Gone.
But never forgotten.
That’s the theme of this melancholy page on The Hollywood Gossip, as we stop and pay homage to the stars who passed away in 2022.
Some were singers.
Some were authors.
Others on this list were actors. Others still were athletes or entertainers, or public figures in general. Everyone mentioned here has one thing in common, however:
They left an impact on friends, family members, loved ones – as well as the fans who listened to their songs and/or watched them on the big screen or small screen, or even their phone screen.
May each of these celebrities rest in peace …
Bob Saget
The longtime comedian and actor died on January 9 at age 65. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the Full House star was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida amid an ongoing stand-up tour. He left behind a wife and three daughters, not to mention a Full House family and millions of fans who remember him fondly.
Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier was the first African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He died at the age of 94, many years after retiring from a seven-decade long career in Hollywood.
André Leon Talley
André Leon Talley, a beloved writer, former creative director at Vogue and an all-around global icon in the world of fashion, died on Tuesday, January 18, from an unknown illness. He was 73 years old.
Meat Loaf
Born Marvin Lee Aday, Meat Loaf died in January 2022 at the age of 74. He was responsible for one of the best-selling albums ever, sold tens of millions of albums and also appeared in dozens of films.
Louie Anderson
May Louie Anderson rest in peace. The beloved comedian passed away from blood cancer in January 2022. He was 68 years old.
Betty White
Yes, we know that Betty White bid farewell to this world and her millions of fans on the final day of 2021, December 31. But the all-time beloved icon is still being mourned well into 2022, and we don’t anticipate that stopping anytime soon. Nor should it. The world feels a little bit emptier ever since the last of the Golden Girls passed away at the age of 99. R.I.P. Betty.
Jordan Cashmyer
Jordan Cashmyer appeared on Season 5 of 16 and Pregnant. She died just seven months after giving birth to her second child. “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants,†her mother, Jessica Cashmyer, wrote in a statement on Facebook in January. “My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old. Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.â€Â
Clint Arlis
Another tragic death of a former reality star. Arlis was a contestant on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s season of The Bachelorette. “It is with great sadness, to tell you that my family has lost my best friend and older brother Clint on the morning of January 11th,†Arlis’ sister wrote on Facebook. “Please respect our family’s privacy as we try to cope with this great loss.â€Â
Peter Bogdanovich
Filmmaker and historian Peter Bogdanovich died at age 82 on January 6 from natural causes. An occasional actor, Bogdanovich most was best known for directing the 1971 drama “The Last Picture Show,†which received eight Oscar nominations. He also helmed 1973’s “Paper Moon,†1981’s “They All Laughed†and 1985’s “Mask,†among other movies.
Kim Mi-soo
South Korean actress Kim Mi-soo passed at age 29 on January 5. She was famous for her role in the JTBC series “Snowdrop.†She had also started filming the Disney+ show “Sixth Sense Kiss†before her unexpected death.
Joan Copeland
A Broadway legend, Copeland died at the ripe old age of 99. The younger sibling of playwright Arthur Miller made a name for herself with roles in the 1976 revival of “Pal Joey†her brother’s 1981 play “The American Clock.†Copeland also starred in soap operas including “Search for Tomorrow†and “One Life to Live.â€Â
Jay Weaver
Big Daddy Weave bassist Jay Weaver died at age 42 on Jan. 2 of COVID-19 complications. We send our condolences to those who knew him well and loved him best.
Max Julien
This actor was 88 when he passed away on New Year’s Day. Julien was best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 movie “The Mack.†He also appeared in 1970’s “Getting Straight†and 1997’s “Def Jam’s How to Be a Player†and wrote 1973’s “Cleopatra Jones.â€Â
Gaspard Ulliel
Gaspard Ulliel, a popular French actor and the star of the upcoming Marvel series Moon Knight, died on Wednesday, January 19, from injuries sustained a day before in a skiing accident. He was just 37 years old.
Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves was a legend in the NFL. He died at age 77 on January 1 of dementia complications. Reeves was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys from 1965 to 1972, and went on to coach teams including the Cowboys, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons before retiring in 2003.
Rory Teasley
The TikTok community lost a young, popular and rising star when Rory Teasley, a content creator known as @too2pump4tv on the aforementioned social media platform, was allegedly choked to death on January 6 after an argument with his boyfriend of 10 years, Docquen Jovo Watkins. He was 28. He was 28 years old.
Candice Murley
The TikTok community is also mourning Candice Murley – who went by the simple user name of “Candi” on this popular service. She passed away at her home in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on Sunday, January 2. She was 36.
Cheslie Kryst
May Cheslie Kryst rest in peace. The winner of the Miss USA pageant in 2019 killed herself at age 30.
Moses J. Moseley
Moses J. Moseley, a veteran actor likely best known for having played one of Michonne zombies on The Walking Dead, was found dead in January 2022 in the Hudson Bridge area of Stockbridge, Georgia. He was only 31 years old.
Ivan Reitman
May Ivan Reitman rest in peace. The legendary director passed away in February 2022 at the age of 75.
Donny Davis
Donny Davis was a comedian who was close to such major stars as Britney Spears. He was found dead in his Las Vegas hotel room in February 2022.
Lil Bo Weep
Lil Bo Weep died at the very young age of 22 in March 2022. May the YouTube singer rest in peace.
Traci Braxton
Traci Braxton passed away after a brave battle against cancer. The VH1 personality was 50 years old.
Tom Parker
Tom Parker is dead at the age of 30 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. The musician passed away in March 2022.
Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried passed away in April 2022 after a brave battle against a lengthy illness. May he rest in peace.
DJ Kay Slay
DJ Kay Slay died in April 2022 at the age of 55. He had been diagnosed with COVID-19 about four months prior.
Naomi Judd
Wynonna Judd and Naomi Judd attend the 2022 CMT Music Awards at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on April 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee in this photo. The latter passed away in April 2022. May she rest in peace.
Jerry verDorn
May Jerry verDorn rest in peace. The legendary soap opera star died at the age of 72 in May 2022.