How many billionaires died in 2023?

Including Love, there were 29 billionaires who died over the past year. Notable three-comma club deaths include the founder of eyewear giant Luxottica and the cofounder of energy drink Red Bull. Of the 287 people who fell off Forbes ’ World’s Billionaires list in 2023, 29 lost their spot in the ranks because they died over the past year.

Who was the first billionaire to die in 2023?

Hardy was the first billionaire to die in 2023, on January 7, which also happened to be his 100th birthday. Since Ted Lerner's death, his wealth is reflected on the Forbes billionaires list as "Annette Lerner and family."

Who were the 21 billionaires who died this year?

You'll be asked to sign into your Forbes account. Gordon Moore, Jimmy Buffett and Charlie Munger were three of the 21 billionaires who passed away this year.