Influential Figures Who Died in 2023: A Year in Review
From Yevgeny Prigozhin's sudden death to the passing of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, 2023 marked the end of an era for many influential figures.
Overview
- Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group, died in a plane crash on August 23, 2023. His death followed a brief armed rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was called off after less than 24 hours.
- Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who served under two presidents and continued his involvement in global affairs even in his final months, died on November 29, 2023.
- Rosalynn Carter, former U.S. first lady and closest adviser to her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, died on November 19, 2023.
- Singer Tina Turner, known for her powerful voice and stage presence, died on May 24, 2023.
- Other notable deaths in 2023 include former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, former U.S. senators Dianne Feinstein, James Buckley and James Abourezk, and former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.