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Jan 3, 2023

Fred White (1955–2023), Earth, Wind & Fire drummer

Fred White  was the drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire in the 1970s and ‘80s, including on such hits as “September” and “Shining Star.”

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Jan 3, 2023

Uche Nwaneri (1984–2022), Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard 

Uche Nwaneri was an offensive guard with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2007 to 2013.

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Jan 3, 2023

Jeremiah Green (1977–2022), Modest Mouse drummer 

Jeremiah Green was the drummer for the indie rock band Modest Mouse, known for hits including “Float On.”

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Jan 3, 2023

Gangsta Boo (1979–2023), rapper in Three 6 Mafia

Gangsta Boo  was an influential rapper and a former member of the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia.

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Jan 4, 2023

Walter Cunningham (1932–2023), NASA astronaut on Apollo 7

Walter Cunningham  was a NASA astronaut who flew to space on Apollo 7.

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Jan 4, 2023

Keenan Cahill (1995–2022), YouTube celebrity lip syncer 

Keenan Cahill  was a YouTube star known for his lip sync videos with celebrities.

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Jan 4, 2023

James “Buster” Corley (1951–2023), co-founder of Dave & Buster’s 

James “Buster” Corley  was the co-founder of the Dave & Buster’s chain of restaurants with arcades.

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Jan 5, 2023

Art McNally (1925–2023), NFL’s “father of instant replay”

Art McNally was an NFL official and executive who introduced the instant replay for reviewing plays.

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Jan 6, 2023

Nate Colbert (1946–2023), San Diego Padres all-time home run leader

Nate Colbert was a three-time All-Star for the San Diego Padres in the 1960s and ‘70s and remains the franchise’s home run leader.

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Jan 6, 2023

Earl Boen (1941–2023), “The Terminator” actor

Earl Boen was an actor who played criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in “The Terminator” and its first two sequels.

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Jan 9, 2023

Adam Rich (1968–2023), “Eight Is Enough” child star

Adam Rich was an actor who starred as a child on “Eight Is Enough.”

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Jan 9, 2023

Alan Copeland (1926–2022), last surviving member of the Modernaires

Alan Copeland was a singer with the Modernaires known for his appearances on “Your Hit Parade.”

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Jan 9, 2023

Gordy Harmon (1943–2023), singer with the Whispers

Gordy Harmon was a singer with the R&B group the Whispers, known for hits including “Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong.”

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Jan 9, 2023

Bernard Kalb (1922–2023), journalist for CBS News, CNN

Bernard Kalb was a journalist for many years at outlets including CBS News and CNN.

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Jan 9, 2023

Dick Savitt (1927–2023), tennis Hall of Famer

Dick Savitt was a Hall of Fame tennis player and one of only four U.S. men to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in the same year.

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Jan 10, 2023

Quinn Redeker (1936–2022), “Days of Our Lives” star

Quinn Redeker was an actor and screenwriter known for longtime roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless.”

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Jan 10, 2023

Lynnette Hardaway (1971–2023), half of conservative duo Diamond and Silk

Lynnette Hardaway was half of the duo Diamond and Silk, whose conservative political commentary was popular on YouTube and Fox News.

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Jan 10, 2023

Adolfo Kaminsky (1925–2023), forger who saved lives in the Holocaust

Adolfo Kaminsky was a forger who helped save thousands of lives in the Holocaust by falsifying documents for Jewish people.

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Jan 11, 2023

Constantine II (1940–2023), last king of Greece

Constantine II was the last king of Greece, who ruled until the monarchy was abolished in 1973.

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Jan 11, 2023

Freddie Roulette (1939–2022), blues lap steel guitarist

Freddie Roulette was a blues musician known for his unusual use of the Hawaiian lap steel guitar.

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Jan 11, 2023

Tatjana Patitz (1966–2023), one of the first supermodels

Tatjana Patitz was one of the original supermodels who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Jan 11, 2023

Jeff Beck (1944–2023), influential guitarist with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group

Jeff Beck was one of the greatest guitarists in rock music history, known for his work with the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, and as a solo artist.

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Jan 12, 2023

Carole Cook (1924–2023), “Sixteen Candles” and Broadway star

Carole Cook was an actress known for roles in movies and TV shows including “Sixteen Candles,” “The Incredible Mr. Limpet,” and “The Lucy Show.”

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Jan 12, 2023

Ben Masters (1947–2023), soap opera star on “Passions”

Ben Masters was an actor best known for playing Julian Crane on “Passions.”

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Jan 13, 2023

Lisa Marie Presley (1968–2023), singer-songwriter and Elvis Presley’s daughter

Lisa Marie Presley was a singer and songwriter and the daughter of and Priscilla Presley.

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Jan 13, 2023

Charles White (1958–2023), 1979 Heisman Trophy winner

Charles White was a football player who won the 1979 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Southern California and went on to an NFL career.

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Jan 13, 2023

Robbie Bachman (1953–2023), Bachman-Turner Overdrive drummer

Robbie Bachman was the drummer for Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), known for 1970s hits including “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”

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Jan 13, 2023

Dorothy Tristan (1934–2023), actress in “Klute,” “Scarecrow”

Dorothy Tristan was an actress and screenwriter known for performances in movies including “Klute” and “Scarecrow.”

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Jan 13, 2023

Denny Doyle (1944–2022), Boston Red Sox second baseman

Denny Doyle was a second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox.

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Jan 17, 2023

Michael Levin (1932–2023), “Ryan’s Hope” star

Michael Levin was an actor who starred as Jack Fenelli in the soap opera “Ryan’s Hope.”

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Jan 17, 2023

Miiko Taka (1925–2023), star of “Sayonara”

Miiko Taka was an actress who starred opposite in “Sayonara” and appeared in “Shōgun.”

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Jan 17, 2023

Gina Lollobrigida (1927–2023), Italian film star of Hollywood's Golden Age

Gina Lollobrigida, one of the world's most renowned movie actresses of the 1950s and '60s, died Jan 16, according to authorities in her home country of Italy.

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Jan 17, 2023

Arthur Duncan (1925–2023), tap dancer on “The Betty White Show”

Arthur Duncan was a tap dancer and singer known for his regular appearances on “The Betty White Show” and “The Lawrence Welk Show.”

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Jan 17, 2023

Robbie Knievel (1962–2023), daredevil and son of Evel Knievel

Robbie Knievel was a daredevil known for motorcycle stunts, following in the footsteps of his father, .

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Jan 17, 2023

C.J. Harris (1991–2023), “American Idol” contestant

C.J. Harris was a singer who placed sixth in the 2014 13th season of “American Idol.”

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Jan 18, 2023

Jay Briscoe (1984–2023), Ring of Honor wrestler

Jay Briscoe was a pro wrestler who was part of the Briscoe Brothers tag team for Ring of Honor (ROH).

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Jan 18, 2023

Lupe Serrano (1930–2023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev

Lupe Serrano was a prima ballerina with the renowned American Ballet Theatre.

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Jan 18, 2023

Keith Beaton (1950–2023), singer with Blue Magic

Keith Beaton was a singer with the Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.”

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Jan 19, 2023

Chris Ford (1949–2023), Boston Celtics great

Chris Ford was a basketball player with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons who scored the first three-point shot in NBA history.

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Jan 19, 2023

Lucile Randon (1904–2023), world’s oldest person

Lucile Randon , also known as Sister André, was the world’s oldest person and the fourth-oldest authenticated person in history.

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Jan 19, 2023

David Crosby (1941–2023), legendary rock and roll singer-songwriter 

David Crosby was one of the most important figures in rock and roll. He was an original member of folk rock visionaries the Byrds and the super group, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

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Jan 20, 2023

Johnny Powers (1938–2023), early rock and roller

Johnny Powers was an early Detroit rock and roll musician known for songs including “Long Blond Hair.”

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Jan 20, 2023

Anton Walkes (1997–2023), soccer player with Charlotte FC

Anton Walkes was an English soccer player with the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs Charlotte FC and Atlanta United.

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Jan 20, 2023

Jerry Blavat (1940–2023), legendary rock and roll DJ

Jerry Blavat was a Philadelphia DJ who became iconic as a radio and TV fixture for decades.

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Jan 23, 2023

Monterey Park, California Shooting (2023)

Eleven people were killed, and nine others were injured, in a shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California on January 21, 2023.

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Jan 23, 2023

Sal Bando (1944–2023), World Series champ with the Oakland A’s

Sal Bando was a third baseman for the Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers in the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.

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Jan 23, 2023

Jean Veloz (1924–2023), 1940s swing dancer

Jean Veloz was a dancer known for the Lindy Hop, which she performed in movies including “Swing Fever.”

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Jan 23, 2023

Yoshio Yoda (1934–2023), Fuji in “McHale’s Navy”

Yoshio Yoda was an actor best known for playing Fuji in the classic sitcom “McHale’s Navy.”

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Jan 23, 2023

Sal Piro (1950–2023), “Rocky Horror Picture Show” fan club founder

Sal Piro was the founder of the fan club for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and a major figure in creating the movie’s cult classic status.

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