Celebrities who died in October 2023
The American actor, an icon of Black Power and the first black action hero in cinema due to his role as John Shaft, died at his home in Los Angeles as a result of pancreatic cancer. He was 81 years old.
Terrible news arrived for fans of the series 'Friends' on October 28. One of its protagonists, Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing), died at the age of 54. He was found in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles mansion and had apparently drowned.
The British model Tabby Brown, known for being a contestant on the reality show 'The Bachelor', died at the age of 38. The cause of death was a heart attack, tabloids such as The Sun reported. She was also known for her romantic relationships with footballers Raheem Sterling and Mario Balotelli.
At 66, British actress Haydn Gwynne passed away from cancer. In recent years, she had stood out for her roles related to the British Royal Family, particularly as Queen Camilla in 'The Windsors' and as Lady Susan Hussey in season 5 of 'The Crown'.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the actor of 'The Magnificent Seven' died in mid-October without the causes of death having been revealed.
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The American actress and casting director left us on October 15 as a result of myelodysplastic syndrome. She died at her daughter Rachel's home in Los Angeles, aged 92.
After two decades of dealing with aggressive b reast cancer, the American actress passed away a day before her 77th birthday. She is especially remembered for the series 'Three's Company' but she appeared in many other productions.
The American actress Piper Laurie, remembered for her portrayal of Carrie White's mother in 'Carrie' (1976) and Catherine Martell in 'Twin Peaks', died at the age of 91. In addition to three Oscar nominations, she won an Emmy for the television film 'Promise' and a Golden Globe for her role in 'Twin Peaks.'
The former Miss Uruguay 2015 passed away at the young age of 26 from uterine cancer that was diagnosed in 2021. She was 26 years old.
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The American actor Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, better known as Burt Young, passed away at the age of 87, the New York Times reported. A good part of the public may remember him for his role as Paulie, the brother-in-law of Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) in the 'Rocky' films.
Former Israeli soccer player Lior Asulin was one of the victims of the terrorist attacks committed by Hamas on October 7. He was celebrating his 43rd birthday with family and friends that day.
The British screenwriter, filmmaker, novelist, and actor Terence Davies died at the age of 77 after a short illness.
Michael Chiarello, a famous cook from the American edition of 'Top Chef, died at the age of 61 due to anaphylactic shock.
The 53-year-old actor, a regular in Tarantino films, has died from cancer. The fatal illness had been diagnosed in August 2023.
Brain cancer took the life of American baseball star Tim Wakefield at the age of 57.
The British actor Jake Abraham, known for the Guy Ritchie film 'Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels' (image), among others, died at age 56 of prostate cancer with metastasis.
Russ Francis, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, lost his life on Sunday, October 1, in a plane crash. He had just taken off in a small plane with Richard McSpadden, senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. (AOPA), when the accident happened. In July, Francis became part owner of Lake Placid Airways.