Celebrities Who Died in 2022

01of 108Barbara WaltersAbc News-Tv/Kobal/ShutterstockThe legendary broadcaster, who broke barriers for women in news as the first female co-host of theToday Showand createdThe View,died at age 93 on Dec. 30 at her home in New York. Tributes poured infrom celebritiesandother journalists alikerecognizing Walters forher trailblazing nature and contributions to culture.

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Barbara Walters

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The legendary broadcaster, who broke barriers for women in news as the first female co-host of theToday Showand createdThe View,died at age 93 on Dec. 30 at her home in New York. Tributes poured infrom celebritiesandother journalists alikerecognizing Walters forher trailblazing nature and contributions to culture.

02of 108Pope Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI.Marco Secchi/GettyThe Pope emeritus,who served as pope from 2005 until 2013until he stepped away from the position due to health reasons (becoming the first pope to resign from his position since Gregory XII in 1415)died at age 95 on Dec. 31.“To love the church also means having the courage to take difficult decisions,” he said at the time of his resignation. He continued to serve in a reduced clerical role until recent health issues caused him to retreat from the public eye.

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Pope Benedict XVI

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The Pope emeritus,who served as pope from 2005 until 2013until he stepped away from the position due to health reasons (becoming the first pope to resign from his position since Gregory XII in 1415)died at age 95 on Dec. 31.

“To love the church also means having the courage to take difficult decisions,” he said at the time of his resignation. He continued to serve in a reduced clerical role until recent health issues caused him to retreat from the public eye.

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Pelé

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Brazilian soccer legend Pelédied onDec. 29 at age 82.

The three-time World Cup champion had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since September 2021, when he had a tumor removed from his large intestine.

“Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today,” a message on his Instagram page read Thursday. “On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love.

“His message today becomes a legacy for future generations,” it continued. “Love, love and love, forever.”

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Kirstie Alley

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CheersandDrop Dead GorgeousstarKirstie Alleysuccumbed to colon cancer on Dec. 5. She was 71.

“We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,“Alley’s children True and Lillie confirmed to PEOPLE.

FormerCheerscostarsTed Danson,Kelsey GrammerandRhea Perlmanall paid tributeto the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actress.

“I was on a plane today and did something I rarely do,” Danson said in a statement to PEOPLE. “I watched anold episode ofCheers. It was the episode where Tom Berenger proposes to Kirstie, who keeps saying no, even though she desperately wants to say yes,” the actor revealed. “Kirstie was truly brilliant in it. Her ability to play a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown was both moving and hysterically funny.”

For his part, Grammer kept his tribute short and sweet telling PEOPLE, “​​I always believed grief for a public figure is a private matter, but I will say I loved her.”

“Kirstie was a unique and wonderful person and friend,” Pelman said in her statement. “Her joy of being was boundless. We became friends almost instantly when she joined the cast ofCheers. She loved kids and my kids loved her too. We had sleepovers at her house, with treasure hunts that she created.”

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

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According to TMZ, tWitch’s wife,Allison Holker Boss, ran into an LAPD station distraught because her husband left their home without a car and had been unreachable. Shortly thereafter, paramedics received a phone call from an L.A. hotel where they found the beloved dancer dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,“Holker Boss confirmed to PEOPLE.

“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

Ellen Degeneres, who had remained friends with Boss since he taught her a routine for the season 8 premiere ofTheEllen DegeneresShow,alsopaid her respects on social media.

“Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch,” the comedianposted on her Instagram page. “He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite moments with him. If you want to you can also share yours. #ILovetWitch.”

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Georgia Holt

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Actress, model, singer and mother to the legendaryCher,Georgia Holt,passed away on Dec. 11. She was 96.

Holt’s passing came three months after Cher revealed she had previously been hospitalized for pneumonia. “Sorry I’ve Been Mia. Mom’s Been Sick Off & On. She Just Got Out Of Hosp. She Had Pneumonia,” the singer wrote at the time.

Born in Arkansas, Holt’s acting resume includes roles on classics such asWatch the BirdieandI Love Lucy.She also made appearances onThe Mike Douglas ShowandThe Merv Griffin Show.

08of 108Grant WahlGrant Wahl.Brendan Moran/FIFA/GettySoccer journalistGrant Wahlcollapsed while attending the Argentina vs. Netherlands match during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Dec. 10. He was 48.Though the cause of death was initially unknown, his brother Eric Wahl suspected foul play. While in Qatar, Grant had extensively covered the issue of migrant deaths at the FIFA World Cup, and earlier in the tournament was detained for wearing a rainbow shirt into a match.“My name is Eric Wahl. I live in Seattle, Washington. I am Grant Wahl’s brother. I am gay, I am the reason he wore the rainbow shirt to the World Cup,” Eric revealed on Instagram. “My brother was healthy, he told me he received death threats. I do not believe my brother just died. I believe he was killed, and I just beg for any help.“However, several days later, it was revealed the award-winning journalistsuffered from an aortic aneurysm.“Grant died from the rupture of a slowly growing, undetectedascending aortic aneurysmwith hemopericardium,” Grant’s wifeDr. Céline Gounder wrote on his Substack. “The chest pressure he experienced shortly before his death may have represented the initial symptoms. No amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him.“She clarified, “His death was unrelated to COVID. His death was unrelated to vaccination status. There was nothing nefarious about his death.”

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Grant Wahl

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Soccer journalistGrant Wahlcollapsed while attending the Argentina vs. Netherlands match during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Dec. 10. He was 48.

Though the cause of death was initially unknown, his brother Eric Wahl suspected foul play. While in Qatar, Grant had extensively covered the issue of migrant deaths at the FIFA World Cup, and earlier in the tournament was detained for wearing a rainbow shirt into a match.

“My name is Eric Wahl. I live in Seattle, Washington. I am Grant Wahl’s brother. I am gay, I am the reason he wore the rainbow shirt to the World Cup,” Eric revealed on Instagram. “My brother was healthy, he told me he received death threats. I do not believe my brother just died. I believe he was killed, and I just beg for any help.”

However, several days later, it was revealed the award-winning journalistsuffered from an aortic aneurysm.

“Grant died from the rupture of a slowly growing, undetectedascending aortic aneurysmwith hemopericardium,” Grant’s wifeDr. Céline Gounder wrote on his Substack. “The chest pressure he experienced shortly before his death may have represented the initial symptoms. No amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him.”

She clarified, “His death was unrelated to COVID. His death was unrelated to vaccination status. There was nothing nefarious about his death.”

09of 108Queen ElizabethSteve Parsons-Pool/Getty ImagesJust over a year afterthe passing of Prince Phillip, Buckingham Palace announcedQueen Elizabeth II had diedon Sept. 8. The longest reigning British monarch was 94.Tributes immediately started pouring from all over the world, but the most poignant were the ones from her family.“On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the commonwealth was absolute,“Prince William said in a statement. “I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of the Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade.“The queen’s death came after she had a string of health issues which led to her canceling several engagements over the last year.

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Queen Elizabeth

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Just over a year afterthe passing of Prince Phillip, Buckingham Palace announcedQueen Elizabeth II had diedon Sept. 8. The longest reigning British monarch was 94.

Tributes immediately started pouring from all over the world, but the most poignant were the ones from her family.

“On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the commonwealth was absolute,“Prince William said in a statement. “I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of the Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade.”

The queen’s death came after she had a string of health issues which led to her canceling several engagements over the last year.

10of 108TakeoffTakeoff.Steve Granitz/WireImageMigos rapper,Takeoff, 28, wasgunned down in an early morning shootingin Houston on Nov. 1.Real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was killed during an altercation at a private party taking place at Billiards & Bowling Alley. He attended the event with fellow group member,Quavo, who didn’t sustain any injuries during the incident.“This whole time I’ve been trying to figure out what you really are to me because nephew wasn’t it. We hated the word ‘nephew’ or when they said ‘Unc and Phew’ because we always knew we were way closer than that and it made me feel old too,” Quavo wrote in aheartfelt Instagram dedication.He continued, “Now I finally get it… you are OUR angel watching me and watching us this whole time in living form, making sure EVERYONE FELT UR LOVE AND HUGS while u here and u made our dreams come true.”

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Takeoff

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Migos rapper,Takeoff, 28, wasgunned down in an early morning shootingin Houston on Nov. 1.

Real name Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was killed during an altercation at a private party taking place at Billiards & Bowling Alley. He attended the event with fellow group member,Quavo, who didn’t sustain any injuries during the incident.

“This whole time I’ve been trying to figure out what you really are to me because nephew wasn’t it. We hated the word ‘nephew’ or when they said ‘Unc and Phew’ because we always knew we were way closer than that and it made me feel old too,” Quavo wrote in aheartfelt Instagram dedication.

He continued, “Now I finally get it… you are OUR angel watching me and watching us this whole time in living form, making sure EVERYONE FELT UR LOVE AND HUGS while u here and u made our dreams come true.”

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Bob Saget

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Bob Saget,stand-up comedian and actor famous for his roles onFull House,How I Met Your Mother, andAmerica’s Funniest Home Videos,died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65.

The comedian was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando on the afternoon of Jan. 9 following a performance in Jacksonville, Florida, the night before.

“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,” read the statement. “Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world.”

Saget leaves behind wife Kelly Rizzo and his three daughters — Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer — whom he shares with first wife Sherri Kramer.

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Angela Lansbury

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Screen and Broadway legendAngela Lansbury, best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher on CBS’Murder, She Wrote,died at age 96 in October, days before her birthday.

The London-born actress had a career that spanned a staggering seven decades, with notable and timeless roles including voicing Miss Potts in Disney’sBeauty and the Beastand playing the titular character in Broadway’sMame.

Tributes from the likes of Jason Alexander, George Takei, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Mario Cantonestarted pouring inonce news of her death broke.

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Sidney Poitier

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The legendary actor, who was the first Black man to win a Best Actor Oscar,died on Jan. 6.He was 94.

Born in Miami, Sidney Poitier was raised in his native Bahamas, on a rural farm with no electricity or running water. He later moved to Harlem, washing dishes to pay his way.

He went on to serve in the Army before joining the American Negro Theater, where he traded janitorial services for dramatic arts training. His career began on Broadway, with a role inLysistrata.

His breakthrough big screen role was as Dr. Brooks in 1950’s racial dramaNo Way Out. He went on to star in countless films, earning prestigious awards and accolades including the Best Actor Academy Award for his turn inLilies of the Field. Other iconic films of his includeTo Sir With Love,In the Heat of the NightandGuess Who’s Coming to Dinner,which continued to interrogate themes of race and class.

He was married twice: first to Juanita Hardy, from 1950 until 1965, and then to Joanna Shimkus, whom he wed in 1976 and remained married to until his death. He leaves behind Shimkus as well as five daughters: Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, Anika and Sydney. His daughter Gina Poitier died in 2018.

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Olivia Newton-John

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BelovedGreaseactress and singer-songwriterOlivia Newton-Johndied in August at 73, after a long battle with breast cancer.

Newton-John announced thatshe was diagnosed with breast cancerwhich had metastasized to the sacrum in May 2017. At the time, her team revealed she was completing photon radiation therapy in addition to natural wellness therapies. In 2018, sheappeared to be in good spiritswhile attending a 40th-anniversary screening ofGreaseheld in Beverly Hills.

Early last year, Newton-John was thrilled and grateful to have been still alive to see her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, get married. “I’m so lucky to still be doing all these things,” Newton-John told PEOPLE. “I don’t think I imagined living this long! I feel very blessed.”

15of 108Robbie ColtraneRobbie Coltrane.Ian Gavan/GettyRobbie Coltranewho played Hagrid in theHarry Pottermovies, died on Oct. 14 at age 72, his agent and friend Belinda Wright announced.Though the cause of death was not initially revealed,Deadlinereported the beloved actor “had been in ill health for the past two years,” and died in Larbert, Scotland, in a hospital close to his home.Immediately after the shocking news was announced, longtime colleagueDaniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, released a statement saying Coltrane was simply one of the funniest people he’s ever worked with.“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on (2004’sHarry Potter and the)Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up,” Radcliffe added. “He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”

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Robbie Coltrane

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Robbie Coltranewho played Hagrid in theHarry Pottermovies, died on Oct. 14 at age 72, his agent and friend Belinda Wright announced.

Though the cause of death was not initially revealed,Deadlinereported the beloved actor “had been in ill health for the past two years,” and died in Larbert, Scotland, in a hospital close to his home.

Immediately after the shocking news was announced, longtime colleagueDaniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, released a statement saying Coltrane was simply one of the funniest people he’s ever worked with.

“I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on (2004’sHarry Potter and the)Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up,” Radcliffe added. “He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”

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Thierry Mugler

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The celebrity-favorite French fashion designer behind his eponymous linedied on Jan. 23at the age of 73.

Mugler began designing in the 1970s. He eventually became known for his dramatic, avant-garde designs.

He retired from fashion in 2002 before Clarins shuttered his ready-to-wear brand the next year, yet the iconic designer remained a staple in the world of fashion. The brand was relaunched in 2010 as Mugler, which is currently under the creative direction of designer Casey Cadwallader.

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André Leon Talley

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The famed writer and formerVoguecreative director died at age 73 on Jan. 18.

Talley first joinedVoguein 1983 as the magazine’s fashion news director. He quickly rose to creative director and editor-in-chiefAnna Wintour’s right-hand — a position he held from 1987 to 1995. After stints at other publications, he returned toVogue,parting ways withthe magazine for a final time in 2013.

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Ray Liotta

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TheGoodfellasactordied in his sleepin the Dominican Republic, PEOPLE confirmed on May 26. He was 67 years old.

A source told PEOPLE at the time that no foul play was suspected in his death and that his fiancéeJacy Nittolowas with him when he passed.

Deadlinewas first to report the news.

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Aaron Carter

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Former child starAaron Carterwasfound dead in his homein Lancaster, California, on Nov. 5. He was 34.

“My heart has been broken today,” older brotherNick Carter wrote on Instagram. “Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the hope that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”

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Leslie Jordan

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News ofLeslie Jordan’s passing shocked the world when on Oct. 24,TMZ announced the beloved actor had been in a fatal car crashfollowing a medical emergency. He was 67.

“The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” his agent David Shaul said in a statement to PEOPLE at the time. “Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”

Sean Hayes, Jordan’s co-star onWill & Grace, also paid his respects, saying, “My heart is broken. Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with. Everyone who ever met him, loved him. There will never be anyone like him. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. Leslie, you will be missed, my dear friend.”

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Anne Heche

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On Aug. 5, actressAnne Hechecrashed her car into a housein the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Though she was in critical condition, theMen in Treesactress wasinitially deemed stablebut never regained consciousness.

A week after the accident,Heche was declared legally dead. She was 53.

“My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom,” hereldest son, Homer, said in astatement to PEOPLE. “After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness. Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom.”

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Fred Ward

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The actor’s publicist, Ron Hofmann, confirmed to PEOPLE thatWard diedon May 8. He was 79 years old. A cause and location of death have not been shared, per his family’s wishes.

Before breaking into acting, Ward served in the U.S. Air Force for three years, and also worked various jobs including as a lumberjack in Alaska, a boxer and a short-order cook. Ward made his big-screen debut in 1974’sGinger in the Morningafter starting out on television, and went on to appear in series likeQuincy, M.E.andThe Incredible Hulk.

23of 108CoolioGilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesFans were in shock when Coolio’s managerannounced that the rapper had suddenly diedon Sept. 28.Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper was found collapsed on the floor of a friend’s bathroom, TMZ reported. The friend called for help and once paramedics arrived, they declared Coolio dead at the scene. He was 59.With a career that spanned decades, Coolio’sfriends and collaborators took to social mediato pay their tributes. Michelle Pfeifer, who was the lead in the video for “Gangsta’s Paradise” — the first track off theDangerous Mindssoundtrack — was among the first to pay her respects.“This is sad news. I witness[ed] first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace@Coolio,” fellow rapper Ice Cube wrote.

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Coolio

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Fans were in shock when Coolio’s managerannounced that the rapper had suddenly diedon Sept. 28.

Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., the “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper was found collapsed on the floor of a friend’s bathroom, TMZ reported. The friend called for help and once paramedics arrived, they declared Coolio dead at the scene. He was 59.

With a career that spanned decades, Coolio’sfriends and collaborators took to social mediato pay their tributes. Michelle Pfeifer, who was the lead in the video for “Gangsta’s Paradise” — the first track off theDangerous Mindssoundtrack — was among the first to pay her respects.

“This is sad news. I witness[ed] first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace@Coolio,” fellow rapper Ice Cube wrote.

24of 108Mike HodgesCarlo Allegri/GettyFlash Gordondirector Mike Hodgespassed away at age 90, his former producer and collaboratorMike Kaplan revealed. Though a rep for Hodges could not be reached for comment, Kaplan confirmed Hodges passed away due to heart failure.BeforeFlash Gordongained favor with the masses, Hodges made his directorial debut withGet Carter(1971) andPulp(1972). His career also translated to the small screen as he directedSquaring The Circlein 1984 andDandelion Deadin 1994. The latter earned him a BAFTA in 1995.

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Mike Hodges

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Flash Gordondirector Mike Hodgespassed away at age 90, his former producer and collaboratorMike Kaplan revealed. Though a rep for Hodges could not be reached for comment, Kaplan confirmed Hodges passed away due to heart failure.

BeforeFlash Gordongained favor with the masses, Hodges made his directorial debut withGet Carter(1971) andPulp(1972). His career also translated to the small screen as he directedSquaring The Circlein 1984 andDandelion Deadin 1994. The latter earned him a BAFTA in 1995.

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Jamie Lopez

According to TMZ, Lopez had been hospitalized in Las Vegas over the weekend of Dec. 16 due to heart complications.

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Dan Reeves

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Reeves, a former NFL running back and coach,diedon Jan. 1 “due to complications from a long illness,” according to his family. He was 77.

“His legacy will continue through his many friends, players and fans as well as the rest of the NFL community,” they added.

After his time playing as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, Reeves went on to coach the Denver Broncos from 1981-1992 and the Atlanta Falcons from 1997 to 2003. He led the Falcons to their first-ever Super Bowl in 1999.

The NFL legend, who is the only person in history to play and coach in multiple Super Bowls, also served as head coach for the New York Giants from 1993 to 1996. He earned the NFL’s Coach of the Year award twice, in 1993 and 1998.

27of 108Jay WeaverBig Daddy Weave with Jay Weaver sitting.Anna Webber/GettyWeaver, a member of the Christian band Big Daddy Weave,died of COVID-19 complicationson Jan. 2. He was 42.Jay’s brother and fellow band member Mikeconfirmed Jay’s deathin a video shared to the band’s social media.“Thank you so much for all your prayers for my brother,” Mike said. “You have walked with him through a huge fight, and I’m so sorry to bring this news but I’m also excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with Jesus just a couple hours ago due to complications due to COVID-19.“The musical group formed in 1998 after they met at the University of Mobile in Alabama.Big Daddy Weave has had several number one songs on the contemporary Christian radio charts, including “My Story” and “I Know.”

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Jay Weaver

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Weaver, a member of the Christian band Big Daddy Weave,died of COVID-19 complicationson Jan. 2. He was 42.

Jay’s brother and fellow band member Mikeconfirmed Jay’s deathin a video shared to the band’s social media.

“Thank you so much for all your prayers for my brother,” Mike said. “You have walked with him through a huge fight, and I’m so sorry to bring this news but I’m also excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went to be with Jesus just a couple hours ago due to complications due to COVID-19.”

The musical group formed in 1998 after they met at the University of Mobile in Alabama.

Big Daddy Weave has had several number one songs on the contemporary Christian radio charts, including “My Story” and “I Know.”

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Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff

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Igor died on Jan. 3, just six days after Grichka died Dec. 28, according toCBS. The brothers were 72 years old.

BBCreported that the brothers, who were hospitalized in mid-December 2021, had not received the COVID-19 vaccine.

29of 108Joan CopelandLaura Cavanaugh/GettyThe Broadway actressdied at her homein New York City on Jan. 4, Deadline reported. She was 99.A cause of death has not yet been reported. Copeland, the younger sister of legendary playwrightArthur Miller,began her acting career in the 1940s before becoming one of the original members of the prestigious Actors Studio.She earned a number of awards and nominations over the years, including the Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award.In addition to her work on stage, Copeland had some roles on the small screen as well, in titles ranging fromLove of LifeandLaw & OrdertoAll in the Family, Chicago Hope, NYPD BlueandER.

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Joan Copeland

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The Broadway actressdied at her homein New York City on Jan. 4, Deadline reported. She was 99.

A cause of death has not yet been reported. Copeland, the younger sister of legendary playwrightArthur Miller,began her acting career in the 1940s before becoming one of the original members of the prestigious Actors Studio.

She earned a number of awards and nominations over the years, including the Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award.

In addition to her work on stage, Copeland had some roles on the small screen as well, in titles ranging fromLove of LifeandLaw & OrdertoAll in the Family, Chicago Hope, NYPD BlueandER.

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Kim Mi-soo

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TheSnowdropactressdied on Jan. 5.She was 29.

“Kim suddenly left us on Jan. 5,” her agency said in a statement, according toVariety. “The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness. Please refrain from reporting false rumors or speculation so that the family can mourn in peace.”

Mi-soo portrayed student activist Yeo Jung-min in the Korean seriesSnowdrop, which was announced as a Disney+ original program in October.

Mi-soo also appeared on the television seriesInto the RingandHi Bye, Mama!, as well as the 2019 filmsKyungmi’s WorldandMemories, according toVariety.

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Michael Lang

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Michael Lang, the co-creator and organizer ofWoodstock,died on Jan. 8 following a battle with cancer, according to a family spokesperson. He was 77.

In addition to the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969, Lang helped create and organize follow-up events Woodstock ‘94 and Woodstock ‘99.

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Peter Bogdanovich

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The writer and director, best known for his classic films like 1971’sThe Last Picture Showand 1973’sPaper Moon,died at home on Jan. 6. He was 82.

His daughter Antonia confirmed toThe New York TimesandThe Hollywood Reporterthat the filmmaker died of natural causes.

Bogdanovich earned Academy Award nods for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay forTheLast Picture Show, and famously directed A-listers including Cher, Sam Elliott, Laura Dern,Jennifer Anistonand more.

33of 108Calvin SimonJon Kopaloff/GettyCalvin Simon, the co-founder of the music group Parliament-Funkadelic and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member,died at 79years old on Jan. 6."[Thanks] everyone for the wonderful memories… we will so miss you Calvin… but love the thought that heaven just got a bit funkier,“a poston Simon’s official Facebook page stated on Jan. 8, confirming the death of the performer.His former bandmates Bootsy Collins and George Clinton both paid tribute to the musician on social media.

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Calvin Simon

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Calvin Simon, the co-founder of the music group Parliament-Funkadelic and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member,died at 79years old on Jan. 6.

“[Thanks] everyone for the wonderful memories… we will so miss you Calvin… but love the thought that heaven just got a bit funkier,“a poston Simon’s official Facebook page stated on Jan. 8, confirming the death of the performer.

His former bandmates Bootsy Collins and George Clinton both paid tribute to the musician on social media.

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Marilyn Bergman

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Marilyn Bergman, a lyricist who has won multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Grammys — and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame — died in the early hours of Jan. 8 at the age of 93.

Marilyn’s cause of death has been revealed as respiratory failure, though it was not related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ross Browner

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Ross Browner, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end,died at 67.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my Father, Ross Browner,” Starks wrote. “The world has lost a Titan, @CFBHOF [College Football Hall of Fame] member, @Bengals Legend, but he was most proud of being an @NDFootball [Notre Dame Football] alumnus. Our hearts are heavy but he is at peace now.”

36of 108Dwayne HickmanDavid Livingston/Getty ImagesDwayne Hickman, widely known and celebrated for his role onThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,died at 87.A spokesperson for Hickman’s familyconfirmed toThe New York Timesthat he died Jan. 9 in Los Angeles from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Beyond his television credits, Hickman also worked as an executive at CBS, producer and director.The Many Loves of Dobie Gillisaired on CBS from 1959 to 1963, starring Hickman as Dobie Gillis,a girl-crazed teenager who yearned for success and luck in love.

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Dwayne Hickman

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Dwayne Hickman, widely known and celebrated for his role onThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,died at 87.

A spokesperson for Hickman’s familyconfirmed toThe New York Timesthat he died Jan. 9 in Los Angeles from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Beyond his television credits, Hickman also worked as an executive at CBS, producer and director.

The Many Loves of Dobie Gillisaired on CBS from 1959 to 1963, starring Hickman as Dobie Gillis,a girl-crazed teenager who yearned for success and luck in love.

37of 108James MtumeJames Mtume.Jamie McCarthy/WireImageGrammy-winning songwriter and musician James Mtume hasdied at 76.Mtume’s son Falau confirmed the news toPitchforkon Jan. 9. Further information about his cause of death was immediately available.Lisa Lucas, the daughter of Mtume’s late frequent collaborator Reggie Lucas, alsoshared the sad news on Twitter, calling the musician her “honorary uncle.““So much loss. So much grief. Rest in power to Uncle Mtume,” shewrote. “My late father’s partner in crime, the co-creator of the songs of my life (and about my birth!). He was [an] essential part of the life of the man who made me, therefore me too. Gone now. He will be dearly, eternally missed.”

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James Mtume

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Grammy-winning songwriter and musician James Mtume hasdied at 76.

Mtume’s son Falau confirmed the news toPitchforkon Jan. 9. Further information about his cause of death was immediately available.

Lisa Lucas, the daughter of Mtume’s late frequent collaborator Reggie Lucas, alsoshared the sad news on Twitter, calling the musician her “honorary uncle.”

“So much loss. So much grief. Rest in power to Uncle Mtume,” shewrote. “My late father’s partner in crime, the co-creator of the songs of my life (and about my birth!). He was [an] essential part of the life of the man who made me, therefore me too. Gone now. He will be dearly, eternally missed.”

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Maria Ewing

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Ewing, an acclaimed opera singer and the mother of actressRebecca Hall, died at her home outside Detroit on Jan. 9 following a brief illness.She was 71.

Ewing, a soprano and mezzo-soprano, made her debut at theMetropolitan Operain 1976 as Cherubino in Mozart’sLe Nozze di Figaro, and after nearly 100 performances, gave her last show on the highly regarded stage in 1997, as Marie in Berg’sWozzeck.

39of 108Chris DickersonDMI/The LIFE Picture Collection/ShutterstockLegendary bodybuilder Dickerson, who made history as the first-ever Black Mr. America,died on Dec. 23, according to multiple outlets who uncovered the news in January. He was 82.Dickerson died at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after struggling with a heart ailment, his friend Bill Neylon said, theWashington Postreported.Dickerson blazed many trails throughout his career, including becoming the first openly gay Mr. Olympia, a men’s professional bodybuilding contest, in 1982. Throughout his lengthy career, Dickerson amassed 50 titles, including wins at International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Grand Prix competitions in multiple states, thePostsaid.

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Chris Dickerson

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Legendary bodybuilder Dickerson, who made history as the first-ever Black Mr. America,died on Dec. 23, according to multiple outlets who uncovered the news in January. He was 82.

Dickerson died at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after struggling with a heart ailment, his friend Bill Neylon said, theWashington Postreported.

Dickerson blazed many trails throughout his career, including becoming the first openly gay Mr. Olympia, a men’s professional bodybuilding contest, in 1982. Throughout his lengthy career, Dickerson amassed 50 titles, including wins at International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Grand Prix competitions in multiple states, thePostsaid.

40of 108Melanie HamMelanie Ham.Melanie Ham/InstagramYouTuber Ham died after a battle with cancer. She was 36.Ham’s husband shared the news on her social media account on Jan. 12 — noting that his “sweet, amazing, beautiful wife” tragically died nine days before their 16th anniversary.“If you’ve been following our journey I’m sure you were, like us, hopeful she could defeat this insidious disease,” hewrote. “Over the past few months things have been progressively getting worse and we’re thankful that we made it to this point through the holidays and tried to make every moment count.““My family, our doctors, our nurses and especially Melanie fought until the end and did all we could do to avoid today, but that is not our path. Let me reassure all those rooting for us, Melanie fought like a warrior queen,” he added. “Despite the deep grief my family and I feel today we want to celebrate an amazing woman and a life well-lived. She loved passionately, created beautifully, provided abundantly and was my best friend all the way to the end.”

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Melanie Ham

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YouTuber Ham died after a battle with cancer. She was 36.

Ham’s husband shared the news on her social media account on Jan. 12 — noting that his “sweet, amazing, beautiful wife” tragically died nine days before their 16th anniversary.

“If you’ve been following our journey I’m sure you were, like us, hopeful she could defeat this insidious disease,” hewrote. “Over the past few months things have been progressively getting worse and we’re thankful that we made it to this point through the holidays and tried to make every moment count.”

“My family, our doctors, our nurses and especially Melanie fought until the end and did all we could do to avoid today, but that is not our path. Let me reassure all those rooting for us, Melanie fought like a warrior queen,” he added. “Despite the deep grief my family and I feel today we want to celebrate an amazing woman and a life well-lived. She loved passionately, created beautifully, provided abundantly and was my best friend all the way to the end.”

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Fred Parris

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Parris, who was a member of doo-wop group the Five Satins, died at age 85 on Jan. 13.His deathwas announced in a statement posted to the group’sFacebook page.

“Sadly the music world lost one of the greats yesterday as Fred Parris passed away after a brief illness,” the statement read. “Fred’s classic song ‘In the Still of the Night’ has been recognized as one of the greatest love songs of all time and the number one requested song of the doo-wop era.”

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Steve Schapiro

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The celebrated photojournalist, whose work documented the civil rights movement and also included celebrity portraits,died on Jan. 15of pancreatic cancer at his home in Chicago, according toThe New York Times.He was 87.

Schapiro’s civil rights coverage included the March on Washington in 1963 and the 1965 marches from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, theTimesreported.

Active until the end of his life, Schapiro also documented the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020.

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Charles McGee

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McGee, a decorated military pilot and Tuskegee Airman,died at 102.

On Jan. 16, McGee died in his sleep, a family spokesperson toldReuters. “He had his right hand over his heart and was smiling serenely,” his youngest daughter, Yvonne McGee, said in a statement.

“McGee was a living legend known for his kind-hearted, and humble nature, who saw positivity at every turn,” his family added in the statement, perCNN. “He spent the last half century inspiring future generations to pursue careers in aviation, but equally important, he encouraged others to be the best they could be, to follow their dreams, and to persevere through all challenges.”

44of 108Deon LendorePaul Gilham/GettyLendore, former Texas A&M athlete and three-timeOlympictrack star who represented Trinidad & Tobago,died at 29.The athlete died in College Station, Texas, on Jan. 11 after striking one vehicle before plowing head-on into another driving in the opposite direction.“This is very difficult to express, I can’t even express this loss,” Texas A&M coach Pat Henrysaid in a statement to PEOPLE.

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Deon Lendore

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Lendore, former Texas A&M athlete and three-timeOlympictrack star who represented Trinidad & Tobago,died at 29.

The athlete died in College Station, Texas, on Jan. 11 after striking one vehicle before plowing head-on into another driving in the opposite direction.

“This is very difficult to express, I can’t even express this loss,” Texas A&M coach Pat Henrysaid in a statement to PEOPLE.

45of 108Yvette MimieuxAllen Tannenbaum/gettyMimieux, an actress known for roles in iconic films such as 1960’sThe Time MachineandThe Black Holefrom 1979, diedat age 80.Mimieux died “peacefully” in her sleep of natural causes on Jan. 17, family representative Michelle Bega confirmed to PEOPLE.A Los Angeles native, Mimieux had 50 credits to her name as an actress, starting out in 1958 before soon earning a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960’sPlatinum High School.Her breakout role came that same year, when she played distant-future damsel in distress Weena in George Pal’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’The Time Machineopposite Rod Taylor.

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Yvette Mimieux

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Mimieux, an actress known for roles in iconic films such as 1960’sThe Time MachineandThe Black Holefrom 1979, diedat age 80.

Mimieux died “peacefully” in her sleep of natural causes on Jan. 17, family representative Michelle Bega confirmed to PEOPLE.

A Los Angeles native, Mimieux had 50 credits to her name as an actress, starting out in 1958 before soon earning a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Female Newcomer in 1960’sPlatinum High School.

Her breakout role came that same year, when she played distant-future damsel in distress Weena in George Pal’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’The Time Machineopposite Rod Taylor.

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Lusia Harris

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Harris, a pioneer for women’s basketball, died at the age of 66.

Delta State University, where Harris attended and played for, announced the news in a Jan. 18statement, remembering her incredible legacy.

“We are deeply saddened to share the news that our angel, matriarch, sister, mother, grandmother, Olympic medalist, The Queen of Basketball, Lusia Harris has passed away unexpectedly today in Mississippi,” her family said in the release, per DSU.

47of 108Gaspard UllielStephane Cardinale/Corbis via GettyUlliel, a French movie star set to appear in Marvel’s upcomingMoon Knightseries, died at age 37 following a ski accident,multiple outlets reported on Jan. 19.According to French news agencyAFP, Ulliel was transported via helicopter to a hospital in Grenoble, France, after suffering a head injury on a ski mountain in the Savoie region. His family, via his agent, told AFP that he later succumbed to his injuries.In addition to his role as Midnight Man in the highly anticipatedMoon Knightseries, which released its first trailer days before the actor’s death, Ulliel is known for starring in French filmsSaint Laurent,It’s Only the End of The WorldandA Very Long Engagement.

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Gaspard Ulliel

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Ulliel, a French movie star set to appear in Marvel’s upcomingMoon Knightseries, died at age 37 following a ski accident,multiple outlets reported on Jan. 19.

According to French news agencyAFP, Ulliel was transported via helicopter to a hospital in Grenoble, France, after suffering a head injury on a ski mountain in the Savoie region. His family, via his agent, told AFP that he later succumbed to his injuries.

In addition to his role as Midnight Man in the highly anticipatedMoon Knightseries, which released its first trailer days before the actor’s death, Ulliel is known for starring in French filmsSaint Laurent,It’s Only the End of The WorldandA Very Long Engagement.

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Hardy Krüger

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Krüger, who starred inA Bridge Too FarandBarry Lyndon, died at the age of 93.

His agency added, “his warmth of heart, joie de vivre and his unshakeable sense of justice will make him unforgettable,” viaTHR.

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Louie Anderson

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Shortly after it was announced that he was being treated in a Las Vegas hospital for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, an aggressive blood cancer,the comedian’s rep confirmed that he died on Jan. 21. He was 68.

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Elza Soares

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Brazilian singer and samba icon Soares died at age 91.

“It is with great sadness and regret that we report the death of singer and composer Elza Soares, aged 91, at 15:45 at her home in Rio de Janeiro, of natural causes,“the statement began.

“Icon of Brazilian music, considered one of the greatest artists in the world, the singer elected as the Voice of the Millennium had a triumphant, intense life, that moved the world with her voice, her strength and her determination.”

In 1960, she garnered a record deal, kicking off her iconic singer career, going on to have hits like “Se Acaso Você Chegasse” and “Cadeira Vazia.”

Soares briefly stepped away from music in the 2010s before making her return withA Mulher do Fim do Mundoin 2015, an album that earned her a Latin Grammy for Best Musica Popular Brasileira Album. The project notably addressed violence against the LGBTQ community, police brutality, and those living oppressed in Brazil.

Her later albums,Deus é MulherandPlaneta Fome,released in 2018 and 2019 respectively, also received Grammy nods.

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Meat Loaf

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Legendary rocker and actorMeat Loaf(a.k.a. Marvin Lee Aday) died, PEOPLE confirmed on Jan. 21.He was 74.

“His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, includingFight Club,Focus,Rocky Horror Picture ShowandWayne’s World. ‘Bat Out of Hell’ remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time. 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. We thank you for understanding of our need for privacy at this time. From his heart to your souls… don’t ever stop rocking!”

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Clark Gillies

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Gillies, a Hockey Hall of Famer and 4-time Stanley Cup champion with theNew York Islandersdied at 67.

On Jan. 21, theNational Hockey League (NHL)announced Gillies’ death in astatementfrom commissioner Gary Bettman.

“The adoration and admiration of his teammates reflected the heart and passion he brought to our game,” he added. “We send our deepest condolences to his family and his countless friends and fans.”

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Don Wilson

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Wilson, a founding member of the pioneering surf rock groupThe Venturesdied at the age of 88.

“Our dad was an amazing rhythm guitar player who touched people all over world with his band, The Ventures,” his son Tim said in a statement. “He will have his place in history forever and was much loved and appreciated. He will be missed.”

54of 108Kathryn KatesWalter McBride/WireImageKates, a veteran character actress with credits includingOrange Is the New Black, SeinfeldandLaw & Order: SVUto her name,died at the age of 73.Kates’ representatives confirmed the news to PEOPLE, with Erica Bines of Headline Talent Agency noting that the actress died on Jan. 22 “after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.” She added that a memorial for Kates is being planned for the spring.The performer’s manager Bob McGowan wrote in an email, “my heart is broken, she was the best.” He added, “The entire time she was sick, she never complained.”

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Kathryn Kates

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Kates, a veteran character actress with credits includingOrange Is the New Black, SeinfeldandLaw & Order: SVUto her name,died at the age of 73.

Kates' representatives confirmed the news to PEOPLE, with Erica Bines of Headline Talent Agency noting that the actress died on Jan. 22 “after a hard fought battle with lung cancer.” She added that a memorial for Kates is being planned for the spring.

The performer’s manager Bob McGowan wrote in an email, “my heart is broken, she was the best.” He added, “The entire time she was sick, she never complained.”

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Thích Nhất Hạnh

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Thích Nhất Hạnh, an influential Buddhist monk and peace activist,died at the age of 95.

Plum Village, the organization that Hạnh founded, announced the news of his death on its website on Jan. 22.

“With a deep mindful breath, we announce our beloved teacher Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has passed away peacefully,” the statement read.

56of 108Bobbe Long ‘Beegie’ AdairBeegie Adair.Jeff CoffinAdair, a prolific jazz pianist and prominent figure in Nashville’s music scene, died on Jan. 23.She was 84.TheAssociated Pressreported Adair’s manager Monica Ramey said she died in Franklin, Tennessee. The AP added the cause of death was not immediately disclosed.Adair accumulated a number of accolades throughout her impressive career that spanned six decades.Most notably, Adair played on over 100 records. She was a musician on bothThe Johnny Cash ShowandThe Ralph Emery Showand worked on albums with country stars Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and musician Chet Atkins among other notables.

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Bobbe Long ‘Beegie’ Adair

Beegie Adair.Jeff Coffin

Adair, a prolific jazz pianist and prominent figure in Nashville’s music scene, died on Jan. 23.She was 84.

TheAssociated Pressreported Adair’s manager Monica Ramey said she died in Franklin, Tennessee. The AP added the cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

Adair accumulated a number of accolades throughout her impressive career that spanned six decades.

Most notably, Adair played on over 100 records. She was a musician on bothThe Johnny Cash ShowandThe Ralph Emery Showand worked on albums with country stars Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and musician Chet Atkins among other notables.

57of 108Jean RamirezMary DeCicco/AP/ShutterstockTampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Ramirez died unexpectedly on Jan. 10 at the age of 28.“We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jean’s family,” Rays President of baseball operations Erik Neander said in astatement. “He was a caring teammate and friend. He exuded so much joy in all he did, and his kind heart was truly a gift to all. As we process this unexpected and difficult loss, we are grateful for the times we shared with Jean.“The team did not announce Ramirez’s cause of death.Ramirez joined the Rays organization in the 28th round of the 2016 MLB draft and spent three seasons in the minor leagues before he was released.But the Rays brought Ramirez back to the team as a bullpen catcher and coach in 2019 and reached the World Series the following year.

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Jean Ramirez

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Tampa Bay Rays bullpen catcher Ramirez died unexpectedly on Jan. 10 at the age of 28.

“We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jean’s family,” Rays President of baseball operations Erik Neander said in astatement. “He was a caring teammate and friend. He exuded so much joy in all he did, and his kind heart was truly a gift to all. As we process this unexpected and difficult loss, we are grateful for the times we shared with Jean.”

The team did not announce Ramirez’s cause of death.

Ramirez joined the Rays organization in the 28th round of the 2016 MLB draft and spent three seasons in the minor leagues before he was released.

But the Rays brought Ramirez back to the team as a bullpen catcher and coach in 2019 and reached the World Series the following year.

58of 108Ronnie SpectorRonnie Spector in 2018.Jordi Vidal/RedfernsSpector, the lead singer of the legendary girl group the Ronettes, died following a short battle with cancer.She was 78.“Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer,” her family said in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Jan. 12. “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,” the statement continued. “Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her. "

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Ronnie Spector

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Spector, the lead singer of the legendary girl group the Ronettes, died following a short battle with cancer.She was 78.

“Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer,” her family said in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Jan. 12. “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,” the statement continued. “Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her. "

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Dallas Frazier

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Frazier, a legendary and Grammy-nominated country music songwriter,died at 82.

Frazier died at a rehabilitation facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, according to theNew York Times.

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Wavy Navy Pooh

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According to theMiami Herald,the “M.I.A.M.I. (Murder Is A Major Issue)” rapper, 28, was gunned down while driving a Toyota Camry near Zoo Miami.

According to theHerald, Miami-Dade police said Beaubien stopped at Southwest 152nd Street and 127th Avenue when a gray four-door Lexus pulled up with someone inside who fired shots.

61of 108Jon LindTonya Wise/Invision/AP/ShutterstockLegendary songwriter Jon Lind died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 73.Lind, who helped create songs like Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland,“Madonna’s “Crazy For You” andVanessa Williams' “Save the Best for Last,“died on Jan. 15, his attorney, Jeremy Rosen, confirmed toVariety.The accomplished writer also worked with artists likeCher, Deniece Williams, Atlantic Starr, Aaron Neville and the Emotions during his decades-long music career, according toVariety.

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Jon Lind

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Legendary songwriter Jon Lind died after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 73.

Lind, who helped create songs like Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland,“Madonna’s “Crazy For You” andVanessa Williams' “Save the Best for Last,“died on Jan. 15, his attorney, Jeremy Rosen, confirmed toVariety.

The accomplished writer also worked with artists likeCher, Deniece Williams, Atlantic Starr, Aaron Neville and the Emotions during his decades-long music career, according toVariety.

62of 108Adalia Rose WilliamsfacebookWilliams, ateen YouTuberwho lived with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome,died in January. She was 15 years old.“January 12, 2022 at 7pm Adalia Rose Williams was set free from this world,” a post on bothher InstagramandFacebookaccounts started. “She came into it quietly and left quietly, but her life was far from it. She touched MILLIONS of people and left the biggest imprint in everyone that knew her.““She is no longer in pain and is now dancing away to all the music she loves,” the post continued. “I really wish this wasn’t our reality but unfortunately it is.”

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Adalia Rose Williams

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Williams, ateen YouTuberwho lived with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome,died in January. She was 15 years old.

“January 12, 2022 at 7pm Adalia Rose Williams was set free from this world,” a post on bothher InstagramandFacebookaccounts started. “She came into it quietly and left quietly, but her life was far from it. She touched MILLIONS of people and left the biggest imprint in everyone that knew her.”

“She is no longer in pain and is now dancing away to all the music she loves,” the post continued. “I really wish this wasn’t our reality but unfortunately it is.”

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Clint Arlis

Bachelor Nationmourned the death ofBachelorettecontestantClint Arlis. He was 34.

“It is with a heavy heart and a sense of profound loss that we announce the death of one of the Batavia Wrestling Program’s All-Time greats, 2005 graduate, Clint Arlis,” Bayerwrote. “Clint was the beloved son of Coach Tom Arlis and his wife, Jamie, protective, loving older brother of his sister, Taylor, and the boyhood idol and best friend of his kid brother, Coach Logan Arlis.

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Jordan Cashmyer

Her mother Jessica Cashmyerannounced the news of her deathin astatement on Facebook, which was written from the account of Dennis M. Cashmyer Jr., Jessica’s late husband and Jordan’s father.

“Last night I received a call no parent ever wants,” Jessica began her post, which was written alongside a black and white photograph of Jordan.

“My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old,” she continued. “Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”

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Rosa Lee Hawkins

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Hawkins, a member of the ’60s girl group The Dixie Cups, died at 76.

“When the audience smiled and applauded, it made her happy because she knew she put a smile on their faces, if only for that time,” Barbara said of their shared career.

In 1964, the band’s iconic single “Chapel of Love” shot to No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100, topping The Beatles' “Love Me Do.”

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Breck Denny Jr.

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Denny Jr.died in mid-January at age 34.

Denny’s family confirmed toDeadlinethat he died on Jan. 17 in Santa Barbara, California.He died ofa rare spontaneous splenic artery rupture.

Denny was engaged to fiancée Emily Levitan, who works as the director of original series at Netflix. The couple announced their engagementon Instagramin July. TheirZola wedding registryindicated that they were set to wed on April 30.

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Morgan Stevens

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TheFameandMelrose Placestardied in his Los Angeles homeon Jan. 26. He was 70.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office laterconfirmed that Stevens died of natural causesdue to arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease.

After a hiatus from acting, the star returned to the small screen in 1992 with a recurring role as Nick Diamond in the hit Fox dramaMelrose Place.

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Diego Verdaguer

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The Argentinian singerdied at a hospitalin Los Angeles on Jan. 27, reportedly ofCOVID-19complications. He was 70.

Verdaguer was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in December, and had been hospitalized, according toThe Associated Press.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1951, the Latin Grammy-nominated singer released his first single, “Lejos del Amor,” at just 17 years old. In 1980, he moved to Mexico, where he also held citizenship.

Throughout his career, which spanned over five decades, he was famous for hits like “Volvere,” “Corazón de Papel,” “Tonta,” “Ladrona,” and “Voy a Conquistarte,” perBillboard.

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Peter Robbins

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Robbins, the original voice actor for Charlie Brown in the early animatedPeanutsspecials,died at the age of 65.

70of 108Vachik MangassarianTibrina Hobson/WireImageCharacter actor Mangassarian died at the age of 78, it wasreported in late January.Reps for Mangassarian toldThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadlinethat he died of COVID-19 related complications.Born in Iran in 1943, Mangassarian emigrated to the United States at age 23, working as a waiter in Los Angeles while dreaming of a career in Hollywood. He pursed his passion for acting with gigs in theater and a few roles in movies back in Iran, before landing his big break withThe South’s Sharkin 1978.From there, the actor appeared inThe Fall Guy, The A-Team, Sledge Hammer!, Murder, She Wrote, Murphy Brown, Falcon Crest, Jake and the FatmanandNYPD Blue, among others, perDeadline. Later, he would play parts inMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.(playing Qasim Zaghlul), Curb Your EnthusiasmandNCIS: Los Angeles.

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Vachik Mangassarian

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Character actor Mangassarian died at the age of 78, it wasreported in late January.

Reps for Mangassarian toldThe Hollywood ReporterandDeadlinethat he died of COVID-19 related complications.

Born in Iran in 1943, Mangassarian emigrated to the United States at age 23, working as a waiter in Los Angeles while dreaming of a career in Hollywood. He pursed his passion for acting with gigs in theater and a few roles in movies back in Iran, before landing his big break withThe South’s Sharkin 1978.

From there, the actor appeared inThe Fall Guy, The A-Team, Sledge Hammer!, Murder, She Wrote, Murphy Brown, Falcon Crest, Jake and the FatmanandNYPD Blue, among others, perDeadline. Later, he would play parts inMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.(playing Qasim Zaghlul), Curb Your EnthusiasmandNCIS: Los Angeles.

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Paul Carter Harrison

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Harrison, a playwright and theatrical scholar whose work was a staple in the Black community, has died. He was 85.

In a January statement to theNew York Times, Paul’s daughter, Fonteyn Harrison,confirmed that he died on Dec. 27at a retirement home in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Dick Halligan

Halligan, a founding member of the Grammy-winning jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, died at the age of 78.

73of 108Betty DavisGilles Petard/RedfernsBetty Davis, the renowned funk singer and ex-wife of Miles Davis,died of natural causeson Feb. 10. She was 77.“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon,” Davis' longtime friend Connie Portis said in a statement toRolling Stone. “Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennsylvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans.“A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Davis is the one who wrote The Chambers Brothers' 1967 hit song “Uptown (to Harlem)” and is also the writer behind all the music that helped The Commodores get signed to Motown.As a solo artist, she released five albums —Betty Davis,They Say I’m Different,Nasty Gal,Is This Love or DesireandCrashin' From Passion. Davis is considered a trailblazer in the music industry, having unabashedly engineered sexually liberating lyrics and performances which paved way for the likes of Madonna and Prince.

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Betty Davis

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Betty Davis, the renowned funk singer and ex-wife of Miles Davis,died of natural causeson Feb. 10. She was 77.

“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon,” Davis' longtime friend Connie Portis said in a statement toRolling Stone. “Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennsylvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans.”

A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, Davis is the one who wrote The Chambers Brothers' 1967 hit song “Uptown (to Harlem)” and is also the writer behind all the music that helped The Commodores get signed to Motown.

As a solo artist, she released five albums —Betty Davis,They Say I’m Different,Nasty Gal,Is This Love or DesireandCrashin' From Passion. Davis is considered a trailblazer in the music industry, having unabashedly engineered sexually liberating lyrics and performances which paved way for the likes of Madonna and Prince.

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Emilio Delgado

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The Mexican American actor, who played Fix-it Shop owner Luis Rodriguez onSesame Streetfor 45 years,died in early March. He was 81.

“A beloved member of the Sesame family for over 50 years, his warmth and humor invited children to share a friendship that has echoed through generations,” a rep forSesame Streetshared in a statement to PEOPLE.

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Lee MacMillan

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Prior to her death, MacMillan had been open about her mental health issues, admitting to fans that she had taken some time to herself and had even picked up golfing and cycling.

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Sam Bruce

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Former University of Miami Hurricanes wide receiverSam Bruce died after suffering a myocardial infarctionin April.

A day before his death, the 24-year-old star athlete was involved in a car accident and officials initially believed he had aseizure while driving. However, Florida’s Broward County Medical Examiner discovered he had coronary heart disease, which led to the fatal heart attack.

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Loretta Lynn

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Country legendLoretta Lynnpassed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 4, her familyrevealed in a statement. The singer was 90.

“She was beautiful and feisty and had this spirit that made you want to be better,” Lambertpreviously told PEOPLE. “She was one of the most genuine artists there is.”

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Naomi Judd

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The country icon, who was part of the famous mother-daughter duoThe Judds,died on May 30 after suffering from mental illness. She was 76.

The statement, which Ashley alsoposted to her Instagram, did not elaborate further or include an exact cause of death.

An additional statement from Naomi’s husband of 32 years, Larry Strickland, reads: “Naomi Judd’s family request privacy during this heartbreaking time. No additional information will be released at this time.”

A day after their mother’s death, Ashley and Wynonna tearfully accepted their mother’s honor ofbeing inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

79of 108Andy FletcherAndy Fletcher.Robert Marquardt/WireImageThe founding member and keyboardist ofDepeche Modedied in May at the age of 60.“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” read astatement posted to Depeche Mode’s social media pageson May 26.“Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint,” continued the band.“Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

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Andy Fletcher

Andy Fletcher.Robert Marquardt/WireImage

The founding member and keyboardist ofDepeche Modedied in May at the age of 60.

“We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher,” read astatement posted to Depeche Mode’s social media pageson May 26.

“Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good laugh, or a cold pint,” continued the band.

“Our hearts are with his family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and respect their privacy in this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

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Bob Lanier

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Bob Lanier, one of the top players in theNBAin the 1970s, died in May. He was 73.

Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement that basketball “was a labor of love for Bob,” whom he described as “one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever been around.”

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Kevin Samuels

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Kevin Samuels, the controversial YouTuber known for his polarizing takes on relationships,died on May 5. He was 56.

Emergency services were called to Samuels' home, where a woman informed cops that he complained of chest pain before he collapsed on top of her. Firefighters performed CPR on the scene and later transported him to Piedmont Hospital.

Prior to his passing Samuel had gained notoriety for some of his views, particularly those concerning women. Detractors often deemed his views as sexist, while fans often thought he was brave for keeping it real in the midst of cancel culture.

“If you have made it to 35 and you are unmarried, you are a leftover woman,” Samuels said in a video,per NBC News. “You are what is left. Men know that there is something likely wrong with you.”

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Kailia Posey

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The outletconfirmed the news, and shared a statement from the 16-year-old’s heartbroken family.

“Although she was an accomplished teenager with a bright future ahead of her, unfortunately in one impetuous moment, she made the rash decision to end her earthly life,” relatives said, per TMZ. A foundation in her name has since been established through theWhatcom Community Foundationin Washington state.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go tosuicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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Niece Waidhofer

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According toTMZ, Waidhofer was discovered in her Houston home after a family member requested a welfare check on her. The model had been super open with her 4.2 million Instagram followers regarding her mental health issues and red flags went up when all but three photos were deleted from her account prior to her death.

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Jaylon Ferguson

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Baltimore Ravens linebackerJaylon Ferguson was found dead in his apartmenton June 21. He was 26.

The Baltimore Police Department responded to a “questionable death” phone call late on the night of June 21 and found paramedics already working on the unresponsive NFL player. He never regained consciousness and was declared dead at the scene.

A few weeks later, a representative of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimoreconfirmed Ferguson had died from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl. His death was ruled accidental.

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Gleycy Correia

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Former Miss United Continents Brazil, Gleycy Correiadied in June after slipping into a coma,The Washington Postreported. She was 27.

Five days after undergoing tonsil surgery, Correia suffered a hemorrhage which led to the coma. She never regained consciousness and two months later, she died of kidney failure.

Correia, who worked as a beautician and model, won the Miss United Continents Brazil title in 2018 and was also crowned Miss Costa del Sol the same year.

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James Caan

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Veteran actorJames Caandied on the evening of July 6 at the age of 82,his family announced via Twitter.

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Tony Dow

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Leave it to Beaverstar Tony Dow died on July 27after a battle with cancer. He was 77.

“Tony passed away earlier this morning, with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey,” anannouncement on his official Facebook page read.

88of 108Ryan FellowsRyan Fellows.DiscoveryStreet Outlaws: Fastest in AmericastarRyan Fellows died in August at age 41after being involved in a fatal car accident.According to TMZ, Fellows lost control of the gold Nissan 240Z, which caused it to roll over and combust. Spectators on the scene tried to help but were ultimately unable to pull him from the car.“Ryan was an avid car enthusiast and was a road ‘warrior’ in many ways that extended to loves of basketball, cars and business in sales/advertising,” his family wrote on a GoFundMe Page launched to help his survivors.“He was admired for tenacity and a relentless drive to overcome the challenges before him. The only thing he loved more than these efforts and achievements was his family.”

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Ryan Fellows

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Street Outlaws: Fastest in AmericastarRyan Fellows died in August at age 41after being involved in a fatal car accident.

According to TMZ, Fellows lost control of the gold Nissan 240Z, which caused it to roll over and combust. Spectators on the scene tried to help but were ultimately unable to pull him from the car.

“Ryan was an avid car enthusiast and was a road ‘warrior’ in many ways that extended to loves of basketball, cars and business in sales/advertising,” his family wrote on a GoFundMe Page launched to help his survivors.

“He was admired for tenacity and a relentless drive to overcome the challenges before him. The only thing he loved more than these efforts and achievements was his family.”

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Luke Bell

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Country music star Luke Belldiedin August, one week after he had gone missing in Tucson, Arizona, due an accidental fentanyl overdose. He was 32.

Bell’s family revealedthat the singer had been suffering from mental health issues which escalated after his father passed away in 2015.

90of 108Robert LuPoneJim Spellman/WireImageBelovedThe Sopranosactor and co-founder of MCC Theater Robert LuPone died on Aug, 27 after athree-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76.A Juilliard graduate, LuPone played the Sopranos' neighbor and family doctor, Dr. Bruce Cusamano on the hit HBO show. He also held notable roles on other hit series such asSex and the City,Guiding Lightand was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work onAll My Children.He co-founded MCC Theater along with Bernard Telsey and Will Cantler and the company has gone on to produce hit shows such asFrozen,School Girlsand the Pulitzer Prize-winningWit.

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Robert LuPone

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BelovedThe Sopranosactor and co-founder of MCC Theater Robert LuPone died on Aug, 27 after athree-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76.

A Juilliard graduate, LuPone played the Sopranos' neighbor and family doctor, Dr. Bruce Cusamano on the hit HBO show. He also held notable roles on other hit series such asSex and the City,Guiding Lightand was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work onAll My Children.

He co-founded MCC Theater along with Bernard Telsey and Will Cantler and the company has gone on to produce hit shows such asFrozen,School Girlsand the Pulitzer Prize-winningWit.

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Don Anthony St. Claire

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Don Anthony St. Claire, who appeared on season 6 ofThe Amazing Race,died on Aug. 31. He was 87.

According to his son, Greg, Don collapsed in his California home from what seemed to have been a heart-related issue.

92of 108Jesse PowellJesse Powell.Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesGrammy-nominated R&B singer Jesse Powelldied on Sept. 13, his sisters announced.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell. He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home,“Tamara Powell posted on her Instagram. “The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy. Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.“Jesse got his big break in music when record executive Louis Silas, Jr. signed him in 1993, according toAllMusic. He would go on to release four albums between 1996 and 2003 and his second record,‘Bout Itwas certified gold in 1999.

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Jesse Powell

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Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jesse Powelldied on Sept. 13, his sisters announced.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell. He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home,“Tamara Powell posted on her Instagram. “The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy. Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career.”

Jesse got his big break in music when record executive Louis Silas, Jr. signed him in 1993, according toAllMusic. He would go on to release four albums between 1996 and 2003 and his second record,‘Bout Itwas certified gold in 1999.

93of 108Gavin EscobarAP/ShutterstockFormer Dallas Cowboys tight endGavin Escobar died in a California rock-climbing accidentin September at age 31.Escobar, along with another climber, 33-year-old Chelsea Walsh were discovered at Tahquitz Rock near Idyllwild in the San Bernardino National Forest. Both were declared dead at the scene.The football player started his five-year-long career playing for the Cowboys before going to the Baltimore Ravens, where he retired in 2018. Escobar had found a new career path as a firefighter as the Long Beach Fire Department revealed he had been hired this past February.

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Gavin Escobar

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Former Dallas Cowboys tight endGavin Escobar died in a California rock-climbing accidentin September at age 31.

Escobar, along with another climber, 33-year-old Chelsea Walsh were discovered at Tahquitz Rock near Idyllwild in the San Bernardino National Forest. Both were declared dead at the scene.

The football player started his five-year-long career playing for the Cowboys before going to the Baltimore Ravens, where he retired in 2018. Escobar had found a new career path as a firefighter as the Long Beach Fire Department revealed he had been hired this past February.

94of 108PnB RockPnB Rock.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesRapper PnB Rock — born Rakim Hasheem Allen —was fatally shot during a robberyin a Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles located in Los Angeles.The 30-year-old Philly native was enjoying a meal with his girlfriend,Stephanie Sibounheuang, when a suspect approached and ordered him to give up his jewelry and other items. Moments later, the “Fleek” rapper was gunned down.According toThe New York Times,police arrested Freddie Lee Trone, 40 and his 17-year-old son in connection to the murder. Both suspects were “charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.” Police also apprehended Trone’s wife, Shantell Trone and charged her with one count of being an accessory after the fact.

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PnB Rock

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Rapper PnB Rock — born Rakim Hasheem Allen —was fatally shot during a robberyin a Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles located in Los Angeles.

The 30-year-old Philly native was enjoying a meal with his girlfriend,Stephanie Sibounheuang, when a suspect approached and ordered him to give up his jewelry and other items. Moments later, the “Fleek” rapper was gunned down.

According toThe New York Times,police arrested Freddie Lee Trone, 40 and his 17-year-old son in connection to the murder. Both suspects were “charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.” Police also apprehended Trone’s wife, Shantell Trone and charged her with one count of being an accessory after the fact.

95of 108Robert CormierRobert Cormier/InstagramHeartlandheartthrob Robert Cormierdied due to injuries sustained in an accidental fall, his sister toldThe Hollywood Reporterin late September. The 33-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario, when he died.Cormier first appeared in season 6 of the UPtv hit show and prior toHeartland,his acting credits included roles inFirecrackers,Pyrenees,and upcoming projects,The Intersection,Transmission: Vol. 1and a short calledThe Antagonist.

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Robert Cormier

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Heartlandheartthrob Robert Cormierdied due to injuries sustained in an accidental fall, his sister toldThe Hollywood Reporterin late September. The 33-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario, when he died.

Cormier first appeared in season 6 of the UPtv hit show and prior toHeartland,his acting credits included roles inFirecrackers,Pyrenees,and upcoming projects,The Intersection,Transmission: Vol. 1and a short calledThe Antagonist.

96of 108MikabenMikaben.Jack Vartoogian/GettyMikaben, real name Michael Benjamin,collapsed while performingat the Accor Arena in Paris in October. He was 41.Mikaben was performing with the Haitian konpa group CaRiMi when the music suddenly stopped and he turned to walk off stage. He suddenly collapsed and never recovered.According to theLos Angeles Times,the cause of death was cardiac arrest.“I lost my other half and I have no words,” Mikaben’s widow, Vanessa Fanfan, wrote ina string of posts on Instagram.“Oh [my God], Heavenly Father, I know you don’t make mistakes and you won’t give us what we can’t [bear] but…this pain is very heavy,” she wrote in another. “Help me please oh merciful Lord.”

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Mikaben

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Mikaben, real name Michael Benjamin,collapsed while performingat the Accor Arena in Paris in October. He was 41.

Mikaben was performing with the Haitian konpa group CaRiMi when the music suddenly stopped and he turned to walk off stage. He suddenly collapsed and never recovered.

According to theLos Angeles Times,the cause of death was cardiac arrest.

“I lost my other half and I have no words,” Mikaben’s widow, Vanessa Fanfan, wrote ina string of posts on Instagram.

“Oh [my God], Heavenly Father, I know you don’t make mistakes and you won’t give us what we can’t [bear] but…this pain is very heavy,” she wrote in another. “Help me please oh merciful Lord.”

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Sacheen Littlefeather

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In August, the Academy extended along overdue apologyto the Indigenous actress for the way she was treated andfollowed up with an event honoring herin September, nearly 50 years after the incident occurred.

Littlefeatherdiedon Oct. 3 due to metastasized breast cancer. She was 75.

98of 108Sara LeeSara Lee/InstagramFormer WWE wrestler Sara Leedied unexpectedly on Oct. 6. She was 30 years old.Her mother, Terri Lee announced the news via Facebook stating, “It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus. We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete. We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers, especially [husband] Cory and her children.“The cause of Lee’s death was not revealed, though the wrestler mentioned she had a sinus infection on herlast Instagram post.Leeentered the WWEafter winning season 6 of the competition seriesTough Enoughwhich garnered her a $250,000 contract with the prestigious wrestling league. She competed under the stage name Hope (an homage to her hometown of Hope, Michigan) for the following year and wrestled veteran WWE Diva Alicia Fox in her only televised match. She was released from her contract with the WWE in 2016.

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Sara Lee

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Former WWE wrestler Sara Leedied unexpectedly on Oct. 6. She was 30 years old.

Her mother, Terri Lee announced the news via Facebook stating, “It is with heavy hearts we wanted to share that our Sara Weston has gone to be with Jesus. We are all in shock and arrangements are not complete. We ask that you respectfully let our family mourn. We all need prayers, especially [husband] Cory and her children.”

The cause of Lee’s death was not revealed, though the wrestler mentioned she had a sinus infection on herlast Instagram post.

Leeentered the WWEafter winning season 6 of the competition seriesTough Enoughwhich garnered her a $250,000 contract with the prestigious wrestling league. She competed under the stage name Hope (an homage to her hometown of Hope, Michigan) for the following year and wrestled veteran WWE Diva Alicia Fox in her only televised match. She was released from her contract with the WWE in 2016.

99of 108Tony BrownDavid Dow/NBAE via GettyTony Brown, a longtime NBA referee,succumbed to pancreatic cancer in Octoberat age 55.Brown served in the NBA for 20 years before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April 2021. He went through multiple rounds of chemotherapy before entering hospice care.“After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis early last year, Tony fought courageously through countless rounds of treatment to return to work this past season at the NBA Replay Center, demonstrating the dedication, determination and passion that made him such a highly respected official for 20 years,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.“The entire NBA family mourns Tony’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to his wife, Tina; their children, Bailey, Basile and Baylen; and his fellow referees.“Los Angeles Lakers’LeBron Jamesalso paid his respects to Brown,writing on Twitter, “Great ref but greater dude! Loved when I ran on the court for warmups and he would be on the game that night! Your smile and laugh will be missed tremendously here in our sport!”

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Tony Brown

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Tony Brown, a longtime NBA referee,succumbed to pancreatic cancer in Octoberat age 55.

Brown served in the NBA for 20 years before being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April 2021. He went through multiple rounds of chemotherapy before entering hospice care.

“After his pancreatic cancer diagnosis early last year, Tony fought courageously through countless rounds of treatment to return to work this past season at the NBA Replay Center, demonstrating the dedication, determination and passion that made him such a highly respected official for 20 years,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

“The entire NBA family mourns Tony’s passing and we send our deepest condolences to his wife, Tina; their children, Bailey, Basile and Baylen; and his fellow referees.”

Los Angeles Lakers’LeBron Jamesalso paid his respects to Brown,writing on Twitter, “Great ref but greater dude! Loved when I ran on the court for warmups and he would be on the game that night! Your smile and laugh will be missed tremendously here in our sport!”

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Willie Spence

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Willie Spence, who was the runner-up during season 19 of American Idol in 2021,died in a car accidenton Oct. 11.

“Part of being a star is making people fall in love with you and, man, I am in love with you,” country starLuke Bryantold Spence. “And I am in love with the way you go about being on stage, and the way you go about singing and the place it comes from. It’s amazing.”

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Nicki Aycox

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SupernaturalactressNicki Aycox died at age 47, her sister-in-law, Susan Raab Ceklosky, confirmed in a Facebook post on Nov. 17.

Though the official cause of death wasn’t revealed, Aycox previously announced she had beendiagnosed with leukemiain March 2021.

102of 108John AnistonGregg DeGuire/WireImageFormerDays of Our Livesstar andJennifer Aniston’s dad,John Aniston, died on Nov. 11, hisdaughter announced.“Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. 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,” theFriendsstar wrote. “And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now. I’ll love you till the end of time. Don’t forget to visit.“John began his stint as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera in 1985 and played the character on and off for over 36 years.Upon news of his death, stars of the soap opera also paid tribute to their long-term colleague.“Our hearts are broken over the loss of our beloved family member John Aniston,“the series’ official accounts posted on social media. “We love you John. Your legend will live on.”

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John Aniston

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FormerDays of Our Livesstar andJennifer Aniston’s dad,John Aniston, died on Nov. 11, hisdaughter announced.

“Sweet papa…⁣ John Anthony Aniston. 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,” theFriendsstar wrote. “And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now. I’ll love you till the end of time. Don’t forget to visit.”

John began his stint as Victor Kiriakis on the soap opera in 1985 and played the character on and off for over 36 years.

Upon news of his death, stars of the soap opera also paid tribute to their long-term colleague.

“Our hearts are broken over the loss of our beloved family member John Aniston,“the series’ official accounts posted on social media. “We love you John. Your legend will live on.”

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B. Smyth

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R&B singerB. Smythdied due to “respiratory failure after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis,“his older brother, Denzil announcedon Nov. 17. He was 28.

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James Winburn

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James Winburn, the stunt double for Michael Myers inJohn Carpenter’s originalHalloween,died of an undisclosed illnesson Nov. 19. He was 85.

He also appeared inHalloween IIbut never returned to the franchise after the sequel. However, Winburn did work with Carpenter on another film,Escape from New York,and also appeared in Steven Lisberger’sTron.

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Mickey Kuhn

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Mickey Kuhn, the child actor who played Beau Wilkes inGone With the Wind,died in a hospice facilityin Naples, Florida, on Nov. 20, his wife announced. He was 90.

According to The Wrap, Kuhn was the last surviving credited cast member ofGone With the Wind.

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Michael Armand Hammer

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Famed businessman and father toArmie Hammer, Michael Armand Hammer, succumbed to cancer on Nov. 20 at 67 years old.

According to TMZ, Michael got his start in investment banking before traversing over to Occidental Petroleum Corporation, the conglomerate oil company his grandfather, Armand Hammer, helmed prior.

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Jason David Frank

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Jason David Frank, who played the original green/white Power Ranger in theMighty Morphin Power Rangersdied on Nov. 20. He was 49.

The cause of death wasn’t revealed.

In addition to starring inMighty Morphin Power Rangers,Frank also partook in other spinoffs in the franchise:Power Rangers Zeo, TurboandDino Thunder.

108of 108Irene CaraIrene Cara.Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/GettySingerIrene Cara, who was best known for singing the title tracks toFameandFlashdance,died in November at age 63.Her publicist, Judith A. Mooserevealed the sad news in a statement, saying, “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.“Cara got her big break after she was cast in the 1980 musicalFame, in which she starred as Coco Hernandez and also sang the title track for. She would go on to be nominated for two Grammys for her vocals on the hit track.She penned “Flashdance… What A Feeling” for 1983’sFlashdance —along with Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey — and she snagged two Grammys as well as an Oscar win for the ballad.

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Irene Cara

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SingerIrene Cara, who was best known for singing the title tracks toFameandFlashdance,died in November at age 63.

Her publicist, Judith A. Mooserevealed the sad news in a statement, saying, “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home.”

Cara got her big break after she was cast in the 1980 musicalFame, in which she starred as Coco Hernandez and also sang the title track for. She would go on to be nominated for two Grammys for her vocals on the hit track.

She penned “Flashdance… What A Feeling” for 1983’sFlashdance —along with Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey — and she snagged two Grammys as well as an Oscar win for the ballad.

source: people.com