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.

• 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.

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