2022 was a rough year. The world lost so many iconic artists, actors, and musicians. Let’s remember all of those who Died this year and celebrate their lives and the legacy that lives on through their work.

May they all rest in peace. Now let’s go back and learn about the stars we lost this year.

Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff

Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff, who dominated French television throughout the 1980s, both died from COVID-19 within days of one another on Dec. 28, 2021, and Jan 3, 2022. The two were characterized by their popular science shows and distinctive looks, multiplied by being twins.

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Sidney Poitier

Actor and activist Sidney Poitier Passed away at the age of 94 on January 6. He was best known for his roles in In The Heat of the Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Sidney was also the first male black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor (for 1963’s Lilies of the Field).

Michael Lang

On January 8, Michael Lang, music promoter and producer, passed away. He was 77 when he died from a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He is credited as one of the driving forces behind the Woodstock Music & Art Festival in 1969.

Bob Saget

Bob Saget, best known as Danny Tanner on the series Full House died on Jan. 9. He was 65 years old when he passed away suddenly at his hotel in Florida.

Dwayne Hickman

Dwayne Hickman, who played the title character on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis passed away at age 87 from complications of Parkinson’s disease on Jan. 9.

Ronnie Spector

Ronnie Spector, who was known as the lead of the ’60s girl group The Ronettes, died at the age of 78 on Jan. 12 as confirmed by Spector’s family. “Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer,” the family wrote in a statement on the singer’s official website.

Betty Bonaduce

Over the weekend of January 15 and 16, Betty Bonaduce, mother of actor Danny Bonaduce, died. She was 97 years old when she passed, according to a social media post by her son that went live late Sunday afternoon. The post did not list an official cause of death.

Yvette Mimieux

Actress Yvette Mimieux passed away on January 17. She was 80 when she died in her Los Angeles home and her death was confirmed in a statement by her family. Throughout her career in the ’60s, Mimieux frequently played quiet, “wounded… sensitive” roles.

Peter Robbins

Charlie Brown has died. More accurately, the actor who originally voiced him in the classic cartoons of the 1960s — Peter Robbins — has, sadly, died by suicide at the age of 65 after spending much of his life suffering from bipolar disorder. He died on Jan. 18.

Meat Loaf

The singer that the world knew as Meat Loaf, but who was born Marvin Lee Aday (later changed to Michael), has died at the age of 74 on Jan. 20, though his music — including songs “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” and “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” — and acting performances (Rocky Horror Picture Show) will continue to live on long after his passing.

Louie Anderson

Comedian Louie Anderson died at the age of 68 on Jan. 21. He passed away in a Las Vegas hospital after being admitted earlier this week for treatment of diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.

Howard Hesseman

Actor Howard Hesseman has passed away at the age of 81. He died on Saturday, January 29, in the afternoon from complications related to colon surgery. News of his passing came from Hesseman’s manager, Robbie Kass.

Ian McDonald

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald died on Wednesday, February 9 at the age of 75. He is reported to have passed away peacefully at his home in New York due to cancer. News of his passing comes from both a representative of McDonald’s and from McDonald’s son.

Ivan Reitman

Canadian-American film director/producer Ivan Reitman, whose credits include Ghostbusters, Meatballs, Stripes, and Animal House, died at the age of 75 on Feb. 12.

Sally Kellerman

Actress Sally Kellerman died at the age of 84 on Feb. 24. She was living at an assisted living facility in California due to complications of dementia. Sally was best known for her role as US Army Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the film MASH.

Ned Eisenberg

Actor Ned Eisenberg passed away on Sunday, February 27. He was 65 years old and died following a battle with two very rare cancers. His family confirmed the news of his passing with NBC, which hosts one of his biggest acting credits, a recurring role on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Conrad Janis

Conrad Janis, best known in pop culture as Mindy’s father, Fred McConnell, on the sitcom Mork & Mindy, but well known as an American jazz trombonist as well, died at the age of 94 on March 1.

Johnny Brown

Johnny Brown, an actor best known for his role on the show Good Times died at age 84. His daughter, Sharon Catherine Brown, broke the sad news to everyone in a statement, saying, “Johnny Brown June 11, 1937 – March 2, 2022. Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated. Beyond heartbroken.”

Tim Considine

One of the most successful sitcoms in TV history is My Three Sons, which ran from 1960 until 1972 and spanned two networks. It stars Fred MacMurray as widower Steven Douglas and follows him as he attempts to raise his three sons. Tim Considine, who played one of those sons, died at 81 on March 3.

Mitchell Ryan

Although he enjoyed a 50+ year career as an actor, Mitchell Ryan, who passed away at the age of 88 on March 4, is probably best remembered for his 1966 to 1967 turn as Burke Devlin on the daytime Gothic soap opera Dark Shadows — before the arrival of true horror elements on that show.

William Hurt

William Hurt died at the age of 71. He was an actor whose career began in the 1970s, then gained notable traction through the ’80s that continued to the end of his life. He passed on March 13th, exactly one week before his 72nd birthday.

Scott Hall

It has been reported that Scott Hall has died. The WWE Hall of Famer was 63 when he passed on March 14th, reportedly from a medical emergency that put him on life support.

Bobbie Nelson

Country music artist and pianist Bobbie Nelson died at the age of 91. She died on March 10 in Austin, Texas. Her family announced via social media that she passed away “peacefully and surrounded by family,” though the post did not specify the cause of death. Bobbie, together with her brother Willie Nelson, 88, made up the family band Willie Nelson and Family.

Madeleine Albright

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright passed away on March 23rd. Her family confirmed the news and paid tribute to the first woman to ever become Secretary of State. Madeleine sadly died after a battle with cancer. She was 84 years old.

Jeff Carson

Country singer and songwriter Jeff Carson died on Saturday, March 26. He was 58 when he died; according to his publicist, the cause was a heart attack. He passed in Williamson Medical Center, located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Paul Herman

Actor Paul Herman died on March 29, the same day as his 76th birthday. News of his passing comes from a former castmate of his, Michael Imperioli, who announced, “Our friend and colleague PAUL HERMAN has passed away. Paulie was just a great dude. A first class storyteller and raconteur and one hell of an actor.”

Estelle Harris

Estelle Harris died on April 2nd. The actress was 93 years old when she passed away from natural causes in Palm Desert, California. News of her passing comes from her son, Glen Harris, who announced on Saturday, “It is with the greatest remorse and sadness to announce that Estelle Harris has passed on this evening at 6:25pm.”

Bobby Rydell

1960s heartthrob Bobby Rydell passed away on April 5th. He was best known for his ’60s hit songs as well as for appearing in the film Bye Bye Birdie. He died at the age of 79 after a battle with pneumonia. He reportedly toured up until the time he got sick.

Francisco González

At the age of 68, Francisco González died. Media outlets cite his son in reporting that González had cancer prior to his passing. Confirmation came from the Instagram page of Los Lobos, of which González had been a founding member.

Gilbert Gottfried

Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried died at the age of 67 after a long illness on April 12th, confirmed by his family. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,” the statement reads.

Liz Sheridan

Actress best known for her roles in Seinfeld and ALF, Liz Sheridan died on April 15th. She was 93 years old and her rep confirmed that she died overnight of natural causes. Liz was a longtime dancer and appeared on Broadway many times.

David Birney

Actor David Birney died at the age of 83, according to his life partner Michele Roberge. He passed on April 29 at his Santa Monica home; Birney had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease back in 2017.

Naomi Judd

Singer Naomi Judd, best known for being a part of the Grammy-winning group The Judds, passed away on April 30th. Her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd released a statement confirming their mother’s death at age 76.

Charles Siebert

It has been reported that Charles Siebert, the actor known for the series Trapper John, M.D., died at the age of 84 on May 1st. He apparently died from Covid-related pneumonia at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center. The sad news was confirmed on the website of the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa, California, where Siebert appeared frequently.

Mike Hagerty