Christo Jivkov (1975–2023), The Passion of the Christ star

Christo Jivkov was a Bulgarian actor who starred as St. John in the 2004 movie “The Passion of the Christ.”

Seymour Stein (1942–2023) record exec who launched Madonna’s career 

Seymour Stein was the co-founder of Sire Records, who helped launch the careers of musicians including Talking Heads and Madonna. 

Klaus Teuber (1952–2023), Catan board game creator

Klaus Teuber was a German board game designer who created the influential game Settlers of Catan.

Judy Farrell (1938–2023), M*A*S*H actress

Judy Farrell was an actress best known for her recurring role as Nurse Able on “M*A*S*H.” 

Billy Waugh (1929–2023), U.S. Army Special Forces veteran

Billy Waugh was a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam before going on to a career in the CIA.

Craig Breedlove (1937–2023), first driver to reach 600 mph

Craig Breedlove was a race car driver who wowed the world in 1965 when he set a world land speed record of 600 mph.

Andrés García (1941–2023), Mexican actor and telenovela star 

Andrés García was a Mexican actor who became a Latin American icon in the 1960s and ‘70s, with roles in over 50 films and many popular telenovelas.

Norman Reynolds (1934–2023), production designer for Star Wars

Norman Reynolds won two Academy Awards and was nominated for four others for his production design work on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises.

Vivian Trimble (1963–2023), keyboardist for Luscious Jackson

Vivian Trimble was the keyboardist and a pivotal member of the alternative group Luscious Jackson, best known for their song, “Naked Eye.”

Michael Lerner (1941–2023), actor in Elf, Barton Fink

Michael Lerner was an actor who was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in the 1991 Coen brothers' film “Barton Fink.” 

John Regan (1951–2023), bassist for Peter Frampton

John Regan was a bass player who recorded and toured alongside Peter Frampton, Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones, and Ace Frehley.

Paul Cattermole (1977–2023), S Club 7 singer

Paul Cattermole was a singer with the British pop group S Club 7, known for hits including “Never Had a Dream Come True.” 

Kidd Jordan (1935–2023), jazz saxophonist and educator 

Kidd Jordan was a jazz saxophonist and educator who played alongside artists like , , Stevie Wonder, , Cannonball Adderley (1928–1975), and R.E.M., and taught jazz artists such as Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and Donald Harrison.

Elizabeth Hubbard (1933–2023), longtime As the World Turns star 

Elizabeth Hubbard was an actress who starred in the soap operas “The Doctors” and “As the World Turns.” 

Kentucky Bank Shooting (2023) 

At least five people were killed in a shooting at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday morning, April 10, 2023.

Al Jaffee (1921–2023), Mad magazine cartoonist known for fold-ins

Al Jaffee was a cartoonist beloved by generations of Mad magazine readers for features including his iconic “fold-in” drawings.

Lasse Wellander (1952–2023), longtime ABBA guitarist

Lasse Wellander was a guitarist with ABBA from 1974 until their 2021 final album, who played on many of their hits and on the “Mamma Mia!” soundtrack.

Ben Ferencz (1920–2023), convicted Nazis at Nuremburg trials

Ben Ferencz was the last living prosecutor who convicted Nazis in the Nuremburg trials for their war crimes. 

Julián Figueroa (1995–2023), Mexican ballad singer 

Julián Figueroa was a Mexican ballad singer known for songs like “Yo sería,” “Ay amor,” and “Volaré.”

Ian Bairnson (1953–2023), guitarist for Kate Bush, Alan Parsons Project 

Ian Bairnson was a Scottish guitarist who played on hits for Kate Bush, the Alan Parsons Project, and Pilot.

Anne Perry (1938–2023), Thomas Pitt and William Monk crime novelist 

Anne Perry was a bestselling author of British crime novels whose own crime, committed when she was a teen, was dramatized in the movie “Heavenly Creatures.” 

Mary Quant (1930–2023), pioneering miniskirt designer

Dame Mary Quant was a British fashion designer who pioneered 1960s styles including the miniskirt and hotpants.

Mark Sheehan (1976–2023), guitarist with the Script

Mark Sheehan was a guitarist who co-founded the Irish rock band the Script.

Ahmad Jamal (1930–2023), innovative jazz pianist

Ahmad Jamal was a jazz pianist and bandleader known for his minimalist style and for songs including “Poinciana.” 

Murray Melvin (1932–2023), The Phantom of the Opera actor

Murray Melvin was a stage and screen actor who performed in “The Phantom of the Opera,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Barry Lyndon.” 

Cliff Fish (1949–2023), Paper Lace bass player 

Cliff Fish was the bass player for the British band Paper Lace, known for their No. 1 hit “The Night Chicago Died.”

Carol Locatell (1940–2023), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning star

Carol Locatell was an actress who stole the show in her scenes as Ethel in “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning.”

Chris Smith (1992–2023), Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end

Chris Smith was a defensive end who played for NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals.

Rev. Charles Stanley (1932–2023), influential In Touch Ministries pastor 

The Rev. Charles Stanley was an influential pastor known for his TV and radio program, “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley.”

Keith Nale (1960–2023), two-time Survivor contestant

Keith Nale was a contestant on “Survivor: San Juan del Sur” and returned for “Survivor: Cambodia.” 

April Stevens (1929–2023), Deep Purple singer with Nino Tempo

April Stevens was a singer who performed with her brother, Nino Tempo, and had a No. 1 hit in 1963 with “Deep Purple.” 

Otis Redding III (1963–2023), guitarist with the Reddings

Otis Redding III was the guitarist for the funk band the Reddings, as well as the son of soul legend .

Moonbin (1998–2023), singer with K-pop group Astro

Moonbin was a South Korean singer and actor who rose to fame with the K-pop group Astro. 

Bud Shuster (1932–2023), longtime U.S. Rep. from Pennsylvania

Bud Shuster was a Republican who represented Pennsylvania’s 9th district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 2001.  

Dave Wilcox (1942–2023), Hall of Fame 49ers linebacker

Dave Wilcox was a Hall of Fame linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers who was known as “The Intimidator” for his aggressive style of play.

Blair Tindall (1960–2023), author of Mozart in the Jungle

Blair Tindall was a classical musician who went on to write the memoir, “Mozart in the Jungle,” adapted into a series of the same name for Amazon.

Bob Berry (1942–2023), quarterback for the Falcons and Vikings

Bob Berry was a quarterback who went to the Pro Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons and three Super Bowls with the Minnesota Vikings.

Ron “Patch” Hamilton (1950–2023), Patch the Pirate singer and songwriter

Ron “Patch” Hamilton was a singer and songwriter who created the “Patch the Pirate” series of Christian recordings for children.

Barry Humphries (1934–2023), comedian known for Dame Edna persona 

Barry Humphries was an Australian comedian and actor best known for his characters, the flamboyant Dame Edna Everage and the boorish Sir Les Patterson.

Len Goodman (1944–2023), Dancing with the Stars judge 

Len Goodman was a ballroom dancer and instructor best known for his long tenure as a judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing.” 

Ken Potts (1921–2023), USS Arizona survivor

Ken Potts was a U.S. Navy veteran and one of the last known survivors of the USS Arizona, the battleship sunk at Pearl Harbor, the wreck of which is now a memorial.

Herb Douglas (1922–2023), oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist

Herb Douglas was a track and field star who won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

Keith Gattis (1970–2023), country singer who wrote hits for Kenny Chesney

Keith Gattis was a country singer who wrote hits for Kenny Chesney and George Strait.

Harry Belafonte (1927–2023), legendary singer, actor, and activist

Harry Belafonte was the “King of Calypso,” a singer known for his signature song, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song),” as well as an actor and a prominent civil rights activist.

Isaac “Ike” Wiley (2023), founding drummer for the Dazz Band 

Isaac “Ike” Wiley was the founding drummer for the 1980s R&B/funk band the Dazz Band, known for their hit, “Let It Whip.” 

Ginnie Newhart (1940–2023), longtime wife of Bob Newhart

Ginnie Newhart was comedian and actor Bob Newhart’s wife for 60 years, and she is credited with the idea for the iconic series finale to “Newhart.”

Dave Frost (1952–2023), California Angels pitcher 

Dave Frost was a pitcher in the 1970s and ‘80s with Major League Baseball (MLB) teams including the California Angels.0

Ron Cahute (1955–2023), folk musician with Burya

Ron Cahute was a Ukrainian-Canadian folk singer and accordionist who recorded with the band Burya.

Emily Meggett (1932–2023), renowned Gullah Geechee chef 

Emily Meggett was a chef who brought Gullah Geechee cuisine to a wide audience with her cookbook, “Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island.”