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.
Stephen Greif (1944–2022)
Stephen Greif was an actor best known for his roles in “The Crown” and “Blakes 7.” Read More
Maxi Jazz (1957–2022)
Maxi Jazz was the lead singer of British dance act Faithless. Read More
Kim Simmonds (1947–2022)
Kim Simmonds was the founder, guitarist, and principal songwriter for the blues rock band Savoy Brown. Read More
Martin Duffy (1967–2022)
Martin Duffy was a keyboardist who played with Primal Scream and the Charlatans. Read More
Terry Hall (1959–2022)
Terry Hall was the lead singer for the ska revival band the Specials, known for songs including “Ghost Town.” Read More
Ruth Madoc (1943–2022)
Ruth Madoc was an actress who starred in the 1980s BBC sitcom “Hi-de-Hi!” Read More
Jet Black (1938–2022)
Jet Black was a co-founder and longtime drummer for the seminal punk band the Stranglers. Read More
Christine McVie (1943–2022)
Christine McVie was a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac. Read More
Wilko Johnson (1947–2022)
Wilko Johnson was a musician and actor who was the guitarist for the pub rock band Dr. Feelgood and played an executioner in “Game of Thrones.” Read More
Tom Owen (1949–2022)
Tom Owen was an actor who starred as Tom Simmonite on the sitcom ‘Last of the Summer Wine.’ Read More
Leslie Phillips (1924–2022)
Leslie Phillips was an actor known for his roles in several “Carry On” movies and as the Sorting Hat in the “Harry Potter” series. Read More
Robbie Coltrane (1950–2022)
Robbie Coltrane was an actor beloved for his role as Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series. Read More
Angela Lansbury (1925–2022)
Angela Lansbury was an actress whose career spanned stage, screen and television and included a long-running star turn on TV’s “Murder, She Wrote.” Read More
George Ward (2022)
George Ward, also known as Cherry Valentine, was a star on the TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” Read More
Hilary Mantel (1952–2022)
Hilary Mantel was an author who won the prestigious Booker Prize twice, for her novels “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies.” Read More
Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022)
Queen Elizabeth II, the beloved monarch who reigned for 70 years. Read her obituary and sign her guestbook to leave a condolence.
Bill Turnbull (1956–2022)
Bill Turnbull was well known as the host of BBC Breakfast from 2001 until 2016. Read More
Steve Grimmett (1959–2022)
Steve Grimmett was the lead singer for the heavy metal band Grim Reaper, known for songs including “See You in Hell.” Read More
Nicholas Evans (1950–2022)
Nicholas Evans was an author who wrote the bestselling novel “The Horse Whisperer.” Read More
Darryl Hunt (1950–2022)
Darryl Hunt was the longtime bassist of the Pogues who wrote their song “Love You ’Till the End.” Read More
Bernard Cribbins (1928–2022)
Bernard Cribbins was an actor who starred in “Doctor Who” and narrated the popular children’s show “The Wombles.” Read More
David Warner (1941–2022)
David Warner was an actor actor known for roles in many movies and TV shows including “The Omen,” “Titanic,” and “Time Bandits.” Read More
Paul Ryder (1964–2022)
Paul Ryder was a founding member and bass player for the “Madchester” band Happy Mondays. Read More
Monty Norman (1928–2022)
Monty Norman was a singer and composer who wrote the James Bond theme song. Read More
Mona Hammond (1931–2022)
Mona Hammond was a pioneering actress known for playing Blossom Jackson on EastEnders. Read More
Dame Deborah James (2022)
Dame Deborah James was a BBC broadcaster and cancer campaigner who hosted the podcast You, Me and the Big C. Read More
Frank Williams (1931–2022)
Frank Williams was an actor beloved for his role as Reverend Timothy Farthing on the BBC sitcom ‘Dad’s Army.’ Read More
Paula Rego (1935–2022)
Paula Rego was a renowned Portuguese-British artist known for her feminist paintings. Read More
Lester Piggott (1935–2022)
Lester Piggott was a legendary jockey who won the Derby a record nine times. Read More
Andy Fletcher (1961–2022)
Andy Fletcher was a founding member and keyboardist for the new wave electronic band Depeche Mode. Read More
Alan White (1949–2022)
Alan White was the legendary drummer for the classic progressive rock band Yes. Read More
Kay Mellor (1951–2022)
Kay Mellor was an actor and writer best known for creating the ITV series “Fat Friends,” which starred James Codren. Read More
Ricky Gardiner (1948–2022)
Ricky Gardiner was a guitarist who worked with David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Read More
Dennis Waterman (1948–2022)
Dennis Waterman was an actor best known for his roles in TV shows including “Minder”, “The Sweeney” and New Tricks.” Read More
Ric Parnell (1951–2022)
Ric Parnell was a rock drummer best known for playing Mick Shrimpton in the cult classic film “This Is Spinal Tap.” Read More
Ann Davies (1934–2022)
Ann Davies was an actor who starred in the “Doctor Who” episode titled “The Dalek Invasion of Earth” and on “Eastenders.” Read More
June Brown (1927–2022)
June Brown was an actor best known for playing Dot Cotton in the BBC soap “EastEnders.” Read More
Tom Parker (1988–2022)
Tom Parker was a singer with the popular boy band The Wanted. Read More
Peter Bowles (1936–2022)
Peter Bowles was an actor best known for his role as Richard DeVere on the popular sitcom “To the Manor Born.” Read More
Tony Walton (1934–2022)
Tony Walton was a legendary set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”
Lynda Baron (1939–2022)
Lynda Baron was an actor best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in BBC sitcom “Open All Hours.” Read More
Shirley Hughes (1927–2022)
Shirley Hughes was a beloved children’s author and illustrator known for “Dogger” and the “Alfie” series. Read More
Nicky Tesco (2022)
Nicky Tesco was a founder and lead singer for the punk band The Members known for their 1979 hit song “The Sound of the Suburbs.” Read More
Veronica Carlson (1944–2022)
Veronica Carlson was an actress known for her roles in Hammer horror films including “Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed.” Read More
Anna Karen (1936–2022)
Anna Karen was best known for her role as Olive in sitcom “On the Buses,” and she starred as Aunt Sal, the older sister of Peggy Mitchell, on “EastEnders.” Read More
Gary Brooker (1945–2022)
Gary Brooker was a co-founder and lead vocalist of the classic progressive rock band Procol Harum known for their song “Whiter Shade of Pale.” Read More
Jamal Edwards (1990–2022)
Jamal Edwards was a music influencer whose YouTube channel SBTV was influential in promoting emerging rappers and singers such as Ed Sheeran and Stormzy. Read More
Norma Waterson (1939–2022)
Norma Waterson (second from left) was a member of the acclaimed folk group the Watersons which she formed with her brother, sister, and cousin. Read More
Jo Kendall (1938–2022)
Jo Kendall was an actress who starred on the hit BBC radio comedy program “I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again.” Read More
Barry Cryer (1935–2022)
Barry Cryer was a beloved comedian and writer who wrote for The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise. Read More
Jana Bennett (1955–2022)
Jana Bennett was the first female director of BBC TV who oversaw the reboot of “Doctor Who” and the popular series “Sherlock.” Read More
Wyn Calvin (1925–2022)
Wyn Calvin was a longtime Welsh entertainer known as “prince of laughter.” Read More
Gary Waldhorn (1943–2022)
Gary Waldhorn was best known for playing Councillor David Horton in the hit TV sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, Read More
Peter Seabrook (1935–2022)
Peter Seabrook was a popular gardening writer and broadcaster who hosted for a time the “BBC Gardeners’ World.” Read More
