Former NASA astronaut James McDivitt, actor Robbie Coltrane, actress Angela Lansbury, comedian Judy Tenuta, rapper Coolio, U.S. solicitor-general Kenneth Starr, who investigated former President Bill Clinton, jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, Queen Elizabeth II, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, actress Anne Heche, Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, singer Olivia Newton-John, author David McCullough, Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell and “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols are among the notable deaths of 2022.
James McDivitt
Former NASA astronaut James McDivitt, who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died at the age of 93 on October 13, 2022. McDivitt died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family and friends in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by NASA
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Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane attends the world premiere of “Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince” in London on July 7, 2009. Coltrane died at the age of 72 on October 14, 2022 after being in poor health for two years. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI
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Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury, one of the 2000 Kennedy Center honorees, arrives for the 2010 Kennedy Center honorees Artist’s Dinner at the United States Department of State in Washington on December 4, 2010. She died October 11, 2022 at age 96. Photo by Ron Sachs/Pool/UPI
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Judy Tenuta
Judy Tenuta attends a private gala to celebrate the opening of “Back To The Future Trilogy: The Exhibit” to pay tribute to all three films at the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles on December 5, 2019. The comedian died October 6 at age 72 following a battle with ovarian cancer. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Coolio
Coolio, real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr., attends the “London Party” at the Spencer House in St. James’s Place in London on February 18, 2006. Coolio died on September 28 at the age of 59 after he was found unresponsive in the bathroom of a friend’s house. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI
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Kenneth Starr
Kenneth Starr, a former federal judge, U.S. solicitor and independent counsel who investigated former President Bill Clinton, speaks in Washington on June 30, 2004. Starr died on September 13 at age 76 due to complications from surgery. Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI
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Ramsey Lewis
Grammy-award winning jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis toasts the 150th anniversary celebration of the Steinway piano in New York City on March 5, 2003. Lewis died September 12 at age 87. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI
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Queen Elizabeth II
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II speaks to victims families after dedicating a wreath of flowers at the site of the September 11 001 World Trade Center attack during her visit to New York in 2010. The queen died September 8 at age 96 after a 70-year reign. Pool Photo by Lucas Jackson/UPI
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Bernard Shaw (R)
Bernard Shaw (R), a pioneer Black broadcast journalist who was a staple at CNN, holds the ACE award at the Academy of Cable Excellence Awards next to presenter Shelley Duvall. Shaw died September 7 at age 82 of complications from pneumonia. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev speaks to a crowd at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., on May 6, 1992. Gorbachev died at age 91 after a severe prolonged illness, Russian state media said. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
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Charlbi Dean
South African actress Charlbi Dean attends the photo call for film “Triangle of Sadness” at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 22. Dean died August 29 at age 32 from an unexpected illness. Photo by Rune Hellestad/ UPI
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Len Dawson
Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson talks to head coach Hank Stram on the sidelines during a game in 1971. Dawson died August 24 at age 87. Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chief
Wolfgang Petersen
Wolfgang Petersen arrives at the Tribeca Film Festival screening of his new movie “Poseiden” at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York in 2006. The director died on August 16 at age 81. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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Anne Heche
Actress Anne Heche attends the premiere of Netflix’s “The Unforgivable” at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles on, November 30, 2021. The actress died on August 14 at age 53. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Issey Miyake
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake is applauded by the audience at the end of the presentation of his Spring-Summer Men’s fashion show in Paris, June 25, 2009. The fashion designer died after battling cancer on August 9 at age 84. Photo by Eco Clement/UPI
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Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John performs at the All-Star Concert at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles on November 27, 2016. The “Grease” star died on August 8 at age 73. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
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David McCullough
Author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “John Adams,” David McCullough arrives before a screening of the HBO miniseries based on the book at the Cannon Building on Capitol Hill in Washington in 2008. The bestselling author and historian died August 7 at age 89. Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI
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Vin Scully
Former Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully takes the mound to deliver the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers game against the Houston Astros in the MLB World Series Game 2 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on October 25, 2017. The announcer died August 3 at age 94. Photo by Lori Shepler/UPI
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Bill Russell
Bill Russell attends the NBA Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 24, 2019. The Hall of Fame member died July 31 at age 88. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Nichelle Nichols
Actress Nichelle Nichols attends the premiere of “Sharknado 5: Global Swarming” at The LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on August 6, 2017. Nichols died July 30 at age 89. Photo by David Becker/UPI
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Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino arrives outside at the premiere of Burnt at MoMA in New York City on October 20, 2015. The “Goodfellas” actor died at age 83 on July 25. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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David Warner
David Warner appears in in the Roundabout Theater Company’s Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Major Barbara” in New York City on August 7, 2001. The actor died at age 80 on July 25. Photo by Joan Marcus/UPI
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Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump arrives on the red carpet at the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-Grammy Gala and Grammy Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z in New York City on January 27, 2018. The ex-wife of former President Donald Trump died at age 73 on July 14. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Tony Sirico
Tony Sirico arrives for “The Soprano’s” cast party held on board Steve Forbes’ Highlander yacht and benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at Chelsea Piers in New York City on June 14, 2007. The actor died at age 79 on July 8. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos (R) is escorted past a military honor guard by Chinese President Hu Jintao during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 17, 2008. The leader died at age 79 on July 8. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
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Shinzo Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a farewell party for Shigeru Yokota, father of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korea in Tokyo on October 24, 2020. The leader was shot at a campaign event on July 8. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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James Caan
James Caan arrives at a photo call for the film “Blood Ties” during the Cannes International Film Festival in France on May 20, 2013. The actor died at age 82 on July 6. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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Jaylon Ferguson
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson participates in OTAs in Owings Mills, Md., on June 7, 2022. He died June 22 at the age of 26. Photo by Joey Pulone/Baltimore Ravens Photos
Marion Barber III
Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III rushes for 6 yards in the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y., on October 8, 2007. He died June 1 at age 38. Photo by Jerome Davis/UPI
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Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Dean of the College of Cardinals Angelo Sodano says a mass for the election of a new pope at St Peter’s basilica on March 12, 2013, at the Vatican. Sodano died May 27 at age 94. File Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
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Andy Fletcher
Andy “Fletch” Fletcher of Depeche Mode performs in concert at the Stade de France near Paris on July 1, 2017. The British musician died on May 26 at age 60. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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Ray Liotta
Ray Liotta arrives on the red carpet at the “Marriage Story” New York Premiere at Paris Theater on November 10, 2019. The American actor died in his sleep on May 26 at age 67. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Vangelis
Greek composer Vangelis Papathanassiou greets fans at the end of his historic concert, taking place at ancient Athens’ Temple of Zeus, in Athens, Greece, on June 28, 2001. The Greek Oscar-winning composer died on May 19 at age 79. Photo by Simela Pantzartzi/EPA
Mickey Gilley
Mickey Gilley arrives at the Academy of Country Music Awards held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on April 19, 2015. The singer died on May 8 at age 86. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Norman Mineta
Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta delivers his final public address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on July 6, 2006. Mineta died May 3 at age 91. File Photo by Eduardo Sverdlin/UPI
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Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd arrives for the 2008 CMT Awards at the Curb Event Center at Belmont University in Nashville on April 14, 2008. The country singer died April 30 at age 76. File Photo by Frederick Breedon/UPI
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Robert Morse
Actor Robert Morse arrives at the Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on August 25, 2014. The actor died at age 90 on April 21. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert Gottfried arrives on the red carpet at the “Beauty And The Beast” New York Screening at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City on March 13, 2017. The actor died on April 12 at age 67. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Dwayne Haskins
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (L) greets Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins after an NFL game at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on October 6, 2019. Haskins, who is now signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, died April 9 at age 25. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI
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Rayfield Wright
Former Dallas Cowboys player Rayfield Wright thanks the fans during a special halftime celebration at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas on October 23, 2006. The football player died on April 8 at age 76. File photo by UPI
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Bobby Rydell
Bobby Rydell performs in concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on March 9, 2008. The singer died on April 5 at age 79. Photo by Michael Bush/UPI
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Estelle Harris
Estelle Harris poses for pictures at the premiere of “Brother Bear” at the New Amsterdam Theater in New York City on October 20, 2003. Harris died at age 93 on April 3, 2022. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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Tom Parker
Tom Parker of “The Wanted” performs during the band’s showcase in Tokyo on May 19, 2013. The singer died on March 30 at age 33. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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Taylor Hawkins
Taylor Hawkins of the band Foo Fighters performs at the Virgin Mobile Festival at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on August 9, 2008. The drummer died March 25 at the age of 50. File Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI
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Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright arrives at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Hilton in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2016. The former Secretary of State died on March 23 at age 84. Photo by Molly Riley/UPI
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William Hurt
Cast member William Hurt attends the premiere of “The Incredible Hulk” in Los Angeles on June 8, 2008. The Oscar-winner died on March 13 at age 71. File Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
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Odalis Perez
Odalis Perez (45) of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park in Washington on May 23, 2008. Perez died at age 43 on March 11, 2022. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI
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Johnny Brown
(L-R) Ja’net Dubois, Johnny Brown, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie Walker and Ralph Carter, castmembers in the television series “Good Times,” appear backstage with the show’s creator Norman Lear (4th-L) after the show was honored with the Impact Award at the fourth annual TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 19, 2006. Brown died March 2 at the age of 84. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Sally Kellerman
Actress Sally Kellerman attends the premiere of “Grandma” in Los Angeles in 2015. Known for roles including Maj. Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the 1970 “MASH” movie and for her role in “Brewster McCloud,” Kellerman died February 24 after suffering with dementia. She was 84. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman attends the world premiere of “Father Figures” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on December 13, 2017. The director and producer behind hits like “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes” died February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
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Cheslie Kryst
Cheslie Kryst arrives at the premiere of “Like A Boss” at SVA Theater in New York City on January 7, 2020. Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant, died January 30, 2022 at age 30. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Manfred Thierry Mugler
Manfred Thierry Mugler attends the world premiere of the show “Yma” at the Friedrichstadt Palast in Berlin on September 2, 2010. The designer died at the age of 73 on January 23, 2022. Jens Kalaene/EPA-EFE
Louie Anderson
Louie Anderson attends the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 9, 2018. The comedian died after a battle with cancer at age 68 on January 21, 2022. Photo by Gregg DeGuire/UPI
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Bob Goalby
The newest member of the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame, and winner of the 1968 Masters Tournament Bob Goalby, has a laugh with fans during induction ceremonies in Frontenac, Miss. on April 23, 2018. The professional golfer died at age 92 on January 20, 2022. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
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Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf arrives for the “An Evening with the Celebrity Apprentice” presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Science at the Florence Gould Hall on April 26, 2011 in New York City. The singer died at age 74 on January 20, 2022. UPI /Monika Graff.
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Lusia Harris
Former Delta State University center Lusia Harris, shown in the 1970s. The basketball player died on January 18 at age 66. Photo by Delta State University Athletic Communications
Gaspard Ulliel
Gaspard Ulliel arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film “Sybil” at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 24, 2019. The French actor died on January 19 at age 37. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
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Andre Leon Talley
Andre Leon Talley arrives for the Ebony Magazine breakfast party at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 5, 2007. The fashion icon died on January 18 at the age of 73. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
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Charles McGee
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles McGee (C), a decorated veteran of three wars and former Tuskegee Airman, receives a congratulatory sendoff after visiting with 436 Aerial Port Squadron personnel at Dover Air Force Base to help celebrate his 100th birthday in Dover, Del., on December 6, 2019. McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen members, died on January 17 at the age of 102. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
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Ronnie Spector
Veronica “Ronnie” Spector stands at the podium during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in New York City on March 12, 2007. Spector, who is known for leading the 1960s pop group the Ronettes, died after a brief battle with cancer on January 12 at the age of 78. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Bob Saget
Bob Saget arrives at the premiere of “The Big Short” at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on November 23, 2015. The actor and comedian, known for “Full House” and hosting “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” died on January 9 at the age of 65. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
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Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier arrives at the premiere of “The Wedding Date” in Los Angeles on January 27, 2005. The Oscar-winning actor and activist died on January 7 at the age of 94. Photo by Francis Specker/UPI
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Peter Bogdanovich
Director Peter Bogdanovich attends the premiere of “It Chapter Two” at the Regency Village Theatre in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on August 26, 2019. The Oscar-nominated director, known for “The Last Picture Show” and “Paper Moon,” died on January 6 at the age of 82. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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