Died November 2022

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.

George Newall (1934–2022), “Schoolhouse Rock” co-creator

George Newall was the last surviving co-creator of the iconic “Schoolhouse Rock” series of educational cartoon shorts.

Cliff Emmich (1936–2022), actor known for “Payday”   

Cliff Emmich was a character actor known for his roles in “Payday” and “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.”   

David Robinson (2022), “Dog’s Most Wanted” co-star   

David Robinson worked with Dog the Bounty Hunter and co-starred on his TV series “Dog’s Most Wanted.”

Aline Kominsky-Crumb (1948–2022), pioneer of women’s underground comics

Aline Kominsky-Crumb was a comics artist and a leader of the movement of women writing and drawing underground comics.

Brad William Henke (1966–2022), “Orange Is the New Black” star

Brad William Henke was an actor and professional football player who starred in “Orange Is the New Black” and had recurring roles on shows including “Lost” and “Dexter.”

John Hadl (1940–2022), 1960s Chargers quarterback

John Hadl was a quarterback who helped the San Diego Chargers to victory at the AFL Championship in 1963.

Christine McVie (1943–2022), Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter

Christine McVie was a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac.

Robert Silverstein (2022), leader in American disability rights

Robert Silverstein was a disability rights advocate who was instrumental in drafting federal legislation including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Hiroshi Miyamura (1925–2022), Medal of Honor recipient     

Hiroshi Miyamura was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War.

Michael Pertschuk (1933–2022), FTC chief behind seatbelt laws & cigarette labels

Michael Pertschuk was the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) who drove legislation on seatbelt use and cigarette warning labels.

Jiang Zemin (1926–2022), former president of China

Jiang Zemin was president of China from 1993 to 2003 and guided the country through economic reforms.

Gene Cipriano (1928–2022), woodwind player recorded with Sinatra and Prince

Gene Cipriano  was a renowned woodwind session player who recorded with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Prince, Miles Davis, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul McCartney.  

Albert Pyun (1953–2022), “The Sword and the Sorcerer” director  

Albert Pyun  was a director known for his low budget direct to video cult films including “The Sword and the Sorcerer” and “Cyborg.”  

Donald McEachin (1961–2022), U.S. Representative from Virginia

Donald McEachin was a politician who represented Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Clarence Gilyard Jr. (1955–2022), “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Die Hard” star

Clarence Gilyard Jr. was an actor known for starring roles in movies and TV shows including “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Matlock,” and “Die Hard.”

Don Newkirk (2022), De La Soul collaborator  

Don Newkirk was a New York City musician and producer known for his work with De La Soul and Prince Paul.  

Bí¶rje Salming (1951–2022), legendary Maple Leafs defenseman 

Bí¶rje Salming was a legendary defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was the first Swedish player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Louise Tobin (1918–2022), singer who helped discover Frank Sinatra

Louise Tobin was a big band singer who helped get his first big break with her husband’s band.

Freddie Roman (1937–2022), Borscht Belt comedy legend

Freddie Roman was a comedian known for his work in the “Borscht Belt” of Catskills Mountains resorts, and for co-creating “Catskills on Broadway.”

Irene Cara (1959–2022), “Flashdance” and “Fame” singer and actress

Irene Cara was a singer and actress who starred in the movie “Fame” and sang the title song, as well as singing the Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning song “Flashdance… What a Feeling.”

Pablo Milanés (1943–2022), beloved Cuban singer-songwriter

Pablo Milanés was a beloved Cuban singer-songwriter known as Pablito who led the genre of music called Nueva Trova.

Wilko Johnson (1947–2022), Dr. Feelgood guitarist

Wilko Johnson was a musician and actor who was the guitarist for the British pub rock band Dr. Feelgood and played an executioner in “Game of Thrones.”  

John Y. Brown Jr. (1933–2022), former KFC owner and Kentucky governor

John Y. Brown Jr. was a businessman and politician who built KFC into a fast-food empire and went on to be elected governor of Kentucky.

Virginia Walmart Shooting (2022)

Six people were killed, and four others were injured, in a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday, November 22.

James Winburn (2022), Michael Myers stuntman in “Halloween”   

James Winburn was a legendary Hollywood stuntman who was the stunt double for the Michael Myers character in the 1978 classic horror film “Halloween.”    

Joyce Bryant (1927–2022), singer called “The Bronze Blonde Bombshell”

Joyce Bryant was a singer of the 1940s and ‘50s known as “The Bronze Blonde Bombshell” and “The Black Marilyn Monroe.”

Mickey Kuhn (1932–2022), last surviving “Gone With the Wind” cast member

Mickey Kuhn was the last surviving credited cast member of the 1939 smash “Gone With the Wind,” having played Beau Wilkes as a child actor.

Danny Kalb (1942–2022), acclaimed blues guitarist   

Danny Kalb was a guitarist and vocalist who was an original member of the influential blues band the Blues Project.   

Nicki Aycox (1975–2022), “Supernatural” actress   

Nicki Aycox was an actress best known for her recurring role as Meg Masters on the TV series “Supernatural.”    

Greg Bear (1951–2022), sci-fi author and Comic-Con co-founder

Greg Bear was a science fiction author and a co-founder of the influential San Diego Comic-Con.

Jason David Frank (1973–2022), "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" star

Jason David Frank was an actor who starred as the Green Ranger in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”

B. Smyth (1994–2022), R&B singer  

B. Smyth was an R&B singer known for his song “Twerkaholic” which received millions of views on YouTube.

Michael Gerson (1964–2022), George W. Bush’s speechwriter

Michael Gerson was chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush as well as a columnist for the Washington Post.

Alexander Gorshkov (1946–2022), first Olympic champion in ice dance

Alexander Gorshkov was a Russian figure skater who won gold the first time ice dance was an Olympic event, at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria.

Robert Clary (1926–2022), LeBeau on “Hogan’s Heroes”

Robert Clary was an actor well known for his role as LeBeau on the classic sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes.” He was a Holocaust survivor, coming to the United States in 1949 to continue his entertainment career.

Ellen Levine (1943–2022), first female editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping

Ellen Levine was the first female editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping magazine and helped launch O: The Oprah Magazine.

Virginia McLaurin (1909–2022), 113-year-old honored at White House

Virginia McLaurin became a viral sensation when she danced with the Obamas at the White House when she was 106.

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (1984–2022), former MMA fighter 

A nthony “Rumble” Johnson was an MMA light heavyweight fighter known for his knockout power.    

Jim Bohannon (1944–2022), host of “The Jim Bohannon Show”

Jim Bohannon was a talk radio host best known for “The Jim Bohannon Show.”

Dolores Hughes (2022), “Mema” from “Hollywood Hillbillies”   

Dolores Hughes , known as "Mema," starred on the 2014 reality TV series “Hollywood Hillbillies.”   

John Aniston (1933–2022), “Days of Our Lives” star

John Aniston was an actor who starred as Victor Kiriakis on “Days of Our Lives” for decades as well as the father of actress Jennifer Aniston.

Keith Levene (1957–2022), founding member of Public Image Ltd., the Clash

Keith Levene was a founding member and guitarist in Public Image Ltd. and the Clash.

Nik Turner (1940–2022), former Hawkwind member

Nik Turner was a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who was a member of the legendary British space rock band Hawkwind.

Kevin Conroy (1955–2022), voice of animated Batman

Kevin Conroy was an actor who provided the voice of Batman in many TV series and movies including “Batman: The Animated Series.”

Gallagher (1946–2022), comedian who smashed watermelons

Gallagher was one of the most iconic comedians of the 1980s, known for smashing watermelons with a sledgehammer.

Gal Costa (1945–2022), iconic Brazilian singer

Gal Costa was a Brazilian singer who became an icon of tropicália music, blending traditional styles with rock and avant-garde sounds.

Fred Hickman (1956–2022), original “CNN Sports Tonight” co-host

Fred Hickman was a journalist best known for sports reporting on shows including “CNN Sports Tonight” and ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”

Garry Roberts (1950–2022), Boomtown Rats guitarist  

Garry Roberts was a founding member and the lead guitarist for the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats.