We honor the memory of the many talented artists who left us in 2022, including singers, actresses, comedians, and other cultural giants. Star of “Insecure” Denise Dowse, sports broadcasting legend Vin Scully, “Magnum P.I.” star Roger E. Mosley, and folk singer Judith Durham all passed away within a span of just a few days in August. In this post you will read about Stars who died In 2022 here, so keep reading.
Nichelle Nichols, the voice of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid,” Pat Carroll, “Bust Down” star Jak Knight, “The Godfather” actor James Caan, and William “Poogie” Hart of The Delfonics all passed away in July. Also gone are the likes of funk pioneer Betty Davis, “Full House” comedian Bob Saget, and “Bat Out of Hell” rocker Meat Loaf. All of them left indelible traces in their fields. Here we remember all the famous people who passed away in 2022.
Celebrities Who Died In 2022
Louie Anderson, 68
Anderson, like many other stand-up artists of his period, got his start on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” in 1984. Because of this, he became one of the most popular comedians of the 2000s. He appeared on stand-up comedy specials, in an increased number of late-night talk shows, and in such landmark films as “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) and “Coming to America” (1988).
In 1995, he made his name as the voice of Louie in the smash hit Fox cartoon series “Life with Louie.” Two daytime Emmys were awarded as a result of it. He hosted “Family Feud” from 1999 to 2002. The role of the controlling mother of Zack Galifianakis’s rodeo clown in the FX series “Baskets” brought him the most attention from 2016 to 2019. As a result, Anderson was recognized as the best supporting actor in a primetime series for the first season of the show. On January 21st, Anderson passed away. The comedian had previously said that he was hospitalized due to blood cancer.
Peter Bogdanovich, 82
Bogdanovich, a former film critic turned director, achieved cult status in the 1970s thanks to his subtle approach to filmmaking, which yielded classics like “The Last Picture Show” and “Paper Moon.” He also had a knack for spotting rising stars, like when he cast the model-turned-actress Cybill Shepherd in “The Last Picture Show” (the two also became a couple).
Bogdanovich was a constant presence in Hollywood, even if his subsequent films weren’t as well received. He also had to cope with the tragic murder of his girlfriend, Playboy model Dorothy Stratten, in 1980, when her estranged husband shot her. His horn-rimmed glasses and silk neckerchief gave him an air of respectability that belonged to a bygone era. Sadly, on January 6th, Bogdanovich passed away. They didn’t specify a reason.
Traci Braxton, 50
Braxton gained fame alongside her sisters Toni, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar in the TLC reality series “Braxton Family Values” from 2011 until 2020, in which their mother Evelyn also appeared. According to Billboard, Braxton’s debut solo album “Crash & Burn” peaked at #16 on the US Adult R&B chart with the help of the single “Last Call.” In 2018, she dropped “On Earth,” her second and final studio album. On March 12, TMZ claimed that she had passed away from esophageal cancer.
James Caan, 82
The fiery Sonny Corleone portrayed by the Bronx-born actor in Francis Ford Coppola’s famous 1972 mafia epic “The Godfather” cemented the actor’s legacy. Caan was nominated for an Academy Award and appeared as Vito Corleone again in the film’s last scene, “The Godfather, Part II,” released in 1974.
Caan had already established himself as a Hollywood star before “The Godfather,” in a number of other films. He co-starred with John Wayne in Howard Hawks’s iconic Western “El Dorado” from 1966. He then went on to star in “Countdown” (1967) by Robert Altman and “The Rain People” (1968) by Francis Ford Coppola (1969).
Caan received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of real-life NFL player Brian Piccolo, who was battling cancer, a full year before “The Godfather” was released on television. Caan’s gritty turn in “The Godfather” propelled him to stardom, and his subsequent work in films like “Misery,” “Honeymoon in Vegas,” and “Elf” cemented his status as a cinematic classic. According to Caan’s verified Twitter account, the actor passed away on July 6. They didn’t specify a reason.
Pat Carroll, 95
Carroll, who had been a voice actor since the 1960s, became well-known for her role as Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Carroll did voice work for many shows, but she also appeared on screen in others, such as “The Danny Thomas Show,” “She’s the Sheriff,” “Mary Tyler Moore,” and “Laverne & Shirley.” In 1957, she was recognized for her work in the variety show Caesar’s Hour by receiving an Emmy Award. On July 30, Carroll passed away after a battle with illness.
Julee Cruise, 65
The instrumental version of Julee Cruise’s song “Falling” became the theme song for David Lynch’s groundbreaking 1980 television series “Twin Peaks,” and her ethereal voice became inextricably linked to Lynch’s best work. Cruise also makes an appearance on the episode, performing in a roadhouse. Both Lynch’s 1990 stage performance of “Industrial Symphony No. 1” and his 1992 film “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” included her and her music.
Other than “If I Survive” from 1999 and “Rockin’ Back Inside My Heart” from 1990, she has released a number of other notable songs. She also spent the 1990s on the road with The B-52s. On June 9, Cruise passed away. Edward Grinnan, her husband, has stated that suicide was the cause of death. He told The New York Times that she had also battled depression and lupus.
Tony Dow, 77
Dow was most recognized for his role as Wally Cleaver in the classic 1950s TV series “Leave it to Beaver,” in which he played the older brother of the title character, Theodore (or “Beaver”). In his role as Wally, Dow excelled as the wise older sibling of the inquisitive Beaver. During the time when televisions were first becoming ubiquitous, the pair quickly rose to fame and became family favorites.
Once a Junior Olympics diving champion, Dow ended up earning the role of Wally on “Leave it to Beaver” because he tagged along with a friend to the auditions. Over the course of his career, he appeared on such shows as “General Hospital,” “Lassie,” and “Love, American Style.” But because most people knew him as Wally, he was also famous in his own right. As himself, he appeared in episodes of “The Love Boat” and in the John Landis comedy “The Kentucky Fried Movie” (1977). The disease that eventually took Dow’s life struck on July 27.
Gilbert Gottfried, 67
Gottfried’s harsh, grating voice during his routine helped establish him as a comedy legend for decades. Thanks to his unique tone, he was cast as the voice of a beloved Disney character. He won the hearts of millions as the voice of Iago the Parrot in Disney’s “Aladdin” (1992).
Throughout his career, Gottfried voiced a number of characters, including those from “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Family Guy,” and the Aflac duck, which appears in ads for the insurance firm. For the 1980–1981 season, he was also a member of the “Saturday Night Live” cast. According to his relatives, Gottfried passed away on April 12 from an unspecified ailment.
Keith Grayson (aka, DJ Kay Slay), 55
Hip-hop veteran DJ Kay Slay is credited for bringing attention to countless acts through his groundbreaking mixtapes and his work as a host on New York City’s legendary rap station Hot 97. When he released 2003’s “The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1” and 2004’s “Vol. 2,” he gained attention from major record labels. “The Soul Controller” was his final album, released in 2021. According to People, Kay Slay passed away on April 17 following a four-month fight with COVID.
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