The tragic deaths of the 2023 star that broke our hearts

Some stars came to illuminate the world with a bright light and faded away, remaining in our memory forever. After the passing of these celebrities in 2023, many fans’ hearts were left empty. The only consolation is the mark they left on art. We remember and mourn those who passed away this year.

Matthew Perry (54 years old)

Friends star Matthew Perry died at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. The actor’s body was found in the jacuzzi. However, no traces of violent death or drugs were found. The manner of death was initially named as drowning, but police and medical experts later attributed the cause of death as a heart attack. In addition to the role of Chandler Bing, Matthew Perry’s filmography also includes roles in the comedies “In a Hurry, You’ll Make People Laugh”, “The Whole Nine Yards” and “Daddy’s 17 Again”. The actor had no children or wife.

Paco Rabanne (88 years old)

French designer and perfumer Paco Rabanne passed away on February 3 at his home in the commune of Ploudalmezo, France. She was one of the first to introduce black models to the catwalk, and also began accompanying the shows with music (this had not been done before). In 1968, Paco Rabanne made himself famous by creating more than 20 images for the science fiction film Barbarella starring Jane Fonda. It was he who came up with the idea for the futuristic chain mail suit, the spacesuit jumpsuit, and the mini dress with over-the-knee boots.

Mary Quant (93 years old)

British fashion designer Mary Quant, who went down in fashion history as the inventor of the miniskirt, passed away on April 13. Throughout her career, she has appeared in bag dresses, turtleneck noodles, colorful tights and many more that have become part of the daily wardrobe. The fashion designer also created the hooligan image of the musicians of the rock band The Rolling Stones.

Vyacheslav Zaitsev (85 years old)

Legendary fashion designer Vyacheslav Zaitsev passed away on April 30. The cause of death was internal gastrointestinal bleeding. Doctors fought for his life, but he died in intensive care. The designer also suffered from Parkinson’s disease in the last years of his life. He was partially paralyzed and had difficulty speaking or moving. His death was a great loss for Russia. Zaitsev repeatedly represented Russian fashion at world shows, gained international recognition, dressed many talented people and had his own recognizable style. Fashion house Slava Zaitsev has existed since 1979. The designer paid special attention to graphics and painting and often turned to historical motifs in his collections: “1000th anniversary of the baptism of Russia”, “The Pain of Perestroika”, “Dedicated to Russia”, “Russian Art Nouveau”, “From the Past to the Future”, “Patterns of Life”, “Golden Age”.

Valentin Yudashkin (59 years old)

Outstanding designer Valentin Yudashkin passed away on May 2. The cause of death was right kidney cancer. A legend of the Russian fashion industry, also known abroad. In 1991, he became the first Russian fashion designer to present his collection at Haute Couture Week in Paris. Yudashkin created costumes for the Russian Olympic team and also participated in the development of uniforms for the Russian army. He was also distinguished by his great capacity for work and had created many striking collections before his illness. After Yudashkin’s death, the fashion house is headed by his wife Marina. The fashion designer is survived by his daughter Galina and three grandchildren.

Gina Lollobrigida (95 years old)

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida died on January 16 after breaking her femur. The films “Fanfan-Tulip”, “Notre-Dame de Paris”, “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World”, “Solomon and the Queen of Sheba” brought him worldwide fame. The famous only son, Andrea Milko Jr. Survived by.

Jane Birkin (76 years old)

Actress and singer Jane Birkin died in Paris on July 16. The cause of death was not disclosed. One of her last public appearances was the 2021 premiere of the documentary “Jane Through Charlotte’s Eyes,” which tells the story of her relationship with her daughter. Jane Birkin became famous for her roles in the films Blow-Up, Swimming Pool, Evil in the Sun and Death on the Nile. The actress came to attention thanks to her creative duet with her husband, composer and poet Serge Gainsbourg. The couple has a daughter named Charlotte, known to viewers for her scandalous role in Lars von Trier’s film Nymphomaniac.

Tatyana Patits (56 years old)

German top model Tatjana Patitz passed away on January 11. The cause of death was breast cancer. Throughout her career, the celebrity has graced the covers of Vogue many times, and has also attended shows by Chanel, Fendi, Donna Karan, Herve Leger and Vivienne Westwood. Patitz was one of the models captured in the legendary “White Shirts: Six Supermodels” photo. Peter Lindbergh’s “Malibu” in which he posed with Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell.

Lance Reddick (60 years old)

Actor Lance Reddick, popularly known for his roles as Cedric Daniels in The Wire and Charon in the John Wick series, passed away on March 17. His filmography also includes projects such as “Lost”, “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “American Horror Story: Apocalypse”. The cause of death was coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.

Raquel Welch (82 years old)

Actress and ’70s sex symbol Raquel Welch died at her home in Los Angeles on February 15 after a short illness. Fantastic Voyage and B.C. She became famous with her films One Million Years. Raquel started her career at the age of 19, first becoming a model and then entering the cinema. She was awarded the Golden Globe Award for her role as Constance Bonacieux in the movie The Three Musketeers: The Queen’s Necklaces. But since 2013 Welch disappeared from the screens. The actor has a son and daughter from his first marriage.

Tina Turner (83 years old)

Tina Turner, the queen of rock and roll, passed away on May 24. The singer died at his home in Switzerland. The celebrity has been fighting colon cancer since 2013. Throughout his career, he has won eight Grammy Awards, released nine studio albums, and scored hits such as A Fool in Love and What’s Got to Do with It. His first son, Craig, committed suicide, and his second son, Ronald, died of cancer at the age of 62. She also adopted two children, Ike and Michael, who inherited her inheritance.

Vera Vasilyeva (97 years old)

People’s Artist of the USSR Vera Vasilyeva passed away on August 8 at her dacha in the Moscow region. The actor became famous for his roles in the films “The Story of the Siberian Land”, “Chuk and Gek”, “Dowry Wedding”, “Mad Day, or The Wedding of Figaro” and “Warrior”. In recent years, Vasilyeva traveled a lot, took care of her health and spent time with loved ones. Vera Vasilyeva married actor Vladimir Ushakov. The couple had no children. Rumor has it that he bequeathed his Moscow apartment to his beloved goddaughter Daria. Farewell to the actor took place on August 12 at the Satire Theater, where his loyal fans came to send him off to his last journey.

Inna Churikova (79 years old)

Soviet and Russian actress Inna Churikova left this world on January 14 after a long battle with brain cancer. Fans fell in love with Churikova because of her talent and charisma. She played many roles in theater and cinema throughout her career. The most notable works in his filmography are Morozko, That Same Munchausen, A War Romance, Adam’s Rib and Shirley Myrley.

Lisa Marie Presley (54 years old)

The cause of death of American singer Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s only daughter, was complications after bariatric surgery (surgical intervention in the stomach or intestines to lose weight). According to forensic experts, the singer had a small intestine obstruction in his varicose veins. It is also known that she came to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain on the day she was hospitalized. On January 12, Lisa Marie Presley died of a heart attack in a Los Angeles hospital. Two days before his death, he attended the Golden Globe Awards, where Austin Butler, who played his father in the biopic Elvis, was recognized as best actor. He was buried next to his father and his deceased son Benjamin. He was accompanied on his latest journey by his mother Priscilla and his daughter Danielle Riley Keogh, 34.