Here is the list of the 20 greatest stars we have lost in 2022.
1. Queen Elizabeth II.
She was 96 when she passed away on Sept. 8 as the monarch of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms. For the first time ever, her coronation was televised at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953, allowing people around the world to watch. As the Commonwealth evolved, and anti-monarchist sentiment rose in Britain over the decades, the Queen’s 70-year reign was mostly peaceful. Pop culture has often portrayed Queen Elizabeth II as the longest-living monarch in history, surpassing her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Awarded an Academy Award for her portrayal of her in 2006’s The Queen, Helen Mirren is perhaps the best-known actress to play her. On Netflix’s The Crown, Olivia Colman and Claire Foy both portray the Queen. The streaming giant’s regal drama’s fifth season will feature Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth.
2. David A. Arnold
He created Nickelodeon’s That Girl Lay Lay series and was a comedian, actor, writer, and showrunner. As a veteran stand-up comedian from Cleveland, Arnold was known for his hilarious take on family and marriage. Kevin Hart produced the comedy special It Ain’t For the Weak, which he released in 2022. Also, Arnold wrote and produced multiple TV shows, including Nickelodeon’s Side Hustle, BET+’s Bigger, and Netflix’s Fuller House. A girl brings to life an avatar from an app in the teen comedy That Girl Lay Lay, which he created, wrote, and served as showrunner.
3. Peter Straub
A longtime friend of Stephen King, Peter Straub penned two horror and supernatural fiction novels with him: Julia and Ghost Story. After marriages and under venus, Straub turned to the paranormal in 1975 with Julia, his third novel. Ghost Story, about four elderly men haunted by an act they committed inadvertently as children, was his first major success. In 1981, Fred Astaire and Alice Krige starred in the film adaptation of the book. Black House, a sequel to The Talisman, was published in 2001 by Straub and King. A Dark Matter and The Throat were also included in Straub’s extensive bibliography.
4. Charlbi Dean
Known for her roles in Black Lightning, a DC superhero series, and Triangle of Sadness, an award-winning movie, Charli Dean died on Aug. 29 at the age of 32. At the dawn of apartheid in South Africa, she played a first-year student at an elite private boarding school in the 2010 comedy Spud, which starred musician Troye Sivan. In addition to Blood in the Water (2016), Don’t Sleep (2017), An Interview With God (2018), and Porthole (2018), she appeared in a variety of other films as well. TV appearances include Elementary on CBS and Black Lightning on CW, portraying Syonide. Her final movie role was as a wealthy passenger trapped on an island after a luxury cruise ship sinks in Ruben Stlund’s Triangle of Sadness, a satire about wealthy passengers.
5. Luke Bell
In less than a week after being reported missing, Luke Bell, who was known for “Where Ya Been?” and “Jealous Guy,” was found dead. A 32-year-old man. While attending a nearby college, Bell cut his teeth performing at a local bar near his hometown of Lexington, Ky. His career highlights included opening for Dwight Yoakam, Hank Williams Jr., and Willie Nelson, and releasing two albums – Don’t Mind If I Do in 2014 and a self-titled record in 2016.
6. Joe E. Tata
As Nat Bussichio, the friendly owner of the Peach Pit diner on Beverly Hills, 90210, Joe E. Tata died at 85 on Aug. 24. The late Nat Tata was described as “as generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness” by fellow 90210 alum Ian Ziering. A Bronx native, Tata played Nat on Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 2000. The CW rebooted 90210 with him as well. Additionally, he appeared in Adam West Batman, Lost in Space, Mission: Impossible, Magnum P.I., and The Rockford Files.
7. Virginia Patton Moss
At 97, Virginia Patton Moss passed away from the effects of aging. She was best known for her role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life. In addition to her 1943 film debut, she appeared in minor roles in Old Acquaintance (1943), Janie (1944), The Last Ride (1944), Hollywood Canteen (1944), The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945), and Canyon Passage (1946). The Burning Cross (1947) and Black Eagle (1948) followed her role in It’s a Wonderful Life in 1946. She appeared in one more film before retiring from Hollywood in 1949, in The Lucky Stiff, a film about a lucky woman. Patton Moss remained married to Cruse W. Moss until his death in 2018. As a docent and member of several local organizations in Ann Arbor, Mich., Patton Moss lived with her husband and children.
8. Leon Vitali
In an effort to honor Leon Vitali, 74, who died on Aug. 19 at the age of 74, Stanley Kubrick has issued a tribute to him.
A long and fruitful partnership between Vitali and Kubrick began with the 1974 film Barry Lyndon, in which Vitali played Lord Bullingdon, the stepson of the titular character. He became engrossed in Kubrick’s work so deeply that he almost gave up his acting career and dedicated his entire professional life to Kubrick.
Aside from his role as “personal assistant to the director” for the 1980s The Shining, Vitali also played a critical role in the casting of the film’s young star Danny Lloyd, which he helped to organize. It is important to note that Vitali has been credited as casting director and assistant to the director on two films in the 1980s, Full Metal Jacket in 1987 and Eyes Wide Shut in 1999. In the latter film, he also played the character of Red Cloak.
Upon Kubrick’s death, Vitali oversaw the restoration of most of Kubrick’s films, and in 2017, Vitali was featured in Tony Zierra’s documentary about Vitali’s contributions to Kubrick’s films and legacy, Filmworker, which outlined Vitali’s contributions to Kubrick’s films and legacy.
9. Ioane “John” King
Ioane “John” King, who played recurring fan-favorite gladiator Rhaskos on Starz’s Spartacus, died at the age of 55 from cancer. It was his 49th birthday. Adenocarcinoma cancer had spread to the actor’s pancreas and other organs when it was detected in January. The miniseries Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, which ran from 2011 to 2013, also featured King. Manu Bennett remembered him fondly in a tribute for his “huge grin and sparkle in his eyes,” along with his “powerful presence.”
10. Robyn Griggs
Stage, film, and television actress Robyn Griggs, best known as Maggie Cory on Another World, died of cervical cancer on August 13. It was her 49th birthday. A Nickelodeon movie review show called Rated K: For Kids by Kids was hosted by Griggs from 1986 to 1988. During her time on One Life to Live, she appeared in six episodes as Stephanie Hobart, earning a nomination for the Young Artist Award. Two years later, in 1995, she began playing Maggie Cory on Another World but was fired unceremoniously. In 2003, she returned to acting after taking a break.
11. Denise Dowse
Insecure therapist Rhonda Pine and Beverly Hills, 90210 Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley were two of her most memorable roles, but Dowse died from meningitis on Aug. 13. Her age was 64. In addition to appearances on Seinfeld, California Dreams, Full House, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ER, and Moesha, Dowse also had roles on Seinfeld, California Dreams, Full House, and ER. She has been involved in the shows Charmed, Secrets and Lies, Good Trouble, and Stumptown in the past few years. She was also a prolific actress in film, appearing in Ray, Requiem for a Dream, Dr. Dolittle, Pleasantville, and Coaching Carter. Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story was Dowse’s first film as a director.
12. Wolfgang Petersen
German filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen, 81, who directed hits such as Air Force One, The Perfect Storm, and Troy after making his name with the World War II drama Das Boot, has died. Petersen began directing films in the 1960s after growing up in Emden, Germany. The third film in his career, Das Boot, in 1981, launched his career to the next level. Six Academy Award nominations were received for this critically acclaimed drama set on board a German U-boat during World War II. As a result of Das Boot’s success, Petersen made his way to Hollywood to direct action thrillers with technical precision. In the Line of Fire, Air Force One, Poseidon, Troy, The NeverEnding Story, The Perfect Storm, and Poseidon were some of his most notable films.
13. Darius Campbell Danesh
A 41-year-old actor and singer named Darius Campbell Danesh died after being found unresponsive on Aug. 11. A song by Britney Spears made Danesh famous, and he sang it as an audition song for the British singing competition Popstars. In its second season, the Scottish singer placed third on the U.K. show Pop Idol, and his debut single, “Colourblind,” peaked at number one on the British singles chart. His first album was released in 2002, and his second was released in 2004. Alongside America Ferrera, he performed in Guys and Dolls, Funny Girl, and Chicago on London’s West End during his career. He also originated the role of Billy Flynn in the theater adaptation of Gone With the Wind also featured him as Billy Flynn. tiple films. HisAdditionally, Danesh produced a number of films over the couRecent credits include House Red, a horror film released in 2019, and Fountain of Youth, a documentary released in 2018
14. Anne Heche
After starring in hundreds of films, including Six Days Seven Nights, Donnie Brasco, Wag the Dog, and My Friend Dahmer, Anne Heche passed away at 53 after being involved in a fiery single-car crash in Los Angeles on August 5. Having been born in Aurora, Ohio, she first came to prominence in Another World, where she played Vicky Hudson and Marley Love. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and twice won a Soap Opera Digest Award for that role. A 1991 episode of Murphy Brown marked her prime-time television debut, but she did not land her first feature-film role until 1993, in Disney’s The Adventures of Huck Finn opposite Elijah Wood. Other. She has also appeared in such notable films as Ally McBeal, Hung, Chicago P.D., Quantico, All Rise, Dancing With the Stars, The Vanished, Psycho, 13 Minutes, If These Walls Could Talk, Volcano, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Return to Paradise.
15. Teddy Ray
A 32-year-old actor and comedian who appeared on MTV show Messyness and Pause With Sam Jay, as well as HBO’s Pause With Sam Jay, passed away on Aug. 12 at the age of 32. In addition to many other TV shows, short films, and stand-up specials, which he has appeared in, such as Comedians and Cocktails, How to Be Broke, BSU: Black Student Union, Colossal Clusterfest, and All Def Comedy, Theodore Brown was a rising comedic star. In addition to being a co-host of Ridiculousness, Adam Rippon has also appeared on the spinoff Messyness, which is hosted by Nicole Polizzi, Tori Spelling, and Ronan Farrow.
16. Olivia Newton-John
The English-Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, best known for playing Sandy in 1978’s Grease as a good girl turned greaser, passed away on August 8 at the age of 73. Throughout her career, she has sold more than 100 million records, including hits such as “I Honestly Love You,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” from Grease, and “Physical,” among others. Having been diagnosed with breast cancer several times throughout her life, Olivia Newton-John devoted a great deal of time to promoting and fighting this disease. She founded the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne in her honor.
17. Roger E. Mosley
In a statement, the show’s producers said Roger E. Mosley, who played helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin on Magnum P.I. in the eighties, passed away on Aug. 7. Mosley was 83 years old when he passed away.
He began his acting career in 1971, but he had his most prominent role as a performer in 1976, playing Huddie Ledbetter, a folk singer whose life is based on Gordon Parks’ Leadbelly, which depicted how he lived. He also starred in a film called Stay Hungry, starring a young Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. In 1977, Mosley starred in a small part in The Greatest, a biographical sports film starring Muhammad Ali in the role of boxer Sonny Liston.
As a result of his involvement in film and television during the 1970s, Mosley was able to land one of his most memorable roles in the original Magnum P.I. film, playing the titular private investigator Thomas Magnum alongside Tom Selleck. In the series, Mosley played the character Theodore Calvin, who was the owner and sole employee of Island Hoppers, a local helicopter charter, and tour van service. He was always involved in Magnum’s cases because he was the only employee.
Mosley returned to television in 2019 to appear in the reboot of Magnum P.I., starring Jay Hernandez as Booky, a Vietnam veteran and barber who offers sage advice and a great haircut.” He starred in a CBS episode of Magnum P.I. again in 2021, Mosley’s final appearance on television.
18. Richard Roat
89-year-old actor Richard Roat passed away on Aug. 5 after a long illness. Car 54, Where Are You? was the veteran actor’s first sitcom. The Golden Girls, Harry’s Angels, Hill Street Blues, Dallas, Dynasty, Hill Street Blues, and Charlie’s Angels were just some of his many roles in his 50-year career. The Fox drama 24 was his last role in 2009. In his spare time, Roat was a whiskey connoisseur and a Los Angeles Angels and Lakers fan who worked as an entertainment tax preparer for more than 50 years. “A naughty twinkle in his eyes” and a lovely smile were remembered in his obituary.
19. Judith Durham
In her 79th year, Judith Durham, former lead singer of the Seekers’ Oscar-nominated single “Georgy Girl,” has passed away.
A statement from Musicoast Pty Ltd said Durham passed away at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after complications from chronic lung disease. A joint venture between Universal Music Australia and Ltd. It was in 1963 that Durham joined the Seekers, whose hits included “I’ll Never Find Another You” and “The Carnival Is Over.” “Georgy Girl” appeared as a title song for the 1966 Lynn Redgrave film.
200,000 people attended their performance at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, which is roughly one-tenth of the city’s population at the time. The Seekers claimed a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for that performance. In the end, 50 million records were sold by The Seekers. Durham left the group in 1968 for a solo career but re-joined them in the 1990s as they recorded together for the last time. It is an honor that Durham received in 2015 from Victoria, a state in Australia’s southeastern region. Together with her bandmates, she received the Order of Australia Medal in 1995. At 1967 Australian of the Year awards, The Seekers were jointly recognized.
20. Roseanna Christiansen
There have been 112 episodes of Dallas with Roseanna Christiansen playing the maid of the Ewing family. The 71-year-old woman died. The Hollywood Reporter reported Christiansen died July 14 at Lancaster’s Antelope Valley Medical Center. The death was confirmed on her Facebook page by her husband, Steve Rizzo. The CBS smash Dallas starred Christiansen as Teresa for nine seasons, from 1982 to 1991. During Marla Gibbs’ short-lived spin-off Checking In, she played the maid in three episodes of The Jeffersons.
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