Olivia Newton John
The actress and singer, known worldwide for her role as Sandy in the acclaimed movie »Grease» passed away in August 2022 at the age of 73. It was her husband who shared the sad news in a brief statement. Olivia passed away at her ranch in California accompanied by her loved ones. The actress shared the journey of her battle with cancer for more than 30 years and was an example of overcoming and optimism.
Sidney Poitier
Among the celebrities who died in 2022 is Sidney Poitier, the first black actor to win an Oscar for his performance in 1963’s »Lilies in the Field.» The performer died Jan. 6 and will always be remembered for being a pioneering force in Hollywood. He received a Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by Barack Obama and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Louie Anderson
The comedian, host and three-time Emmy winner is one of the actors who has left us this year. He said goodbye to this world on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Las Vegas due to complications related to a cancer he was suffering from. His publicist, Glenn Schwartz, revealed to Deadline that the star was hospitalized and being treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
John Anniston
Known for his role as Victor Kiriakis in the series »Days of our livies» and father of Jennifer Aniston passed away on November 11 at the age of 89. The »Friends» actress confirmed the news in an emotional farewell message that she shared through social networks «Dear Dad…. John Anthony Aniston. You were one of the most wonderful human beings I have ever known. I am so grateful that you have risen to heaven peacefully, without pain. And on the 11th of the 11th, no less. They have always been very timely. That number will forever have an even greater syndication for me now. I will love you until the end of time.»
Robbie Coltrane
The unforgettable Hagrid from »Harry Potter» passed away in October 2022 at the age of 72. This was made known by his agent, who shared a statement written by the actor’s family » Robbie will probably be best remembered for decades to come as Hagrid…. A role that brought joy to children and adults alike, prompting an outpouring of fan letters every week for over 20 years». It was at that time also when some of the phrases Coltrane shared in the documentary »Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts» released in the same year 2022 went viral. Coltrane stated »It will be movies that my son will play to his children and his children’s children. It will still be seen 50 years from now. I won’t be there, but Hagrid will be.
Angela Lansbury
The British actress passed away in October 2022 at the age of 96, just five days before her 97th birthday. The actress, who became a familiar face on the small screen for playing the writer Fletcher in the famous series, for which she was nominated for an Emmy in each of the twelve seasons of the series, was also nominated three times for the Oscar Awards. She finally won the honorary statuette in 2013. During her extensive career, Lansgbury appeared in more than 30 films, 14 plays and two television series.
Jean-Luc Godard
In September 2022, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century left us. Godard passed away at the age of 91. The director was part of the core group of directors of the Nouvelle Vague of French cinema in the 1950s along with André Bazin, Truffaut, Jacques Rivette, Éric Rohmen and Claude Chabrol. Throughout his career, Godard created pieces of experimental cinema, essays, filmic puzzles and films that are part of the history of cinema.
Wolfgang Petersen
The »Troy» director died last August at the age of 81 as a result of pancreatic cancer. Petersen passed away while at his residence in the Bretwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. At the time of his death he was in the arms of his wife Maria Antoinette, according to media such as Deadline and Variety.
Anne Heche
The 53-year-old actress died after being hospitalized for a week. The actress could not overcome the after-effects of a shocking traffic accident she suffered in August 2022. It was her own relatives who explained hours before her death in a statement that, after a conversation with the doctors, they had no hope that the situation would improve and could be reversed. The actress suffered a stroke and other major injuries that she was unable to overcome. Hecha’s career is one of Hollywood’s highlights, as she was only a child when she accepted her first roles.
Nichelle Nichols
The actress revered by »Star Trek» fans for her role as Lieutenant Uhura, the officer of the U.S.S. starship Enterprise passed away in July 2022. Sky Conway, writer and film producer and family friend was the one who shared the sad news, the actress passed away at the age of 89 due to cardiac arrest. The actress broke the barrier for African-American actresses.
David Warner
The actor, who gave life to the assistant who made Jack Dawson’s life impossible, thus becoming Titanic’s greatest villain, passed away in July 2022. The British actor, who played everything from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, left this world at the age of 80. The actor passed away from a cancer-related illness. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, the actor became a young star who has accumulated success over the years.
Ray Liotta
The actor was filming a movie in the Dominican Republic when the Dominican Film Office confirmed his death at the age of 67. The actor died in his sleep. His career took off when he starred in Scorsese’s classic »Godfellas» as mobster Henry Hill. The actor was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and twice for a SAG Award.
Paul Sorvino and Paul Herman
Ray Liotta was not the only »Godfellas» performer to leave us this 2022. Paul Sorvino played the mobster Pau Cicero in the film. The actor died of natural causes at the age of 83, and it was his manager and his wife who confirmed the tragic news. His wife dedicated him some emotional words of farewell through Instagram »The love of my life and the most wonderful man who ever lived is gone. I am heartbroken.» Another member of »Godfellas» who left us this year was Paul Herman, the actor passed away at the age of 76. The actor went through both the small and the big campaign and his unforgettable role of Beansie in »The Sopranos» was one of his most acclaimed appearances.
James Caan
The actor, one of Hollywood’s biggest and greatest stars in the 70s and 80s, passed away at the age of 82. This was announced by the family through the actor’s social networks »It is with great sadness that we inform of Jimmy’s passing on the afternoon of July 6. The family is grateful for the expressions of affection and sincere condolences and asks that his privacy continues to be respected during this difficult time». The actor’s career began in 1961 participating in the program »Route 66» and lasted until 2021, when he shot his last film »Queen Bees», the actor reaped a wide and recognized career that leaves us unforgettable roles as Sony Corleone in »The Godfather».
Gaspard Ulliel
The French actor, known for playing a young Hannibal Lecter and fashion mogul Yves Saint Laurent, died of a skiing accident in the French Alps in January 2022. The 37-year-old actor was one of the biggest stars of French cinema and even won a Cesar award for his performance in »It’s Only the End of the World».
Clarence Gilyard Jr.
The American actor passed away last November 2022 and the cause of his death is still unknown. The actor will be remembered for his starring role in »Walker Texas Rangers», the popular series in which he accompanied Chuck Norris. His last work as an actor was the short film »Legacy of a Spy» which was released in 2021. The actor had recently been making a living as a professor at the University of Nevada and it was the university itself that announced his death.
Michael Kopsa
The actor passed away last October due to a brain tumor. It was his ex-wife, Lucia Frangione, who announced the sad news through her social networks where she dedicated some beautiful words to him »an incredible theater and film actor, voice actor, carpenter, musician and painter. Most importantly, he was a loving father and very present in our lives. I will miss you fiercely my dear friend».
Kirstie Alley
The actress who became popularly known for her performance in the series »Cheers» has been one of the actresses we have said goodbye to this year. Kirstie Alley passed away this December 2022 at the age of 71, as a result of a cancer that she was diagnosed relatively recently. The family of the interpreter was in charge of sharing the news along with an emotional message »She leaves us with the certainty of her inexhaustible joy of living the adventures that always remained to come».
Nicki Aycox
The actress passed away last November 2022 at the age of 47 due to a cancer she was diagnosed with in early 2021. It was the actress herself who shared her diagnosis through social networks »I got very sick thinking I had COVID in January and February, but things came to a head. I ended up in the hospital diagnosed with leukemia».
