Several famous celebrities are mourned this year, including Donald Trump’s ex-wife, Ivana Trump, actors Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino, and the most famous of all, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Stars We’ve Lost in 2022:

Dan Reeves

Jan. 19, 1944 – Jan. 1, 2022

The former NFL player and coach died on the first day of the year at the age of 77. He was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys from 1965 to 1972 and played in nine Super Bowls. He later became a coach and retired in 2003. 

Maxi Jazz

June 14, 1957 – Dec. 23, 2022

Maxi Jazz, a DJ and the lead singer of the electronic-dance group Faithless, died peacefully in his sleep. He formed Faithless with members Rollo Armstrong, Sister Bliss, and Jamie Cotto in 1995.

Dino Danelli

July 23, 1944 – Dec. 15, 2022

The drummer for the famous rock band The Rascals, died on December 15. He was 78. He formed the group, initially called The Young Rascals, in 1964. Their most famous hits were “Good Loving” and “How Can I Be Sure?”

Sonya Eddy

June 17, 1967 – Dec. 19, 2022

The actress was known for her leading role on the soap opera, “General Hospital.” She passed away at the young age of 55. 

Stephen “tWitch” Boss

Sept. 29, 1982 – Dec. 13, 2022

The DJ and co-producer of the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” committed suicide on December 13. He became known on the show “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008. He was found dead in his Los Angeles hotel room of a gunshot wound.  He left behind a wife and three children. 

Ronnie Turner

Oct. 27, 1960 – Dec. 8, 2022

Ronnie Turner was the son of pop singer Tina Turner. He passed away from health issues at the age of 62 and is survived by his wife. 

Kirstie Alley

Jan. 12, 1951 – Dec. 5, 2022

Kirstie Alley died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. She is famous for her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom “Cheers” from 1987 to 1993, as well as several popular films and TV shows. She had two children. 

Christine McVie

July 12, 1943 – Nov. 30, 2022

Christine McVie was a lead singer in the rock band Fleetwood Mac. She died at the age of 79 after a short illness. 

“She was truly one-of-a-kind, special and talented beyond measure,” the band said in a joint statement. “She was the best musician anyone could have in their band and the best friend anyone could have in their life.”

Irene Cara

March 18, 1959 – Nov. 25, 2022

Actress Irene Cara died at 63, from unknown causes. She is best known for her role in the 1980 film, “Fame” and won an Oscar for the song “Flashdance… What a feeling” that was featured in the movie “Flashdance.” 

Aaron Carter

Dec. 7, 1987 – Nov. 5, 2022

Aaron Carter died in his home in Palmdale, California at age 34, after being found unresponsive in his bathtub. He was a member of the Backstreet Boys, a popular singing group in the late 1990s. 

Leslie Jordan

April 29, 1955 – Oct. 24, 2022

The comedian died in Hollywood. He was known for the TV series “Will & Grace.” He crashed his BMW while suffering a “medical emergency.” 

Robbie Coltrane

March 30, 1950 – Oct. 14, 2022

Robbie Coltrane died at the age of 72 in Scotland. He played the role of Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series.

Angela Lansbury

Oct. 16, 1925 – Oct. 11, 2022

The actress died in her sleep five days after her 97th birthday. She was famous for her role in “Murder, She Wrote,” from 1984 to 1986, among other acting performances. 

Eileen Ryan

Oct. 16, 1927 – Oct. 9, 2022

Eileen Ryan was the mother of Sean Penn. She was an actress and died in Malibu at the age of 94. She had a long career in film and television starting in the 1950s.

Loretta Lynn

April 14, 1932 – Oct. 4, 2022

Loretta Lynn died at age 90. She was a country music icon who is famous for the song “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She was a Grammy winner and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She leaves behind four children. 

Coolio

Aug. 1, 1963 – Sept. 28, 2022

The famous rapper, Coolio, died following a suspected cardiac arrest. He was 59. His real name was Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. 

Robert Cormier

June 14, 1989 – Sept. 23, 2022

The actor Robert Cormier was beloved in his role as Finn Cotter on the hit series “Heartland.” He was only 33 years old.  He is remembered as “an athlete, an actor, and a great brother.”

Queen Elizabeth II

April 21, 1926 – Sept. 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. She was 96. She died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She reigned for almost 71 years and was the longest-running monarch in British history.

Robyn Griggs

April 30, 1973 – Aug. 13, 2022

Actress Robyn Griggs  was known for her roles in the soap operas “Another World” and “One Life To Live.” She died of cervical cancer that was diagnosed in 2020.  She was 49. 

Anne Heche

May 25, 1969 – Aug. 12, 2022

Anne Heche died from her injuries after a car crash in Los Angeles. She was 53. Her car crashed into an LA home while she was driving at a very high speed and became a fireball. She was in a coma after the crash and was declared brain dead. She is survived by two sons. 

Olivia Newton-John

Sept. 26, 1948 – Aug. 8, 2022

Olivia Newton-John died on Aug. 8, 2022. She is well known for her singing career and her role as Sandy in the famous film “Grease,” where she co-starred with actor John Travolta. Newton-John is survived by her daughter and husband.

Tony Dow

April 13, 1975 – July 27, 2022

Anyone who is a US baby boomer remembers Tony Dow, who starred in the hit TV sitcom “Leave it to Beaver.” He played Beaver’s brother. He died at the age of 77.

Paul Sorvino

April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022

The “Goodfellas” actor died of natural causes at the age of 83. His wife was by his side when he died.

Ivana Trump

Feb. 20, 1949 – July 14, 2022

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump’s first wife and the mother of Ivanka, Donald and Eric, was found dead in her NYC apartment. She was 73 years old. She had a heart attack and couldn’t be revived by paramedics.

Ray Liotta

Dec. 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022

Actor Ray Liotta passed away in his sleep at the age of 67. He was a star of “Goodfellas.” He is survived by a daughter and his fiancée.  

Kailia Posey

April 19, 2006 – May 1, 2022

The “Toddlers & Tiaras” star Kailia Posey died at the young age of 16. She committed suicide by hanging.

Taylor Hawkins

Feb. 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022

The drummer for the band, the Foo Fighters, was found dead at the age of 50 in a Colombian hotel. His death was under investigation due to multiple drugs found in his body. 

William Hurt

March 20, 1950 – March 13, 2022

Actor William Hurt died one week before his 72nd birthday. He is best known for the film “The Big Chill.” He was diagnosed with prostate cancer is 2018. 

Meat Loaf

Sept. 27, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2022

The legendary singer Meat Loaf, born Marvin Lee Aday, died at age 74 surrounded by his wife and daughters. His most famous song is “I’d Do Anything for Love.”

Bob McGrath

June 13, 1932 – Dec. 4, 2022

One of the original cast members and longest-running human characters on the children’s show Sesame Street, from 1969 to 2017, died at age 90.

Bob Saget

May 17, 1956 – Jan. 9, 2022

The actor known for his role in “Full House” was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida. He was 65 years old. 

Sidney Poitier

Feb. 20, 1927 – Jan. 6, 2022

Actor Sidney Poitier died at the age of 94. He was an Academy Award-winning actor, famous for several films including “A Raisin in the Sun” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”  He won an Oscar for Best Actor in “Lilies of the Field” in 1963.