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Celebrity Deaths: 2022's Fallen Stars

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Jan 08, 2023 7:25 PM
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Teddy Ray

The comedian, who appeared on Pause with Sam Jay, died at age 32 on Aug. 12.


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Anne Heche

The actress was declared dead at age 53 on Aug. 12 after remaining in a coma for several days following a car crash.


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Olivia Newton-John

The Grease star passed away on Aug. 8 at the age of 73, her husband confirmed. 


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Tony Dow

The Leave It to Beaver star was 77.


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Paul Sorvino

Daughter Mira Sorvino confirmed the Goodfellas actor died at age 83 in July, writing, "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed."


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Vin Scully

The sports broadcaster, whose career of calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers spanned over 67 seasons, died on Aug. 2 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94 years old.


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Nichelle Nichols

The trailblazing actress, who originated the role of Nyota Uhura on Star Trek in the '60s, died at age 89 on July 30.


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Pat Carroll

The veteran actress, who voiced the villainous sea witch Ursula in Disney's animated film The Little Mermaid, died at her home on Cape Cod, Mass. on July 30. She was 95.


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Bill Russell

The two-time Hall of Famer and civil rights activist—who won 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and became the first Black head coach of any North American sports team—died on July 31, per a Twitter statement. He was 88. 


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Top Chef's Howard "Howie" Kleinberg

The chef, who competed on season three of Bravo's culinary competition series, died July 22, according to his obituary. His mother Susan told the Miami Herald he passed away from a heart attack. Kleinberg was 46 years old.

 


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Shonka Dukureh

The actress and musician, who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in Elvis, was found dead in her Nashville apartment on July 21. She was 44.


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David Warner

The Titanic actor passed away on July 24 at the age of 80 from a "cancer-related illness," his family confirmed.


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Nolan Neal

The singer, who competed on The Voice and America's Got Talent, died July 18. He was 41 years old.


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Melanie Rauscher

The Naked and Afraid star died at age 35 on July 17. She was found deceased at an Arizona home where she had been dog-sitting, a police rep told TMZ.


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Jak Knight

The comedian and co-creator of Peacock's Bust Down died July 14 at age 28.


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Ivana Trump

The former wife of former President Donald Trump died July 14 at age 73 in an accident, as a result of suffering blunt impact injuries to her torso, New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. A senior city official with direct knowledge of the matter told NBC News that the circumstances of her death are consistent with a fall on the stairs, and that the death is not suspicious. 


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Bobby East

The NASCAR star Bobby East died July 13 at age 37 after being the victim of a stabbing attack.


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Mark Fleischman

The former Studio 54 owner died by assisted suicide at age 82 years old, his former business partner Daniel Fitzgerald shared in July. "Mark made the decision to seek assisted suicide in Switzerland because he no longer wanted to endure the suffering."


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Busisiwe "Busi" Lurayi

The How to Ruin Christmas actress "passed away suddenly," her family shared in a statement in July. "We humbly request that you allow us as the family to come to terms with this tragic news."


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Tony Sirico

The Sopranos star died at the age of 79, his rep told E! News in July, adding, "Tony was a very loyal client, always gave to charity and was a member of the Wounded Warriors and an Army vet."

 


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James Caan

James Caan, the actor whose list of noteworthy credits include starring roles in The Godfather, Dick Tracy and The Yards, passed away on July 6. He was 82 years old.


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Nick Nemeroff

The comedian died on June 27 at age 32.


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Mary Mara

The actress, known for her roles in ER and Law & Order, died at the age of 61 on June 27.


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Tyler Sanders

The 9-1-1 Lone Star actor died on June 16 at the age of 18.


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