Forever remembered. After losing beloved stars including Barbara Walters, Kirstie Alley and Steven “tWitch” Boss in the closing days of 2022, the entertainment industry has continued to bounce back into 2023.
Lola “Gangsta Boo” Mitchell, a former member of the popular hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, was found dead in her home on New Year’s Day. Associated Press reported. The “Where Dem Dollas At” rapper was 43 years old.
“The Mitchell family would like to thank everyone for their condolences on the untimely passing of Lola ‘Gangsta Boo’ Mitchell,” the Mafia artist’s family said in a statement. “The family asks that you continue to pray and maintain privacy as we grieve the loss of our loved one.”
On the same day, the brother of Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White announced the musician’s death.
“Dear family friends and fans….. Today our family is saddened by the loss of an amazing and talented family member, our beloved brother Frederick Eugene “Freddie” White. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💔💔🥁🥁”, Verdine White signed a series of retro photos via Instagram September artist playing drums and posing with the band. He called his brother a “child protégé” and noted that he was “an EWF ORIGINAL 9 member with gold records at the young age of 16!” White was 67 years old.
Alan Rankin — a founding member of the Scottish group The Associates — “died peacefully at home shortly after spending Christmas with his family,” his two sons announced via Facebook on Jan. 2, noting that they would keep his social media accounts active. because “… the community meant a lot to our father.” The 80s pop star was 64 years old.
Also killed on January 2 was rally driver and YouTuber Ken Block, who died in a snowmobile accident.
“Ken was a visionary, pioneer and icon. And most importantly, father and husband,” his Hoonigan Racing team said in a statement. CNN. “He will be incredibly missed. Please respect the privacy of the family during this time while they grieve.”
The athlete died after driving a car off a slope in Utah. The snowmobile rolled over on top of him and he was pronounced dead at the scene after succumbing to injuries sustained in the accident, according to CNN. “Mr. Block was traveling with a group but was alone when the accident happened,” the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Block was 55 years old.
Wire star Lance Reddick dies at age 60 during film press tour John Wick: Chapter 4. The actor’s rep confirmed Us weekly in a March 17 statement that he died “of natural causes”.
On the same day Reddick John Wick partner Keanu Reeves and series director Chad Stahelski, paid tribute to the late star in a joint statement. “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was a consummate professional and a pleasure to work with,” said the couple. Diversity while. “Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his blessed memory. We will miss him greatly.”
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Read on to remember all the stars who died in 2023: