Top 10 Saddest Celebrity Deaths of 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

Aaron Carter

Aaron Charles Carter was born on December 7, 1987, and passed away on November 5, 2022. He was an American singer and actor who became popular in the late 1990s as a pop and hip-hop performer. He gained fame among preteen and teenage audiences and released six studio albums during his career, while also... read more

A legendary icon known for entertaining children and adults alike with songs like I Want Candy and for appearances on Nick, Disney Channel, and more just passed away on November 5th. He drowned in his tub. He struggled so much with mental illness and substances over the years, and somehow he never got the help he needed.
He was just 1 month shy of his 35th birthday. R.I.P. (1987-2022).

Former child star and brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, Aaron Carter was known for teen pop hits such as "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" in the late 90s and early 2000s. He unexpectedly passed away at the age of 34. His cause of death was not yet revealed, but his passing is a stark reminder that fame at a very young age can be damaging. All my condolences to the Carter family. RIP Aaron (1987-2022).

Christine McVie

Christine McVie was one of Fleetwood Mac's primary songwriters and one of the two female leads (alongside Stevie Nicks) during their golden era. She was known for her distinctive raspy voice and straightforward, poignant love songs. Fleetwood Mac will never be the same without her. RIP (1943-2022).

I was shocked to hear about her death because my brother Joey grew up a BIG fan of Fleetwood Mac. I'm so glad that many classic rock stations, including one from Tampa Bay, paid deep respect to this rock legend. RIP McVie.
It's Joeysworld.

Coolio

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 - September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American musician, rapper, actor, chef, and record producer. He achieved mainstream success in the mid-1990s with his debut album It Takes a Thief, which featured the hit single Fantastic Voyage. His 1995... read more

A truly sad moment for hip-hop and rap this year. He was known for his song Gangsta's Paradise. He had cardiac arrest and passed away on the same day Stevie Wonder dropped his classic Pastime Paradise, after 59 years and nearly 2 months on Earth.
He definitely should be in the top 2. Totally unexpected death. R.I.P. (1963-2022).

"Gangsta's Paradise" will always be my jam and a hip-hop classic. RIP Coolio. Such a sad and unexpected passing.

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.

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).

Gallagher

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).

Taylor Hawkins

Oliver Taylor Hawkins (February 17, 1972 to 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 a member of... read more

Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, 21 April 1926 to 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!

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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).

Naomi Judd

Hurricane G

A bright, glorious queen in Jersey rap just passed away on November 6th. She was the Hit Squad's 1st female member and contributed to hip-hop in the East. She was active from 1992 until her death on November 6th.
Only 52. R.I.P. (1970-2022).

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).

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).

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane (March 31, 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).

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

Angela Lansbury

Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was a British, Irish, 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).

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 Jeremy 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 franchise, Digit in the educational series Cyberchase, and Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He... read more

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

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.

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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.

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn was an American country music singer-songwriter with multiple gold albums during a career that spanned more than 60 years. She was known for hits such as Coal Miner's Daughter and You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man). Lynn received numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards and the... read more

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