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Canadian Celebrity Deaths 2022

by Legacy Staff

Though these famous figures have died, their legacies live on and continue to inspire and delight us. Join us as we remember celebrities who died in 2022.

Shirley Eikhard (1955–2022)

Shirley Eikhard was a singer-songwriter who wrote “Something to Talk About” which became a hit song for Bonnie Raitt. Read More

Michael Kopsa (1956–2022)

Michael Kopsa was an actor in TV shows including “Fringe,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “Mobile Suit Gundam.” Read More

Jeff Barnaby (1976–2022)

Jeff Barnaby was an indigenous filmmaker born on the Mi’kmaq reservation known for the horror film “Rhymes for Young Ghouls.” Read More

Robert Cormier (1989–2022)

Robert Cormier was an actor known for roles in TV shows including “Heartland” and “Slasher.” Read More

Elias Theodorou (1988–2022)

Elias Theodorou was an MMA fighter and model who appeared on the reality series “Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia.” Read More

John Till (2022)

John Till was the lead guitarist for the Full Tilt Boogie Band which was Janis Joplin’s last backing band. Read More

Gerald Potterton (1931–2022)

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Gerald Potterton was a director and animator best known for directing the 1981 animated cult classic film “Heavy Metal.” Read More

Bryan Marchment (1969–2022)

Bryan Marchment was a former NHL defenceman who played for San Jose, Edmonton, and other teams who was known for his tough play on the ice. Read More

Nick Nemeroff (1989–2022)

Nick Nemeroff was a stand-up comic whose debut album in 2020 was nominated for a Juno award. Read More

Big Rude Jake (1963–2022)

Big Rude Jake (A. Jacob Hiebert) was a musician and bandleader who was one of Toronto’s most popular neo swing music artists. Read More

Eric Nesterenko (1933–2022)

Eric Nesterenko was a longtime center for the Chicago Blackhawks who helped them win the 1961 Stanley Cup. Read More

Ronnie Hawkins (1935–2022)

Ronnie Hawkins was a legendary rockabilly singer and songwriter who helped launch the careers of the musicians who would form the Band. Read More

Susan Jacks (1948–2022)

Susan Jacks was the lead singer of the Poppy Family, known for their smash hit in 1969 “Which Way You Goin’ Billy?”. Read More

Kenneth Welsh (1942–2022)

Kenneth Welsh was an actor known for appearances in moves and TV shows including “Twin Peaks” and “The Aviator.” Read More

Shane Yellowbird (1979–2022)

Shane Yellowbird was a pioneering Cree country music singer and songwriter who had a top five hit titled “Pickup Truck” on the country chart in 2007. Read More

Guy Lafleur (1951–2022)

Guy Lafleur was a legendary winger for the Montreal Canadiens who led them to five Stanley Cup wins. Read More

Mike Bossy (1949–2022)

Mike Bossy was a NHL star and legendary goal scorer who played for the New York Islanders in the 1970s and ‘80s. Read More

Jean Potvin (1949–2022)

Jean Potvin was an NHL defenseman who won two Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders. Read More

Emile Francis (1926–2022)

Emile Francis was a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie, coach, and general manager who was mostly known for his time as GM and coach of the New York Rangers. Read More

Dallas Good

Dallas Good was a member along with his brother Travis of the popular alternative country rock band the Sadies. Read More

Clark Gillies (1954–2022)

Clark Gillies was a legendary left winger for the New York Islanders team that won four straight Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s. Read More

Koady Chaisson (2022)

Koady Chaisson was a member of the Juno award winning folk band the East Pointers. Read More

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