Inspiring People Who Died In 2022
| We look back at the famous people in our society and cities who died in 2022, leaving many behind to mourn. |  |
‘2001,’ ‘Blade Runner’ effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull dead at 79
Douglas Trumbull, a visual effects master who showed movie audiences memorable images of the future and space in films like...
WKRP’s actor Howard Hesseman dead at 81
Howard Hesseman, a prolific character actor who became a beloved TV mainstay through his roles on sitcoms WKRP in Cincinnati and Head of...
Bob Wall, who Co-Star in Bruce Lee’s ‘Enter the Dragon,’ Dead at 82
The martial arts expert and stuntman Bob Wall, best known for playing henchman O'Hara opposite Bruce Lee in the 1973...
Dead at 69 is Jon Zazula, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label Megaforce Records.
Jon Zazula passed away in Florida surrounded by his brother, daughters, granddaughters, and friends. He was one of Megaforce Records...
Dead at 86 Samuel Lay, the Chicago blues drummer and vocalist
Samuel Lay (March 20, 1935 – January 29, 2022) was an American drummer and vocalist. From the late 1950s, the blues...
Dead at 30 is Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA pageant winner.
Kryst was an American television presenter, model, and beauty pageant titleholder crowned Miss USA 2019. As Miss USA, she represented...
Howard Hesseman, Dr. Johnny Fever on ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ Dead at 81
Howard Hesseman, who made a career by portraying off-the-wall characters, none more popular than the disc jockey Johnny Fever on...
Diego Verdaguer, top Argentine singer dead at 70
According to his family, the top Argentine singer Diego Verdaguer died of COVID-19 complications. The Argentine singer-songwriter Diego Verdaguer had...
Dean Taylor gave Motown one of its top hits, Dead at 82
Dean Taylor was shy, leaned into unusual melodies and offbeat storylines, and was one of the few white performers on...
Dead at 74 is Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar
NEW YORK (AP) — Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album...
Carol Speed, ‘Abby’ and ‘The Mack’ Star, Dead at 76
Actress Carol Speed, known for her roles in films during the blaxploitation era in the '70s, has died. According to her...
Fashion Icon Andre Leon Talley Dead at 73
ET can confirm that Andre Leon Talley, a legendary fashion journalist who helped shape Vogue during his decades-long association with the magazine,...