Top 10 Saddest Celebrity Deaths of 2022

Shinzo Abe

Japan is my home country! 2022 was a terrible year for Japan. The second week of July 2022 was especially devastating.

Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving prime minister of Japan, was tragically assassinated. This was shocking, as gun violence is extremely rare in Japan due to strict gun laws. R.I.P. (1954-2022).

Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. 21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI... read more

She was the queen of the world and the longest-serving female monarch in history. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over seven decades until her passing on September 8th. This is the most significant death not only of this decade but possibly of the century and beyond. R.I.P. to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).

Queen Elizabeth II was the most famous woman in the world. She was always present, and it's such a sad loss. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.

She was so inspiring and a great example of longevity. May she rest in power!

Meat Loaf

Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday. September 27, 1947 - January 20, 2022), better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was recognized for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and theatrical live performances.... read more

Ronnie Spector

Veronica Yvette Greenfield (formerly Spector, née Bennett. August 10, 1943 - January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group The Ronettes. She is sometimes referred to as the original "bad girl of rock and roll." Her powerful, distinctive voice lead hits such as "Be... read more

Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried (February 28, 1955 - April 12, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice artist. He was widely known for voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin, Digit in the educational show Cyberchase, and Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He was also known for... read more

How is Gilbert Gottfried at #40? He should be in the Top 10, given how beloved he is.

Andy Fletcher

Ray Liotta

Raymond Allen Liotta (December 18, 1954 - May 26, 2022) was an American actor and producer. He was known for playing Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989), Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990), and Tommy Vercetti in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002).... read more

The actor was well-known for his role as Henry Hill in GoodFellas.

Naomi Judd

Olivia Newton-John

Dame Olivia Newton-John was a British-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner who amassed five number-one and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles, along with two number-one Billboard 200 solo albums. She died of breast cancer on August 8, 2022, in Santa... read more

The most versatile singer from Australia, Olivia Newton-John, battled breast cancer for 30 years. She was known for songs like Physical, Magic, You're the One That I Want (with John Travolta), I'll Always Love You, Xanadu, Window on the Wall, and more. R.I.P. (1948-2022).

Ivana Trump

An unfortunate and absolute loss for sports, entertainment, fashion, and especially the Trump family. She was a remarkable skier, as well as an author, model, and Donald Trump's first wife, who gave birth to Ivanka Trump, Don Jr., and Eric Trump. She tragically fell downstairs to her death on July 14th at the age of 73. R.I.P. to a remarkable legend (1949-2022).

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Linda de Suza

The French queen of Fado passed away from COVID-19 complications three days after Christmas and four days before the start of 2023.
She would have turned 75 in less than two months.
R.I.P. (1948-2022).

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Victoria Lee

The rising MMA fighter, who competed for ONE, suddenly passed away the day after Christmas.
She was recently vaccinated for COVID-19 protection, which caused major conspiracies about what led to her death.
R.I.P. (2004-2022).

James Caan

James Edmund Caan was an American actor. After early roles in films such as El Dorado, Caan rose to prominence in the 1970s with significant roles in films including Brian's Song, The Godfather, The Gambler, Funny Lady, and A Bridge Too Far. He was nominated for several major awards throughout his career... read more

Best known for playing Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, James Caan passed away due to cardiac arrest, which was caused by coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure. R.I.P. (1940-2022).

Taylor Hawkins

Oliver Taylor Hawkins (born February 17, 1972, died March 25, 2022) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters. He joined Foo Fighters in 1997 and recorded eight studio albums with the band. Hawkins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as... read more

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane (March 30, 1950 - October 14, 2022) was a Scottish actor best known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, based on the book series by J.K. Rowling. He also starred in the acclaimed TV series Cracker, for which he won three consecutive BAFTA Awards. Coltrane had... read more

He was known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise. RIP (1950-2022).

Anne Heche

Anne Celeste Heche was an American actress best known for her versatility and emotional range. She gained early recognition for portraying twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love on the soap opera Another World from 1987 to 1991, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award and two Soap Opera Digest Awards.... read more

Angela Lansbury

Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was an Irish-British and American actress and singer whose career spanned eight decades. She was best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the television series Murder, She Wrote. Lansbury also had a distinguished stage and film career, earning multiple Tony Awards and... read more

Angela Lansbury, the voice of Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast and known for her role in Murder, She Wrote and many others, passed away just five days before her 97th birthday. R.I.P. (1925-2022).

A true acting legend. RIP (1925-2022).

Bob Saget

Robert Lane "Bob" Saget was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. He was known for playing Danny Tanner in the television sitcom Full House. He also narrated as the older Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother and hosted America's Funniest Home Videos from 1989 to 1997.... read more

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and pianist. He was famously nicknamed "The Killer" and was known for his dynamic stage presence and wild performances. Lewis was a pioneer of both rock and roll and rockabilly music.... read more

Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the last remaining rock 'n' roll pioneers until this year. May he rest in peace.

Régine Zylberberg

Régine Zylberberg, a Belgian singer, actress, and businesswoman known simply as Régine, was dubbed the Queen of the Night for the many nightclubs she opened and frequented. She died of natural causes at age 92. RIP (1929-2022).

A massive loss for nighttime culture. R.I.P. to the woman who invented the discotheque and became the world's first DJ. She lived a full life.

Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan was a well-known television actor, notably appearing in Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives, and American Horror Story, as well as in films like The Help. He tragically died in a car crash at the age of 67. RIP.

Lee Jihan

Lee Jihan was a K-pop singer and actor who tragically died in the deadly crowd crush in Seoul at the age of 24. RIP.

Thierry Mugler

The godfather of 1980s fashion, Thierry Mugler worked with many of the biggest stars. His death came sooner than expected, just over a month after his 73rd birthday. R.I.P. (1949-2022).

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (March 2, 1931 - August 30, 2022) was a Russian politician and statesman who served as the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until its dissolution in 1991. Before his death at age 91, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War. His policies... read more

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last president of the USSR. His presidency was marked by the end of the Cold War and the fall of communist regimes in Eastern Europe. His resignation in December 1991 marked the dissolution of the country. He also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. He died at the age of 91 after a long, serious illness. May he rest in power (1931-2022).

Takeoff

One-third of the legendary hip-hop/rap group Migos was shot to death at a bowling alley on November 1st. An unbelievable loss for one of the biggest rap groups of all time and for the whole hip-hop/rap music industry. The world lost an important piece of history due to ongoing gun violence, which has taken away other notable icons over the years. R.I.P. (1994-2022).

Alec John Such

I didn't know he had passed until I saw this. RIP.

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer-songwriter with multiple gold albums in a career that spanned over 62 years. She was known for hits like Coal Miner's Daughter and You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man). Lynn received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards and the Presidential... read more

An absolute country legend. RIP (1932-2022).