Stars Who Died In 2022: Barbara Walters, Kirstie Alley & More Remembered In Photos

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Christina Casiano

January 2, 2023 7:20PM EST

2022 has been heavy with celebrity losses. Celebrate the lives of the stars who have died in 2022 here.

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Stars Who Have Died In 2022: Photos Of Bob Saget & More

Stars Who Have Died In 2022: Photos Of Bob Saget & More — 2022 has been heavy with celebrity losses, with fans of music, film, reality TV, and more mourning the death of their favorite stars. Some deaths seemed sudden and out of the blue, while other celebs were in their golden years. The causes also varied from old age and ill health to more tragic circumstances.

Comedian Bob Saget is seen in Nov. 2021 in Los Angeles. The ‘Full House’ star was found dead in his Miami hotel on Jan. 9. He was 65.

His family shared a touching statement at the time of his passing. It said, “We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter.”

Celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost in 2022 by clicking through the gallery.

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Anita Pointer

Anita Pointer — Anita Pointer died from cancer on December 31, 2022, at the age of 74. Anita was surrounded by loved ones when she passed. she was the last original member of the Pointer Sisters to die.

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Pope Joseph Benedict XVI

Pope Joseph Benedict XVI — Pope Joseph Benedict XVI died at the age of 95 on December 31, 2022. So many world leaders honored him after his passing, including President Joe Biden, King Charles, and more.

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Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters — Barbara Walters is seen presenting the award for outstanding drama series to “General Hospital”, during the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles in 2008. The legendary TV personality and news anchor passed away at the age of 93, ABC News confirmed on Dec. 30. In a statement to HollywoodLife, her rep said that she “passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She lived her life with no regrets. She was a trailblazer not only for female journalists, but for all women.”

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Keenan Cahill

Keenan Cahill — Keenan Cahill, at the official AMA After Party at Avalon hosted by the Hollywood agency and US Weekly. He sadly died in 2022.

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Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood — Iconic punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood’s passing was announced on Dec. 29, 2022. She was 81.

The news came via her official Twitter account, in a statement that said, “29th December 2022. Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London. The world needs people like Vivienne to make a change for the better.”

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Pelé

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Pelé died on Dec. 29, 2022 at age 82. He passed in a Sao Paolo hospital after suffering from cancer, kidney disease, and cardiac conditions.

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Joseph Mersa Marley

Joseph Mersa Marley — Bob Marley’s son Joseph Mersa Marley’s death made news in late Dec. He was only 31.

The Jamaican American singer was reportedly “found unresponsive” in a vehicle in the United States, according to The Daily Mail. He also reportedly suffered from asthma during his life, the same outlet reported.

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Sonya Eddy

Sonya Eddy — Sonya Eddy died on Dec. 19, 2022, according to her friend, Octavia Butler. Here, the General Hospital star attends the premiere of The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey in March 2022.

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Terry Hall

Terry Hall — The Specials vocalist Terry Hall passed away in mid-December 2022. Here, he performs with the reformed Specials at The NEC in Birmingham, UK.

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss — Stephen “tWitch” Boss at PUBG Mobile’s #FIGHT4THEAMAZON Event in Los Angeles, CA in 2019. He sadly died by suicide at the age of 40.

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Grant Wahl

Grant Wahl — US Soccer journalist Grant Wahl is displayed on the big screen following his death on Dec. 09 at the FIFA World Cup. Grant died from an aneurysm, an autopsy would later reveal.

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Cher’s mother Georgia Holt

Cher’s mother Georgia Holt — Cher poses with her mother Georgia Holt after adding her hands and footprints to the famous impressions set in concrete, during a ceremony in the forecourt of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on November 18, 2010. Cher seemingly confirmed Georgia had died with a tweet on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Ronnie Turner

Ronnie Turner — Ronnie Turner, son of Ike and Tina Turner, passed away on Dec. 8, 2022. He was 62.

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Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Alley — Kirstie Alley is seen during a previous outing. Kirstie died of cancer at the age of 71.

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Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke — Brad William Henke at an event. He was one of the many celebrities to pass away in 2022.

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Christine McVie

Christine McVie — Christine McVie died at 79 following a ‘short illness’ on Wednesday, November 30. The Fleetwood Mac singer was one of the most famous musicians in the Classic Rock world.

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Clarence Gilyard, Jr.

Clarence Gilyard, Jr. — Clarence Gilyard, Jr. in a television photo. He passed away in 2022.

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Irene Cara

Irene Cara — Irene Cara in ‘City Heat’ in 1984. She passed away in Nov. 2022 at the age of 63.

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Nicki Aycox

Nicki Aycox — ‘Supernatural’ actress Nicki Aycox passed away on November 16, 2022 at the age of 47. She revealed she was diagnosed with lukemia a year and a half before her passing.

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Jason David Frank

Jason David Frank — Jason David Frank seen during arrivals for the premiere of ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, USA, 13 December 2018. The actor, who played the Green Ranger on ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,’ died in Novemebr 2022.

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B. Smyth

B. Smyth — B. Smyth died on Nov. 17 at age 28 from pulmonary fibrosis. Here, B. Smyth visits radio station WUSL Power 99 FM iHeartradio Performance Theater.

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John Aniston

John Aniston — John Aniston died on November 11 at 89 years old. His daughter Jennifer Aniston mourned his passing in an Instagram post. “You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain,” she wrote.

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D’Sean Perry

D’Sean Perry — Virginia linebacker D’Sean Perry (41) runs on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on in Syracuse, N.Y. He passed away in Nov. 2022.

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Gallagher

Gallagher — Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr aka Gallagher attends the 14th Annual Benefit Fundraiser in 2013. The comic, most famous for smashing watermelons during his performances, passed away on November 11, 2022 in Palm Springs, California, under hospice care. He was 76.

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Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy — Kevin Conroy participates in a Q&A at Wizard World Comic-Con in Chicago in 2019. The longtime voice of Batman in ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ died in November 2022 after a battle with cancer at the age of 66.

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Jeff Cook

Jeff Cook — Jeff Cook arrives at the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, TN. He died at the age of 73 on Nov. 7 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

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Aaron Carter

Aaron Carter — Aaron Carter poses at the KIIS FM 102.7 Wango Tango Concert in 2017. He died at the age of 34 on Nov. 5.

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Cormac Roth

Cormac Roth — Cormac Roth, the son of British actor Tim Roth and stylist Nikki Butler, died at the age of 25 following a one-year battle with cancer. He died on Oct. 16, 2022, but his family waited until Oct. 31 to announce the sad news. ‘He was a wild and electric ball of energy and his spirit was filled with light and goodness,’ his family said in a statement to ‘Variety‘. ‘As wild as he was, Cormac was also the embodiment of kindness. A gentle soul who brought so much happiness and hope to those around him. The grief comes in waves, as do the tears and laughter, when we think of that beautiful boy across the 25 years and 10 months that we knew him. An irrepressible and joyful and wild and wonderful child. Only recently a man. We love him. We will carry him with us wherever we go.’

Cormac was a budding musician who released his first EP, ‘Python’, in 2018. He also contributed to the score of the 2021 film, ‘New Order’.

Although he was diagnosed in Nov. 2021, he did not open up about his battle with cancer until July 2022. ‘It has taken away half of my hearing, 60pounds of weight, my confidence, and will continue its murderous path until I can manage to stop it some how, and kill it,’ he wrote on Instagram. ‘But it hasn’t taken away my will to survive, or my love of making music. It hasn’t taken me down yet.’

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D.H. Peligro

D.H. Peligro — D.H. Peligro was a drummer best known for his work with The Dead Kennedys. He died at the age of 63 at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, 2022.

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Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan — ‘Will And Grace’ star Leslie Jordan died at age 67 on Monday, October 24. He was driving in his BMW when he crashed into the side of a building in West Hollywood, per TMZ.

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Zuri Craig

Zuri Craig — Zuri Craig passed away on Oct. 21, 2022. He was a finalist on season 10 of America’s Got Talent. He was 44 and no cause of death was given.

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Ron Masak

Ron Masak — Ron Masak in attendance for The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Family Fun Day and Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefit at Trump National Golf Course, Ranch Palos Verdes, CA August 1, 2009. He died in 2022.

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Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane — Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane’s death was announced on Oct. 14, 2022. He was beloved for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

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Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury — Angela Lansbury died at the age of 96 on Oct. 11. Her children confirmed she passed ‘peacfully in her sleep,’ in a statement.

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Judy Tenuta

Judy Tenuta — Judy Tenuta at The Tex-Mex Fiesta in 2019. She sadly died in 2022.

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Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn — Country music icon Loretta Lynn died on October 4, 2022 at the age of 90. She was predeceased by her husband, Oliver Lynn, and two of her children.

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Coolio

Coolio — Coolio is seen here in ‘Batman and Robin’ in 1997. The rapper died at the age of 59 on Sept. 28.

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Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II — Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96 on September 8, 2022. The news was confirmed by the Royal Family’s social media at 6:30 p.m. local time. “The Queen died peacefully at Belmoral this afternoon,” the statement read. “The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

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Anne Heche

Anne Heche — Anne Heche died on Aug. 12, 2022 at the age of 53 after suffering injuries from a car crash in Los Angeles on August 5. A rep for the actress confirmed that she died in a statement received by HollywoodLife. It read, “Today we lost a bright light, a kind and most joyful soul, a loving mother, and a loyal friend.”

“Anne will be deeply missed, but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of work, and her passionate advocacy. Her bravery for always standing in her truth, spreading her message of love and acceptance, will continue to have a lasting impact.”

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PnB Rock

PnB Rock — Rapper PnB Rock has died after being robbed and then shot in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, per the Los Angeles Times. PnB Rock, whose birth name is Rakim Allen, was 30 years old.

According to Los Angles police Capt. Kelly Muniz, PnB was targeted after his girlfriend, Steph Sibounheuan, posted a since-deleted photo of him dining at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles on social media and tagged the location, which was on the corner of Main Street and Manchester Avenue. “He shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot,” Kelly told the publication.

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Vin Scully

Vin Scully — Legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully’s death was announced on Aug. 2, 2022, by his longtime home team, the LA Dodgers. He was 94.

“He was the voice of the Dodgers, and so much more. He was their conscience, their poet laureate, capturing their beauty and chronicling their glory from Jackie Robinson to Sandy Koufax, Kirk Gibson to Clayton Kershaw,” the team said in a statement at the time. “Vin Scully was the heartbeat of the Dodgers – and in so many ways, the heartbeat of all of Los Angeles.”

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Jean-Luc Godard

Jean-Luc Godard — French director Jean-Luc Godard died on September 13, 2022 via assisted suicide, at the age of 91 .His longtime legal adviser, Patrick Jeanneret, told The New York Times that the filmmaker “decided with a great lucidity, as he had all his life, to say, ‘Now, it’s enough.'”

He was a pioneer for French New Wave cinema in the 1960s. His most famous works were the films Breathless, Contempt, and My Life to Live.

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Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher — Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, died, at age 88.

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Luke Bell

Luke Bell — Luke Bell at the 5th Annual Ameripolitan Awards in 2018. He sadly died in Aug. 2022.

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Charlbi Dean

Charlbi Dean — Charlbi Dean died in August 2022. It wasn’t immediately clear what killed the Black Lightning actress, only that she had died from a sudden illness.

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Robert LuPone

Robert LuPone — Robert LuPone, former director of The New School for Drama, speaks at a celebration marking the opening of The New School’s University Center on Jan. 23, 2014, in New York City. LuPone, who as an actor earned a Tony nomination in the original run of “A Chorus Line” and went on to help lead the influential off-Broadway theatre company MCC Theatre for almost 40 years, died on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was 76.

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Joe E. Tata

Joe E. Tata — Joe E. Tata at the ‘BH 90210’ Peach Pit Pop-Up in 2019. He died at age 85 in 2022.

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Issey Miyake

Issey Miyake — Celebrated fashion designer Issey Miyake died at 84 on Aug. 5, 2022, after a battle with cancer. The Japanese visionary was beloved for his avant-garde designs but also was responsible for Steve Jobs’ iconic black turtleneck.

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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John — Olivia Newton-John passed away at her Southern California ranch on Aug. 8, 2022, at age 73. The ‘Grease’ star had previously battled breast cancer. In the death announcement, Olivia’s husband John Easterling called his late wife a ‘symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years’ for ‘sharing her journey with breast cancer.’

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Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols — Nichelle Nichols was best known for her iconic role on ‘Star Trek.’ She passed away at the age of 89 in July 2022.

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Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino — Paul Sorvino was best-known for playing Paul Cicero in the classic gangster film ‘Goodfellas’ (1990), but he performed in a wide variety of movies. The versatile actor passed away of natural causes at age 83 on July 25.

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Shonka Dukureh

Shonka Dukureh — Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s epic ‘Elvis’ film in 2022, her breakout role in a major studio film. The talented artist passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennesse on July 21, 2022. She was only 44.

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Nolan Neal

Nolan Neal — Nolan Neal stunned with his raw and emotional performance on ‘America’s Got Talent’ in 2020. He performed the first song he wrote after he got sober. Sadly, he passed away in July 2022 at the age of 41.

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Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump — Ivana Trump died on July 14, 2022. She died in an accident as a result of suffering blunt impact injuries to her torso, as she was reportedly found dead at the bottom of a set of stairs. She was 73.

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Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico — Tony Sirico died at the age of 79 on July 8, 2022. “The family is deeply grateful for the many expressions of love, prayer and condolences and requests that the public respect its privacy in this time of bereavement. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Wounded Warriors, St. Jude’s Hospital and the Acton Institute,” his brother, Robert, said in a Facebook post. His cause of death was not immediately released.

Tony was best known for portraying Peter Paul ‘Paulie Walnuts’ Gualtieri in ‘The Sopranos’ between 1999 and 2007. He never retired from acting and worked until his death.

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James Caan

James Caan — James Caan passed away on Jul. 6, 2022. The ‘Godfather’ and ‘Elf’ actor was 82 years old and tributes poured in from famous friends and co-stars like Robert De Niro and Barbra Streisand.

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Linda Kramer

Linda Kramer — Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer and wife Linda Kramer at the Janie’s Fund annual Grammy Awards viewing party in 2018. Linda sadly died at the age of 55 in June 2022.

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Jaylon Ferguson

Jaylon Ferguson — Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Jaylon Ferguson walks off the field after an NFL Football rookie camp, in Owings Mills, MD in 2019. He sadly passed in 2022.

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Harrison Wagner

Harrison Wagner — Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner’s son Harrison Wagner died at the age of 27 on June 6, 2022. He was reportedly found in a Los Angeles parking lot.

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Jim Seals

Jim Seals — Singer Jim Seals died in June 2022. Here is a photo of him from back in the day.

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Trouble

Trouble — Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr )performs during the V-103 Live Pop Up Concert at Philips Arena, in Atlanta in 2018. He was shot during an alleged home invasion and domestic dispute in June 2022.

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Alec John Such

Alec John Such — Alec John Such of Bon Jovi died in June 2022. Here he is at a London concert.

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Andy Fletcher

Andy Fletcher — Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode died in 2022. Here he is at a concert.

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Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta — Ray Liotta died in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic for a new movie. He was 67 years old. His death took place on May 26, 2002

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Marnie Schulenburg

Marnie Schulenburg — Actress Marnie Schulenburg died at the age of 37 on May 17 after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2020. She left behind a husband, Zack Robidas, and their 2-year-old daughter, Coda. Marnie was best known for her roles in As the World Turns and One Life to Live.

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Trevor Strnad

Trevor Strnad — Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder seen in concert at Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2019. Trevor’s band announced his passing on May 11, 2022.

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Jethro Lazenby

Jethro Lazenby — Model Jethro Lazenby’s death was announced on May 9, 2022 by his father, Australian rocker Nick Cave. Nick didn’t share the cause of death in his statement, where he asked for ‘family privacy.’

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Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty — Mike Hagerty appeared on The George Carlin Show in the 1994-95 season, as seen in a black and white headshot. The ‘Friends’ actor died May 5, 2022.

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DJ Kay Slay

DJ Kay Slay — DJ Kay Slay’s death was announced on Monday April 18. The rap icon and graffiti artist was 55-years-old.

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Rio Hackford

Rio Hackford — Actor Rio Hackford died on April 14, 2022 at the age of 51. Rio, who is Helen Mirren’s stepson, passed away of an illness. Helen honored her late relative with a tribute on Instagram following news of his death.

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Tim Feerick

Tim Feerick — Tim Feerick from the band Dance Gavin Dance died on April 13. He was 34 years old. The band announced his passing the following day. “We are absolutely devastated to share the news that our friend and bass player, Tim Feerick, passed away last night. We ask that you respect our privacy and that of Tim’s family while we deal with this heartbreaking and untimely loss,” they wrote.

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Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried — Gilbert Gottfried died on Tuesday April 12 after a battle with Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia. The comedian was 67-years-old.

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Kathryn Hays

Kathryn Hays — Kathryn Hays, best known for her decades-long run on ‘As the World Turns,’ passed away on March 25 in Fairfield, Connecticut. She was 88 years old.

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Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell — Bobby Rydell performs in concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on March 9, 2008. He passed away at the age of 79 of pneumonia on April 5, 2022.

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Estelle Harris

Estelle Harris — Estelle Harris pictured here at the premiere of ‘Brother Bear’ in 2003. The actress, famous for her role on ‘Seinfeld’, died on April 2, 2022.

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Helmut Huber

Helmut Huber — Helmut Huber passed away on March 28. The longtime husband of Susan Lucci was 84. He passed away peacefully in Long Island, New York.

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Tom Parker

Tom Parker — The Wanted singer Tom Parker died after a battling a brain tumor on Wednesday March 30. His wife announced his passing in an Instagram post. “Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence,” she wrote. ” Thank you to everyone who has supported in his care throughout, he fought until the very end. I’m forever proud of you.”

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Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins — Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters performs at the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park, in Tempe, AZ. He passed away at the age of 50 on March 25, 2022.

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Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Albright — Madeleine Albright passed away at age 84 on March 23, after a battle with cancer. She was the first female Secretary of State and a former U.S. ambassador to the U.N.

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Marilyn Miglin

Marilyn Miglin — Marilyn Miglin was a longtime host on the Home Shopping Network. She died at the age of 83 on March 14, 2022.

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Razor Ramon

Razor Ramon — Pro wrestler Razor Ramon (aka Scott Hall) in 1995. He passed away March 14, 2022, Marietta, Georgia.

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William Hurt

William Hurt — William Hurt, a cast member in the Amazon series ‘Goliath’ poses for a portrait during the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills, CA. He passed away in March 2022.

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Traci Braxton

Traci Braxton — Traci Braxton attends WE tv’s ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars’ party in New York. She passed away from cancer in March 2022.

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Emilio Degado

Emilio Degado — Emilio Degado, Ernie (Jim Henson), Bert (Frank Oz) in the 1990s. Emilio passed away in March 2022.

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Clint Arlis

Clint Arlis — Former Bachelorette contestant Clint Arlis’ Jan. 11 death was announced by his family days later. Clint, a suitor on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season, was 34.

His sister took to social media to share, “It is with great sadness, to tell you that my family has lost my best friend and older brother Clint on the morning of January 11th. Please respect our family’s privacy as we try to cope with this great loss. Details on the service will follow.” A cause of death was not immediately made public.

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Charles Criss

Charles Criss — Darren Criss’s brother Chuck Criss sadly passed away in February, after a battle with depression. Darren memorialized his brother in an emotional Instagram post. “Chuck Criss was vibrant, special, wordly hilarious, insightful, gifted, intelligent, celebrated and adored. He was a good man with a good heart who contributed enormous amounts of laughter, music, and joy to the world,” his brother wrote.

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Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman — Actress Sally Kellerman, most famous for her role in the 1970 satirical war film MASH, passed away at age 84 from complications of dementia. Here she is at an event.

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Mark Lanegan

Mark Lanegan — Mark Lanegan performs at the Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival at Mapfre Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away in Feb. 2022.

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Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski

Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski — Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski of ‘America’s Got Talent’ fame passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 after a trying battle with cancer. She had been in remission until the disease moved to her lungs, spine and liver.

In a statement to HollywoodLife, the star’s family said, “It is with the deepest heartache that we confirm that after a four year battle with cancer, Jane Marczewski, known to many of you as Nightbirde, passed away on February 19th 2022.”

“We, her family, are devastated by her passing and unimaginable loss. Many remember her from America’s Got Talent, where she performed her song ‘It’s OK’ and inspired millions of people around the globe with her messages of faith and never giving up,” they continued. “Those who knew her, enjoyed her larger-than-life personality and sense of humor. She had a witty joke for every occasion—even if the joke was on her. Her lasting legacy will be the gift of hope she gave to so many through her music and the strength she found in Jesus.”

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Ivan Reitman

Ivan Reitman — Producer and director Ivan Reitman died Feb. 12 at 75. The filmmaker was behind hits like ‘Stripes’, ‘Ghostbusters’, ‘Twins’, ‘Ghostbusters II’, ‘Kindergarten Cop’, ‘Beethoven’, ‘Junior’, ‘Space Jam’, and ‘Six Days, Seven Nights’.

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Frank Pesce

Frank Pesce — Frank Pesce, here in 1991, was 75 when he died of complications of dementia on Feb. 6. His film credits included ‘Top Gun’, ‘Rocky’, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, ‘Paradise Alley’, and ‘Flashdance’. The New Yorker had parts in TV hits like ‘Knight Rider’, ‘The Greatest American Hero’, ‘Miami Vice’, ‘Matlock’, and ‘Who’s the Boss’.

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Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman — Howard Hesseman died Jan. 29 in LA after suffering complications from colon surgery. He was known for his roles in the sitcoms ‘Head Of Class’ and ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’, which earned him two Emmy nominations.

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Cheslie Kryst

Cheslie Kryst — Cheslie Kryst, who was the winner of Miss USA 2019, died by suicide on Jan. 30. She was just 30 years old. Police confirmed that Cheslie jumped off a building in Manhattan. Before her death, Cheslie posted a photo on Instagram, which she captioned, “May this day bring you rest and peace.”

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Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler — Fashion designer Thierry Mugler passed away on Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in France. He was 73. The fashion savant was known for his sexy, futuristic designs and dressed the likes of Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian.

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Gaspard Ulliel

Gaspard Ulliel — Gaspard Ulliel is seen at the 5th Monte Carlo Gala for Planetary Health, Monaco on Sep. 23, 2021. He died at the age of 37 after a skiing accident in southeastern France on Jan. 18.

French Prime Minister Jean Castex tweeted in honor of the actor, who was known for roles in ‘Hannibal Rising’ and ‘Saint Laurent’. He wrote, “Gaspard Ulliel grew up with cinema and cinema grew up with him. They loved each other madly. It’s with a heavy heart that we will rewatch his most beautiful performances and catch his unique gaze. We have lost a French actor.”

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Louis Anderson

Louis Anderson — Louie Anderson passed away on Jan. 21, 2022 after a battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was 68. The stand-up comic was beloved as the host of ‘Family Feud’ from 1999 to 2002. He earned three Emmy nominations for his role in ‘Baskets’, winning in 2016.

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Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf — Meat Loaf, seen here in 1992, died on Jan. 21 at the age of 74.

In a statement announcing his passing, Meat Loaf’s family told his legions of fans, “We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. From his heart to your souls . . . don’t ever stop rocking!”

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Andre Leon Talley

Andre Leon Talley — A beloved figure in the fashion world, Andre once served as the creative director at Vogue magazine and also worked as a journalist for other publications like W, WWD, and Interview magazine. In addition, he served as a judge on America’s Next Top Model and also acted as a style advisor to the First Lady Michelle Obama.

The fashion afficianado, who pioneered the way for people of color in the fashion industry, died at the age of 73 on Jan. 19, 2022.

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Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier — Sidney Poitier died on Jan. 6 of heart failure. The icon of acting, who was the first Black man to win a leading man Oscar, was 94.

His family shared an emotional tribute to the actor, writing, “To us, Sidney Poitier was not only a brilliant actor, activist, and a man of incredible grace and moral fortitude, he was also a devoted and loving husband, a supportive and adoring father, and a man who always put family first. Although he is no longer here with us in this realm, his beautiful soul will continue to guide and inspire us.”

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Ronnie Spector

Ronnie Spector — Girl group icon Ronnie Spector (seen here in 2010) died on Jan. 12 at the age of 78. The Ronettes songstress was known for her towering tresses and bad-girl attitude.

Her family shared a statement upon her death that said, “Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer. She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan.

“Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude. Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her.”

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Calvin Simon

Calvin Simon — Calvin Simon, a founding member of the seminal funk group Parliament-Funkadelic, died on Jan. 6. The musician, seen here is 2019, was 79.

His bandmate George Clinton paid tribute to him, writing, “Rest in peace to my P-Funk brother Mr. Calvin Simon. Longtime Parliament-Funkadelic vocalist. Fly on Calvin!”

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Robert Durst

Robert Durst — Robert Durst died on Jan. 10 after a case of COVID-19 complicated his health problems. The real estate heir, who was serving time for a 2000 murder, was 78. He was in the custody of the California Department Of Corrections at the time of his death.

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Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich — Peter Bogdanovich died on Jan. 6 in LA. The actor, filmmaker, critic, and one-time partner of Cybill Shepherd was 82.

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Jordan Cashmyer

Jordan Cashmyer — ’16 And Pregnant’ Jordan Cashmyer’s death was announced by her mother on Jan. 16 via Facebook. She was 26.

Her mother Jessica posted a gut-wrenching announcement on her husband’s Facebook, writing, “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants. My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old. Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”

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