“Farewells are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no separation.” -Rumi
2022 was literally a bloody good year. There have been a string of celebrity losses that have completely shocked the world. The legacies they left are living proof of the magnitude of their impact on society. However, many feel that their time just wasn’t long enough. One of the greatest lessons one learns in death is to remain in awe of life’s beauty and fragility. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the families, friends and loved ones who are undoubtedly still in mourning.
Dan Reeves
01/19/1944 – 01/01/2022
Former NFL running back and coach Dan Reeves died of complications from dementia.
Sydney porter
02/20/1927 – 01/06/2022
The activist and first black actor to win an Oscar for best actor died of heart failure.
James “Apostle” Forman
01/03/1946 – 01/09/2022
The musician, songwriter and producer, whose 1983 hit ‘Juicy Fruit’ was sampled into more than 100 songs, has died of cancer.
Bob Saget
5/17/1956 – 1/9/2022
The “Full House” star and comedian died from a head injury sustained in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida.
Andre Leon Talley
10/16/1948 – 01/18/2022
The famous fashion icon and journalist
Traci Braxton
04/02/1971 – 03/12/2022
The singer, reality star and sister of Toni Braxton died at the age of 50 from esophageal cancer.
Lil Keed
03/16/1998 – 05/13/2022
The Atlanta rising star died, although his cause of death remains unclear. Some publications have reported that he died of natural causes, while others have attributed his death to kidney and liver failure.
aggravation
11/4/1987 – 6/5/2022
The Atlanta rapper was shot and killed while sleeping at the house of a friend whose ex-partner came to the house.
JayDaYoungan
7/15/1998 – 7/27/2022
The rapper was ambushed by five gunmen while sitting with his father outside his home in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Mary Alice
12/3/1936 – 7/27/2022
The actress, who starred on college sitcom A Different World, died of natural causes at the age of 85.
Bill Russel
02/12/1934 – 07/31/2022
NBA legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88. The family did not disclose a cause of death but did confirm that he died with his wife Jeannine at his side.
Teddy Ray
7/30/1990 – 8/12/2022
The popular comedian and star of the MTV series Messyness died of an accidental drowning.
PNB skirt
12/9/1991 – 9/12/2022
The “Middle Child” rapper was killed while eating at a Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles with his partner during a robbery attempt.
Jess Powell
9/12/1971 – 9/13/2022
The R&B singer responsible for the ’90s hit “You” died of a heart attack at the age of 51.
Coolio
8/1/1963 – 9/28/2022
The Grammy-winning rapper died after suffering cardiac arrest at a friend’s house.
Leslie Jordan
4/29/1955 – 10/24/22
The beloved ‘Will & Grace’ star died after suffering a medical emergency while driving which resulted in his vehicle being wrecked.
Take off
6/18/1994 – 11/1/2022
The Migos star was gunned down after an altercation at a Houston bowling alley over a craps game gone wrong.
Stephen’ Twitch’ Boss
9/29/1982 – 12/13/2022
The renowned dancer and “Ellen DeGeneres Show” DJ took his own life on December 13.
Barbara Walters
9/25/1929 – 12/30/2022
A legendary journalist and pioneer has passed away at the age of 93.
as barbara walters read the kardashians pic.twitter.com/39iURnjRKK
— Wolfgang Ruth (@itswolfgangruth) December 31, 2022
Today we pay homage to the icons we lost in 2022. Check out more of the ones we lost below:
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