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Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique has passed away at 30 years old, confirmed by his music label Tadoh Music. He collapsed while performing at a concert on December 13 and couldn't be revived. The cause of death was a heart attack. Henrique had recently become a father to a baby girl.
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Australian bodybuilder Kristyn Lia passed away unexpectedly at 39. Known for competing in events like the New York Pro and the Texas Pro, her death in mid-December shocked many. Her cousin, among others, expressed being "completely shocked" upon hearing the news, as reported by 'The Sun'.
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Camden Toy, renowned for his role in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' passed away at 68 due to pancreatic cancer on December 11, 2023. His partner, Bethany Henderson, announced his declining health on Facebook the weekend prior. Diagnosed in February 2022, the actor ultimately lost his battle against cancer.
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André Braugher has died unexpectedly. As 'Deadline' reports, the series star died on Monday after a short illness. The Emmy winner was known for his leading role as a detective in the drama series 'Homicide: Life on the Street', among other things. In "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", he played a strict captain.
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Private pilot Jenny Blalock inspired many aviation enthusiasts with her YouTube channel. Her love of flying claimed the 45-year-old's life. According to the 'New York Post', her plane crashed in Tennessee on the seventh of December. Her father, who accompanied her during the flight, died with Jenny Blalock.
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Shirley Anne Field is dead. The iconic actress passed away "peacefully surrounded by family and friends" on December 10, her relatives confirmed to 'The Sun'. The Hollywood legend was 87 years old.
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Anna Cardwell died on December 10 at the age of just 29. The 'Honey Boo Boo' star was diagnosed with cancer and died as a result of her illness. According to 'People', she had adrenocortical carcinoma, which was discovered in early 2023. "It is with a broken heart that we announce that Anna is no longer with us. She passed away [...] peacefully in my home," her mother June Shannon shared on Instagram.
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Hollywood star Ryan O'Neal has died at the age of 82. His son Patrick confirmed this to TMZ at the beginning of December. He said: "My father passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side, supporting him and loving him as much as he loved us." He added that his father had always been his hero. In the seventies, Ryan O'Neal was one of the most famous actors ever. He will be remembered in particular for his role in the movie 'Love Story'. In recent years, the actor has struggled with health problems - in 2001 he was diagnosed with chronic leukemia and in 2012 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Actor David McKnight is dead. His girlfriend Cynthia Busby confirmed this to 'The Hollywood Reporter' at the beginning of December. He died of cancer in Las Vegas. He was 87 years old.
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Andrea Fay Friedman passed away. The actress, who made a name for herself in the 1990s with the drama series 'It's Okay, Corky', died at the beginning of December at the age of 53. Her father confirmed the news to the US media. The cause of death of the actress, who lived with Down's syndrome, was announced as Alzheimer's disease.
These deaths occurred in 2023: Some stars died too early. Others have passed away after a long and fulfilling life.
It's not just the fans who are mourning tragic deaths of celebrities The families and friends of the stars also have to come to terms with this loss. In this gallery you can see which stars passed away in 2023.