50 Celebs We Lost In 2022

Celebrities have become a big part of our lives, and it is heartbreaking when they pass away, as many people look up to them. Sadly, this year, in 2022, many famous celebrities have passed away, such as Kirstie Alley, Aaron Carter, Bob Saget, and much more. Several of these celebrities were pretty young when they passed away, making their passing even more tragic than it already was. Paying our respects to these celebrities is the least we can do for them, as they have provided us with endless entertainment. 

Too many comedians, actors, actresses, musicians, and cultural icons have passed away this year, but it is something that is a part of life. So if you are curious to see the 50 celebrities that were lost in 2022, be sure to check out this article.

Al Strobel was best known for his role as Phillip Michael Gerard in the hit television mystery drama Twin Peaks. Strobel was also famously known for having only one arm, as he lost his left arm from the shoulder down in a car accident when he was 17 years old. 

Bob McGrath was best known for his role as Bob Johnson on the children's television show Sesame Street and was the longest-running human character on the show. McGrath played the role of Bob Johnson for over 40 years and became one of the most iconic human characters on the show. 

Kirstie Alley is another iconic celebrity that is no longer with us anymore. Alley was best known for her role as Rebecca Howe on the hit television series Cheers. Alley ended up receiving an Emmy Award and Golden Globe for her performance on Cheers and went on to star in several television shows and films throughout her career. 

Cliff Emmich was best known for starring in several films from the 1970s to the late 1990s such as Payday and Halloween II. Emmich starred in over 90 television and film roles throughout his career, making him one of the most recognizable side actors of his time. 

Julia Reichert was best known for being an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and a feminist that wasn't afraid to speak her mind. Reichert really knew how to make a documentary that had meaning, and some of the most notable ones were American Factory, Union Maids, Seeing Red: Stories of American Communists, and The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant.

Christine McVie was best known for being a vocalist and pianist for the hit band Fleetwood Mac. McVie ended up joining Fleetwood Mac in 1970 after she married the bassist John McVie. Fans instantly fell in love with Christine's style and sound, which made her one of the most popular female artists. 

Brad William Henke was best known for being a former NFL player that played for the Denver Broncos. Henke ended up retiring from the NFL after he suffered a couple of injuries, but Henke's public career wasn't over just yet as he started to get into acting. 

Jake Flint was best known for being a new and rising country singer that was from Oklahoma. Flint was set to become one of the biggest country singers in the country but sadly passed away in his sleep on November 26th, just a couple of hours after his wedding; he was only 36 years old. 

Albert Pyun was best known for being a director that made low-budget movies that have gained a huge cult following over the years. Pyun's most notable films are The Sword and the Sorcerer, Cyborg, Captain America, and Nemesis. Pyun was in the film industry for over 40 years and worked with actors such as Jean-Claude Van Damme and Burt Reynolds. 

Irene Cara was best known for being a legendary actress, singer, and songwriter that rose to fame when she portrayed Coco Hernandez in the hit musical film Fame in 1980. Cara went on to pursue a musical career after she gained popularity, with her most notable song being "Flashdance... What a Feeling," which earned her an Academy Award for Best Original Song and Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. 

Mickey Kuhn was best known for his role as Beau Wilkes in the legendary film Gone with the Wind. Kuhn was the last remaining cast member of Gone with the Wind before he passed away on November 20th at the age of 90 years old. 

James Winburn was best known for being the man behind the mask in the first Halloween film, which was released in 1978. Winburn started out as a stuntman in the early 1970s and ended up scoring a role as Michael Myers in the first Halloween film. 

Jason David Frank was best known for his role as the Green Ranger in the original Power Rangers television show. Frank was a skilled martial artist and one of the reasons why he was chosen to be one of the original Power Rangers. Frank became extremely popular after the first Power Rangers film Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, came out in 1993. 

John Aniston is best known for his role as Victor Kiriakis on the hit soap opera series Days of Our Lives, and he is the father of famous actress Jennifer Aniston. Aniston ended up receiving a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for his performance as Victor and reprised his role several times throughout his career until he passed away on November 11th at the age of 89 years old.

Kevin Conroy was best known for being the voice of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series. Conroy also voiced Batman in several animated films and video games, which earned him the title of the best voice actor to portray Batman. Conroy was the reason why Batman became so popular among younger audiences during the 1990s. 

Aaron Carter was best known for being the brother of Nick Carter, who is a member of the Backstreet Boys. Aaron ended up rising to fame at a young age as his older brother helped him with his musical career. Aaron first started singing pop music, but as he got older, he started to get into rap music. 

Julie Powell was best known for being an author that wrote several cooking books that became best sellers. Powell's most notable works are Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, and 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen. Powell was inspired to write her books as she already had a popular food review website. 

Angela Lansbury was best known as one of the great actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood that worked in the film industry for over 80 years. Lansbury received several awards throughout her career for her outstanding performances as an actress, which included six Golden Globe Awards, six Tony Awards, and three Academy Awards. 

Sara Lee was best known for being a WWE wrestler who first rose to fame when she competed in Tough Enough, which earned her a spot as a professional wrestler. Lee only was given a year contract in the WWE and competed in eight matches but ended up leaving to pursue an independent wrestling career. 

Robert Brown was best known for his role as Jason Bolt in the hit television series Here Comes The Bride. Brown starred in several television shows throughout his career, which included Bewitched, Bonanza, and even the original Star Trek. Brown did voice acting for radio and television as well as he had a great voice. 

Coolio was best known for being a rapper that came out during the 1990s, with his most popular song being "Gangsta's Paradise." Coolio first rose to fame after he released his first studio album, It Takes a Thief, which had the hit song "Fantastic Voyage."

Jesse Powell was best known for being an R&B singer that was most popular during the 1990s. Powell became interested in R&B music as his two younger sisters formed the musical duo, Trina & Tamara. Powell rose to fame after his song "You" became the number-one song on the charts in 1999. 

Dan McCafferty was best known for being the singer of the Scottish rock band Nazareth. McCafferty, along with the other original band members, formed Nazareth in 1968 but didn't rise to fame until they released their sixth studio album, Hair of the Dog.

Anne Heche was best known for her roles as Vicky Hudson and Marley Love in the hit television series Another World. Heche starred in a number of films throughout her career which included Walking and Talking, Donnie Brasco, Volcano, and Six Days, Seven Nights. 

Olivia Newton-John was best known for being the actress that portrayed Sandy in the hit musical film Grease. Olivia received four Grammy Awards for her musical career and was one of the most popular singers as Grease was one of the most popular movies when it came out. 

James Caan was a legendary actor that came out of the Golden Age of Hollywood and was best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather. Caan starred in a number of films throughout the course of his career, such as El Dorado, The Rain People, A Bridge Too Far, and Eraser. 

Ray Liotta was best known for his role as Henry Hill in Goodfellas, which was loosely based on a true mafia story. Liotta starred alongside Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci and was part of making Goodfellas one of the best mafia crime films in history. Liotta starred in a number of films over the course of his career, which included Something Wild, Hannibal, Blow, and Killing Them Softly. 

Fred Ward was best known for his role as Earl Bassett in the horror film Tremors. Ward reprised his role as Bassett in Tremors 2: Aftershocks which earned him even more fame despite the film not being that good. Ward starred in a number of films throughout his career which included Escape from Alcatraz, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and Henry & June. 

Robbie Coltrane was best known for portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films and starred in all eight of the films. Coltrane encapsulated Hagrid's character perfectly, which led Hagrid to become one of the most loved characters in the films. 

Naomi Judd was best known for being a country singer that sang alongside her daughter Wynonna Judd and formed the musical duo The Judds. Naomi started singing with her daughter during the 1980s and became one of the most popular country duos in the nation. The Judds ended up receiving five Grammy Awards as well as nine Country Music Association awards. 

Gilbert Gottfried was best known for being an actor and comedian that had a distinctive New York accent that earned him several roles throughout his career. Gottfried starred in films such as Beverly Hills Cop II, Problem Child, and Highway to Hell but earned most of his fame from voice acting in several Disney animated films. 

Bob Saget was best known for being a comedian and actor that starred as Danny Tanner in the hit television series Full House. Saget was also the host of America's Funniest Home Videos and started doing stand-up comedy during the 1990s. Saget's stand-up comedy was a lot raunchier than his television acts but made him a legend within the comedy industry. 

Wilko Johnson was best known for being the guitarist and singer of the band Dr. Feelgood. Johnson was also famous for being an actor in the hit show Game of Thrones who portrayed Ser Ilyn Payne. Johnson was known for his unique guitar playing as he would always use his fingers instead of a guitar pick. 

Robert Clary was best known for portraying Cpl. Louis LeBeau in the hit television series Hogan's Heroes. Clary was a Holocaust survivor that was taken by the Nazis when he was just 16 years old. Clary came to the United States once he was liberated by the Allies and started his acting career in Hollywood. 

Jeff Cook was best known for being the guitarist for the country band Alabama and one of the founding members. Cook was not only a great guitarist but was also an excellent singer, pianist, and fiddler, which made Alabama one unique band. Alabama sold more than 80 million records worldwide and are considered one of the pioneers of country music. 

Leslie Phillips was best known as an English actor that starred in several films over the course of his career but was most recognized for his role as Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films. Phillips started acting during the 1950s and starred in films such as Doctor in the House and The Navy Lark. 

Jerry Lee Lewis was best known for being a talented pianist and singer that was most recognized for his song "Great Balls of Fire." Lewis started his musical career during the 1950s and played with legends such as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. 

Loretta Lynn was best known for being a country singer who first rose to fame during the 1960s. Lynn had a number of prolific songs such as "You Ain't Woman Enough," "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin," "One's on the Way," and "Coal Miner's Daughter." 

Pharoah Sanders was best known for being a jazz saxophonist that collaborated with several jazz artists throughout his career and was one of the legends of old-school jazz. Sanders had a unique way of playing the saxophone which nobody could replicate. Sanders first started playing with John Coltrane's group but eventually went on to do solo work. 

Louise Fletcher was best known for her role as Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Fletcher ended up receiving an Academy Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe award, and a BAFTA award for her performance as Nurse Ratched. Fletcher starred in a number of films throughout her career which included Russian Roulette, The Magician of Lublin, and Strange Invaders. 

Henry Silva was best known for being an actor during the Golden Age of Hollywood that usually liked starring as either a criminal or gangster. Silva starred in a number of blockbuster films, such as Ocean's 11, The Manchurian Candidate, Johnny Cool, and Sharky's Machine. 

Mark Miller was best known for his role as Bill Hooten in Guestward, Ho! but also starred in a number of television shows such as Please Don't Eat the Daisies and The Andy Griffith Show. Miller was around during the Golden Age of Hollywood and worked with several prominent actresses and actors throughout his career. 

PnB Rock was best known for being a young and upcoming rapper that rose to fame in 2016 and became one of the most popular rappers in the world. PnB Rock's most notable songs are "Selfish," "Cross Me," and "Changes." The young rapper only released two studio albums before he was shot and killed on September 12th. 

David A. Arnold was best known for being a comedian, actor, and show host that created the Nickelodeon show That Girl Lay Lay. Arnold started his comedy career by performing stand-up comedy and gained a lot of fame throughout the 1990s. Arnold's career took a turn when he created the show That Girl Lay Lay, as he was one of the writers of the show. 

Nichelle Nichols was best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series. Nichols's portrayal of Nyota was huge for African Americans at the time, as many were not represented on American television. Star Trek was pretty groundbreaking at the time because it was the first television show to feature an interracial kiss. 

Paul Sorvino was best known for his role as Paulie Cicero in the legendary gangster film Goodfellas. Sorvino is the second actor to pass away this year that was part of the Goodfellas cast. Sorvino always loved to play the tough guy in films but also portrayed cops when he could. 

Brad Johnson was best known for being an actor and model that starred in a number of films throughout his career which included Flight of the Intruder, Copperhead, Philadelphia Experiment II, and Supergator. Before Johnson started acting, he was a well-known model as he was once the Marlboro Man. 

Andy Fletcher was best known for being a keyboardist for the band Depeche Mode and one of the founding members. Fletcher stayed with Depeche Mode his entire career and was the reason why the band had such a unique sound. Depeche Mode ended up becoming one of the most popular bands in the world during the 1980s and was popular for songs such as "Just Can't Get Enough," "Enjoy The Silence," and "Policy of Truth." 

Neal Adams was best known for being a comic book artist that worked for DC Comics. Adams is credited with co-creating characters such as Ra's al Ghul, Man-Bat, and John Stewart. Adams really had a passion for Batman and loved to create new styles to draw Batman in. 

Tom Parker was best known for being an English singer that was part of the boyband The Wanted. Parker stayed with The Wanted for quite some time and released four studio albums with them before he decided to embark on his solo career.