Celebrities who died in April 2022

Jossara Jinaro - April 27
Estelle Harris - April 2
Liz Sheridan - April 15
Gilbert Gottfried - April 12
Cedric McMillan - April 12
Robert Morse - April 21
DJ Kay Slay - April 17
Jacques Perrin - April 21
Rio Hackford - April 14
Michael Degen - April 9
Uwe Bohm - April 8
Archie Eversole - April 3
David McKee - April 6
Rae Allen - April 6
Nehemiah Persoff - April 5
Bobby Rydell - April 5
June Brown - April 3
Jossara Jinaro - April 27

This American actress, born in Brazil, appeared in countless tv series, films and theater plays. Best known are her roles in 'Passions,' 'East Los High,' and her voice acting in the Pixar hit 'Coco.' Jinaro passed away at age 48 from cancer, leaving behind her husband and their two young sons.

Estelle Harris - April 2

Two moms from the legendary sitcom 'Seinfeld' died in April 2022. At the age of 93, New York actress Estelle Harris, famous for the role of George Costanza's mother in 'Seinfeld', passed away.

Liz Sheridan - April 15

At the same age, 93, dancer and actress Liz Sheridan passed away on April 15. Among other famous characters was that of the curious neighbor in 'Alf' and the mother of Jerry in 'Seinfeld'. She recalled in the book 'Dizzy and Jimmy' her life as the fiancée of legendary actor James Dean.

Gilbert Gottfried - April 12

The American comedian and actor, known for giving the voice to Iago, the parrot in the 'Aladdin' movies, and for films like 'Look Who's Talking Too,' 'Beverly Hills Cop II' and 'Problem Child,' died at the age of 67 after a long illness.

Cedric McMillan - April 12

American bodybuilding star Cedric McMillan, champion of the Arnold Classic in 2017, suffered a heart attack that cost him his life. He was 44 years old.

Robert Morse - April 21

American actor and singer Robert Morse, remembered for his performances on Broadway and his leading role in 'Mad Men', died at the age of 90 after a brief illness.

DJ Kay Slay - April 17

American DJ and record executive Keith Grayson, better known in the music scene as DJ Kay Slay, died at the age of 55 due to complications from Covid-19.

Jacques Perrin - April 21

French actor, director and producer Jacques Perrin, remembered for his role as Salvatore in 'Cinema Paradiso', died at the age of 80 in his native Paris.

Rio Hackford - April 14

'Mandalorian' actor Rio Hackford died on April 14 at the age of 51 after a long illness. He was the stepson of Helen Mirren who's married to American film director Taylor Hackford.

Michael Degen - April 9

Israeli-German actor and writer Michael Degen died on April 9 at the age of 90.

Uwe Bohm - April 8

German actor Uwe Bohm (Hamburg, 1962), known for having participated in more than 110 productions, died at the age of 60 from a sudden cardiac arrest, as announced by his widow, Ninon Bohm.

Archie Eversole - April 3

American rapper Archie Eversole, known for the song 'We Ready,' lost his life on at the age of 37 after being shot at a gas station on March 25. His brother, Alexander Kraus, was charged with murder.

David McKee - April 6

English writer and illustrator David McKee, famous for creating the 'Elmer the Elephant' series, died at the age of 87 in the south of France, where he'd spent his last years.

Rae Allen - April 6

The American actress Rae Allen, known from series such as 'The Sopranos', died in her sleep at the age of 95.

Nehemiah Persoff - April 5

A Hollywood veteran in supporting roles, with more than 200 jobs under his belt, Nehemiah Persoff died at the age of 102 in San Luis Obispo, California. He was the last living actor who had participated in the cast of 'Some Like it Hot.'

Bobby Rydell - April 5

Singer and actor Robert Louis Riderelli (better known as Bobby Rydell), a teen idol in the 1960s, died at the age of 79 due to complications from pneumonia.

June Brown - April 3

British actress June Brown, known for her role as Dot Cotton in 'EastEnders,' left us at the age of 95 in early April 2022.