Died 2022

Denny Doyle (1944–2022), Boston Red Sox second baseman

Denny Doyle was a second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox.

Quinn Redeker (1936–2022), “Days of Our Lives” star

Quinn Redeker was an actor and screenwriter known for longtime roles on “Days of Our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless.”

Alan Copeland (1926–2022), last surviving member of the Modernaires

Alan Copeland was a singer with the Modernaires known for his appearances on “Your Hit Parade.”

Keenan Cahill (1995–2022), YouTube celebrity lip syncer 

Keenan Cahill  was a YouTube star known for his lip sync videos with celebrities.

Jeremiah Green (1977–2022), Modest Mouse drummer 

Jeremiah Green was the drummer for the indie rock band Modest Mouse, known for hits including “Float On.”

Uche Nwaneri (1984–2022), Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard 

Uche Nwaneri was an offensive guard with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2007 to 2013.

Anita Pointer (1948–2022), founding member of the Pointer Sisters

Anita Pointer was a founding member of the Pointer Sisters, known for hits including “Slow Hand” and “Jump (For My Love).”

Pope Benedict XVI (1927–2022), former pope who stepped down in 2013

Pope Benedict XVI was the former pope, who became the first pope to resign his office voluntarily since 1294.

Ian Tyson (1933–2022), “Four Strong Winds” singer and songwriter

Ian Tyson was a Canadian singer and songwriter with the duo Ian & Sylvia who wrote the folk standard “Four Strong Winds.”

Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022), fashion designer who styled the punk movement

Vivienne Westwood was an influential fashion designer who shaped the look of punk and new wave with her designs for bands including the Sex Pistols.

Barbara Walters (1929–2022), legendary TV news icon

Trailblazing television journalist widely known for cohosting “20/20″ and “The View."

Pelé (1940–2022), soccer icon

Pelé was a Brazilian soccer player considered by most to be the greatest of all time.

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley (1991–2022), reggae musician and grandson of Bob Marley

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley was a reggae musician and the grandson of .

Walter “Wolfman” Washington (1943–2022), popular New Orleans musician 

Walter “Wolfman” Washington was a guitarist and singer who led the popular New Orleans bar band the Roadmasters.

Don Christopher (1934–2022), California’s garlic king

Don Christopher was the Garlic King, owner of the California ranch that is the largest garlic producer in the country.

Kathy Whitworth (1939–2022), winningest pro golfer in history

Kathy Whitworth was a legendary golfer who set the record for the most tour victories in history with 88.

Stephan Bonnar (1977–2022), UFC Hall of Famer

Stephan Bonnar was a legendary Hall of Fame fighter in the UFC known for his fight against Forrest Griffin.

Jim Fosgate (1937–2022), inventor of the first car stereo amplifier

Jim Fosgate was an inventor and engineer who created the first car stereo amplifier.

Ali Ahmed Aslam (1945–2022), Chicken Tikka Masala inventor

Ali Ahmed Aslam was a restaurant owner in Glasgow, Scotland who was credited with inventing the popular Indian dish Chicken Tikka Masala.

Ronnie Hillman (1991–2022), former Denver Broncos running back

Ronnie Hillman was a former running back for the Denver Broncos who won Super Bowl 50.

Diane McBain (1941–2022), Elvis Presley’s co-star in “Spinout”

Diane McBain was an actress best known for starring with Elvis Presley in the movie “Spinout.”

Franco Harris (1950–2022), Steelers great caught the “Immaculate Reception” 

Franco Harris was a Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers known for catching the “Immaculate Reception.”

Sonya Eddy (1967–2022), “General Hospital” star 

Sonya Eddy was an actress best known for playing Epiphany Johnson on the soap opera “General Hospital.”  

Tom Browning (1960–2022), former Reds pitcher threw a perfect game 

Tom Browning was a former pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who threw the 12th perfect game in Major League Baseball history in 1988.

Terry Hall (1959–2022), lead singer for the Specials

Terry Hal l was the lead singer for the British ska revival band the Specials, known for songs including “Ghost Town.”

Jean Landis (1918–2022), World War II WASP pilot

Jean Landis served with the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II, flying crucial non-combat missions.

Charlie Gracie (1936–2022), early rock and roll star 

Charlie Gracie was a star in the early days of rock and roll known for the song “Butterfly.”

Bertha Barbee McNeal (2022), The Velvelettes co-founder 

Bertha Barbee McNeal was a founding member of the Motown girl group the Velvelettes.

Drew Griffin (1962–2022), CNN investigative reporter 

Drew Griffin was a veteran award-winning investigative reporter for CNN.

Louis Orr (1958–2022), former NBA player and college basketball coach   

Louis Orr was a college basketball star at Syracuse University who played in the NBA and was a college basketball head coach.

Dino Danelli (1944–2022), drummer for The Rascals 

Dino Danelli was a drummer and founding member of the rock/soul band The Rascals, known for their hit “Good Lovin.”  

Shirley Eikhard (1955–2022), “Something to Talk About” songwriter    

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

Ken Balcomb (1940–2022), scientist who worked to save orcas

Ken Balcomb was the founder of the Center for Whale Research, who worked to save wild orcas from extinction.

Sue Thomas (1950–2022), pioneering FBI lip-reader

Sue Thomas was the first deaf person to work with the FBI as a lip-reader and inspired the TV show “Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye.”

Billie Moore (1943–2022), first U.S. Olympic women’s basketball head coach

Billie Moore was a women’s basketball coach who coached the first U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team to a silver medal in 1976.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss (1982–2022), “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ and Dancer

Stephen “tWitch” Boss was a dancer and TV personality who was best known as the DJ for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

J.J. Barnes (1943–2022), "Baby Please Come Back Home” singer 

J.J. Barnes was a soul singer best known for his 1967 hit song “Baby Please Come Back Home.”  

Frances Hesselbein (1915–2022), former Girl Scouts CEO

Frances Hesselbein was the CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA in the 1970s and ‘80s, leading the group through notable changes.

Grand Daddy I.U. (1968–2022), 1990s rapper and producer

Grand Daddy I.U. was a rapper and producer known for singles including “Something New” and “Sugar Free.”

Stuart Margolin (1940–2022), “The Rockford Files” co-star 

Stuart Margolin was a longtime character actor who starred as con man Evelyn “Angel” Martin on “The Rockford Files.”

Mike Leach (1961–2022), Mississippi State head football coach 

Mike Leach was a longtime college football coach who was the current head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Abigail Kawānanakoa (1926–2022), Hawaii’s “last princess”

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa was an descendent of Hawaii’s royal family who was called the last Hawaiian princess.

Angelo Badalamenti (1937–2022), composer best known for “Twin Peaks”  

A ngelo Badalamenti was a composer best known for his collaborations with David Lynch on the TV series “Twin Peaks” and the film “Blue Velvet.

Richard Miller (1942–2022), creator of Princess Leia’s gold bikini

Richard Miller was a sculptor for Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) who built iconic props for movies including “Return of the Jedi” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.”

Paul Silas (1943–2022), three-time NBA champion  

Paul Silas was a 3-time NBA champion and a head coach who was the first NBA coach of LeBron James.

Marijane Meaker (1927–2022), award-winning young adult and lesbian author

Marijane Meaker was an author of pioneering young adult and lesbian fiction, including under such pen names as M.E. Kerr and Vin Packer.

Georgia Holt (1926–2022), actress and Cher’s mother 

Georgia Holt was an actress and singer who was the mother of superstar Cher.

Dorothy Pitman Hughes (1938–2022), Ms. Magazine co-founder

Dorothy Pitman Hughes was a pioneering feminist who worked closely with Gloria Steinem to fight for women’s rights.

Grant Wahl (1973–2022), acclaimed writer for Sports Illustrated

Grant Wahl was a sportswriter who focused on college basketball and soccer, including covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.