Celebrities who passed away in October 2022
A pioneer in rock 'n' roll, Louisiana native Jerry Lee Lewis was one of the first to be introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the 1980s. One of his biggest hits was 'Great Balls of Fire.' He died at the age of 87 after a long illness.
The Japanese and Oceanic football world was shocked to hear about the death of striker Masato Kudo at the age of 32. He died, unexpectedly, of complications from brain surgery.
The son of actor Tim Roth passed away from germ cell cancer at the young age of 25. He was making a name for himself as a guitarist and composer. In July 2022, he announced to his followers that he was battling stage 2 cancer.
The American actor, known for series such as 'Will and Grace' and 'American Horror Story,' died at the age of 67 while driving in Hollywood (Los Angeles). According to TMZ, the actor would have suffered a heart attack moments before the accident.
The Irish-British and American actress was remembered, among many other things, for the television series 'Murder, She Wrote' (1984-1996). She died in her sleep at the age of 96 in her Los Angeles home.
The well-known 'Harry Potter' actor died at the age of 72. According to the death certificate, the British actor suffered from sepsis, lower respiratory tract infection, heart block, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. A fatal combination that caused his death.
The famous Brazilian influencer died in a car accident, possibly caused by a stroke. Together with her in the car were her twin sister, Dara, and her cousin Vitória, both of whom have injuries but will survive the crash.
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Austria's richest man, the co-founder of the Red Bull company and founder of the Formula One team that bears the same name, died at the age of 78 after a long illness.
44 years old at the time of his death, Craig was an outstanding musician and actor. He was known as a former 'America's Got Talent' finalist.
The actor, known for roles such as that of Sheriff Mort Metzger in the drama 'Murder, She Wrote,' died at the age of 86 of natural causes.
The Australian rugby player lost his life after jumping from a wall of more than ten meters (33 ft) at the Apolo nightclub in Barcelona. He was 24 years old and traveling in Europe with friends.
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The singer of Haitian origin, and the son of singer Lionel Benjamin, died in the midst of a concert at the age of 41. The show was held at the Parisian Accor Arena. 20,000 people witnessed how the artist suffered a heart attack.
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The 23-year-old Brazilian influencer and businesswoman was murdered in her home. Police are still investigating what happened.
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The American actor and musician passed away at the age of 52. In June 2022, he had told his fans that he was suffering from a rare type of cancer.
Cancer also claimed the life of Canadian writer and director Jeff Barnaby. He was 46 years old.
The singer Willie Spence, known as the runner-up in the 19th season of 'American Idol', died in an unfortunate traffic accident in Tennessee. He was 23 years old.
The 22-year-old Dutch motor racer lost his life after an accident in the Portuguese Grand Prix. Tragically, his mother, Flora van Limbeek, died of a heart attack two days later.
American actress Eileen Ryan (mother of the actors Sean and Chris Penn and the singer Michael Penn) passed away in her Malibu home at the age of 94. She was known for, among others, 'Benny and Joon' (1993) and 'Parenthood' (1989).
The American country music singer Jody Miller, better known as Myrna Joy Miller, won a Grammy for the song 'Queen of the House.' She died at age 80 in Blanchard, Oklahoma, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
The American comedian, actress, and singer died at the age of 72 from ovarian cancer. The illness had been diagnosed in 2020.
British motorcycle racer Phil Read, better known as the 'Prince of Speed, died at the age of 83 at his home in Canterbury (England). He will be remembered as the first rider to win the 125, 250, and 500 cc World Championship titles.
At the age of 30, American professional wrestler Sara Lee passed away unexpectedly. The causes of death have not been disclosed. She was married and had three children.
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American country music star Loretta Lynn died at the age of 90 at her home in Tennessee. She had three Grammys to her credit and more than 60 albums.
The American rapper was shot on the street in Los Angeles and died as a result. He was 32 years old.
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