louis man known widely for his enthusiastic dancing at concerts he attended every day for decades.

Betty Ann Bruno (1931–2023), child actress from The Wizard of Oz 

Betty Ann Bruno was a longtime reporter and television host for KTVU in San Francisco, as well as a former child actress and one of the last surviving cast members of The Wizard of Oz.

Paul Reubens (1952–2023), Pee-wee Herman actor

Paul Reubens was an actor and comedian best known for his character, Pee-wee Herman, and his cult favorite TV show, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”

Edward Sexton (1942–2023), tailor who helped define British rock style

Edward Sexton was a tailor and fashion designer whose work, sometimes in collaboration with Tommy Nutter, helped define the look and style of late 1960s and early 1970s British rock.

Inga Swenson (1932–2023), played Gretchen on Benson 

Inga Swenson was an actress and singer who starred as Gretchen the cook on the sitcom “Benson.”

Lelia Goldoni (1936–2023), star of Shadows 

Lelia Goldoni was an actress who starred in classic indie film “Shadows.”

Randy Meisner (1946–2023), founding member of The Eagles

Randy Meisner was a founding member of the Eagles, who played bass and sang lead vocals on such songs as “Take It to the Limit.”

Bo Goldman (1932–2023), One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest screenwriter 

Bo Goldman was a screenwriter who won Academy Awards for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Melvin and Howard.” 

Sinéad O'Connor (1966–2023), Nothing Compares 2 U singer

Sinéad O’Connor was an Irish singer-songwriter known best for her 1990 hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U.”

Rocky Wirtz (1952–2023), Chicago Blackhawks owner 

Rocky Wirtz was the owner of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks since 2007.

Johnny Lujack (1925–2023), oldest living Heisman Trophy winner 

Johnny Lujack was a quarterback who was honored with the Heisman Trophy while playing for Notre Dame in 1947 and went on to play for the Chicago Bears. 

Catherine Burks-Brooks (1939–2023), Freedom Rider 

Catherine Burks-Brooks was a civil rights activist who joined the Freedom Riders as they campaigned for anti-segregation laws to be enforced in the South. 

Josephine Chaplin (1949–2023), actress and Charlie Chaplin’s daughter 

Josephine Chaplin was an actress with roles in “The Canterbury Tales” and “Escape to the Sun,” as well as the daughter of actor and filmmaker . 

Richard Barancik (1924–2023), last of the Monuments Men of WWII 

Richard Barancik was the last surviving member of the Monuments Men, a group of around 400 who worked to help protect, preserve, and return cultural items, art, and other significant artifacts affected by or stolen during World War II. 

Pamela Blair (1949–2023), actress in A Chorus Line, Loving 

Pamela Blair was an actress, singer, and dancer who originated the role of Val in “A Chorus Line” on Broadway and appeared on such soap operas as “Loving.” 

Ron Sexton (1970–2023), comedian known for The Bob & Tom Show

Ron Sexton was a stand-up comedian, radio personality, and regular performer on The Bob & Tom Show. Fans also knew him as Donnie Baker, a show character who told stories about the boat he perpetually had for sale.

Miller Farr (1943–2023), NFL cornerback 

Miller Farr was an NFL cornerback with teams including the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.

Carlin Glynn (1940–2023), singer and Sixteen Candles actress

Carlin Glynn was a Tony Award-winning singer and actress with appearances in “Sixteen Candles,” “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” and others. She was also the mother of actress Mary Stuart Masterson. 

Tony Bennett (1926–2023), legendary crooner

Tony Bennett was an iconic singer who brought traditional pop standards to generations of listeners in a singing career that spanned eight decades.

Annabelle Ham (2000–2023), YouTube vlogger 

Annabelle Ham was a college student who shared lifestyle and beauty tips on her YouTube vlog. 

Joí£o Donato (1934–2023), Brazilian bossa nova pianist 

Joí£o Donato was a bossa nova composer and pianist who performed with such greats as and . 

Nick Benedict (1946–2023), All My Children actor 

Nick Benedict was an actor known for roles in such soap operas as “Days of Our Lives” and “All My Children.” 

Gustavo Badell (1972–2023), “The Freakin’ Rican” bodybuilder 

Gustavo Badell was a bodybuilder known as “The Freakin’ Rican.”

C.R. Roberts (1936–2023), football star who defied segregation

C.R. Roberts was a college football star with the USC Trojans who went on to play for Canada's Toronto Argonauts and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, following a historic college career that included beatingan all-white team in the segregated South.

Haley Odlozil (1993–2023), TikTok star who chronicled cancer

Haley Odlozil became an online celebrityafter documenting her life with ovarian cancer on social media.

Jane Birkin (1946–2023), singer, actress, and model

Jane Birkin was a prolific British and French actress and singer, as well as the inspiration for the sought-after Birkin Bag from Hermès, one of the most exclusive accessories in fashion.

André Watts (1946–2023), Hall of Fame classical pianist 

André Watts was a Hall of Fame, award-winning pianist known for performing with orchestras across the world since the age of 16, including more than 100 shows with the New York Philharmonic.0

Evelyn M. Witkin (1921–2023), discovered how DNA repairs itself 

Evelyn M. Witkin was an award-winning geneticist whose discoveries about how DNA repairs itself opened the door to advances in cancer treatment.

Mike Halac (1968–2023), pro wrestler known as Mantaur 

Mike Halac was a professional wrestler better known as Mantaur when he wrestled with WWE in the 1990s.

“Dakota” Fred Hurt (1943–2023), Gold Rush reality TV star 

“Dakota” Fred Hurt was a gold prospector who starred on the Discovery Channel reality series “Gold Rush” and several of its spinoffs.

Randy Fullmer (1950–2023), Who Framed Roger Rabbit animator

Randy Fullmer was an animator and producer on such Disney films as “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” 

Illinois Greyhound Bus Crash (2023) 

At least three people were killed early Wednesday, July 12, 2023, when a Greyhound bus collided with three other vehicles in southern Illinois. Several others were injured.

Jimmy Weldon (1923–2023), voice of Yakky Doodle duck 

Jimmy Weldon was a longtime ventriloquist, best known for voicing Hanna-Barbera's cartoon duck, Yakky Doodle, and for his puppet character, Webster Webfoot.

Manny Coto (1961–2023), writer and producer for Star Trek, 24, Dexter

Manny Coto was a screenwriter, director and producer known for his work on popular genre shows such as “American Horror Story,” “Star Trek: Enterprise,” “24,” and “Dexter.”

Mary Ann Hoberman (1930–2023), award-winning children’s author

Mary Ann Hoberman was a poet and National Book Award winner for her 1978 children’s book “A House Is a House for Me.” 

Milan Kundera (1929–2023), The Unbearable Lightness of Being author

Milan Kundera was a Czech-French writer best known for writing the 1984 novel “The Unbearable Lightness of Being.”

Dorothy Zehnder (1921–2023), matriarch of Michigan’s Bavarian Inn 

Dorothy Zehnder was a legend of the popular Bavarian Inn in the tourist town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where she worked for more than 80 years.

Mikala Jones (1979–2023), celebrated Hawaiian pro surfer 

Mikala Jones was a Hawaiian pro surfer known for embracing modern technology and shooting stunning first-person video of his rides.