In Memoriam: Remembering the Influential Figures Lost in 2023

The year 2023 saw the passing of several influential figures, including Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner Group mercenary army, who died in a mysterious plane explosion. Other notable deaths include former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter, singer Tina Turner, and guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck. The list also includes politicians, entertainers, authors, and athletes from around the world.