Died June 2022

Mike Schuler (1940–2022), former NBA Coach of the Year

Mike Schuler  was a former NBA head coach for the Portland Trailblazers and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Tommy Morgan (1932–2022), harmonica player for hundreds of film soundtracks  

Tommy Morgan was a legendary harmonica player who contributed music to many film soundtracks and TV shows including “Dances With Wolves” and the theme for “Rockford Files.”

Joe Turkel (1927–2022), actor who played “The Shining” bartender

Joe Turkel was an actor known for roles including Lloyd, the ghostly bartender in “The Shining.”

Technoblade (2022), popular Minecraft YouTuber   

Technoblade (who recently revealed his name was Alex) was a popular Minecraft YouTube personality who had over 11 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. 0

Sonny Barger (1938–2022), Hells Angels founder and bestselling author 

Sonny Barger was a founding member of the Oakland, California Hells Angels, and a bestselling author and actor.

Hershel Williams (1923–2022), Battle of Iwo Jima hero  

Hershel Williams was a U.S. Marine who was awarded a Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Sam Gilliam (1933–2022), pioneering abstract artist

Sam Gilliam was an artist known for his groundbreaking work in abstract paintings on draped canvas.

Mary Mara (1960–2022), actress in “ER,” “Nash Bridges”

Mary Mara was an actress known for roles in TV shows including known for roles in “ER,” “Nash Bridges,” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

Marlin Briscoe (1945–2022), first black starting quarterback in the AFL  

Marlin Briscoe was the first black starting quarterback in the American Football League when he started a game for the Denver Broncos in 1968.

Bernard Belle (1964–2022), songwriter for Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston

Bernard Belle was a songwriter and producer who cowrote hits including “Remember the Time.”

Arnold Skolnick (1937–2022), Woodstock poster artist

Arnold Skolnick was an artist and designer who created the iconic Woodstock poster.

Alexander Jefferson (1921–2022), Tuskegee Airman

Alexander Jefferson was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a Tuskegee Airman in World War II.

Brig Owens (1943–2022), Washington defensive back

Brig Owens was a legendary defensive back for the NFL’s Washington franchise who has the second most interceptions in the team’s history.

Bobby Flores (1961–2022), Grammy-winning Texas western swing musician 

Bobby Flores was a legendary Texas western swing and country music multi-instrumentalist who played with Willie Nelson and Ray Price.

Cotton Rosser (1928–2022), rodeo legend

Cotton Rosser was a legend in the rodeo world, who brought new showmanship to the sport as he operated the Flying U Rodeo Ranch.

Hugh McElhenny (1928–2022), star 49ers halfback in the 1950s

Hugh McElhenny was a halfback for NFL teams including the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Bruton Smith (1927–2022), NASCAR track owner and Hall of Famer

Bruton Smith was the founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, who owned NASCAR tracks including the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tony Siragusa (1967–2022), legendary former NFL defensive tackle 

Tony Siragusa was a popular NFL defensive tackle nicknamed “The Goose” who played with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.

James Rado (1932–2022), co-creator of the hit rock musical ‘Hair’ 

James Rado was a co-writer of the story and lyrics for the groundbreaking musical ‘Hair,’ the first Broadway musical to feature rock music.    

Tyler Sanders (2004–2022), “911: Lone Star” actor

Tyler Sanders was an actor known for appearances in “911: Lone Star” and “Fear the Walking Dead.”

Jaylon Ferguson (1995–2022), Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker

Jaylon Ferguson was an outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, entering his fourth season with the team.

Clela Rorex (1943–2022), issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S.

Clela Rorex became a notable advocate for LGBTQ rights when she issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S. as a county clerk in 1975.

Brett Tuggle (2022), Fleetwood Mac keyboardist 

Brett Tuggle was a longtime touring keyboardist with Fleetwood Mac who also played with David Lee Roth and Rick Springfield.

Lennie Rosenbluth (1933–2022), University of North Carolina basketball legend 

Lennie Rosenbluth was a legendary University of North Carolina basketball player who led the team to their first NCAA championship with a win over Kansas and Wilt Chamberlain.  

Caleb Swanigan (1997–2022), former Purdue basketball star 

Caleb Swanigan was a star power forward for the Purdue University men’s basketball team and was Indiana’s Mr. Basketball as a senior in high school.     

Maureen Arthur (1934–2022), “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” star

Maureen Arthur was an actress known for her performance as Hedy LaRue in “How to succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

Mark Shields (1937–2022), “PBS NewsHour” commentator

Mark Shields was a political pundit who spent decades as a commentator on “PBS NewsHour.”

Jean-Louis Trintignant (1930–2022), legendary actor of French cinema  

Jean-Louis Trintignant was a star of French cinema known for the films ‘A Man and a Woman’ and ‘My Night at Maud’s.’

Tim Sale (1956–2022), “Batman: The Long Halloween” comic artist

Tim Sale was a comic book artist known for his work on influential titles including “Batman: The Long Halloween.”

Meghan Stabile (1982–2022), jazz revival promoter

Meghan Stabile was a music impresario who blended jazz and hip-hop to introduce jazz to a new, younger audience.

Rockne Freitas (1945–2022), first Native Hawaiian NFL All-Pro

Rockne Freitas was an offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Carlos Ortiz (1936–2022), Hall of Fame boxing champion

Carlos Ortiz was a boxer who won world titles in the 1950s and ‘60s as a lightweight and a light welterweight.

Philip Baker Hall (1931–2022), “Boogie Nights,” “Seinfeld” actor

Philip Baker Hall was a prolific character actor whose many movies and TV shows included “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “Seinfeld,” and “Modern Family.”

Baxter Black (1945–2022), cowboy poet and NPR commentator

Baxter Black was a cowboy poet who published many books and appeared as a commentator on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.”

Billy Kametz (1987–2022), “Attack on Titan,” “Pokémon Journeys” voice actor

Billy Kametz was a voice actor known for his performances in anime including “Attack on Titan,” “Pokémon Journeys,” and “The Rising of the Shield Hero.”

Paula Rego (1935–2022), award-winning artist

Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British artist known for her feminist paintings.

Don Perkins (1938–2022), legendary Cowboys running back  

Don Perkins was a great running back for the Dallas Cowboys who was a six-time Pro Bowl selection.

U.S. Marines Aircraft Crash (2022)

Five U.S. Marines were killed on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, when an Osprey aircraft crashed near Glamis, California. There were no survivors of the crash.

Trudy Haynes (1926–2022), first Black TV weather reporter in the U.S.

Trudy Haynes was an Emmy Award-winning journalist who became the first Black TV weather reporter in the U.S. and the first Black TV reporter in Philadelphia.

Jim Seals (1941–2022), half of soft rock duo Seals and Crofts

Jim Seals was half of the popular 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, known for hits including “Summer Breeze.”

Ken Kelly (1946–2022), artist created album covers for KISS  

Ken Kelly was a fantasy artist who created iconic album covers for the rock band KISS including their album ‘Destroyer.’

Chattanooga, Tennessee Shooting (2022)

At least three people were killed, and 14 others were injured, in a shooting at a nightclub in Chattanooga, Tennessee early Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Trouble (1987–2022), rapper collaborated with Drake 

Trouble was an Atlanta rap artist who collaborated with Drake and The Weeknd on his 2018 debut album ‘Edgewood.’

South Street Shooting in Philadelphia (2022)

Three people were killed, and at least 11 others were injured, in a shooting in Philadelphia late Saturday, June 4, 2022.

Alec John Such (1951–2022), founding bassist for Bon Jovi

Alec John Such was the founding bassist of the chart-topping rock band Bon Jovi.

Ann Turner Cook (1926–2022), original Gerber Baby

Ann Turner Cook was a teacher who, as a child, became the original face of Gerber baby food.

Deborah McCrary (1954–2022), singer with the McCrary Sisters

Deborah McCrary was a singer with the Nashville gospel music quartet the McCrary Sisters.

Marion Barber III (1983–2022), Dallas Cowboys running back

Marion Barber III was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.

Saint Francis Hospital Shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma (2022)

At least four people were killed in a shooting at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, June 1. Multiple others were injured.