R.I.P. 2022: Celebs Who Died | Year in Tribute

Welcome to Legacy.com's

2022

tribute

year

, we've said goodbye to so many familiar faces in this

year

's obituaries. I'm Stephen Siegel and I'm Lynne Crowther, Legacy News Editor, join us now as we honor and remember some of the most beloved public figures whose deaths made headlines in

2022

. Actor Max Julian starred in the classic black exploitation film The Mac He also wrote the screenplay for Cleopatra Jones and starred in films such as Thomasine and Bushrod. He

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on January 1 at the age of 88. Hollywood legend Sydney Poitier became the first black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Lilies of the Field.

He also starred in classic films such as Guess Who's Coming to Dinner To Sir with Love and In the Heat of the Night. He

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on January 6. of heart failure at the age of 94 years. Comedian and actor Bob Saget became a TV sitcom dad icon when he played Danny Tanner on Full House for years. He also hosted America's funniest home videos, while his live stand-up comedy was 10 times more obscene than the wholesome television jokes. He died on January 9 of a head injury at the age of 65 years. Hickman starred in The Classic comedy The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, one of the first television shows to focus on the lives of teenagers.

He had roles in these types of movies. like Cat Ballou and How to Fill a Wild Bikini, he died on January 9 from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 87. American football player Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver who helped lead the New York Jets to victory in Super Bowl III when he retired in 1974, he was the NFL's all-time leading receiver with 633 receptions. He died on January 10 from complications of dementia at the age of 86. Singer Ronnie Spector was called the original bad girl of rock and roll as lead vocalist of the legendary girl. The Ronettes' 1963 smash hit, Be My Baby, is widely considered one of the greatest pop songs of all time.

He died on January 12 of cancer at the age of 78. Actress Carol Speed ​​starred in the '70s cult classic The Mac alongside Max Julian. who died just two weeks before she made her other notable films included The Big Bird Cage and Abby. She died on January 14 at the age of 76. Disc jockey Ralph Emery hosted country music radio and television shows for nearly 60 years, earning him the nickname The Dick Clark. of country music, he helped launch the careers of new country artists, as well as helping break the genre's color barrier. He died on January 15 after a brief illness at the age of 88.

Actress Yvette Mimieux was the breakout star of the classic science fiction film The Time Machine; her other films included Where the Boys Are Light in the Piazza and Toys in the Attic. She died on January 17 of natural causes at the age of 80. Fashion icon Andre Leon Talley spent decades writing about the latest styles at Vogue magazine, which he became its editor-at-large, known for wearing voluminous capes and kaftans, and was a judge on several seasons of America's Next Top Model. He died on January 18 of a heart attack at the age of 73. Actor Peter Robbins was the original voice of Charlie Brown playing the Beloved. comic strip character in cartoon specials such as Charlie Brown Christmas.

As a teenager he acted in television shows such as Blondie and My Three Sons. He died on January 18 by suicide at the age of 65. After Meatloaf was known for operatic rock epics like Paradise by the Dashboard Light and I'd Do Anything for Love. He also had memorable film roles in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club. He died on January 20 at the age of 74. Comedian and actor Louis Anderson won Emmy Awards for his work on the animated series. Life with Louis and the comedy-drama Baskets. He was also known for his stand-up comedy and for his character roles in films such as Come to America.

He died on January 21 of large B-cell lymphoma at the age of 68. Hockey player Clark Gillies won four consecutive victories. Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders in the early 1980s, he was a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Islanders retired his number nine jersey. He died on January 21 of cancer at the age of 67. Buddhist monk Tiknit Han was a pioneer of mindfulness. he helped spread the practice in the Western world. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He died on January 22 from complications of a stroke at the age of 95.

Actor Howard Hessman was known to millions as Dr. Johnny Fever. Rock music loving radio DJ on the hit show WKRP in Cincinnati. He also starred in Head of the Class and had recurring roles one day at a time on That 70s Show. He died on January 29 from complications from surgery at the age of 81. Model and television personality Chesley Crist was crowned Miss United States in 2019 at age 28. She was the oldest woman to win the title. She was also a lawyer and after winning the contest she became an extra correspondent in New York. She died on January 30 by suicide at the age of 30.

Actress Monica Viti was known as the queen of Italian cinema and starred in dozens of films throughout the 1960s and 1970s in the English-speaking world. She was best known for the 1966 spy comedy Modesty Blaze. She died on February 2 from complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 90. Basketball coach Bill Fitch guided the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 1981. He was twice named NBA Coach of the Year and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. He died on February 2 at the age of 89. Betty Davis was called the queen of funk, her best known songs include The r b hat, if I'm lucky I might get picked up.

She was the second wife of jazz legend Miles Davis and his influence helped fuel his musical experiments in the '60s and '70s. She died on February 9 of cancer at the age of 77. Filmmaker Ivan Reitman brought us one of the most memorable comedies of the 1980s when he directed Ghostbusters. His other popular films included Striped Meatballs and Twins. She died on February 12 in her sleep at the age of 77. 75. Journalist PJ O'Rourke was a foreign correspondent for Rolling Stone and wrote political satire, including his best-selling "Parliament of Poor's." A conservative Republican. He liked to make fun of both sides of the political spectrum.

He died on February 15 from complications of lung cancer at the age of 74. Singer-songwriter Jane Marcheski was best known as Nightbird when she performed her original song It's Okay on America's Got Talent. She inspired viewers and received a golden buzzer for her performance before having to retire for health reasons. She died on February 19 from breast cancer at the age of 31. Football player Charlie Taylor was a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. He said he set an NFL record with 649 career receptions and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He died on February 19 at the age of 80.

Singer-songwriter Mark Lanigan fronted the early grunge band Screaming Trees, known for their college radio hit You Almost Missed It. He was also a member of Queens of the Stone Age and worked with great musicians like Kurt Cobain. He died on February 22 at the age of 57. Comedian and magician John Zealous was best known as the Incredible Jonathan while he performed the show that earned him the nickname the Freddy Krueger of comedy. His chaotic and often gruesome act appeared on late-night television. and in popular Las Vegas shows he died on February 22 of heart disease at the age of 63.

Foreign actress Sally Kellerman was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Hot Lips Houlihan in the original film version of Mash. Her many films included The Gambler and The Back. He died on February 24 of heart failure at the age of 84. Actor Conrad Janus was best known for his role in the classic comedy Mork and Mindy as Mindy's father. He was also a jazz trombonist who played several times on The Tonight Show with Johnny. Carson died on March 1 at the age of 94. Actor Johnny Brown starred in the 1970s comedy Good Times as building superintendent Nathan Bookman, was a regular cast member of Laugh-In, and appeared on shows such as Family Matters and Kenan & Kel.

He died March 2 at the age of 84. Actor Tim Considine starred in the classic television comedy My Three Sons as the eldest son, Mike, and was also the star of Disney television shows and movies, including Spin and Marty and the Shaggy Dog. He died on March 3rd. at the age of 81. Actor Emilio Delgado was a fixture on Sesame Street for 45 years playing Luis, owner of the Fix-It store. His performance was celebrated as one of the first positive portrayals of Latinos on American television. He died on March 10 of multiple myeloma at age 81. Musician Bobby Nelson played piano and his brother Willie Nelson's band for more than 50 years.

Known to fans as his sister Bobby, she also recorded duet albums with his brother and released her own solo album. He died on March 10 at the age of 91. Singer Tracy Braxton was part of a quintet of musical sisters, including R-B superstar Tony Braxton. In addition to her own solo career, she starred alongside her sisters in the reality show Braxton Family Values. She died on March 12 of esophageal cancer at the age of 50. William Hurt won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Kiss of the Spider Woman, his many other films included Children of a Lesser God and The Big Chill, and he played General Thaddeus Ross in several superhero films. from Marvel.

He died on March 13 from complications. prostate cancer at the age of 71. Professional wrestler Scott Hall was best known to fans as Razer Ramon, one of WWE's legendary heels of the 1990s. He founded the New World Order with fellow wrestlers Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. He died on March 14 from complications from hip surgery at the age of 63. Foreign diplomat Madeleine Albright was the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997. She helped strengthen the NATO alliance and worked against nuclear weapons developed by rogue countries. . She died in March. 23 of cancer at the age of 84.

Taylor Hawkins was the long-time drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, appearing on hits like Learn to Fly and, best of all, he was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also played for Alanis Morissette and the super group NHC died on March 25 at the age of 50. Actress Catherine Hayes played Kim Sullivan Hughes on As the World Turns for more than 30 years. She also had a memorable guest role in a 1968 episode of Star Trek. She died on March 25. at the age of 87 years. Young actress Barry played a sarcastic waitress in the 1980s television comedy It's a Living.

Her other television appearances included WKRP on Cincinnati Three's Company and Law and Order. She died on March 28 at the age of 75. Musician C.W McCall had a number one hit at the height of the 1970s CB radio craze with the song Convoy McCall was actually a pseudonym for advertising executive William Freeze, who originally created the country singer character for an advertising campaign. He died on April 1 from complications of cancer at age. of 93. Actress Estelle Harris was unforgettable in her role on Seinfeld as George's hilariously loud mother. Estelle Costanza was also the voice of Mrs Potato Head in the Toy Story films and Mama Lipsky in Kim Possible.

She died on April 2 of natural causes at age. 93. an idol of the 1960s with hits like Wild One and Swing at school. He starred in the 1963 musical film Bye Bye Birdie. He died on April 5 from complications of pneumonia at the age of 79. Football player Rayfield Wright spent 13 seasons. As an offensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys, helping them win the Super Bowl twice, he appeared in six consecutive Pro Bowls and was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He died on April 7 after a seizure at the age of 76. Comedian and actor Gilbert. Gottfried was known for his abrasive voice and edgy sense of humor in his comedy routine, his shrill screams stole the show in Aladdin as Iago the parrot and the problem child as adoption agent Mr Peabody.

He died on April 12 of recurrent ventricular tachycardia at the age of 67. Foreign hockey player Mike Bossy led the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s. Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was one of the few players to score 50 goals in 50 games. He died on April 15 after battling lung cancer. at the age of 65 years. Actress Liz Sheridan was a regular onSeinfeld as Helen Seinfeld, Jerry's loving mother. She was also known for her role in Elf as the nosy neighbor Raquel. She died on April 15 of natural causes at the age of 93.

Actor Robert Morse won a Tony Award for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and reprized the role in the film adaptation later in his career as advertising executive Bert Cooper on the acclaimed television series Mad Men. . He died on April 20 of heart failure at age 90. Player Daryl Lamontagne was nicknamed the Bomber as the Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback in the 1960s and 1970s. He was twice named the Afl's Most Valuable Player and was twice selected to the Pro Bowl. He died on April 21 of natural causes. at the age of 80 years. Hockey player Gee LaFleur was one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and won five Stanley Cup championships with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s, nicknamed The Flower.

He was known for his figure skating and the deadly touch of him scoring goals. He died in April. 22 after battling lung cancer at the age of 70. Senator Orrin Hatch represented the state of Utah for 42 years, making him the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. Senate. He was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018. He died on April 23 due to complications. of a stroke at the age of 88. Foreign musician Andrew Woolfolk played saxophone in Earth Wind and Fire for decades on hits like Shining Star and in September was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who also played with Phil Collins and Level 42.

He died April 24 after a long illness at the age of 71. Actor David Bernie starred in the groundbreaking 1970s sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie, which depicted an interfaith marriage. He later starred on television in Serpico and Saint elsewhere. He died on April 29 of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 71. of 83. Singer and actress Naomi Judd was half of the Grammy Award-winning country music duo The Judds, which dominated country radio in the 1980s and also starred in films including A Christmas Romance and The Killing Game. She died on April 30 by suicide at the age of 76. Politician Norman Minetta was the first Asian-American to serve in the president's cabinet.

He first served as Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton and later served as Secretary. of Transportation under President George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks, he helped create the Transportation Security Administration. He died on May 3 of heart disease at the age of 90. Actor Mike Hagerty had a popular role on the sitcom Friends as the building maintenance supervisor. Because he was a prolific character actor who appeared on television shows such as Seinfeld, The George Carlin Show and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, he died on May 5 after suffering a seizure at the age of 67. Musician Mickey Gilley had country music hits including Window Up Above and Stand.

For me, he owned a Gillies bar in Texas that inspired the movie Urban Cowboy. He died on May 7 at the age of 86. Actor Fred Ward starred in many films, from Escape from Alcatraz to The Right Things for Henry and is fondly remembered by June fans from the cult favorite Tremors as handyman Earl Bassett died on May 8 at the age of 79. . Basketball player Bob Lanier played center for the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970s and 1980s. His size 22 shoes are on display in the Basketball Hall of Fame. He died. May 10 after a brief illness at the age of 73.

Singer Rosemarie Von Trapp was the last surviving daughter of the famous Trapp Singers family whose story was told in the classic musical The Sound of Music. She was the eldest daughter of Maria and Georg Von Trapp. and she had a cameo in the film adaptation of the Broadway show. She died on May 13 at the age of 93. Singer Makuso was a fan of where she played Charlene from the beloved musical family. Her other television appearances included Greenacres and the Bill Dana Show. She died. May 15 while she was sleeping at the age of 81. Electronic musician Vangelis was known for his Academy Award-winning music for the film Chariots of Fire.

He also won a claim for his musical scores in Blade Runner and 1492 Conquest of Paradise. He died on May 17. of heart failure at the age of 79 years. Actress Marnie Schulenberg was best known for her performance in As the World Turns as Alison Stewart. She also had roles in One Life to Live and Blue Bloods. She died on May 18 of breast cancer at the age of 37. Actor Ray Liotta was unforgettable as baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams and mobster Henry Hill in Goodfellas. His many other films included Something Wild and Copland and he had a starring role in the video game Grand Theft Auto Vice City.

May 26 while sleeping at the age of 67. Musician Alan White was the drummer for the legendary progressive rock band Yes, whose singles included the number one hit Owner of a Lonely Heart. He also played drums with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on those songs. as Instant Karma and imagine that he died on May 26 after a brief illness at the age of 72. Musician Andy Fletcher was one of the co-founders of the Superstar New Wave rock band, Depeche Mode. His keyboards can be heard on his hits as if people were people behind the wheel and he enjoys the silence.

He died on May 26 of an aortic dissection at the age of 60. jockeys in the sport of horse racing won England's prestigious Derby a record nine times died on May 29 at the age of 86. Ann Turner cook was the original model for that American commercial icon, the Gerber baby. A drawing of her as a child appeared on Gerber baby food packaging for more than 80 years. Later in life she became a teacher and mystery novelist. She died on June 3 at the age of 95. Musician Alec John was the founding bassist of the rock band Bon Jovi, known for their number one hits, including Living on a Prayer.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He died on June 5 of natural causes at the age of 15. 70. Musician Jim Seals was half of the 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts in which he sang and played guitar, saxophone and violin. His hits included Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl. He died on June 6 after a long illness at the age of 79. Fullback for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960s, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, he was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor and died on June 9 at the age of 84. Actor Philip Baker Hall had memorable roles in films such as Boogie Nights Midnight Run. and Magnolia played library cop Bookman on Seinfeld and Walt Klezak on Modern Family.

He died on June 12 of emphysema at the age of 90. Boxer Carlos Ortiz was a world champion in the 1950s and 1960s, both at lightweight and light welterweight. The first Puerto Rican boxer inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame died on June 13 at the age of 85. Football player Tony Siragusa was a defensive tackle with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens helping lead the Ravens to victory in Super Bowl 35. He later worked as a sideline reporter, hosted the reality show Man Caves, and appeared in the drama from HBO's The Sopranos. He died on June 22 in his sleep at the age of 55.

And leader of the prominent Oakland California branch of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, he wrote a best-selling autobiography and several novels and had a recurring role on Sons of Anarchy. He died on June 29 of liver cancer at the age of 83. World War II veteran Bradford Freeman was the last surviving member of Easy Company, the U.S. Army battalion he made famous. In the miniseries Band of Brothers he was a paratrooper who fought in Normandy on D-Day. He later was a consultant on the production of Band of Brothers. He died on July 3 at the age of 97. Actor James Khan was nominated for an Oscar for his performance as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather and his many other films include Brian's Song Misery and Elf.

He died on July 6 of a heart attack at the age of 82. World leader Shinzo Abe was the longest-serving prime minister in Japanese history. He was the first Japanese. Prime Minister to address the United States Congress and received visits from Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. He died on July 8, assassinated during a campaign speech at the age of 67. Actor Larry Storch starred in the 1960s sitcom F Troop as the bumbling Corporal Agar. He is also known for his 50-year career on Broadway and for his voice acting in cartoons such as The Adventures of Batman and the show Pink Panther.

He died on July 8 from complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 99. Actor Tony Sirico starred on The Sopranos as mobster Polly Nuts, one of Tony Soprano's closest associates, had roles in films such as Goodfellas Romeo is Blooding and Bullets Over Broadway. He died on July 8 at the age of 79. Businesswoman Ivana Trump was President Donald Trump's first wife and Donald's mother. Jr Ivanka and Eric Trump, their line of clothing, jewelry and beauty products was popular on the Home Shopping Network. She died on July 14 after falling at her home at the age of 73. A black foreigner starred in the 1980s police drama Hill Street Blues as Detective Neil Washington.

He also had roles in the film Rocky II and Oliver and Company off-screen. He was a leading spokesperson for adoption. He died on July 21 after a brief illness at the age of 82. Actor David Warner also played unforgettable villains in Titanic Time Bandits and Tron. Starring in The Omen and Time After Time overseas, he had a recurring television role on Twin Peaks and made appearances on Star Trek and Doctor Who. He died on July 24 of cancer at the age of 80. Actor Paul Sorvino played mob boss Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas and played police sergeant Phil Ceretta in the television series Law & Order.

He was also an opera tenor and father of actress Mira Sorvino. He died on July 25 of natural causes at the age of 83. and when he played Wally Cleaver in the classic. 1950s comedy Leave It to Beaver. He went on to be a popular guest actor on television during the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Later, he became known in the art world as a sculptor of bronze figures. He died on July 27 from liver cancer at the age of 77. Actor Bernard Cribbins was a staple of British television and film for more than 60 years, including railway children The Wombles and fans of the series Doctor Who remember his most recent role in the 2000s as Wilfred Mott, Donna Noble's grandfather.

He died on July 27 at the age of 93. Actress Nichelle Nichols helped change the face of American television when she co-starred in the original Star Trek series as Lieutenant Uhura. She later became a spokesperson for NASA and helped recruit women and people of color for the National Space Program. She died on July 30 of heart failure at the age of 89. Actress Pat Carroll was a familiar face on 1950s and 1960s television comedy, co-starring in Make Room for Daddy and Caesar's hour, as well as playing a stepsister in the musical. Cinderella found a new generation of fans when she provided the voice of Ursula, the Sea Witch, in Disney's favorite film, The Little Mermaid.

She died on July 30 of pneumonia at the age of 95. Basketball player Bill Russell will lead the Boston Celtics to 11 NBA championships. In his 13 seasons with them he was also a prominent civil rights activist who became the NBA's first black coach and was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He died on July 31 at the age of 88. Sportscaster Vin Scully had a record-breaking season. He died on August 2 at the age of 94. Actor Clue Gulicker starred on television in The Virginian as Deputy Emmett Riker and in The Tall Man is Billy the Kid. He was also known for horror films such as Return of the Living Dead and Nightmare on Elm Street 2.

He died on August 5 of natural causes at the age of 93. Musician Judith Durham was the lead singer of the Australian folk group The Seekers, known for their 1966 hit, Georgie Girl. Her other hits with the Seekers included I'll Never Find Another You and a World of Our Own. She died on August 5 of lung disease at the age of 79. Foreign actor Roger E Mosley was best known for his starring role in Magnum PI as helicopter pilot Theodore TC Calvin. He had a recurring role on Hanging with Mr Cooper and starred in the folk music biopic Leadbelly. He died on August 7 from an injury suffered in a car. accident at the age of 83.

Author and historian David McCullough brought the past to life with his Pulitzer Prize-winning books Truman and John Adams. He was also the narrator of films and miniseries such as Seabiscuit Brooklyn Bridge andCivil War. He died on August 7. at the age of 89 years. Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John played Sandy in the musical film Smash Hit Greece, in addition to starring in films such as Xanadu and Two of a kind, she was a country and pop radio star and had one of the main hits of the 1980s with physics. She died on August 8 of breast cancer at the age of 73.

Singer-songwriter Lamont Dozier wrote dozens of hit singles for Motown Records artists in the 1960s as part of the PowerHouse Holland songwriting team Dozier Holland his hits for other artists included baby love Heatwave and getting to I'll be there, died on August 8 at the age of 81. Actress Anne H won a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in Another World, as well as starring in Men in Trees, and hung her. Films included Six Days Seven Nights Cedar Rapids and Volcano. She died on August 12 from injuries sustained in a car accident at the age of 53. Actress Denise Dowes was best known for playing Deputy Principal Mrs Teasley on Beverly Hills 90210.

She also had recurring roles on Guardian and Insecure and appeared on the big screen in Starship Troopers Requiem for a Dream and Rey died on August 13 after fighting against meningitis at the age of 64 years. He led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl 4. He was voted MVP of that game and was named NFL Man of the Year in 1973. He died on August 24 at the age of 87. . Actor Joe E Tata was best known for his role on Beverly Hills 90210 as Nat, owner of the Peach Pit Diner Tata. He also had roles in television shows such as Batman Lost in Space and General Hospital.

He died on August 25 at the age of 85. World leader Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union who presided over the collapse of the USSR in the late 1980s and early 1980s. In the 1990s he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize for his integral role in ending the Cold War. He died on August 30 after a long illness at the age of 91. Boxer Ernie Shavers was a heavyweight legend remembered for fights with great fighters such as Muhammad Ali and Larry. Holmes, was known for the powerful punch of him. Ali said he was the toughest hitter he had ever faced.

He died on September 1 after a brief illness at the age of 78. Author Peter Stroud was a master of horror and supernatural fiction who wrote bestsellers such as The Ghost Story. and Julia collaborated with Stephen King on the fan-favorite novel The Talisman and its sequel Black House. He died on September 5 from complications of a hip fracture at the age of 79. Journalist Bernard Shaw was CNN's first chief news anchor when the network debuted. in 1980. Over the next two decades he covered the world's biggest stories, from the Persian Gulf War and the Tiananmen Square massacre to the death of Princess Diana.

He died on September 7 of pneumonia at the age of 82. Sled dog racer Lance Mackey was a four-time winner of the grueling Iditarod and the Yukon Quest 1000, he was the first to win both races in the same year and did so while battling cancer. He died on September 7 of throat cancer at the age of 52. Queen Elizabeth II reigned over the United Kingdom for a record 70 years, overseeing the country through many historic changes. She was a popular monarch known for her numerous state visits, her sense of style and her beloved corgis. She died on September 8 at the age of 96.

Musician Ramsey Lewis was one of the greatest jazz pianists of his time, winning a Grammy Award for his hit single The In Crowd and bringing jazz to the public as host of the syndicated radio program Ramsey Lewis Morning Show. He died on September 12 at the age of 87. Filmmaker Jean-Luc Godar was one of the greats of the French New Wave movement who is credited with profoundly shaping the development of cinema. His influential films include Breathless and The Weekend He Died. September 13 by assisted suicide at the age of 91. Attorney Ken Starr led the investigation into the Whitewater controversy that con

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He was a federal judge and served as attorney general of the United States under President George H.W. Bush. He died. September 13, complications from surgery at the age of 76. Actress Irene Pappas was known for her roles in films such as Zorba the Greek and The Guns of Navarone. In her native Greece she starred in acclaimed film productions of classic works such as The Trojan Women and Antigone. She died on September 14 at the age of 96. Bodybuilder Bill Pearl won the Mr Universe contest five times in the 50s, 60s and 70s, in 1974 he was honored with the title of World's Best Built Man of the Century.

He died in September. 14th at the age of 91. Baseball player John Stearns was a four-time All-Star catcher for the New York Mets in the 1970s and 1980s. He led the Mets in stolen bases in 1978 and later coached teams such as the Mets and Yankees. He died on September 15 of cancer at the age of 71. Actress and singer Marva Hicks was a backup singer for Stevie Wonder before marking her own head in 1991 and had never fallen in love before having recurring television roles on Mad About You, Star Trek, Voyager and One Life to Live died on September 17 at the age of 66 years.

Baseball player Mari Wills was a shortstop who won three World Series championships with the Dodgers in the 1950s and 1960s. She led the national league in stolen bases from 1960 to 1965. She died September 19 at the age of 89. years. Actor Robert Brown was best known for starring in the 1960s television show Here Come the Brides as lumberjack Jason Bolt. He also appeared on shows like Star Trek Bonanza and Perry Mason. He died on September 19 at the age of 95. Actress Louise Fletcher played one of the greatest villains in film history, the tyrannical Nurse Ratchet from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest on television.

She had notable roles in Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Shameless. She died on September 23 at the age of 88. Sanders was a free jazz innovator known for his unusual singing and shouting technique on the bell of his saxophone. He collaborated with other jazz musicians, including John Coltrane and Sun Raw. He died on September 24 at the age of 81. Foreigner won a Grammy Award for his 1995 hit, Gangster's Paradise, it was the biggest single of the year and one of the most popular rap songs of all time. He went on to star in a reality show, host a cooking show, appear in movies, and release several more singles.

He died on September 28 of a heart attack. He attack at the age of 59. Football player Marvin Powell was a five-time Pro Bowl selection with the New York Jets in the 1970s and 1980s. He attended law school during the offseasons and became a lawyer after retiring from football. He died on September 30. of heart failure at the age of 67 years. Musician Loretta Lynn Rose rose from childhood poverty to stardom as one of the greatest country musicians of all time. Her many beloved singles included Coal Miner's "Daughter of Fist City" and "You're Not Enough to Take My Man." she died on October 4 at the age of 90.

Comedian Judy Tenuta called herself the goddess of love as she performed her unconventional stand-up act that was never complete without a few notes from her accordion. She was a voice actress in cartoons such as Space Ghost Coast and Coast and Duckman, as well as a regular on the show Weird Al; she died on October 6 from bovarian cancer at the age of 72. Actor Austin Stoker starred in Assault on Precinct 13 as a police officer defending a precinct from a gang attack. His other films included Abby Airport 1975 and Hell's Three He died on October 7 of kidney failure at the age of 92.

Actress Angela Lansbury's career spanned eight decades from the 1944 film Gaslight to a starring voice role in Beauty and the Beast and the recently released Glass Onion to dozens of beloved performances, the best known of which may be the series television Murder She Wrote playing detective novelist and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher. She died on October 11 at the age of 96. Baseball player Bruce Suter won a Cy Young Award while he pitched for the Chicago Cubs and later helped. the St. Louis Cardinals to victory in the 1982 World Series, a relief pitcher. He was the first player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame who did not start a game.

He died on October 13 of cancer at the age of 69. Actor Robbie Coltrane became an international icon when he played the lovable half-giant Hagrid in all eight Harry Potter films, but he was already a star in his native Britain long before he starred in the television series Cracker, making viewers laugh. viewers in the comedy series Alfresco and had prominent roles in films including Henry V and two James Bond films. He died on October 14 due to multiple organ failure at the age of 72. Football player Charlie Trippy led the Chicago Cardinals to victory in the 1947 NFL Championship as part of his million-dollar backfield before his death.

The oldest living member of the American Football Hall of Fame, he died on October 19 at the age of 100. Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan was very funny on Will and Grace as Beverly Leslie's socialite enemy Karen. He also starred in the television show Cool Kids and Call Me Kat and Him. He was a regular cast member of American Horror Story. He died on October 24 in a car accident at the age of 67. Ashton Carter, a member of the United States Cabinet, was Secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama. His notable contributions included opening military combat positions to women and allowing transgender people. people to serve openly died on October 24 of a heart attack at the age of 68.

Musician Jerry Lee Lewis helped shape the sound of rock and roll with hit songs including a lot of shakes and Great Balls of Fire, his popularity declined after that. It was learned that he had married his 13-year-old cousin, but he continued making rock and country music for the next 60 years on records and in raucous live performances. He died on October 28 at the age of 87. Hip-hop trio Migos, whose hits included Versace and bad and bougie, helped popularize the dance move called dab, performing it on stage and recording the song Look at My Dab with Migos, died Nov. 1 in a shooting at the age of 28 years.

Player Ray Guy was the first punter selected in the first round of the NFL draft and remained with the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders throughout his 14-season NFL career. He was the only pure punter ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He died on November 3 of COPD at the age of 72. Musician Aaron Carter was a teen idol of the early 2000s thanks to hit songs like Aaron's Party and that's how I beat Shaq. He was a reality star on House of Carter and Dancing with the Stars. and appeared on Broadway in Seussical and the Fantastics.

He died on November 5 at the age of 34. Singer Dan McCafferty had unmistakable '70s radio vocals as lead vocalist of Scottish Hard Rock band Nazareth, his enduring hits include Love Hurts and Hair of the. dog, he died on November 8 at the age of 76. Actor Kevin Conroy was the voice of Batman for a generation of fans who played The Dark Knight in animated films and video games, including Batman the Animated Series and the Arkham game series, after decades of providing Batman. voice, he finally played the superhero in live action in 2019 in the CW television crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths.

He died on November 10 of colorectal cancer at the age of 66. Comedian Gallagher had one of the most popular stand-up shows of the 1980s with his unique trick of smashing watermelons with sledgehammers, and his fans knew to come prepared to his shows. If you sat in the front, you would surely be hit with flying pieces of wet fruit. He died on November 11 from organ failure at the age of 76. Actor John Aniston was one of the great soap opera stars of all time as he played Days of Our Lives villain Victor Kiriakis for almost 40 years. He was the father of actress Jennifer Aniston and appeared on television shows such as Gilmore Girls and The West Wing.

He died on November 11. at the age of 89. Actor Robert Clary starred in Hogan's Heroes as French Corporal LeBeau, known for his culinary skills before playing a prisoner of war on television. He was a real-life Holocaust survivor who overcame the horrors of a concentration camp by singing. by his fellow prisoners he died on November 16 at the age of 96. Actor Jason David Frank starred in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as the Green Ranger, a fan favorite who became the team's leader.of superheroes, he was also an eighth-degree black belt and the creator of his own hybrid mixed martial arts system died on November 19 by suicide at the age of 49.

Hockey player Borja Salman spent 16 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1970s and 1980s and remains the franchise's leader in points and goals. scored by a defenseman, he was the first Swedish player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and his success opened the doors for other European players in the NHL. He died on November 24 of ALS at the age of 71. The singer and actress Irene Cara won an Oscar. and a Grammy Award for the hit song Flashdance What a Feeling, which she co-wrote, in addition to singing, she was a star of the movie Fame and sang its two hit singles Fame and Here Alone she died on November 25 at the age. of 63.

Actor Clarence Gilliard Jr starred on television in Walker Texas Ranger as ranger Jimmy Trivette and in Matlock as private investigator Conrad McMasters. On the big screen he was a crowd favorite in Die Hard as hacker Theo and played Navy Aviator Sundown in Top. Gun died on November 28 after a long illness at the age of 66. Musician Christine McVie was part of the magic that formed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac by writing and singing many of their songs in addition to playing the keyboard. Her voices drove songs that included little lies about my head and everywhere she died on November 30 after a brief illness at the age of 79.

Baseball player Gaylord Perry was the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues which he won while pitching for the Cleveland Indians. and the San Diego Padres, he was known for mentally altering hitters with his illegal spitball and other complicated techniques. He died on December 1 of natural causes at the age of 84. Singer and actor Bob McGrath was one of the longest-serving cast members of Sesame Street. For more than 45 years, Bob sang his favorite songs, including those of people in his neighborhood before his Sesame Street fame. He was a featured singer on the 60's TV show.

He sang along with Mitch. He died on December 4 from complications of a stroke at the age of 90. Actress Kirsty Alley brought new energy to the hit TV series when she joined the cast as bar manager Rebecca Howe. She also starred on television in Veronica's Closet and in films such as Star Trek, The Wrath of Khan, Drop Dead Beautiful and Look Who's Talking, She Died. December 5 of colon cancer at the age of 71. Referee and television personality Mills Lane was a legend in the sport of boxing, as he officiated many memorable bouts, all beginning with his catchphrase Let's Get It On.

He was also a lawyer and judge who starred on the courtroom television show, Judge Mills Lane and was the voice of the referee on MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch. He died on December 6 at the age of 85. Actor Stuart Margolin was a regular on the Rockford Files as friend and former con man Angel Martin Rockford. cellmate, he also had memorable television roles in Mash Love American Style and Brett Maverick. He died on December 12 of natural causes at the age of 82. Dancer and television personality Stephen Twitch Boss was the DJ on The Ellen Degeneres Show, as well as a producer and popular guest host.

Before joining Ellen, he was a fan favorite on So You Think You Can Dance. He died on December 13 by suicide at the age of 40. Actress Sonia Eddie was a long-time cast member of General Hospital playing nurse Epiphany Johnson, she was a memorable guest. She starred in Seinfeld and the Middle and appeared in films such as Barbershop and Coach Carter. She died on December 19 at the age of 55. American football player Franco Harris made the most famous individual play in NFL history, the incredible catch and winning touchdown that became known. As an Immaculate Reception, he helped the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s and was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.

He died on December 20 at the age of 72. Footballer Pelé was an international icon of his sport and led Brazil to three World Cup victories more than any other player have a humanitarian character: he raised millions during his life to help the poor and in 1999 was widely hailed as the athlete of the century. He died on December 29 at the age of 82. Fashion designer Vivian Westwood helped punk. Rock became a cultural movement in the 1970s, making Rebellion a look and creating the style for bands like the Sex Pistols. In the decades that followed, her designs continued to be fashionable, as seen on screen in Sex in the City and on stars like Zendaya and Helena Bonham Carter died on December 29 at the age of 81.

Journalist Barbara Walters broke new ground for women in television news as a longtime 2020 anchor and creator of The View. Her celebrity interviews became legendary as she inspired her subjects to disappoint her and be honest with everyone from world leaders to pop stars. She died on December 30 at the age of 93. Pope Benedict XVI was a cardinal and an influential theologian for decades before being named pope in 2005. In 2013 he resigned from the papacy and became the first pope to resign voluntarily since 1294. He died on December 31 at the age of 95 years. Singer Anita Poynter was one of the founding members of The Pointer Sisters, singing 80s hits like He's so shy and Jump for my love with her family.

She took lead vocals on some of her biggest hits, including Slow Hand, and I'm so excited that she died on December 31 from cancer at the age of 74. Every Friday here on the Legacy YouTube channel, we bring you the latest obituary news that's making headlines. Subscribe. to follow us and receive weekly notifications as our tributes are published and if your family needs to publish an obituary for a loved one, simply visit Legacy.com where you can submit an obituary for publication not only online but in local newspapers throughout the United States and beyond thank you for watching, thank you