Because the yr draws to an in depth, it’s time to have a look back on the celebrities who died over the previous 12 months. These are stars who made us smile, made us think and made us laugh. These are a number of the most notable deaths in 2022.
Sidney Poitier
The Oscar-winning actor and activist for Black rights was 94 when he died. The primary Black actor to be nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his performance in 1958’s “The Defiant Ones,” he also was the primary Black actor to win the most effective actor Oscar, for 1963’s “Lilies of the Field.” Poitier died of heart failure, dementia and prostate cancer.
A longtime and well-known activist who pioneered diversity in Hollywood, Poitier can be remembered for triumphant performances in movies akin to “To Sir, With Love,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Within the Heat of the Night.”
Peter Bogdanovich
The Oscar-nominated director behind such classics as “The Last Picture Show,” “Paper Moon,” “What’s Up, Doc?” and “Mask” was 82.
His most critically-acclaimed effort was the coming-of-age drama “The Last Picture Show,” which was nominated for eight Oscars, including best picture and best director and best adapted screenplay for Bogdanovich. The movie would win a pair of Oscars, including best supporting actor for Ben Johnson and best supporting actress for Cloris Leachman.
Bob Saget
The “Full House” star was 65 on the time of his death, which occurred after he endured a fall. His surprising and unexpected death set off a sequence response of tributes from his “Full House” co-stars, in addition to his family and friends.
Along with “Full House,” the father of three was known for hosting “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and narrating “How I Met Your Mother.” He was also a longtime slapstick comedian.
“We’re devastated to verify that our beloved Bob passed away today,” his family told TODAY in an announcement after he died. “He was every part to us and we wish you to know the way much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life along with laughter.”
Ronnie Spector
The singer behind such hits as “Be My Baby” and “Walking within the Rain” together with her band, The Ronettes, was 78 when she died from cancer. Spector, who was once married to provide Phil Spector, also enjoyed a resurgence within the Eighties when she joined Eddie Money on his hit song “Take Me Home Tonight.”
“Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked humorousness and a smile on her face,” her family said after her death. “She was full of love and gratitude. Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will survive in all who knew, heard or saw her.”
André Leon Talley
Talley was a fashion journalist who served as Vogue’s first Black creative director. He was 73 when he died. His death was grieved by such legends in the style world as Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, Diane von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs
“The lack of Andre is felt by so a lot of us today: the designers he enthusiastically cheered on every season, and who loved him for it; the generations he inspired to work within the industry, seeing a figure who broke boundaries while never forgetting where he began from,” Wintour said in Vogue after his death.
Louie Anderson
A comedian who rose to fame within the Eighties with an act that might reference his weight, Anderson died at 68 from cancer. He had small, but memorable roles in “Coming to America” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and won an Emmy for his work on the show “Baskets.”
Meat Loaf
Born Marvin Lee Aday, Meat Loaf was an unlikely rock star, with a hefty body and a booming voice to match that power ballads that got here to define him. He sang such pop classics as “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night),“ “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad“ and “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” and enjoyed a comeback within the early ‘90s with “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).” He was 74.
Howard Hesseman
Known to tens of millions for his portrayal of burned-out disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on “WKRP in Cincinnati” and a history teacher who helps a category of gifted students on “Head of the Class,” Hesseman died on the age of 81 after complications from colon cancer, his publicist said. He also had roles in such movies as “Police Academy 2: Their First Project” and “This Is Spinal Tap.”
Cheslie Kryst
The “Extra” correspondent and former Miss USA was 30 when she died by suicide. Kryst won Miss USA in 2019 and her mother said she had handled depression.
“Cheslie led each a public and a non-public life. In her private life, she was coping with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death,” her mother said in an announcement.
Kryst herself had spoken concerning the importance of mental health.
“I do quite a bit to make certain that I maintain my mental health and an important thing I did was confer with a counselor,” she wrote on World Mental Health Day in 2019 on the Miss USA Facebook page. “She’s very easy to confer with, she gives me great strategies especially if I’m sad or completely satisfied or have a busy month ahead of me so I definitely recommend that.”
Sally Kellerman
Kellerman is best remembered for her Oscar-nominated turn as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in “M*A*S*H.” She also starred in Neil Simon’s “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” and played a kind-hearted professor who was Rodney Dangerfield’s love interest within the 1986 comedy “Back to School.” Kellerman was 84.
Emilio Delgado
Delgado, who played Luis on “Sesame Street,” died at 81. Delgado first appeared on the show in 1971 and remained until 2016 when his contract was not renewed, sparking protests from fans. He would later return for “Sesame Street’s fiftieth Anniversary Celebration” in 2019 and portrayed Luis for other events placed on by Sesame Workshop.
William Hurt
The actor, who starred in such movies as “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” died on the age of 71. A 3-time Oscar nominee, he also starred in “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” ”Children of a Lesser God.”
“Well, Bill was like my first great mentor,” his “Broadcast News” co-star Holly Hunter told TODAY. “He was an incredibly serious actor. It was sacred to Bill. And that sacredness, I loved that. It was a rare thing to see someone approach work with that vibe. So, I felt protected with Bill.”
Taylor Hawkins
The drummer for Foo Fighters died on the age of fifty while the band was touring South America. He joined the band in 1997, replacing original drummer William Goldsmith, and was included when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
His death spurred an outpouring of grief and led to the band canceling tour dates.
“The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and premature lack of our beloved Taylor Hawkins. His musical spirit and infectious laughter will survive with all of us perpetually,” the Foo Fighters said in an announcement. “Our hearts exit to his wife, children and family, and we ask that their privacy be treated with the utmost respect on this unimaginably difficult time.”
Tom Parker
Parker, 33, who was a member of British boy band the Wanted, died lower than two years after being diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain cancer. He was 33 and left behind a wife and two kids, the younger certainly one of whom his wife was pregnant with when he was diagnosed with the cancer.
Estelle Harris
Harris, whose shrill voice added texture to her portrayal of hot-tempered Estelle Costanza — mother of Jason Alexander’s George — on “Seinfeld,” was 93 when she died. She also provided the voice of Mrs. Potato Head within the “Toy Story” movies.
“She is the mother that everyone loves, although she’s a pain within the neck,” Harris told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette concerning the character in 1998.
“The enjoyment of fidgeting with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. I like you, Estelle. Like to your loved ones. Serenity now and all the time,” Alexander wrote on Twitter. The last line referenced the famous proclamation George Costanza’s father used to stay calm in a ninth season episode of the legendary sitcom.
Gilbert Gottfried
The comedian with the very distinctive voice died on the age of 67 from a rare heart condition. His death followed Louie Anderson and Bob Saget’s deaths. Paradoxically, Gottfried posted a photograph of the three of them after Saget died.
The comedian had a decorated profession, starting from starring on ‘Saturday Night Live” to providing the voice of the Aflac duck to a countless string of stand-up comedy appearances, including some popular ones on roasts. He also starred as Iago in “Aladdin” and “Beverly Hills Cop II.”
Naomi Judd
The country singing icon died by suicide in May at 76, in the future before she was to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” her daughters Wynonna and Ashley said in an announcement. “We’re shattered. We’re navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We’re in unknown territory.”
Judd and daughter Wynonna formed The Judds, a powerhouse country duo that sold greater than 20 million albums. Wynonna elected to proceed together with her mother-daughter tour solo after her mother died.
“I’m somewhere between hell and hallelujah,” she told TODAY in October when asked how she was doing.
Ray Liotta
Best known for his searing intensity on the large screen, the “Goodfellas” star was 67 when he died while within the Dominican Republic shooting a movie. Engaged on the time of his death, Liotta also starred in such movies as “Something Wild,” Field of Dreams,” “Hannibal” and “Marriage Story.”
James Caan
The Oscar-nominated star of “The Godfather,” “Misery” and “Elf” was 82 when he died. Caan rose to stardom playing Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather” in 1974, a job that netted him an Academy Award nomination. He would reprise the part within the 1974 sequel and revel in renewed popularity with the big-screen adaptation of Stephen King’s book “Misery,” playing Paul Sheldon, a author held captive by an obsessed after he’s in an accident.
Caan also had a memorable role within the 1971 TV-movie “Brian’s Song” and appeared in other popular movies akin to “Honeymoon in Vegas,” “The Gambler,” “A Bridge Too Far,” “Chapter Two” and “Rollerball.”
Tony Sirico
Sirico was an actor whose biggest success got here on the back side of his profession when he portrayed Paulie Walnuts on HBO’s “The Sopranos.” He died at 79.
“Tony was like nobody else: he was as tough, as loyal and as big hearted as anyone I’ve ever known,” “The Sopranos” co-star Michael Imperioli wrote on Instagram. “I used to be at his side through a lot: through good times and bad. But mostly good.”
Paul Sorvino
Sorvino, a veteran actor who starred in “Goodfellas,” was 83 when he died. The daddy of Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, who referenced him in her acceptance speech, he also earned a Tony nomination for enjoying Phil Romano within the Broadway show “That Championship Season,” a job he would reprise the role within the big-screen adaptation of the movie. He also appeared in “Nixon,” “Dick Tracy” and “Law & Order.”
Tony Dow
The actor who played Wally, the brother of Jerry Mathers’ Beaver, on “Leave It to Beaver” was 77 when he died.
“We all know that the world is collectively saddened by the lack of this incredible man,” read a post announcing his death on his Facebook page. He gave a lot to us all and was loved by so many. One fan said it best — ‘It’s rare when there may be a one who is so universally loved like Tony.’”
Pat Carroll
Carroll, who was 95 on the time of her death, voiced Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” She also won an Emmy Award in 1957 for her work on “Sid Caesar’s House” and appeared in scores of TV shows, including “Make Room for Daddy,” “The Danny Thomas Show,” “Too Close for Comfort,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “The Love Boat,” “Designing Women” and “ER.”
Nichelle Nichols
Nichols, who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the unique “Star Trek” series, died at 89 from natural causes. She was certainly one of the primary Black women to tackle a lead role on a TV show.
She also took part in one of the crucial memorable moments in television history when her character locked lips with William Shatner’s Captain Kirk, an interracial kiss that helped change perceptions of what was acceptable on the small screen.
Olivia Newton-John
The singer and “Grease” star, who had been treated multiple times over her lifetime for breast cancer, died on the age of 73. Newton-John won 4 Grammys and was behind such hits as “I Truthfully Love You,” “Have You Never Been Mellow,” “You’re the One That I Want,” “Magic” and her signature hit, “Physical.”
“Olivia has been an emblem of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband, John Easterling, said in an announcement.
An completed singer, Newton-John is best remembered for her performance in 1978’s smash “Grease,” by which she played straight-laced Sandy, who falls for greaser Danny, played by John Travolta.
“Olivia has been an emblem of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband, John Easterling, said in an announcement.
Anne Heche
The actor died on the age of 53 from inhalation and thermal injuries after she was driving in a automobile that crashed right into a home in Los Angeles.
Heche is remembered for starring within the soap opera “One other World,” in addition to prime-time series “Chicago P.D.” and “Men in Trees.” She also made the jump to movies, starring in “Donnie Brasco,” “Volcano,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Six Days, Seven Nights.” She was also a tabloid fixture within the late Nineteen Nineties for her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.
“Anne will likely be deeply missed but she lives on through her beautiful sons, her iconic body of labor, and her passionate advocacy,” her family said in an announcement while she was still on life support. “Her bravery for all the time standing in her truth, spreading her message of affection and acceptance, will proceed to have a long-lasting impact.”
Queen Elizabeth II
The queen, who was Britain’s longest serving monarch, died Sept. 8 on the age of 96, sparking an outpouring of grief amongst world leaders and celebrities alike, in addition to setting the stage for her son Charles to grow to be king, while establishing her legacy in a historical context.
Her funeral was a world event and featured a fitting tribute to her own wedding in 1947.
Louise Fletcher
Fletcher, who left her mark on cinema together with her memorable Oscar-winning portrayal of Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” died on the age of 88.
A job that might overshadow most of her other work on the large screen, the American Film Institute ranked Ratched No. 5 on its list of biggest movie villains and second amongst female villains, trailing only the Wicked Witch of the West from “The Wizard of Oz.” She also earned Emmy nominations for roles on “Joan of Arcadia” and “Picket Fences.”
Coolio
The rapper, known for his No. 1 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” from the movie “Dangerous Minds,” died on the age of 59.
Along with rapping, he appeared on shows akin to “Martin,” “All That,” and “The Nanny,” in addition to movies akin to “Batman & Robin,” “Judgment Day,” “Leprechaun within the Hood,” “Get Over It” and “Dracula 3000.”
Loretta Lynn
A pioneering country music icon who sang songs about life in Appalachia, Lynn died on the age of 90. Known for her trademark song “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” Lynn also had hits including “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “The Pill” and “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind).”
Lynn was also the primary woman to win entertainer of the yr on the CMA Awards and ACM Awards.
Angela Lansbury
Lansbury was a prolific, enduring and venerated star who died on the age of 96. She is remembered for scores of projects, including the TV series “Murder, She Wrote.” Prior to that, she starred in movies like “Gaslight,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “The Manchurian Candidate,” each of which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also starred in “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” and voiced the character Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast.”
She was a master on the stage, as well, winning five Tony Awards for her work “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Mame,” “Dear World,” “Gypsy” and “Blithe Spirit.”
Robbie Coltrane
Coltrane, who starred as Hagrid within the “Harry Potter” film franchise, died at 72. He also appeared within the James Bond movies “GoldenEye” and “The World Is Not Enough.”
“Robbie was certainly one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to maintain us laughing continuously as kids on the set,” “Harry Potter” co-star Daniel Radcliffe wrote. “I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ once we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to maintain morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to fulfill and work with him and really sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a beautiful man.”
Leslie Jordan
Jordan was 67 when he died in a automobile accident. Fans will remember him for his over-the-top portrayal of Beverley Leslie on “Will & Grace,” a job which earned him an Emmy Award. He also appeared on “Hearts Afire” and “American Horror Story” and was starring in Mayim Bialik’s series, “Call Me Kat,” on the time of his death.
“What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being,” his spokesman said in an announcement. “Knowing that he has left the world at the peak of each his skilled and private life is the one solace one can have today.
Jerry Lee Lewis
A pioneer of the rock ‘n’ roll era, Lewis died on the age of 87. Lewis rose to fame within the Nineteen Fifties with the song “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and continued to entertain audiences with hits akin to “Great Balls of Fire,” “Breathless” and “High School Confidential.”
“He was there in the beginning, with Elvis, Johnny Money, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, and the remainder,” his publicist said in an announcement. “And watched them fade away one after the other till it was him alone to bear witness, and sing of the birth of rock ‘n’ roll.”
Julie Powell
Powell was a food author who gained fame for cooking greater than 500 of Julia Child’s recipes and creating the Julie/Julia Project blog, which served as inspiration for the movie “Julie & Julia. She was 49 when she died. Her husband said she died of cardiac arrest, in response to the Latest York Times.
Takeoff
The 28-year-old rapper, born Kirshnik Ball, died during a shooting in Houston bowling alley that left two other people injured. He was a part of the Grammy-nominated group Migos, which is behind such songs as “Bad and Boujee” and “MotorSport.”
“Together with my firm, I’m devastated by the tragic death of Kirshnik Ball, known to his fans as Takeoff,” his lawyer, Drew Findling, said in an announcement to NBC News. “Takeoff was not only a superb musical artist with unlimited talent but also a uniquely kind and mild soul. He will likely be greatly missed now and all the time.”
Aaron Carter
Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter and was a teen pop star in his own right within the ‘90s. As an artist, his biggest hit was 2000’s “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It).” He was 34 when he died.
Carter, who also appeared on the truth show “House of Carters” and “Dancing with the Stars,” welcomed a son in 2021 with Melanie Martin, although the couple would break up earlier this yr.
“We’re extremely saddened and shocked to verify the passing of Aaron Carter today,” an announcement from Carter’s representative said. “For the time being his reason behind death is being investigated. We ask that you simply give the family time and they’ll have more information when available. We cannot express the outpouring of affection coming in.”
Gallagher
The veteran prop comic died on the age of 76. Performing in countless comedy specials through the years, he gained notoriety and a following for his shows by which he smashed watermelons on stage with a sledgehammer dubbed the “Sledge-O-Matic.”
John Aniston
Aniston was an actor who played Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives” since 1985. His daughter, “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston, announced his death on Instagram.
“Sweet papa John Anthony Aniston,” she wrote, partly. “You were one of the crucial beautiful humans I ever knew. I’m so grateful that you simply went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain.”
“Days of Our Lives” announced Aniston’s final appearance as Victor will stream on Peacock Dec. 26.
Christine McVie
The longtime singer-songwriter and keyboardist with Fleetwood Mac died on the age of 79, spurring a tribute from band member Stevie Nicks. The band had already undergone multiple lineup changes when McVie, who was married to the group’s bassist, John McVie, joined, together with Lindsay Buckingham within the Nineteen Seventies, helping to set the stage for superstardom that might accompany the band’s Grammy-winning album, “Rumours.”
Bob McGrath
An original “Sesame Street” forged member, McGrath died at 90. He was with the youngsters’s show for greater than half a century.
“A founding forged member, Bob embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like nobody else, and his performances brought joy and wonder to generations of youngsters world wide, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people of their neighborhood, or the easy joy of feeling music of their hearts,” tweeted Sesame Workshop, which produces the show.
Kirstie Alley
The youngsters of the “Cheers” star announced her death. She was 71. Alley had been diagnosed with colon cancer before she died, her manager told TODAY. Alley is best remembered for enjoying Rebecca on “Cheers,” joining the classic sitcom in the course of its run when she replaced Shelley Long.
She also appeared on shows akin to “Veronica’s Closet,” “Fat Actress,” in addition to movies “Summer School,” “Sibling Rivalry” and “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.”
Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss
Boss was 40 when he died by suicide, forsaking a wife and three kids. Boss first rose to fame ending as runner-up on the fourth season of “So You Think You Can Dance.” In 20114, he was tapped to be the DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” holding the position until the show signed off in May 2022.
“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” wife Allison Holker Boss said in an announcement. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and lightweight was every part to him.”