Autherine Lucy Foster (1929–2022), first Black student at the University of Alabama

Autherine Lucy Foster was an icon of the civil rights movement as the first Black student to attend the University of Alabama.

Mitchell Ryan (1934–2022), actor known for “Lethal Weapon,” “Dharma & Greg”

Mitchell Ryan was an actor known for many roles, including the villainous General Peter McAllister in “Lethal Weapon.”

Warner Mack (1935–2022), country singer known for “The Bridge Washed Out”

Warner Mack was a country singer and songwriter known for hits including “Is it Wrong (For Loving You)” and “The Bridge Washed Out.”

Conrad Janis (1928–2022), Mindy’s dad on “Mork & Mindy”

Conrad Janis was an actor and jazz musician known for roles including Fred McConnell, Mindy’s father, on the TV sitcom “Mork & Mindy.”

John Billings (1923–2022), WWII spy pilot

John Billings was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II who flew Allied spies behind enemy lines for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

“Grandpa” Elliott Small (1944–2022), iconic New Orleans street musician

“Grandpa” Elliott Small was a New Orleans street musician known for his singing and harmonica playing.

Tony Walton (1934–2022), award-winning set designer 

Tony Walton was a legendary British set and costume designer who won an Oscar for his work on “All That Jazz.”

Emilio Delgado (1940–2022), Luis on “Sesame Street” 

Emilio Delgado was best known for his role as the Fix-It-Shop owner Luis on the children’s television series “Sesame Street.”  

Bobbie Nelson (1931–2022), Willie Nelson’s sister and pianist

Bobbie Nelson was a pianist who played with her younger brother, Willie Nelson, for more than 50 years.

William Hurt (1950–2022), Oscar-winning actor for “Kiss of the Spider Woman”

William Hurt was an actor who won an Academy Award for his performance in “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and starred in many other movies including “Body Heat,” “The Big Chill,” and “Children of a Lesser God.”

Traci Braxton (1971–2022), R&B singer and reality TV star

Traci Braxton was an R&B singer who starred on the reality TV show “Braxton Family Values” along with her older sister, singer Toni Braxton.

Timmy Thomas (1944–2022), R&B musician known for “Why Can’t We Live Together”

Timmy Thomas was an R&B singer, songwriter, and keyboardist known for songs including his 1972 hit, “Why Can’t We Live Together.”

Johnny Grier (1947–2022), first black referee in the NFL 

Johnny Grier became the first black referee in NFL history at the start of the 1988 season.   

Scott Hall (1958–2022), pro wrestler known as Razor Ramon

Scott Hall was a star of pro wrestling best known for his heel character, Razor Ramon, and as part of World Championship Wrestling’s (WCW) New World Order.

Sally Schmitt (1932–2022), chef who co-founded Napa Valley’s French Laundry

Sally Schmitt was a chef who co-founded the Napa Valley restaurant French Laundry and pioneered California cuisine.

Elsa Klensch (1933–2022), fashion journalist for CNN

Elsa Klensch was a fashion journalist who hosted “Style with Elsa Klensch” on CNN for more than 20 years.

Lauro Cavazos (1927–2022), first Latino cabinet member

Lauro Cavazos was the first Latino cabinet member as he served as secretary of education under presidents and .

Annie Flanders (1939–2022), founder of Details magazine 

Annie Flanders was the founder of the hip men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine Details.  

Akira Takarada (1934–2022), star of original “Godzilla”

Akira Takarada was a Japanese actor who starred in the original “Godzilla” movie in 1954.

Ralph Terry (1936–2022), Yankees World Series MVP 

Ralph Terry was a pitcher who was the World Series MVP when he won game 7 for the Yankees in 1962.

Don Young (1933–2022), longest-serving Republican in U.S. House history

Don Young represented Alaska in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the longest-serving Republican in House history.

Pat Goss (2022), longtime “MotorWeek” mechanic

Pat Goss was a mechanic and TV personality who hosted the “Goss’ Garage” segment on the PBS show “MotorWeek” for more than 40 years.

John Clayton (1954–2022), former ESPN NFL reporter 

John Clayton was a longtime NFL reporter who was with ESPN for over 20 years.

Jimmy Lydon (1923–2022), actor was Elizabeth Taylor’s first on-screen kiss

Jimmy Lydon was an actor who starred in the classic film “Life With Father,” and gave Elizabeth Taylor her first screen kiss in the movie “Cynthia.”

LaShun Pace (1961–2022), gospel singer

LaShun Pace was a gospel singer known for songs including “I Know I’ve Been Changed.”

Janet MacPherson (1937–2022), pioneer of women’s surfing

Janet MacPherson was a pioneer of women’s surfing, who became a legend in the surfing community.

Chris Madden (1948–2022), JCPenney designer and lifestyle guru

Chris Madden was an author and designer whose home furnishings were featured in collections at JCPenney and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Madeleine Albright (1937–2022), first female secretary of state

Madeleine Albright was the first female secretary of state in U.S. history.

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote (1996–2022), actor starred on Netflix series “The Stranded” 

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote was a Thai actor who starred as Kraam on the Netflix series “The Stranded.”

Stephen Wilhite (1948–2022), creator of the GIF 

Stephen Wilhite was a computer scientist who created the GIF.   

Yuriko Kikuchi (1920–2022), legendary Martha Graham dancer

Yuriko Kikuchi , using the single name Yuriko, was a longtime legendary dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Taylor Hawkins (1972–2022), Foo Fighters drummer  

Taylor Hawkins was the longtime drummer for the popular alternative rock band Foo Fighters.   

Jeff Carson (1963–2022), country singer known for “Not on Your Love”

Jeff Carson was a country singer who had a No. 1 hit in 1995 with “Not on Your Love.”

Dagny Carlsson (1912–2022), world’s oldest blogger

Dagny Carlsson was a Swedish blogger who gained an international audience after she began blogging at the age of 99.

Keith Martin (1966–2022), R&B singer known for “Never Find Someone Like You”

Keith Martin was an R&B singer and songwriter known for songs including his 1995 hit “Never Find Someone Like You.”

Schuylkill County Crash Victims (2022)

At least six people were killed, and 24 others were injured, in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 near Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Joan Joyce (1940–2022), softball legend and LPGA record-holder

Joan Joyce was the longtime head softball coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), as well as a record-setting golfer and basketball player.

Scoey Mitchell (1930–2022), “Barefoot in the Park” star  

Scoey Mitchell was an actor who starred on the TV sitcom version of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.”

Paul Herman (1946–2022), actor known for “The Sopranos,” “Silver Linings Playbook”

Paul Herman was an actor who had memorable roles in movies and TV shows including “Silver Linings Playbook” and “The Sopranos.”

Carl Bell (1930–2022), animator for Disney, Ralph Bakshi

Carl Bell was an animator who worked on films including “Who Frame Roger Rabbit,” Ralph Bakshi’s “The Lord of the Rings,” and many more.

Tom Parker (1988–2022), member of the UK boy band The Wanted 

Tom Parker was a singer who was a member of the popular UK boy band The Wanted.   

Arthur D. Riggs (1939–2022), helped develop synthetic insulin for diabetes treatment

Arthur D. Riggs was a pioneer of biotechnology who helped develop synthetic insulin to treat diabetes.

Shirley Burkovich (1933–2022), infielder for the Rockford Peaches

Shirley Burkovich was an infielder and outfielder for teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), including the Rockford Peaches.

AJ Crimson (2022), celebrity makeup artist

AJ Crimson was the founder of AJ Crimson Beauty and a makeup artist to the stars.

Charles G. Boyd (1938–2022), only Vietnam POW to become a four-star general

Charles G. Boyd was a retired four-star general in the U.S. Air Force and a homeland security expert.

Barrie Youngfellow (1946–2022), “It’s a Living” star 

Barrie Youngfellow was best known for playing waitress Jan Hoffmeyer Gray on the TV sitcom “It’s a Living.”  

Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022), author of “Sarah, Plain and Tall”

Patricia MacLachlan was a children’s author whose dozens of books included the award-winning “Sarah, Plain and Tall.”

Kathryn Hays (1934–2022), actress known for “As the World Turns,” “Star Trek”

Kathryn Hays was an actress who starred as Kim Sullivan Hughes on “As the World Turns” for more than 30 years.