Famous People Who Died in 2022

Discover the most famous people died who died in the year 2022. This list includes people like Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier, Ronnie Spector, Lata Mangeshkar, Birju Maharaj and many more. This list of celebrities is loosely sorted by popularity. People featured on this list, include journalists, rock singers, anthropologists and cricketers who died in 2022. This list includes people from United States, India and many more countries.

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Birthdate: April 21, 1926

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Mayfair, London, England

Died: September 8

The Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning British monarch in history. The first child of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother , she ascended to the throne in 1952. Despite the media criticism of the royal family, she continued to be a popular figure in the UK.

Birthdate: September 26, 1948

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Cambridge, England, US

Died: August 8

Olivia Newton-John's breathy voice and stunning beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the 1970s. She charmed generations of movie viewers in the blockbuster film Grease. Following a string of country and soft-rock hits, Newton-John starred opposite John Travolta in the 1978 blockbuster Grease, considered as one the most popular movie musicals of all time.

Loretta Lynn

(Country Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Hits ‘You Ain't Woman Enough' and 'Fist City')

Birthdate: April 14, 1932

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, United States

Died: October 4

Loretta Lynn is an American singer known for her groundbreaking contribution to country music. In a career spanning six decades, she has released multiple gold albums and has won Grammy Award thrice. Apart from being the most decorated female country singer, Loretta is also the only female Academy of Country Music (ACM) Artist of the Decade (the 1970s).

Birthdate: May 17, 1956

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: January 9

Bob Saget was an American actor, director, television host, and stand-up comedian. Renowned for his adult-oriented stand-up comedy routine, Saget hosted popular TV shows, such as America's Funniest Home Videos. Also known for his charity work, Bob Saget served as one of the members of the board of the non-profit organization, Scleroderma Research Foundation.

Bill Russell

(One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time)

Birthdate: February 12, 1934

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana, United States

Died: July 31

Bill Russell was an American retired professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players ever, Russell led the US national basketball team to victory and helped his team win an Olympic gold at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Also known for his accomplishments in the civil rights movement, Russell was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.

Ray Liotta

(Actor and Producer Best Known for His Roles as ‘Shoeless Joe Jackson’ in Film ‘Field of Dreams’)

Birthdate: December 18, 1954

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Died: May 26

Ray Liotta was an American actor who voiced the central character, Tommy Vercetti, in one of the most popular video games of all time, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Ray Liotta's incredible journey from being an abandoned child, who was adopted from an orphanage, to becoming a popular actor is a ray of hope for many people.

Sidney Poitier

(Director and the First African-American to Win an Academy Award for Best Actor)

Birthdate: February 20, 1927

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Died: January 6

Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor who became the first Afro-Bahamian and Black male actor to receive an Oscar for Best Actor in 1964. In 2009, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His life and work inspired a couple of documentary films, including the 2008 film Sidney Poitier, an Outsider in Hollywood.

Birthdate: October 16, 1925

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: London, England

Died: October 11

Angela Lansbury played a key role in shaping the Golden Age of Hollywood. Recognized as one of the few stars still alive from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, Angela Lansbury has received accolades, such as an Honorary Oscar. In 2014, Queen Elizabeth II appointed her a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

James Caan

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Sonny Corleone’ in the Film ‘The Godfather’)

Birthdate: March 26, 1940

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Died: July 6

Best known for playing the iconic character of Sonny Corleone in the movie, The Godfather, James Caan is a practising martial artist, apart from being an actor and director. He has trained under Japanese-American master of karate, Takayuki Kubota, for almost 30 years. For his contributions to arts, he was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Kirstie Alley

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Rebecca Howe’ in the TV Series ‘Cheers’)

Birthdate: January 12, 1951

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, United States

Died: December 5

Kirstie Alley graduated from being an interior designer to participating in game shows, and then stepped into showbiz. She is known for her rib-tickling comedy and her Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in Cheers. She was also part of Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother.

Birthdate: January 25, 1948

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Al Ain, Trucial States

Died: May 13

Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, son of the UAE’s first president, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is the reigning president of the UAE and the emir of Abu Dhabi. He heads the UAE Armed Forces and the Supreme Petroleum Council. In 2011, he was the world’s fourth-wealthiest monarch.

Meat Loaf

(American Rock Singer Known for His Powerful, Wide-Ranging Voice and Theatrical Live Shows)

Birthdate: September 27, 1947

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

Died: January 20

Born Marvin Lee Aday, rock singer Meat Loaf was best known for his Bat Out of Hell trilogy. Famous for his wide-ranging voice and theatrical live shows, this Grammy-winning performer also appeared in over 50 movies and television shows.

Mikhail Gorbachev

(Former General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union)

Birthdate: March 2, 1931

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Privol'noe, Russia

Died: August 30

Born into a poor peasant family, Mikhail Gorbachev went on to become one of the most influential figures of the Soviet Union. He served in various positions, most notably as the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. He is regarded as one of the most prominent personalities of the 20th century.

Birthdate: September 21, 1954

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Tokyo

Died: July 8

Shinzō Abe was a Japanese politician who became the longest-serving prime minister in the history of Japan after serving as prime minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and then from 2012 to 2020. Aged 52 at the time of assuming office as the prime minister, Abe was also the youngest Japanese post-war prime minister.

Gilbert Gottfried

(Stand-up comedian, Actor)

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Birthdate: February 28, 1955

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: April 12

Birthdate: September 29, 1935

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana, United States

Died: October 28

Four-time Grammy-winner Jerry Lee Lewis, nicknamed “The Killer,” is best known for his track Great Balls of Fire. A controversy surrounding his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin Myra destroyed his career. Named to Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, he was also part of the Million Dollar Quartet.

Christine McVie

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: July 12, 1943

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bouth, Lancashire, England

Died: November 30

Shane Warne

(Former Australian Cricketer, Widely Regarded as the Greatest Leg Spinner in the History of Cricket)

Birthdate: September 13, 1969

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Victoria, Australia

Died: March 4

Shane Warne was a former Australian cricket player, best known for his leg-break bowling. Widely regarded as one of the greatest spin bowlers of all time, Warne was the second-highest wicket-taker in test cricket. He was also one of the most controversial cricketers. In 2013, Shane Warne was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Paul Sorvino

(Actor and Singer Known for His Role as ‘Paulie Cicero’ in the Film ‘Goodfellas’)

Birthdate: April 13, 1939

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Died: July 25

Paul Sorvino, father of actors Mira and Michael Sorvino, is best known as Paulie Cicero from the movie Goodfellas and Phil Cerreta from the series Law & Order. A skilled sculptor, too, he specializes in bronze. He owns a brand of pasta sauces and is a co-owner of Janson-Beckett Cosmeceuticals.

Coolio

(Rapper Best Known for His Singles ‘Gangsta's Paradise’ and ‘My Soul’)

Birthdate: August 1, 1963

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Compton, California, U.S.

Died: September 8

Rapper Coolio soared to fame with his Grammy-winning single Gangsta's Paradise. He continued winning accolades with hits such as C U When U Get There. He later released a cookbook and hosted the culinary show Cookin' with Coolio. He was also part of WC and the Maad Circle.

Birthdate: March 20, 1950

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States

Died: March 13

William Hurt was best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal in the film Kiss of the Spider Woman. He also delivered stellar performances in Children of a Lesser God and A History of Violence. He was a skilled Shakespearean theater actor and played Thunderbolt Ross in various Marvel films.

Nichelle Nichols

(Actress)

Birthdate: December 28, 1932

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Robbins, Illinois, United States

Died: July 30

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Birthdate: September 25, 1929

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: December 30

Barbara Walters is an American retired television personality and broadcast journalist. Renowned for her popularity with viewers, Walters appeared as the host of several popular TV shows. A pioneer for women in broadcasting, Walters became the first woman to co-host shows like Today and ABC Evening News. In 1996, she was named in TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Stars list.

Tony Dow

(Film Producer and Actor Best Known for His Role in the Sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver')

Birthdate: April 13, 1945

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Died: July 27

Tony Dow is best known as Wally Cleaver from the long-running sitcom Leave It to Beaver and its sequel. He also created abstract bronze sculptures and was a Junior Olympics diving champion.

John Aniston

(Best Known for His Role as ‘Victor Kiriakis’ on the TV Series ‘Days of Our Lives’)

Birthdate: July 24, 1933

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Chania, Greece

Died: November 11

John Aniston is a Greek-born American actor best known for playing Victor Kiriakis on the popular daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Over the years, Aniston has been contributing immensely to the American TV industry, but perhaps his biggest contribution is mentoring his daughter, Jennifer Aniston, and allowing her to follow in his footsteps.

Scott Hall

(Professional Wrestler Best Known for His Tenures with World Championship Wrestling (WCW))

Birthdate: October 20, 1958

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States

Died: March 14

Scott Hall is an American retired wrestler best known for his association with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he is popularly known as Razor Ramon. Apart from his several championship reigns in WWE, Scott Hall is also renowned for being an original member of the New World Order, one of the most popular stables in the history of professional wrestling.

Ivan Reitman

(Director Known for His Comedy Film ‘Ghostbusters’ & Owner of the ‘Montecito Picture Company')

Birthdate: October 27, 1946

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Komárno, Czechoslovakia

Died: February 12

Ivan Reitman is a screenwriter and film and TV producer and director. He is a co-owner of The Montecito Picture Company. He attended McMaster University, where he studied music. After being fired from his first job at a TV channel, he went on to produce stage productions. Later on, he began producing films as well.

Birthdate: May 15, 1937

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Smíchov, Prague, Czechia

Died: March 23

Madeleine Albright served as the U.S. Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001, under Bill Clinton, and was the first woman to hold the post. The Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee also chaired the Albright Stonebridge Group and taught at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.

Vin Scully

(One of the Greatest Baseball Broadcaster of All Time)

Birthdate: November 29, 1927

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Died: August 2

Vincent Edward Scully, or Vin Scully, is best remembered for his 67-season stint of calling games with the MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers, making him the longest-tenured broadcaster of a single team in the history of sports. He also served as the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC.

Fred Ward

(Known for Role in the 'Right Stuff')

Birthdate: December 30, 1942

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Died: May 8

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Birthdate: September 28, 1929

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Indore

Died: February 6

One of the most respected and best-known playback singers in India, Lata Mangeshkar is popularly known as the Nightingale of India. She had a long career of more than 60 years and was honoured with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna..

Dennis Waterman

(Actor and Singer Known for His Roles in the TV Series: ‘The Sweeney’, ‘Minder’ and ‘New Tricks’)

Birthdate: February 24, 1948

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Died: May 8

Dennis Waterman was best known for playing “tough guys,” such as DS George Carterin The Sweeney and Terry McCann in Minder. He also appeared in films such as Scars of Dracula and The World Cup: A Captain's Tale. He has also been caricatured in the sketch-comedy series Little Britain.

Birthdate: November 16, 1928

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Holdenville, Oklahoma, United States

Died: August 5

Clu Gulager is best known as Billy The Kid from the series The Tall Man. He has also appeared in several horror films, such as The Feast franchise, A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2, and The Return of the Living Dead, and directed a Palme d'Or-nominated short film.

Irene Cara

(Singer)

Birthdate: March 18, 1959

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Died: November 25

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Birthdate: June 2, 1937

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States

Died: February 24

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Bernard Cribbins

(English Actor and Singer )

Birthdate: December 29, 1928

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Oldham, Lancashire, England

Died: July 28

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Jean-Luc Godard

(Film Director and a Pioneer of the 1960s 'French New Wave' Film Movement)

Birthdate: December 3, 1930

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: September 13

The Paris-born French-Swiss director and screenwriter had the reputation of adding new dimensions to filmmaking with his experimentation, a trend which came to be known as the French New Wave. The director of acclaimed films like Breathless, My Life to Live and Pierrot le Fou, Jean-Luc Godard was married to actress Anna Karina. He is regarded as an all-time great director.

Birthdate: July 15, 1998

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States

Died: July 27

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Chelsie Kryst

(Beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2019.)

Birthdate: April 28, 1991

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Jackson, Michigan, United States

Died: January 30

Kevin Conroy

(Actor)

Birthdate: November 30, 1955

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Westbury, New York, United States

Died: November 10

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: August 18, 1932

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Chabris, France

Died: February 8

French virologist Luc Montagnier is known for discovering the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which led him to jointly receive the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Montagnier also made headlines promoting controversial and unverified claims related to vaccinations, homeopathy and COVID-19 pandemic, which he argued as man-made and possibly a result of an attempt to create an HIV/AIDS vaccine.

Birthdate: May 25, 1969

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Aurora, Ohio, United States

Died: August 12

Actress Anne Heche became involved in a high profile relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, which was highly publicized by the media. IShe had claimed that her father had sexually abused her during her childhood. She also said that she had an alter ego named Celestia, but has put her alter ego behind her. Anne met a tragic death after a fatal car accident. She was 53.

Birthdate: November 14, 1946

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Salinas, California, United States

Died: October 2

Birthdate: August 17, 1926

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Yangzhou, Jiangsu

Died: November 30

Chinese politician, Jiang Zemin, served as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 1989 to 2002. Qualified as an engineer, he joined the Chinese Communist Party when he was in college. Rising through the ranks, he eventually became a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Minister of Electronic Industries.

Birthdate: May 18, 1934

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: January 9

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Birthdate: July 7, 1933

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Died: August 7

David McCullough was an American historian, author, narrator, and lecturer. Over the course of his illustrious career, McCullough received two National Book Awards, two Pulitzer Prizes, and two Francis Parkman Prizes among other prestigious awards. In 2006, he was honored with America's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He also received over 40 honorary degrees.

Tim Considine

(Actor Known for His Acting Roles in the Late 1950s and Early 1960s)

Birthdate: December 31, 1940

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Died: March 3

Tim Considine is an American actor, photographer, automotive historian, and writer. He is best known for his performance in films like The Shaggy Dog and Sunrise at Campobello. He is credited with writing many books, namely The Photographic Dictionary of Soccer, The Language of Sport, and American Grand Prix Racing: A Century of Drivers and Cars.

Leslie Phillips

(Actor)

Birthdate: April 20, 1924

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Tottenham, London, England

Died: November 7

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Roger E. Mosley

(Actor)

Birthdate: December 18, 1938

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States