From Satish Kaushik to Matthew Perry: World mourned these prominent figures in 2023

The veteran Bollywood icon who made a lasting impression on the audience left the world on March 9, 2023, at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack. He played a small but memorable part in his first film role 'Masoom' in 1983. Kaushik was praised for his work in Indian classics like 'Ram Lakhan' and 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja', among others. (ANI)

Li Keqiang was one of the most influential personalities in Chinese politics, but, he was left with little authority after president Xi Jinping became a high-octane leader in China. He died in October this year after suffering a heart attack. (IANS)

Pervez Musharraf, who is even considered as the architect of the Kargil War against India in 1999 had seized power in a bloodless coup. Musharraf (79) served a controversial nine-year-long reign and led his country into aiding the US war in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Musharraf who was a four-star general died at a hospital in Dubai after a prolonged illness. (PTI)

Silvio Berlusconi was Italy’s longest-serving premier who died at the age of 86 in June this year. The boastful billionaire media mogul remained in the headlines because of scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption. (PTI)

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah breathed his last on December 16 at the age of 86. He was Kuwait’s ruling emir and spent a three-year, low-key reign. He was highly focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation’s internal political disputes. (AP)

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away last month at the age of 96. The wife of ex-president Jimmy Carter was suffering from dementia and was the closest adviser to him. (AP)

Henry Kissinger (100), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate was the former secretary of state who exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He passed away on November 29 leaving an indelible legacy cherished. (AFP)

The world mourned the loss of 'parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun who was best known for his role in this Oscar-winning movie. The popular South Korean actor died on December 27. (Reuters)

The onetime mayor and news anchor was popularly known for his show “The Jerry Springer Show”. He died on April 27. (AFP)

Tina Turner (83) was a famous singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner and gave hit records in the 1960s and ’70s. She died on May 24. (AP)

Munger passed away last month at the age of 99 in California. He is known for his contribution to building Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse with Warren Buffett. (AP)

The shocking news of Friends fame actor Matthew Perry's demise sent shockwaves throughout the world, leaving his fans bereft. The Emmy-nominated was among television’s most famous and quotable characters who died on October 28. (AFP)