Celebrities who have died in 2022

Miss USA 2019, Cheslie Kryst, allegedly took her own life by throwing herself from a skyscraper in New York. The news caused great commotion. Before her death, Kryst had spoken on several media about cyberbullying.

The singer, who'd sold more than 100 million records, and actor in dozens of movies, died on January 20 due to consequences of a Covid-19 infection, as reported by media such as TMZ.

He's considered the father of grunge. Mark Lanegan, the American singer and songwriter, who'd been a member of bands such as Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, died at his home in Killarney, Ireland, at the age of 57. The cause of death was not disclosed. Lanegan had been seriously ill in 2021 after a Covid-19 infection.

The American funk and soul singer, who strongly influenced the work of jazz musician Miles Davis (her husband), died on February 9 at the age of 77. The cause of death was natural, as Rolling Stone magazine reported.

South Korean actress and model Kim Mi-soo passed away on January 5 at the age of 29. The causes of death are not known. Before she passed away, Kim Mi-soo was immersed in the filming of a Disney+ series, 'Kiss Sixth Sense', which had to be interrupted because of her tragic death.

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Sidney Poitier, the first great African-American star in Hollywood, winner of two Oscars (one for Best Actor in 'Lilies of the Valley' and another honorary award), died on January 5 at the age of 94 in the Bahamas.

The actor of 'Full House' passed away from an unhappy concurrence of hitting his head against the headboard of his hotelbed and not having anyone by his side to take care of him and convince him to see a doctor. The famous comedian died at age 65 from a hemorrhage in the Orlando Ritz-Carlton hotel after he had performed a one-man show in Jacksonville, Florida.

The 16-year-old Czech rider, one of the most promising young riders in motorcycling, died after an accident while training on his minibike.

The 18-year-old Brazilian model died on January 9 due to the consequences of a Covid-19 infection. Her mother told the press that Valentina had received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

(Photos: Instagram, @valenbos, Valentina Boscardin)

André Leon Talley, an American fashion journalist, former Vogue editor and close friend of Anna Wintour, died of a heart attack on January 18.

The New Zealand actor, who appeared in 'The Lord of the Rings', died on January 29 from a kidney disease.

The 'America's Got Talent' star passed away as a result of breast cancer. She'd been diagnosed with the illness in 2017.

Actor Moses J. Moseley was found dead under the Hudson Bridge in Stockbridge, Georgia, on January 26, TMZ reported. He was 31 years old and had appeared in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Watchmen.'

The actress of series like 'General Hospital' was found dead under strange circumstances at the corner of Franklin and North Sierra Bonita avenues in Los Angeles. Authorities continue to investigate the case.

The American actor, famous for his roles in 'Fame' and 'Melrose Place,' was found dead in the kitchen of his home at the age of 70. According to TMZ, it was due to natural causes.

Zoe Sozo, Miss Alabama 2021 died as the result of an accident that had put her in a coma on February 10. The car accident occurred in Miami and caused irreparable damage to her brain.

The son of actor Michael Madsen, Hudson Madsen, was found dead at the age of 26. According to various US media, he had taken his own life. Hudson Madsen had served in the U.S. Army and spent time in Afghanistan.

The acclaimed French designer died on January 23 at the age of 73. His management declared on Instagram that he had died of natural causes. Thierry Mugler is considered fashion history. Days before his death, a retrospective of his work was displayed at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris.

The Canadian director, producer, screenwriter and filmmaker died in his sleep at the age of 75 at his home in California. He was known for directing 'Ghostbusters' and discovering actors such as Bill Murray.

The 75-year-old French adventurer was attempting to cross the Atlantic solo in a boat. He had already achieved it in the past, in a giant barrel, but this time the ocean took his life.

English entrepreneur and youtuber Jamal Edwards, known for founding the music platform SBTV and boosting the careers of artists such as Ed Sheeran, died at the age of 31. As explained by his mother, the death was caused by a sudden and brief illness.

The Hungarian gymnast, a specialist in rings and Olympic champion in 2000, died at the age of 51 due to complications from Covid-19. Despite his anti-vaccine position, he'd gotten the vaccine to be able to enter in athletic competitions. Shortly after getting his shot, he got infected and passed away with problems derived from pneumonia.

The famous transgender contestant of the reality show 'My 600-Lb Life' died at the age of 30. The news was announced by her brother on Facebook, but the causes of death have not been clarified.

The French illustrator and cartoonist Jean-Claude Mézières, creator of 'Valerian: Agent space-time' and inspirer of 'Star Wars', said goodbye to this world on January 23 at the age of 83.

This American actress, remembered for her work on series such as 'Orange is the New Black', 'Seinfeld' and 'The Sopranos', died on January 22 after battling lung cancer.

Ian McDonald, co-founder of the bands King Crimson and Foreigner, died on February 9 at his home in New York. He was 75 years old and had suffered from cancer.

French actor Gaspard Ulliel died after a fatal skiing accident in the French Alps. The actor had collided with another skier.

The Cuban painter and sculptor, a pioneer of geometric abstraction who'd lived in the United States since the 1950s, died at the age of 106 in New York. Her work had gone unnoticed for years, until it became famous when Herrera was 89 years old.

Trinidadian Olympic medalist Deon Lendore lost his life on January 10 in a traffic accident in Texas.

American filmmaker and critic Peter Bogdanovich died on January 6, at the age of 82. The cause of death was natural, The Hollywood Reporter announced.

The German actor and writer Hardy Krüger, whom we saw in memorable films like 'A Bridge Too Far' and 'Barry Lyndon', died at the age of 93 at his home in Palm Springs, California.

The aristocrat, science popularizer and French television star Igor Bogdanoff died as a result of Covid-19 on January 3. His death came just 6 days after that of his twin brother Grichka, who'd also died of complications from the virus.

He's one of the mythical football players of the 'Clockwork Orange' - the Dutch national team. Jansen played two World Cup finals with the Netherlands (1974 and 1978) and won a European Cup with Feyenoord in 1970. He died on January 25 at the age of 75.