Comedian Kenny DeForest died on December 13, 2023, in New York City at the age of 37 following an e-bike crash. He was known for his work on “Late Night with Seth Myers” and his comedy special “Kenny DeForest – Don’t You Know Who I Am?”

Musician Joseph “Amp” Fiddler passed away on December 17, 2023, in Detroit at the age of 65 after a long illness. He was recognized for his contributions to Parliament/Funkadelic and collaborations with artists like Prince and Jamiroquai.

Actor James McCaffrey died on December 17, 2023, in Larchmont, New York, at the age of 65 from multiple myeloma. He was best known as the voice of Max Payne in the video game series and appeared in various TV shows including “Rescue Me.”

Basketball player Eric Montross died on December 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 52 due to cancer. He was a key player for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and had an NBA career with teams like the Boston Celtics.

Winemaker Miljenko “Mike” Grgich passed away on December 13, 2023, in Calistoga, California, at the age of 100. He gained fame for his California chardonnay, which won the top prize at the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting.

Author Cari Beauchamp died on December 14, 2023, in Los Angeles at the age of 74. She was noted for her work on the history of early Hollywood, particularly focusing on the contributions of women in the film industry.