Celebrities Who Died in 2022

We’re paying our respects to all the prolific musicians, actors, comedians, and cultural icons who died in 2022. In July, we lost “The New Leave It to Beaver” actor Tony Dow, “Bust Down” star Jak Knight, “Elvis” actor Shonka Dukureh, “The Godfather” actor James Caan, and William “Poogie” Hart of The Delfonics. “Hair” cocreator James Rado and former NFL star Tony Siragusa died the month prior, in June.

We also lost Hollywood icon Sidney Poitier, Miss USA 2019 winner Cheslie Kryst, “Bat Out of Hell” rocker Meat Loaf, funk pioneer Betty Davis, and “Full House” comedian Bob Saget. They all made lasting marks on their respective industries. Ahead, we pay homage to all the celebrities we’ve lost in 2022.