Shannon Wilcox (1943–2023), actress in Songwriter, Dallas 

Shannon Wilcox was an actress who had a recurring role on “Dallas” and appeared in such movies as “Songwriter” and “Frankie and Johnny.” 

Ellsworth Johnson (1923-2023), 100-year-old WWII special-ops veteran

Ellsworth Johnson was a WWII veteran and the last known surviving member of a secret U.S. military unit that operated in enemy-occupied territory in France and China.

Dom Famularo (1953–2023), worldwide advocate for drumming

Dom Famularo was a drummer and drum teacher who became renowned and respected for his four decades of advocacy for the art.

Echo Brown (1984–2023), young adult author

Echo Brown was the author of the young adult novels “Black Girl Unlimited” and “The Chosen One.” 

Alamo Jones (1945–2023), “The Voice in Black” radio host

Alamo Jones was a singer and songwriter, a longtime friend of , and the host of “The Alamo Jones Show” on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country channel.

Russell Batiste Jr. (1965–2023), renowned funk drummer 

David Russell Batiste Jr. was a New Orleans-based funk drummer who played for the Funky Meters, Nuclear Rhythms, Papa Grows Funk, and Vida Blue, among others.

Chris Snow (1981–2023), NHL exec whose ALS fight was inspirational 

Chris Snow was the assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames who became an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness after he was diagnosed with the disease.

Bob Sheridan (1944–2023), commentator who was the Voice of Boxing

“Colonel” Bob Sheridan was a boxing and MMA commentator who broadcast more than 10,000 fights for radio and television and was called the “Voice of Boxing.” 

Dianne Feinstein (1933–2023), U.S. senator from California

Dianne Feinstein was a Democratic U.S. senator from California, who served six terms in Congress from 1992 to her death.

M. S. Swaminathan (1925–2023), led India’s “green revolution”

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan was an agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, and humanitarian whose work and leadership during India’s “green revolution” helped fight famine.

Michael Gambon (1940–2023), played Dumbledore in Harry Potter

Sir Michael Gambon was an Irish-English actor best known worldwide for playing Professor Dumbledore in six of the “Harry Potter” films, from 2004 to 2011.

Nashawn Breedlove (1977–2023), actor in 8 Mile

Nashawn Breedlove was an actor and rapper best known for his rap battle in the 2002 movie “8 Mile.”

Brooks Robinson (1937–2023), Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer 

Brooks Robinson was a third baseman with the Baltimore Orioles in the 1950s through ‘70s who won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves Awards and became a Major League Baseball (MLB) legend.

Barbara Mullen (1927–2023), unconventional 1950s model

Barbara Mullen was a model in the 1950s whose slim frame offered a glimpse into the future of modeling.

Giorgio Napolitano (1925–2023), two-time president of Italy 

Giorgio Napolitano was an Italian politician who became the first ever reelected president since the founding of the Italian Republic in 1947 and the longest serving president in its history.

Burkey Belser (1947–2023), FDA Nutrition Facts label designer

Burkey Belser was a graphic designer best known as the creator of the Nutrition Facts label mandated by the FDA, which adorns most food sold in the United States.

David McCallum (1933–2023), star of NCIS, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

David McCallum was a Scottish actor who played secret agent Ilya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and later starred as medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on “NCIS.” 

Stephen Gould (1962–2023), powerful opera tenor

Stephen Gould was a powerful tenor whose 2006 performance as Siegfried in Wagner's “Der Ring des Nibelungen” earned rave reviews and led to a career on stage in some of the world’s greatest opera houses.

Terry Kirkman (1939–2023), singer and songwriter with the Association 

Terry Kirkman was a singer and songwriter with the Association, known for such 1960s hits as “Cherish” and “Never My Love.” 

Mike Henderson (1953–2023), co-founder of the SteelDrivers 

Mike Henderson was a Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter who co-founded the SteelDrivers and frequently collaborated with country superstar Chris Stapleton, Henderson’s former SteelDrivers bandmate. 

Katherine Anderson Schaffner (1944–2023), Marvelettes co-founder

Katherine Anderson Schaffner was a singer with the Marvelettes, known for such hits as “Please Mr. Postman.” 

Dick Clark (1928–2023), U.S. senator who opposed apartheid 

Richard “Dick” Clark was a former U.S. senator who walked across the state of Iowa to meet residents in-person during his 1972 campaign.

Lou Deprijck (1946–2023), í‡a Plane Pour Moi singer

Lou Deprijck was a Belgian singer and producer who wrote and sang the 1978 Plastic Bertrand hit “í‡a plane pour moi.” 

Joe Matt (1963–2023), cartoonist of the autobiographical Peepshow

Joe Matt was a cartoonist and illustrator best known for his autobiographical and deeply personal comic, “Peepshow.”

Roger Whittaker (1936–2023), The Last Farewell singer 

Roger Whittaker was an English folk singer and songwriter best known for his version of “Wind Beneath My Wings,” as well as “Durham Town (The Leavin’)” and “The Last Farewell.” 

Henry Boucha (1951–2023), Detroit Red Wings center 

Henry Boucha was a center in the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota North Stars.

Fred Lewis (1951–2023), drummer for funk band Lakeside 

Fred Lewis was the drummer for the funk band Lakeside, known for their 1981 hit “Fantastic Voyage.” 

Fernando Botero (1932–2023), known for whimsical figure art 

Fernando Botero was a Colombian artist and sculptor best known for his large, exaggerated figurework.0

Billy Miller (1979–2023), The Young and the Restless star

Billy Miller was an actor who won Daytime Emmy Awards for his performance as Billy Abbott in the soap opera “The Young and the Restless.” 

Irish Grinstead (1980–2023), singer with 702

Irish Grinstead was a singer with the 1990s girl group 702, known for their songs "Where My Girls At?" and "Get It Together." 

í‰va Fahidi (1925–2023), author and Holocaust survivor

í‰va Fahidi was a Hungarian author and Holocaust survivor who, after seeing her family killed in Auschwitz and surviving forced labor at Buchenwald, wrote the memoir, “The Soul of Things.”  

Lauch Faircloth (1928–2023), U.S. senator from North Carolina 

Lauch Faircloth was a politician who served one term representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate as a Republican.

Michael McGrath (1957–2023), Tony-winning Broadway actor 

Michael McGrath was a Tony Award-winning Broadway actor best known for his roles in “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Tootsie,” and “Spamalot.” 

Roy Kidd (1931–2023), Hall of Fame college football coach

Roy Kidd was a Hall of Fame college football coach who led the Eastern Kentucky Colonels to over 300 wins and two championship wins.

Mylon LeFevre (1944–2023), singer for Mylon and Broken Heart

Mylon LeFevre was a Gospel Music Hall of Fame Christian rock singer who is best known for his work with Mylon and Broken Heart. 

Mike Williams (1987–2023), former NFL wide receiver 

Mike Williams was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brandon Hunter (1980–2023), former NBA forward 

Brandon Hunter was a standout basketball player at Ohio University who became a power forward in the NBA for the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic.

Libya Floods (2023)

At least 8,000 people have died, and many thousands of others are missing, after heavy rains in Libya from Storm Daniel led to severe flooding over the weekend.

Ferid Murad (1936–2023), Nobel Prize-winning doctor 

Ferid Murad was a doctor and pharmacologist who won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research into how nitric oxide treats heart disease.

Marc Bohan (1926–2023), Dior signature designer

Marc Bohan was a French fashion designer whose 30 years with Christian Dior made the line an icon of simple, elegant design.

Morocco Earthquake (2023) 

More than 2,900 people were killed in an earthquake in Morocco on September 8, 2023. Thousands more are injured.

Dennis Austin (1947–2023), PowerPoint co-creator

Dennis Austin was a software developer who co-created the slideshow software PowerPoint. 

Lisa Lyon (1953–2023), bodybuilder who inspired Marvel’s Elektra

Lisa Lyon was an early pioneer of female bodybuilding and model who inspired Frank Miller’s creation of the assassin Elektra, a sometimes lover, sometimes antagonist of Daredevil in Marvel Comics.

Sir Ian Wilmut (1944–2023), Dolly the cloned sheep co-creator

Professor Sir Ian Wilmut was a British embryologist who led the Roslin Institute team at the University of Edinburgh that cloned Dolly the sheep in 1996.

Dr. Richard Moriarty (1939–2023), Mr. Yuk poison symbol creator

Dr. Richard Moriarty was a pediatrician, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, and the director of the Pittsburgh Poison Center, arguably best known as the creator of Mr. Yuk, a widely used symbol to alert people – especially kids – that a substance is poisonous.

Charlie Robison (1964–2023), country singer and songwriter 

Charlie Robison was a Texas singer and songwriter whose country music singles included “I Want You Bad.” 

Edith Grossman (1936–2023), Gabriel García Márquez's translator 

Edith Grossman was a literary translator best known for her work with the novels of great Spanish-language authors.

Richard Davis (1930–2023), bassist for Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen 

Richard Davis was a jazz bassist and session musician who recorded with Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Dolphy, and many others.

Geechy Guy (1964–2023), Guinness record-setting comic 

Geechy Guy was a standup comedian often seen in Las Vegas clubs who set a Guinness World Record for the most jokes told in an hour.