Ken Block to Charlie Munger: Influential people who died in 2023

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Dec 04, 2023 Published Dec 04, 2023

In 2023, the world bid farewell to iconic figures, from motorsport legend Ken Block to finance titan Charlie Munger. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023:

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Iconic Motorsports Stuntman

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Last Apollo Astronaut

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Reluctant Pakistan Leader

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Versatile Character Actor

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Lithium-ion Pioneer

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Mercenary Boss Turned Rebel

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Beloved Dumbledore Actor

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Cricket Legend

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Chandler Bing Icon

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Apollo 13 Hero

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Berkshire Hathaway Architect

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