Dan Wieden (1945–2022), adman who created “Just Do It” for Nike

Dan Wieden was an advertising executive who coined the iconic phrase “Just Do It’ for Nike.   

Robert Brown (1926–2022), “Here Come the Brides” star  

Robert Brown was an actor best known for playing lumberjack Jason Bolt on the TV series “Here Come the Brides.” 

Clarence Smoyer (1923–2022), World War II hero  

Clarence Smoyer was a World War II tank gunner known as the “Hero of Cologne” for his bravery in helping to defeat a German panther tank during the important 1945 battle.

Sylvia Wu (1915–2022), restaurateur to Hollywood stars

Sylvia Wu was the owner of the legendary restaurant Madame Wu’s Garden in Santa Monica, California, a popular destination for Hollywood stars.

Joan Hotchkis (1927–2022), “The Odd Couple” costar

Joan Hotchkis was an actress and writer who played Oscar’s girlfriend, Dr. Nancy Cunningham, on TV's “The Odd Couple.”

Cleatus Lebow (1924–2022), World War II USS Indianapolis survivor

Cleatus Lebow was a U.S. Navy veteran and one of the last living survivors of the USS Indianapolis disaster in World War II.

Marvin Powell (1955–2022), legendary New York Jets offensive lineman

Marvin Powell was a legendary offensive tackle for the New York Jets who was a five-time Pro Bowl selection.   

Hector Lopez (1929–2022), first black manager in Triple-A baseball 

Hector Lopez was the first black manager in Triple-A baseball when he became manager of the Buffalo Bisons in 1969.

Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson (1972–2022), gospel singer

Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson was a gospel singer known for songs including “Let Go and Let God.”

Bill Plante (1938–2022), longtime White House correspondent for CBS News

Bill Plante was a journalist who covered the White House for CBS News for more than 30 years.

Audrey Evans (1925–2022), Ronald McDonald House co-founder

Audrey Evans was a pediatric oncologist who co-founded the first Ronald McDonald House for families with children in the hospital.

Gavin Escobar (1991–2022), former Dallas Cowboys tight end

Gavin Escobar was a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys from 2013 to 2016.

Rita Gardner (1934–2022), Broadway actress in “The Fantasticks,” “A Family Affair”

Rita Gardner was an actress who originated the role of Luisa in the long-running show “The Fantasticks.”

Coolio (1963–2022), “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper

Coolio was a rapper and actor who won a Grammy Award for his 1995 No. 1 single “Gangsta’s Paradise.”

Robert Cormier (1989–2022), actor in “Heartland,” “Slasher”

Robert Cormier was an actor known for roles in TV shows including “Heartland” and “Slasher.”

Venetia Stevenson (1938–2022), glamorous 1950s Hollywood star  

Venetia Stevenson was an actress who starred in films in the 1950s and 1960s including “Darby’s Rangers.”

Dean Caswell (1922–2022), World War II flying ace

Dean Caswell was the last living U.S. Marine Corps flying ace from World War II.

Jim Post (1939–2022), “Reach out of the Darkness” singer

Jim Post was half of the duo Friend & Lover, known for their 1968 hit, “Reach out of the Darkness.”

Andy Detwiler (1969–2022), “Harmless Farmer” YouTube star

Andy Detwiler was better known as “Harmless Farmer” on YouTube, where he chronicled his life as an amputee.

Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022), jazz saxophonist

Pharoah Sanders was a saxophonist known for his free jazz and spiritual jazz.

Louise Fletcher (1934–2022), played Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Louise Fletcher was an actress who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

George Ward (1993–2022), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” star  

George Ward , also known as Cherry Valentine, was a star on the TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.”

Hilary Mantel (1952–2022), award-winning author of “Wolf Hall”

Hilary Mantel was a British author who won the prestigious Booker Prize twice, for her novels “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies.”

Uncle Jack Charles (1943–2022), beloved Aboriginal actor

Uncle Jack Charles was a beloved Aboriginal Australian actor who starred on stage and in films.

Maury Wills (1932–2022), Los Angeles Dodgers legend

Maury Wills was a legendary shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was known for his base stealing.

Nick Holonyak Jr. (1928–2022), LED inventor

Nick Holonyak Jr. was an inventor who created the first practical visible-spectrum LED, now used in applications from light bulbs to traffic signals to medical devices.

Kalani David (1997–2022), professional surfer and skateboarder 

Kalani David was a professional surfer and skateboarder who won individual gold in the under 16 division at the 2012 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship.

Roxanne Lowit (1942–2022), photographed art & fashion legends in rare backstage moments

Roxanne Lowit was an iconic fashion photographer known for her intimate behind-the-scenes images of models and other celebrities.

Valery Polyakov (1942–2022), cosmonaut who took longest trip to space

Valery Polyakov was a Russian cosmonaut who holds the record for most consecutive days in outer space.

Shelby Jordan (1952–2022), former Patriots offensive lineman

Shelby Jordan was a former NFL offensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders.  

Marva Hicks (1956–2022), actress and singer known for “Never Been in Love Before”

Marva Hicks was an actress and singer who had a hit in 1991 with “Never Been in Love Before.”

John Stearns (1951–2022), All-Star catcher for the Mets

John Stearns was a four-time All-Star catcher for the New York Mets in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Henry Silva (2022), prolific character actor

Henry Silva was a prolific character actor known best for playing villains in such movies as “The Manchurian Candidate” and “Johnny Cool.”

Bill Pearl (1930–2022), legendary bodybuilder

Bill Pearl was a legendary golden age bodybuilder who won the Mr. Universe title four times.  

David E. Grange Jr. (1925–2022), legendary Army Ranger

David E. Grange Jr. was a U.S. Army Ranger and three-star general for whom the annual Best Ranger Competition is named.

Mark Miller (1924–2022), “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” star  

Mark Miller was an actor best known for starring in the 1960s NBC sitcom “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.” 

Rommy Revson (1944–2022), inventor of the scrunchie

Rommy Revson patented the ubiquitous hair tie now known as the scrunchie.

Jesse Powell (1971–2022), R&B vocalist known for the song “You”

Jesse Powell was an R&B singer best known for his 1999 hit song “You.”

Fred Franzia (1943–2022), “Two Buck Chuck” winemaker

Fred Franzia was the co-founder of Bronco Wine Company, best known for their affordable “Two Buck Chuck” Charles Shaw brand.

Irene Papas (1926–2022), actress known for “Zorba the Greek”

Irene Papas was a Greek actress known for movies including “Zorba the Greek,” “The Guns of Navarone,” and “Z.”

Ken Starr (1946–2022), Clinton Whitewater prosecutor

Ken Starr was a lawyer best known as the independent counsel who led the investigation of the Whitewater controversy that led to President Bill Clinton’s impeachment.

Javier Marías (1951–2022), award-winning Spanish novelist

Javier Marías was a novelist considered by many to be the greatest living Spanish writer.

PnB Rock (1991–2022), rapper known for his single “Selfish” 

PnB Rock was a Philadelphia born rapper who was known for his single “Selfish,” which charted in 2016.  

Elias Theodorou (1988–2022), Canadian MMA fighter 

Elias Theodorou was a Canadian MMA fighter and model who appeared on the reality series “Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia.”   

Jean-Luc Godard (1930–2022), director and pioneer of the French New Wave film movement

Jean-Luc Godard was a French director who pioneered post-war French cinema by establishing the French New Wave film movement.

Ramsey Lewis (1935–2022), Grammy-winning jazz pianist

Ramsey Lewis was a legendary jazz pianist who had a hit in 1965 with “The In Crowd.”

Marsha Hunt (1917–2022), 1940s Hollywood star who was blacklisted

Marsha Hunt was an actress whose career was on the rise in the 1930s and ‘40s before she was blacklisted during the Red Scare of the 1950s.

Sonny West (1937–2022), songwriter of Buddy Holly’s “Oh Boy!”  

Sonny West was a songwriter and musician who wrote the early rock classicsc2e2809cOh Boy!e2809d and e2809cRave On,e2809d which were hits for Buddy Holly.

Lance Mackey (1970–2022), four-time Iditarod champion

Lance Mackey was a legendary musher who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race four times.