Matthew Perry’s untimely demise shocked the whole world and the Hollywood industry. The beloved comedian from FRIENDS who was on his road to recovery from addiction and mental health problems, tragically passed away this year. Another outstanding comedian who left us way too soon this year was Andre Braugher, from the hit sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
The year also saw the shocking semis of many other TV personalities that have captured the minds of audiences through their work. Whether it was through natural causes or their struggles with their personal life, fans and audiences saw the last of many beloved actors and celebrities this year.
These Beloved TV Stars Sadly Passed Away This Year
2023 saw the untimely demise of many TV personalities who have entertained audiences and have become an important part of their lives. Stars like Matthew Perry and Andre Braugher tragically passed away this year much to the surprise of fans, who mourned the loss of these two incredible comedians.
Many other TV celebrities also met their demise in 2023 and their deaths have left a huge void in the world of entertainment. Here are 6 other beloved TV stars whose passing left fans heartbroken and whose legacies would forever remain intact.
1. Frances Sternahagen
The beloved two-time Tony Award-winning actress died this year on November 27 from natural causes. Frances Sternhagen is most popularly known for playing Bunny MacDougal in the show Sex and the City and Esther Clavin in the sitcom Cheers. The actress also proved to be a force to be reckoned with on the stage as she was nominated for seven Tony awards in her career and won two for the plays Good Doctor and The Heiress.
2. Lance Reddick
The talented and inspiring actor passed away this year on March 17 from natural causes. Lance Reddick is most widely known for his role in HBO’s The Wire. His role as Cedric Daniels in the show received universal acclaim and he went on to do other acclaimed shows such as Oz, Lost, and Bosch. He also gained recognition as Charon in the John Wick films.
3. David McCallum
The star of the beloved long-running police procedural series NCIS passed away this year on September 25 from natural causes. David McCallum played medical examiner Dr. Donald Mallard in the show for over 20 seasons. He is also known for playing Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s TV series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He also starred in other notable shows such as Colditz and Sapphire and Steel.
4. Annie Wersching
Annie Wersching passed away this year on January 29 after a hard battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with the illness in 2020. She most recently played Borg Queen in the second season of Star Trek: Picard. Wersching has also starred in other high-profile TV shows such as 24, Bosch, Timeless and The Rookie. She also voiced the character of Tess in The Last of Us Game.
5. Cindy Williams
The beloved actress who played the iconic role of Shirley Feeney on the popular sitcom Happy Days and its spinoff Laverne & Shirley, passed away this year on January 25. The actress was 75 when she passed and she starred in many other shows and movies in her career. She notably guest-starred in TV shows including 8 Simple Rules and Law and Order: SVU and in films such as American Graffiti and The Conversation.
6. Arleen Sorkin
The popular actress passed away this year on August 27 from complications due to pneumonia and multiple sclerosis. She is well known for voicing the DC character Harley Quinn in various shows in the DC animated universe. She is also known for portraying Calliope Jones in the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives.
