In memoriam: Celebrities who have died in 2022
In memoriam...
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From Bob Saget to Ivan Reitman to Louis Anderson, Sidney Poitier and more, these are the celebs and famous faces we’ve lost so far in 2022.
Joan Copeland (June 1, 1922 - January 4, 2022)
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The longtime broadway actress and younger sister of playwright Arthur Miller passed away on Jan. 4 at the age of 99.
Kim Mi-soo (March 16, 1992 - January 5, 2022)
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Mi-soo was known for her role in the Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JTBC) show “Snowdrop.” Before her death, she had begun working on a Disney+ show called “Sixth Sense Kiss,” but production has since been halted.
Peter Bogdanovich (July 30, 1939 - January 6, 2022)
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The two-time Academy Award nominee first gained notoriety in the film world at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art during the early 1960s, where he was a film programmer. By the beginning of the 1970s, after the release of “The Last Picture Show,” he would be on his way to cementing his legacy as an iconic filmmaker—his ability to combine Old and New Hollywood as one of his most recognizable talents. Bogdanovich’s career continued into the 2000s, where he would dabble in television and even land a role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Volume 1” and “Kill Bill: Volume 2.” Later generations might know as Dr. Elliot Kupferberg, the character he played in “The Sopranos.” Bogdanovich passed away on Jan. 6, at 82.
Sidney Poitier (February 20, 1927 - January 7, 2022)
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The legendary actor wasn’t just an icon among the top-tier Hollywood actors — arguably, he was the icon. Elegance and grace about his work personified Poitier’s characters, an uncanny ability that jumped off the screen when you watched him perform. He would rise in stardom through the 1960s—facing and overcoming the challenges of racism and tension along the way— and become the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar. Poitier passed away on Jan. 7 at the age of 94.
Dick Carson (June 4, 1929 - January 9, 2022)
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Carson was the former director for The Tonight Show, which he would begin ahead of brother and TV icon Johnny Carson’s arrival. He would go on to direct several notable television shows during his career, including the “The Don Rickles Variety Show,” “The Merv Griffin Show,” and a long run on the “Wheel of Fortune.” Carson passed away on Jan. 9 at age 92.
Bob Saget (May 17, 1956 - January 9, 2022)
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The actor and comedian rose to fame as the beloved Danny Tanner on “Full House,” a role that would be a one-eighty from his later comedy acts that introduced him to a whole new group of fans. Saget passed away while in Florida while he was on his latest show— “Bob Saget: I Don’t Do Negative Tour.” He was 65.
Ronnie Spector (August 10, 1943 - January 12, 2022)
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Spector rose to musical fame as the leading singer in the Ronettes, which produced a string of hits in the early and mid-1960s. She would later find a career resurgence after lending her vocal prowess to Eddie Money’s 1986 hit “Take Me Home Tonight.” Spector died on Jan. 12 at the age of 78.
Andre Leon Talley (October 16, 1948 - January 18, 2022)
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A unique icon in the fashion world, Talley broke through boundaries and created a lasting image as a true force in the industry—sometimes good and sometimes bad. The 6-foot-6 mogul worked with Andy Warhol and Anna Wintour, and created relationships with some of the most famous faces, from Naomi Campbell to Michelle Obama and more. The “America’s Next Top Model” judge passed away on . He was 73.
Robert Durst (April 12, 1943 - January 19, 2022)
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Durst’s celebrity grew in morbid circumstances, with the real estate heir thrust into the limelight in the HBO documentary series “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” where he would severely incriminate himself of murder — while becoming somewhat of a cult figure because of his erratic behavior. He would later be found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Hurst died in incarceration at the age of 76.
Gaspard Ulliel (November 25, 1984 - January 19, 2022)
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The French actor gained significant notoriety for his role as young Hannibal Lecter in “Hannibal Rising” while earning accolades for several onscreen performances. He became a familiar staple in the U.S. as the face of Chanel men’s fragrance Bleu de Chanel and was also slated to play Anton Mogart/Midnight Man in the Disney+ series “Moon Knight.” (Ulliel died on Jan. 19 after a ski accident. He was 37.
Meat Loaf (September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022)
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One of the greatest showmen in the business, Meat Loaf was one of the best-selling music artists in history. Born Marvin Lee Aday, his onstage presence also carried over to acting, appearing in over 50 shows. He died on Jan. 20 at the age of 74 from complications associated with COVID.
Louie Anderson (March 24, 1953- January 21, 2022)
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The stand-up comedian, actor and writer had an impressive career that began in the 1980s. Whether on stage, television or film, Anderson’s unique style captured many audiences and would succeed in all mediums, including his cartoon show “Life with Louie.” He would find an entirely new fan base and critical acclaim as Mom Baskets in the FX comedy television series “Baskets.” Anderson died on Jan. 21 at the age of 68.
Howard Hesseman (February 27, 1940 - January 29, 2022)
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The longtime character actor best know n for his roles as disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on “WKRP in Cincinnati” and beloved history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class” passed away on Jan. 28. He was 81.
Frank Pesce (February 6, 2022 - February 6, 2022)
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Pesce, pictured right, appeared in both film and television, with a resume that included roles in “Top Gun,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Rocky,” and “Flashdance.” The New York City-born talent passed away on Feb. 6 at the age of 75.
Ivan Reitman (October 27, 1946 - February 12, 2022)
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One of the most influential people in filmmaking, Reitman brought comedy to a different level while also capturing the sign of the times (whatever era that might be). His early rise in the business began as a producer on “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” which led to a string of films that culminated with 1984’s “Ghostbusters.” He would go on to direct and produce countless hits, even producing his son’s Oscar-nominated 2009 film “Up in the Air.” Reitman passed away on Feb. 12 at the age of 75.
