Actor Robert Blake was best known for playing the cockatoo-owning detective in the hit 1970s TV series, 'Baretta.' Blake won Emmys for his performances, appeared in Westerns and crime thrillers, and had a successful career that spanned decades. Blake's impressive legacy was somewhat muddied by the long-lasting accusations that he was involved in his wife's murder. Bonny Lee Bakley was shot and killed in 2001, and Blake was put on trial for her murder in 2003. He was acquitted in 2005, but was later found to be liable for her death in a civil lawsuit. He paid out millions to her children and was left bankrupt.

Following the trial, many remarked that Blake's acting roles reflected a darkness inside the actor. He played the notorious killer Perry Smith in the 1967 film adaptation of Truman Capote's book, 'In Cold Blood,' and his final film appearance was the terrifying Mystery Man in David Lynch's 'Lost Highway' (1997). In a 2011 interview, Blake remarked, “If I weren’t so sick and so troubled, I might not have been an actor.” Blake reportedly passed away from heart disease at his Los Angeles home on March 9.

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Tom Sizemore, best known for his roles in the famed military action dramas 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Black Hawk Down,' passed away on March 3, two weeks after suffering a stroke, at the age of just 61. The actor's stroke had led to him being hospitalized with a brain aneurysm, and he remained in critical condition in a coma since February 18. He "passed away peacefully in his sleep," his rep said in a statement, with his brother Paul Sizemore and his 17-year-old twin boys Jayden and Jagger by his side.

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Richard Belzer, who was a stand-up comic before becoming a household name for his iconic role as Detective John Munch in 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and 'Law & Order: SVU,' died February 19. He was 78. Tributes poured in for the actor, including from the 'Law & Order' and 'SVU' creator who told Variety that Belzer "brought humor and joy into all our lives, was the consummate professional and we will all miss him very much.”

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Raquel Welch -

The iconic actress and sex symbol passed away on February 15, aged 82.

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Huey Smith -

Huey "Piano" Smith, the influential R&B pianist and rock and roll pioneer, died on February 13, at the age of 89.

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Trugoy the Dove -

Rapper David Jude Jolicoeur, better known by his stage name Trugoy the Dove, died on February 12. The member of the legendary hip-hop trio De La Soul was 54.

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Burt Bacharach -

The prolific songwriter, best known for hits such as 'I Say A Little Prayer' and 'Walk On By,' died on February 8. He was 94.

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Paco Rabanne -

The famous Spanish-French fashion designer left us on February 3, at the age of 88.

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Bobby Hull -

The Canadian Hockey Hall of Famer died on January 30, at age 84.

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Annie Wersching -

The actress, best known for roles on shows such as '24' and 'Timeless,' died on January 29, at the age of 45.

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Lisa Loring -

The actress, best known for playing Wednesday Addams in the 1960s sitcom 'The Addams Family,' passed away on January 28. She was 64.

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Barrett Strong -

The singer behind Motown's first hit tune, 'Money,' died on January 28. He was 81.

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Sylvia Syms -

The veteran English actress passed away on January 27, at the age of 89.

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Walter Cunningham -

The last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut died on January 3, at the age of 90.

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Cindy Williams -

The 'Laverne & Shirley' (1976–1983) actress passed away on January 25. Cindy Williams was 75.

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David Crosby -

The folk rock pioneer and founding member of The Byrds died on January 18. He was 81.

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Van Conner -

The bassist and songwriter of the rock band Screaming Trees (far right) left us on January 18. Conner was 55.

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Edward R. Pressman -

The film producer behind movies such as 'The Crow' (1994) passed away on January 17. Pressman was 79.

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Gina Lollobrigida -

The iconic Italian actress left this world on January 16, at the age of 95.

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Brian Tufano -

The English cinematographer, best known for his collaborations with directors Danny Boyle and Menhaj Huda, died on January 14, aged 83.

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Robbie Knievel -

The stunt performer, son of the legendary daredevil Evel Knievel, left us on January 13. Robbie Knievel was 60.

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Lisa Marie Presley -

The singer-songwriter and daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley passed away on January 12. Lisa Marie Presley was 54.

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Robbie Bachman -

The co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive died on January 12. The Canadian drummer was 69.

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Tatjana Patitz -

German supermodel Tatjana Patitz passed away on January 11, at the age of 56.

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Jeff Beck -

The influential British guitarist, best known for his work with The Yardbirds, died on January 10. Jeff Beck was 78.

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Melinda Dillon -

The actress, best known for her roles in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977) and 'A Christmas Story' (1983), died on January 9. She was 83.

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Gianluca Vialli -

Italian soccer legend Gianluca Vialli, who lifted several trophies with Juventus FC and Chelsea FC, died on January 6. He was 58.

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Owen Roizman -

The American cinematographer who received five Academy Award nominations for movies such as 'The French Connection' (1971) and 'The Exorcist' (1973) died on January 6. He was 86.

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Alfred Leslie -

The American painter who found success as an Abstract Expressionist, and later went in the opposite direction with realistic figurative paintings, died on January 27. He was 95.

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Frank Galati -

The award-winning film director, best known for movies such as 'The Accidental Tourist' (1988), died on January 2. He was 79.

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Ken Block -

The American rally driver and co-founder of DC Shoes passed away on January 2. Ken Block was 55.

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Fred White -

Earth, Wind and Fire's iconic drummer Fred White passed away on January 1, at the age of 67.

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Gangsta Boo -

Rapper Lola Mitchell, better known as Gangsta Boo and for being a former member of Three 6 Mafia, died on January 1. She was 43.

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Robert Blake -

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Tom Sizemore -

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Richard Belzer -

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Raquel Welch -

The iconic actress and sex symbol passed away on February 15, aged 82.

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Huey Smith -

Huey "Piano" Smith, the influential R&B pianist and rock and roll pioneer, died on February 13, at the age of 89.

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Trugoy the Dove -

Rapper David Jude Jolicoeur, better known by his stage name Trugoy the Dove, died on February 12. The member of the legendary hip-hop trio De La Soul was 54.

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Burt Bacharach -

The prolific songwriter, best known for hits such as 'I Say A Little Prayer' and 'Walk On By,' died on February 8. He was 94.

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Paco Rabanne -

The famous Spanish-French fashion designer left us on February 3, at the age of 88.

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Bobby Hull -

The Canadian Hockey Hall of Famer died on January 30, at age 84.

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Annie Wersching -

The actress, best known for roles on shows such as '24' and 'Timeless,' died on January 29, at the age of 45.

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Lisa Loring -

The actress, best known for playing Wednesday Addams in the 1960s sitcom 'The Addams Family,' passed away on January 28. She was 64.

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Barrett Strong -

The singer behind Motown's first hit tune, 'Money,' died on January 28. He was 81.

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Sylvia Syms -

The veteran English actress passed away on January 27, at the age of 89.

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Walter Cunningham -

The last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut died on January 3, at the age of 90.

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Cindy Williams -

The 'Laverne & Shirley' (1976–1983) actress passed away on January 25. Cindy Williams was 75.

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David Crosby -

The folk rock pioneer and founding member of The Byrds died on January 18. He was 81.

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Van Conner -

The bassist and songwriter of the rock band Screaming Trees (far right) left us on January 18. Conner was 55.

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Edward R. Pressman -

The film producer behind movies such as 'The Crow' (1994) passed away on January 17. Pressman was 79.

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Gina Lollobrigida -

The iconic Italian actress left this world on January 16, at the age of 95.

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Brian Tufano -

The English cinematographer, best known for his collaborations with directors Danny Boyle and Menhaj Huda, died on January 14, aged 83.

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Robbie Knievel -

The stunt performer, son of the legendary daredevil Evel Knievel, left us on January 13. Robbie Knievel was 60.

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Lisa Marie Presley -

The singer-songwriter and daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley passed away on January 12. Lisa Marie Presley was 54.

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Robbie Bachman -

The co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive died on January 12. The Canadian drummer was 69.

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Tatjana Patitz -

German supermodel Tatjana Patitz passed away on January 11, at the age of 56.

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Jeff Beck -

The influential British guitarist, best known for his work with The Yardbirds, died on January 10. Jeff Beck was 78.

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Melinda Dillon -

The actress, best known for her roles in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977) and 'A Christmas Story' (1983), died on January 9. She was 83.

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Gianluca Vialli -

Italian soccer legend Gianluca Vialli, who lifted several trophies with Juventus FC and Chelsea FC, died on January 6. He was 58.

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Owen Roizman -

The American cinematographer who received five Academy Award nominations for movies such as 'The French Connection' (1971) and 'The Exorcist' (1973) died on January 6. He was 86.

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Alfred Leslie -

The American painter who found success as an Abstract Expressionist, and later went in the opposite direction with realistic figurative paintings, died on January 27. He was 95.

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Frank Galati -

The award-winning film director, best known for movies such as 'The Accidental Tourist' (1988), died on January 2. He was 79.

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Ken Block -

The American rally driver and co-founder of DC Shoes passed away on January 2. Ken Block was 55.

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Fred White -

Earth, Wind and Fire's iconic drummer Fred White passed away on January 1, at the age of 67.

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Gangsta Boo -

Rapper Lola Mitchell, better known as Gangsta Boo and for being a former member of Three 6 Mafia, died on January 1. She was 43.

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The stars we've lost (so far) in 2023

Lance Reddick, 'The Wire' and 'John Wick' star, dies at 60

20/03/23 | StarsInsider

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Lance Reddick, most famous for his roles in hit TV series like 'The Wire,' 'Fringe,' and 'Bosch,' and films like the 'John Wick' franchise, was found dead at his LA home on March 17, at the age of just 60. Reddick, who also famously voiced Commander Zavala in the first-person shooter game series 'Destiny,' reportedly died of natural causes, per Variety. After news of his death broke, many 'Destiny' players paid tribute to Reddick by saluting their fallen commander at the location his character could be found in the game.

"Lance was taken from us far too soon," his wife Stephanie, with whom he has two children, shared on social media the day after his passing. "Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day. I see your messages and can't begin to express how grateful I am to have them. And to the thousands of Destiny players who played in special tribute to Lance, thank you. Lance loved you as much as he loved the game."

Sadly, several famous faces have already left us in 2023. From iconic actors to music legends, sports personalities, fashion designers, and more, in this gallery we remember and pay tribute to the famous figures who passed away (so far) in 2023. Click on and pay your respects.