Famous Celebrities who died in May 2023
Northern Irish actor, Ray Stevenson, has died. During his career, he has appeared in more than 60 films, and TV series. He was most known for his roles, as Porthos, in the 2011 film, The Three Musketeers. Titus Pullo, in the television series, Rome. Isaak Sirko, in the television series, Dexter. Marcus, in the Divergent film series. And Volstagg, in the Thor film trilogy.
Ray Stevenson, died on May 21, 2023, while filming, in Italy. He was 58 years old. The cause of death is unknown.
Legendary singer, a two time, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Tina Turner, passed away on May 24, 2023, at the age of 83. She rose to prominence, as the lead singer, of the musical duo, Ike, and Tina Turner Revue. Her most famous songs are, We Don't Need Another Hero. What's Love Got to Do with It. And Private Dancer.
Rolling Stone, once named her, one of the greatest singers of all time. During her 66 year career, she has won 8 Grammy Awards. Tina Turner, was also an actress. She played, Aunty Entity, in the 1985 film, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. The Acid Queen, in the 1975 film, Tommy. And The Mayor, in the 1993 film, Last Action Hero.
American Hall of Fame football player, who left the game, to become an activist, and actor, Jim Brown, has died. He led, the Cleveland Browns, to the National Football League title, and was chosen, as the NFL's Most Valuable Player, three times.
In 1971, Jim was inducted, into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
As an actor, he has appeared in more than 50 films, and TV series. He played opposite Raquel Welch, in the 1969 film, 100 Rifles. Opposite, Lee Marvin, and Muhammad Ali, in the 1967 film, The Dirty Dozen. And opposite, Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the 1987 film, The Running Man.
He also starred in films, such as, Mars Attacks. He Got Game. Take a Hard Ride. The Slams. And Three the Hard Way.
Jim Brown, passed away on May 18, 2023, at the age of 87.
American actress, and model, Marlene Clark, passed away on May 18, at the age of 73. She was known for her roles, as Ganja Meda, in the 1973 film, Ganja and Hess. Jenny, in the 1975 film, Lord Shango. Secretary, in the 1973 film, Enter the Dragon. And Sabrina, in the TV series, McCloud.
General Hospital star, Jacklyn Zeman, died on May 9, at the age of 70. The cause of death was cancer. She portrayed, Bobbie Spencer, on the soap opera, General Hospital, for more than four decades. Jacklyn, also has appeared in films, and TV series, such as, The Bay. The Answers. And One Life to Live.
Acclaimed British Author, of Bleakly Comic Novels, Martin Amis, died of cancer, on May 19, at the age of 73. His most famous novels are, Money, and London Fields. He was one of the most celebrated British novelists, of his generation.
American professional wrestler, whose career spanned 18 years, Eldridge Wayne Coleman Jr., better known by his ring name, Superstar, Billy Graham, died of multiple organ failure, on May 17, 2023. He was 79 years old. In 2004, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
The most legendary American poker player, of all time, Poker Hall of Famer, Doyle Brunson, died on May 14, at age 89. He won, 2 World Series of Poker, in a row, in 1976, and 1977. In total, during his career, he earned more than 6 million dollars. He also wrote, the Super System, one of the first books to delve into poker strategy. He is survived by his wife, and children. His son, Todd, also becoming a professional poker player, and is also a member, of the Poker Hall of Fame.
English actor, who was most known for playing, The Demon Headmaster, in the television series, of the same name, Terrence Hardiman, died on May 8, 2023. He was 86 years old. He also starred in films, and TV shows, such as, Sahara. Prime Suspect 3. Doctors. And Gandhi.
Canadian actress, Samantha Weinstein, died of cancer, on May 14, at the age of 28. She was most known for her roles in films, like, Jesus Henry Christ. Big Girl. Haunter. And Reign.
She was also a voice actress. She voiced characters in animated television series, such as, D N Ace. Dino Ranch. And Kingdom Force.
Austrian actor, Helmut Berger, died peacefully, on May 18, at the age of 78. His most famous role, was as King Ludwig the 2nd, in the 1973 film, Ludwig. He also has appeared in films, and TV series, such as, Dorian Gray. The Godfather Part 3. The Romantic Englishwoman. And The Damned.
English musician, Andy Rourke, died after a long illness, due to pancreatic cancer, on May 19, at age 59. He was the bassist, for rock band, The Smiths. Their most known songs are, This Night Has Opened My Eyes. You’ve Got Everything Now. And Barbarism Begins At Home.
Operation Repo star, Sonia Pizarro, died in her sleep, on May 3, 2023. She was 60 years old.
Beloved Canadian singer, and songwriter, Gordon Lightfoot, passed away on May 1, at the age of 84.