Rest In Power: The Black Stars We Lost In 2023

Photo: Getty Images

This year has seen a lot of highs and a lot of lows for celebrities and their fanbases, but nothing can compare to when high-profile figures pass away. The year 2023, in particular, marked the deaths of some of the extremely influential Black actors, musicians, sports stars, activists, politicians, and other notable figures. Some of these stellar individuals have left behind a long-lasting legacy, while others were taken just as they were making waves in their respective scenes.

Regardless of how these people left this world, one thing was for certain: they were loved. This is dedicated to the Black stars we lost in 2023.

Tina Turner

Jacky Oh!

Harry Belafonte

The Bing Decision Maker Series with the Sing Your Song Cast and Filmmakers - 2011 Park City — Photo: Michael Buckner / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images

Lance Reddick

US-ENTERTAINMENT-NAACP IMAGE AWARDS-ARRIVALS — Photo: ROBYN BECK / AFP / Getty Images

Ray Lewis III

R.I.P.
Ray Lewis III

Gone way too soon. pic.twitter.com/UVgMSBrgu1

— CFBLIVE247 (@CFBLive247_) June 15, 2023

Andre Braugher

60th New York Film Festival - — Photo: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images

DJ Casper

DJ Casper, the creator of “Cha Cha Slide,” has sadly passed away at 58 following a battle with cancer. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time. RIP to a Chicago legend. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/FdCkstFLUj

— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) August 8, 2023

Hughes Van Ellis

Survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 Are Named Citizens of Ghana — Photo: The Washington Post

Zoleka Mandela

Clark Haggans

Super Bowl XL — Photo: Brian Bahr / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

Richard Roundtree

US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-SHAFT — Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP / Getty Images

Magoo

Photo: Johnny Nunez (WireImage) / Getty Images

Cedric ‘Beastie’ Jones

Irish Grinstead

Sheila Oliver

Phil Murphy Delivers Victory Speech After Narrow Win In New Jersey Governor Race — Photo: Getty Images North America

Tasha Butts

Georgetown mourns the death of Coach Tasha Butts
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire https://t.co/cpEa7N5KIr #GeorgetownUniversity #WashingtonDC #TashaButts pic.twitter.com/ouTvIxXVGC

— AFRO News (@afronews) October 28, 2023

Brandon Hunter

Orlando Magic v Milwaukee Bucks — Photo: Gary Dineen (NBAE) / Getty Images

Elise Finch

Elise Finch Dies: Longtime CBS New York Meteorologist Was 51 https://t.co/PkwZhaNo22 pic.twitter.com/gWx36N3yWG

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) July 17, 2023

Willis Reed

Tony La Russa's 3rd Annual Leaders & Legend Gala Benefitting ARF — Photo: David Becker / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images

Clarence Avant

US-ENTERTAINMENT-NETFLIX-TELEVISION — Photo: LISA O’CONNOR / AFP / Getty Images

Mike Williams

Mutulu Shakur

2Pac’s stepfather Mutulu Shakur dead at 72, just 8 months after being released from prison pic.twitter.com/wcSyNpieqG

— Mixtape Trappers (@DjJerryNigga) July 8, 2023

DJ Mark The 45 King

Rudolph Isley

Photo: RJ Capak (WireImage) / Getty Images

Dopeboy Ra / Young Capone

Photo: Prince Williams (WireImage) / Getty Images

Grace Bumbry

C.J. Harris

FOX's — Photo: FOX Image Collection / Getty Images

Gangsta Boo

James Ingram

Centric Presents Soul Train Cruise — Photo: WireImage

Kristoff St. John

44th NAACP Image Awards - Pre-Telecast — Photo: Kevin Winter / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images

Danielle Ballard

Photo: William Mancebo / Getty Images Sports

The Black Information Network is your source for Black News! Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. Listen now on the iHeartRadio app or click HERE to tune in live.

About Post Author

Black Information Network

Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. BIN is enabled by the resources, assets and financial support of iHeartMedia and the support of its Founding Partners: Bank of America, CVS Health, GEICO, Lowe’s, McDonald’s USA, Sony, 23andMe and Verizon. BIN is focused on service to the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community to help foster communication, accountability and deeper understanding.

Black Information Network is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app and accessible via mobile, smart speakers, smart TVs and other connected platforms, and on dedicated all-news local broadcast AM/FM radio stations. BIN also provides the news service for iHeartMedia’s 106 Hip Hop, R&B and Gospel stations across the country. Please visit www.BINNews.com for more information.

See author's posts

Digital Daily