Celebrities aren't more likely to die at the age of 27. He then went on to portray WSB agent Sean Donely in General Hospital for 11 years. The biggest figures who died in 2022 include, of course, Queen Elizabeth II, The founder of Sandals Resorts International died on Jan. 4, multiple outlets reported. Douglas' cousin, Angie Tee, announced the actress' death Tuesday with an emotional tribute on Facebook. Petersen shared that Aaker died "alone and unclaimed listed as an 'indigent decedent.'". Moore's death shortly after he was hospitalized with pneumonia in Bedford, England on Jan. 31, one week after testing positive for COVID-19, according to his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore. He was also known as 'Mr. I'm so grateful I made it in time to hold him and say goodbye. "With inconsolable sorrow, we are sad to share the news with friends and family that on Sunday, January 10 at 1:55 p.m. PT, Pat Loud passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes," the statement read. We send our deepest condolences and love to his family, friends and football brotherhood," the university wrote in a statement. Jacobs started Digital Underground with Chopmaster J and the late Kenny-K in 1987 after moving from the East Coast to Oakland, California. "She was snuggled up safe in her comfy home, attended by loving children Michele, Delilah, Kevin and Grant.". "We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50 years old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days," his family wrote in a statement. She added that he died "around 10:30pm Philippine time.". He spent two decades covering a range of political stories while also serving as the weekend anchor for CBS Evening News. "Saying Goodbye to Lee Aaker. Looking back, she'd often say, 'I've had a lucky life,' and generations of children count themselves lucky toolucky to have the very real characters Beverly Cleary created, including Henry Huggins, Ramona and Beezus Quimby, and Ralph S. Mouse, as true friends who helped shape their growing-up years," said Suzanne Murphy, president and publisher of HarperCollins Children's Books. He was 81. The rapper, born Gregory Jacobs, was found dead in a hotel room. Betty White. The five-time Emmy Award nominee was found at around 2 p.m. in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, a source from the NYPD told PEOPLE. She warmed our hearts on movie screens and television sets all over the world. He was 57. The producer's first debut came in 1986 with his first special American Vice: The Doping of a Nation. Owners of the team, the Wilf family, said in a statement that Burns was "one of the most important people we met when we came to Minnesota, and he was a foundation of this franchise.". She was 64. Price's career took off when he recorded "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" at 19. Moore captured the heart of the global public in April 2020, when he set out to walk 100 laps around his garden with the aid of a walker weeks before his 100th birthday to raise funds for the U.K.'s National Health Service. His cause of death is unknown at this time. An official cause of death has not been determined, though another brother of his, Marshawn, told the outlet they suspect he had a heart attack. At first, it referred to famous musicians who died at that age, like Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. The actor, best known for his role on The Mod Squad, died on June 4 after a battle with colon cancer. The character actor's publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced the news on his Facebook page, writing, "Rest in peace, my friend. Matthews studied journalism before working in the CIA for 33 years as a diplomat in Europe, Asia and the Caribbean, according to a New York Times profile on the author. He was 42. Douglas, best known for her starring role on The Parent 'Hood has died. He was 39. Greenspan's career also consisted of adapting movies from popular books. He was the recipient of eight Tony Awards, including a special lifetime achievement Tony Award. Walter was most famous for her role as eccentric matriarch Lucille Bluth in the hit comedy series Arrested Development, for which she earned an outstanding supporting actress Emmy nomination as well as two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He was 73. ", "Sarah Weddington was a Texas giant," Texas state Rep. John Bucy tweeted. The Oscar-nominated actor died on March 23 of complications from bypass surgery. The native New Yorker was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2012. His contributions to the soap opera garnered him a Daytime Emmy Award for lifetime achievement in 2004. 1:02. "It is with great sadness that we share the news of Johnny Crawford's passing," the family's statement said. The University of California, Davis, where Thiebaud taught for more than 40 years, announced his death in a news release on Dec. 26. Clark is survived by his wife and several kids. While there, he took on the role of Jesus in Godspell opposite Joe Mantegna's Judas. The actor, known for his roles in Bosom Buddies, Newhart and Girls, has died at 66. He is survived by wife Nomalizo Leah Tutu and four children, Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu, Naomi Nontombi Tutu, Theresa Thandeka Tutu and Mpho Tutu van Furth as well as their families. the statement began. 'The Supremes' will live on in our hearts.". In 2004, Steinman previously suffered a stroke, which caused him to temporarily lose his ability to speak. Among the numerous awards and distinctions he received over the years was the Order of Jamaica. The designer had been diagnosed with "a rare, aggressive form of cancer" called cardiac angiosarcoma, his family revealed. Linda Brown (pictured as a child) Source:AP In addition to voicing Sebastian, the South Carolina native starred as Mufasa in the original Broadway cast of The Lion King. He was 29. He was 94. 41. Joanne and Fred Rogers were married for 50 years before his death in 2003 from stomach cancer at 74. He knew his 'stuff.' We lost a good one. He is survived by his wife Tracy Shayne, whom he married in 2013, as well as his children Nicholas, Joseph, Keaton and Cali. The Top Gear star is perhaps most famous for being the only female race car driver to win the annual 24-hour race at the German race track Nrburgring, which is known for its difficulty. Solinger, best known for his contributions to the band Skid Row, died on June 26, one month after it was realized that the singer was suffering from liver failure. He famously recreated the photo in 2014 with descendants of Chinese railroad workers. He always had a camera around his neck, documenting a community event, capturing a social injustice for the record and even correcting the social injustice of an historical event that took place well over a century ago. Betty White Actress | The Proposal Betty White was born in Oak Park, Illinois, to Christine Tess (Cachikis), a 2. He was 81. (for which he landed an Oscar nomination) landed roles on the big and small screen over the course of his decades-long career, beginning in the 1960s. A look at the notable celebrities and newsmakers who died in 2023. The actor, best known for his role on the ABC soap opera Ryan's Hope, has died. He was 99. Hogan died at his home in Maine, his family announced in The New York Times. The beloved vocalist was known by many nicknames, including El Numero Uno, King of Ranchera, or simply Chente. He won four Grammy awards, most recently in 2016, and eight Latin Grammy awards. He was 95. Storm had been previously diagnosed with dementia. Hollywood is in mourning in the new year over the deaths of celebrities including Ray Liotta, Paul Sorvino and Donald Trumps first wife, Ivana Trump. Weddington's former student and colleague, Susan Hays, announced on Twitter that the attorney died on the morning of Dec. 26 in her Austin home "after a series of health issues. He was 54. "A woman of extraordinary generosity, philanthropist and world famous designer," the statement read. We aren't trying to do much but have a small service for family and friends, and with Dan's wide range of friends, this should be achievable. Clark, best known for being a rockability artist and his 1956 top 10 hit "The Fool" died on the Fourth of July due to COVID. Long's former bandmates Valli, 86, and Bob Gaudio, 78, confirmed the news in a statement they jointly shared on Facebook. Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died on Feb. 8 at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist Jay Schwartz confirmed to PEOPLE. The human rights activist and anti-apartheid hero died on Dec. 26 at 90 years old. The avant-garde pop producer and musician died on Jan. 30. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Cross' death on their website. "A free, strong, courageous visionary. "Forever in our hearts, Big Lou.". The multibillionaire casino owner and prominent donor to the Republican Party died on Jan. 11. Mr Zonfrillo died in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning at age 46. On May 3, the singer-songwriter and rock 'n' roll pioneer, died at an extended-care center due to complications of diabetes in New Rochelle, New York, The New York Times reported. "The love he gave to everything he did, and everyone he knew will live forever. She was 92. Bryan Steffy/WireImage. His casino and resort destination Las Vegas Sands announced the news, confirming that Adelson died from "complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma." He was 93. This list includes people like Bob Saget, Sidney Poitier, Ronnie Spector, Lata Mangeshkar, Birju Maharaj and many more. According to the Korean source Dong A, it was 3 a.m. when the band's manager crashed their car into a 5-ton truck. Crawford, whose acting career kicked off on The Mickey Mouse Club, was nominated for an Emmy at age 13 for his role in The Rifleman. "Only posting because I see the story getting out there. In 1984, he starred in six episodes of Dallas as Roy Ralston. Authorities did not share any additional information at the time. He was transported to the hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced dead at 10:57 p.m. Betty White, Michael K. Williams, Norm Macdonald, Cicely Tyson, and DMX died this year. Loud, the matriarch of one of television's first-ever reality shows the 1973 PBS docuseries An American Family died on Jan. 10. "I was with him in his final moments. McMurtry was surrounded by his loved ones including his wife Norma Faye and his longtime writing partner Diana Ossana at the time of his death, his publicist told PEOPLE in a statement. Dickey died in Los Angeles, his publicist at Penguin Random House confirmed to PEOPLE. Denise LaSalle Denise LaSalle died on January 8, 2018 40. Staples, one of the founding members of the legendary gospel group the Staple Singers, died on May 6. The trailblazing Tony Award and Emmy-winning actress died on Jan. 28. The pair wed the following year. In addition to his music, DMX also appeared in 15 films and several TV appearances. A separate law enforcement source told PEOPLE that Williams died of a suspected overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Corky (Young Kwok) Lee," his family shared in a statement on Facebook. He was beloved as an artist, professor, mentor, father, grandfather, philanthropist and community leader," UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said in the news release. What celebrities have committed suicide? The star, who was born on Jan. 29, 1947, died of cardiac complications in Los Angeles, his rep confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 78 years old. In 2012, he received a long-awaited Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Beginners. The actor won two Tonys for his work on the stage, and two Emmys for his roles on television. "We are devastated and deeply saddened by his sudden, and unexpected passing. Following the news of her death, Hollywood's biggest stars shared tributes to the beloved actress. Her brother, Apollo, announced the news in a Facebook post. Over her seven decades in the business, the star would go on to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe and over 20 Emmy nominations and nine wins more trophies than any other television performer in history. Five years later, she established Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. Born in 1930 in New York, Sondheim grew up next to famous lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, who encouraged his budding passion for music and theater. He was 85. Ernie's career, which began with 1975's The Waltons, spanned five decades and included a number of television show appearances, including The Dukes of Hazzard, The X-Files, The West Wing, That '70s Show and more.