All The Celebrities We've Lost In 2022

We have already lost so many celebrities within the last couple of years, and with the end of 2022 approaching, sadly, we have lost more this year. Death is something that everyone has to deal with, and it can be devastating to learn that your favorite celebrity has passed on. Some celebrities, such as Aaron Carter and Chelsie Kryst, passed away at a young age, which is heartbreaking, while others, such as James Caan and Philip Baker Hall, died from old age. 

These celebrities have always brought us joy over the years by entertaining us through athletics, film, music, and theater. Hence, it is sad to see these celebrities pass on, but that is what eventually happens to everyone in the world. So, if you are interested in discovering all the stars we've lost in 2022, check out this article. 

Meat Loaf was known for being a rock and roll legend and was one of the most unique in the industry. Some of the legendary singer's most notable songs are "I'd Do Anything for Love," "Bat Out of Hell," and "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through." 

Taylor Hawkins was the drummer of the Foo Fighters and joined the band in 1997. He ended up recording eight albums with the Foo Fighters and became a beloved drummer over the years. The Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, which was shortly before Hawkins' death. 

Tony Dow was best known for his role as Wally Cleaver in the hit television series Leave It to Beaver, which ran on the air from 1957 to 1963. Dow went on to star in several television shows throughout his career and even worked as a director, producer, and writer. 

Ronnie Spector was an American singer that was known for creating the girl band, The Ronettes. She was often referred to as "the original bad girl of rock and roll" as she wasn't afraid to show her bad side. Some of her most popular songs are "Be My Baby," "Baby, I Love You," and "Walking in the Rain." 

Louie Anderson was famously known for being a stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host. He is best known for being the game show host for Family Feud, which he did from 1999 to 2002. Anderson has a pretty recognizable face as he has starred in several television shows and films throughout the years, such as Life With Louie and Coming to America. 

Betty Davis was best known for being an American singer that wasn't afraid to put sexual lyrics in her songs. Betty Davis's most popular songs are "It's My Life," "The Cellar," "Ooh Yea," "Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him," and "Git in There." 

Scott Hall was a famous professional wrestler during the 1980s and went by the name of Razor Ramon. Hall started wrestling in 1984 but didn't become very renowned until 1992 in the World Wrestling Federation. Hall was never able to win a championship, but he still became one of the most loved wrestlers in the industry. 

Bobbie Nelson was the eldest sister of the famous country singer Willie Nelson. Just like her brother, Bobbie was a talented singer and pianist that was part of Willie's band. The brother and sister played music together all of their lives, but that sadly ended as Bobbie passed away on March 10th at the age of 91 years old. 

Mark Lanegan was another rock legend that ended up passing this year. Lanegan was best known for being the lead singer of the grudge band Screaming Trees. He also was a member of the Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins. 

Ralph Ahn was best known for his roles in 90s films such as Amityville: A New Generation, Panther, and Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace. Ahn is also best known for portraying Tran in the hit television series New Girl. 

Sally Kellerman was best known for her role as Major Margaret J "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the hit show and film, M*A*S*H. She ended up being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and ended up starring in several films afterward, such as Brewster McCloud and Welcome to L.A.

Chelsie Kryst was famously known for being a model, beauty pageant queen, television correspondent, and attorney. Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019 and went on to finish in the top ten of Miss Universe that same year. Kryst became an attorney after law school and practiced complex civil litigation.

Sidney Poitier was famously known for being the first African American actor in the film industry to win an Academy Award for Best Actor and a pioneer for racial equality within Hollywood. Poitier will be missed by millions as he was a great actor that starred in films such as A Raisin in the Sun and A Patch of Blue. 

Gilbert Gottfried was famously known for having an annoying voice and a dark sense of humor, making him a great comedian and actor. Gottfried started his career as a stand-up comedian and eventually earned a spot on Saturday Night Live, which made him world famous. 

Ivan Reitman was a prominent film director, screenwriter, and producer whom the industry will miss. You may not recognize Reitman's name, but you will surely recognize some of his films, such as Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Kindergarten Cop, and others.  

Michael Lang was best known for being one of the co-creators of the famous Woodstock Festival. Lang partnered with producer Artie Kornfeld in 1969 to create one of the most popular music festivals in the world. Woodstock Festival featured performers such as The Grateful Dead, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and several more. 

Calvin Simon was a music legend as he was a member of not only Parliament but also Funkalelic, which were some of the most popular funk rock bands of their time. Simon fell in love with music at a young age and started singing for the church choir. 

Kevin Conroy was best known for voicing Batman in the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series. Conroy's voice was loved by Batman fans, and DC Animated Universe decided to cast him for a couple of spin-offs of Batman shows as well as several animated Batman films. 

Peter Robbins was famously known for being the first voice of Charlie Brown in the Peanuts television show during the 1960s. Robbins was proud to be the voice of Charlie Brown and even got the character tattooed on his body along with Snoopy. 

Aaron Carter rose to fame as his brother Nick Carter was part of the Backstreet Boys and helped launch his career at a very young age. Carter ended up releasing a couple of successful solo albums and even started to appear on Nickelodeon as a regular.  

Bob Saget was one of America's most beloved comedians and television actors. He rose to fame from being on the hit television show Full House. Bob Saget was considered a comedy legend and performed stand-up comedy shows until he sadly passed away on January 9th. 

Coolio was best known for his music, as he was one of the top rappers that came out of the 90s. Some of his most notable songs are "Gangster's Paradise," "Fantastic Voyage," "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)," and "C U When U Get There." 

Peter Bogdanovich was another Hollywood legend that was known for being an exceptional film director and screenwriter. His most notable work is in the film The Last Picture Show, which ended up receiving eight Academy Award nominations which included Best Director and Best Picture. 

Teddy Ray was best known for being a stand-up comedian and actor. Ray appeared on several television shows such as Wild 'n Out, How to Be Broke, and Pause with Sam Jay. Ray rose to fame on Comedy Central and gained popularity over the years. 

William Hurt was an exceptional actor who was awarded an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. Hurt's most notable films are Kiss of the Spider Woman, Children of a Lesser God, and Broadcast News. 

Paul Sorvino was best known for his roles in films such as Goodfellas, Reds, and The Rocketeer. Sorvino also portrayed Sergeant Phil Cerreta in the hit television series Law & Order. Sorvino was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor for his performance in That Championship Season in 1972. 

John Stahl was a famous Scottish actor that is best known for his role as Rickard Karstark in the hit HBO television series Game of Thrones. Stahl was not only famous for his role in Game of Thrones but was a renowned actor that starred in several operas and Scottish television shows. 

James Caan was another legendary actor that isn't with us any longer. Caan is best known for his roles in The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and most recently, the Christmas film, Elf. Caan started his acting career by starring in various westerns in the 1960s. 

Ray Liotta was best known for his role as Henry Hill in the Hollywood blockbuster, Goodfellas. He is the second actor that was part of Goodfellas that passed away this year, and he will be missed immensely by the industry. Liotta was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award and received multiple nominations for his performances. 

Ian McDonald was one of the founding members of Foreigner and King Crimson. McDonald was exceptional at playing almost every instrument and wasn't afraid to press himself in music. McDonald ended up leaving both bands to pursue a solo career but ended up regretting it years later. 

Fred Ward was best known for being an actor as well as a producer. Ward starred in several films throughout his career, such as Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann, Tremors, The Player, and 30 Minutes or Less. Ward wasn't afraid to dip his feet in different genres, which worked out well for him in the end. 

Nichelle Nichols was best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek television series and films. Nichols was one of the first African American actresses on American television at the time, which was groundbreaking. She paved the way for other African American actresses to join the film industry and is missed dearly. 

Anne Heche was best known for her roles in films such as Walking and Talking, Donnie Brasco, Volcano, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Heche was both a film actress and a Broadway actress and was nominated for a Tony award for her performance in the play Twentieth Century. 

Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the most popular singers and pianists that came out of the rock and roll scene during the 1950s. Some of Lewis's most popular songs are "Great Balls of Fire," "Crazy Arms," and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." Things didn't go well for Lewis after he married his 13-year-old cousin, who was once removed. 

Emilio Delgado was best known for portraying Luis, who was the owner of The Fix-It-Shop on the hit television series Sesame Street. Delgado first joined Sesame Street in 1971 and was part of the show up until 2016. Although Delgado wasn't a part of the show anymore, Sesame Street insisted that he still represent them and was part of Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration. 

Kirshnik Khari Ball, also known as Takeoff, was best known for being a member of the famous rap group Migos. Migos ended up making it on the Billboard Hot 100 multiple times and released hit after hit for numerous years. Takeoff worked with several musical artists, such as Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, which made him the more popular one of the group. 

PnB Rock is another rapper that is sadly not with us anymore. PnB Rock was best known for his songs such as "Selfish," "Cross Me," and "Changes." Almost everything that PnB Rock released was making it to the top 20 charts. 

Pat Carroll was best known for voicing the character Ursula in the Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid. Carroll started her career during the late 1940s and was part of shows such as The Danny Thomas Show, Laverne & Shirley, and ER. 

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor and comedian that was best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series. Coltrane first started his acting career on a British comedian sketch series, Alfresco, but didn't become world famous until he was cast as Hagrid. 

Charlbi Dean was a South African actress and model that was best known for her roles in Black Lightning, Spud, and Triangle of Sadness. Dean started her acting career in 2010 and starred in several films throughout her career. 

One of the most shocking deaths of 2022 was Queen Elizabeth II. Everyone was shocked to hear that the Queen of England was dead as she had been reigning the Commonwealth for 70 years. She first became Queen of England in 1952 and devoted all her time to serving her nation and the Commonwealth. 

Gallagher was best known for being a comedian that would smash a watermelon during his performances on stage. Gallagher became popular during the 80s as he was a hard-working comedian that would work up to 200 shows a year, which he did until he passed away. 

Mike Hagerty was best known for portraying blue-collar workers in several television shows throughout his career, such as Friends, Cheers, and Married... With Children. Hagerty also starred in a number of films, such as Nothing In Common and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.

Philip Baker Hall was best known for his acting roles in Hard Eight, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia. Hall received several nominations for his performances, including an Independent Spirit Awards nomination and two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. Hall was also known for his sad puppy eyes, which was one of the reasons why he was cast so much in his career. 

Paul Herman was an actor that was best known for his roles in Silver Linings Playbook and The Irishman. Herman started acting in the 1980s and starred in a film almost every year since he started acting. Herman was able to pull off a serious character, and as he got older, his acting skills improved. 

Naomi Judd was best known for being a singer and actress that formed a duo with her daughter called The Judds. The Judds became one of the most popular country music acts during the 80s. The Judds became so popular that they won five Grammy Awards as well as nine Country Music Association awards. 

Sacheen Littlefeather was best known for being a Native American activist, model, and actress that was popular during the 70s. Marlon Brando asked Littlefeather to go to the 45th Academy Awards on his behalf as he wanted her to inform the academy that he wanted to decline his award for Best Actor and that Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans was not right. 

Monty Norman was a British singer and composer that was best known for creating the "James Bond Theme." Norman was one of the top musicians in the United Kingdom during the 50s and 60s and was one of the reasons why he was chosen to create the James Bond theme song. 

Bob Rafelson was a film director, producer, and writer that was best known for his films such as Five Easy Pieces and The King of Marven Gardens. Rafelson first started directing films during the 70s and has been labeled one of the pioneers of New Hollywood.