His whimsical constructions, displayed as colossal public art, were the most prolific among his artistic peers.

Swedish-born American sculptor Claes Oldenburg poses in his studio, 1969. He was 74.

Here, P.J. A controversial film maker, Wolfgang Petersen has at once been lauded for his professionalism and attention to detail and decried for turning out a string of standard commercial Hollywood blockbusters. The past year has seen a number of celebrities and famous figures lose their lives.. Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, saying, "Hard work pays off, dreams come true. He won the Cy Young Award in 1972 and 1978. Philip Baker Hall was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Berdene (McDonald) and William Alexander Hall, a factory worker who was originally from Montgomery, Alabama. Scroll through to remember the television, film and music entertainers who died in 2022, from Sidney Poitier to Angela Lansbury, She was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording in 1984 and again in 1994.

Maria Ewing appears on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1994. Lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at the age of 93. Lansbury starred in the TV show "Murder She Wrote," which ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1992. (1980), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) and Terminal Island (1973). They were inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1980. She worked within the Trump company as an interior design consultant and held executive positions on many of his projects. Ronnie married Phil Spector in 1968 and they divorced in 1974. The 73-year-old reportedly died in the early hours of August 9 (Australian time) at her ranch in Southern California. After completing 7 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, he joined the Baltimore Ravens for his remaining 5 seasons, which included winning a Super Bowl Mary Mara's television credits include recurring roles on the series "ER" and guest-starring roles on "Hope & Gloria", "NYPD Blue" and "Law & Order". He grew up on his uncle's ranch Roger E. Mosley was born on December 18, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She starred in the Broadway musical, "Mame." Neal Adams is an American comic book artist and writer from New York City. James Olson was born on October 8, 1930 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of LeRoy Olson, an engineer. The group is known for hits like "Motorsport," featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Concert promoter and producer Michael Lang died on Jan. 8. She was 76. Abe was assassinated on July 8, in a shocking act by a man with a homemade gun. Pele died on Dec. 29, at the age of 82. She was a producer and actress, known for Sinners Wanted (2018), All In (2019) and Chaaw (2023). One of her most famous roles was as Sandy in the movie adaptation of "Grease" alongside John Travolta with whom she frequently collaborated. Ray Liotta made his acting debut in the daytime soap opera Another World, from 1978 to 1981. She wrote the song Uptown (to Harlem) recorded in 1967 by The Chambers Brother. Russell played with the Boston Celtics in the 1960s and winning 11 championships. His death at age 88 was announced by the Hatch Foundation on April 23. She died on April 30, 2022 in 76, suicide (self-inflicted gunshot wound). James Caan's screen debut was in the 1963 movie Irma la Douce. He delivered a heart-breaking performance in the 1971 TV-movie Brians Song, for which he was nominated for an Emmy. in 1947. The Keanes divorced in 1965 but it wasn't until 1986, when a judge ordered the Keanes to both paint in the courtroom to determine identity of the artist, that Margaret reclaimed her work. Actor William Hurt was one of Hollywoods leading men of the 1980s, starring in movies such as Broadcast News," Body Heat and The Big Chill." American actor Mickey Rooney Jr, eldest son of the well-known actor Mickey Rooney, died at the age of 77 at his home in Glendale, Arizona. American character actor born in Cincinnati and raised in Louisville, Mitchell Ryan was a well known supporting actor in films and television. He reprised the role in the 1967 film adaptation. He started his career as a movie critic and worked at the Museum of Modern Art producing film retrospectives. McCullough won a National Book Award in 1978 for his book about the Panama Canal, The Path Between the Seas. He won Pulitzer Prizes for two of his presidential biographies, Truman in 1992 and John Adams in 2002. She died on August 13, 2022 in California, USA. Mugler created a perfume line and was also an author and artist. WebThis is a list of celebrities that passed away during 2022. She made her name on Broadway, debuting there in 1945 to begin a career that lasted more than 60 years. He earned an Academy Award nomination in 1958 for "The Defiant Ones." Simply match the late celebrity to the reason for their fame. Known for his TV writing, Arnold is now stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight with the development of his own stand up special, "Fat Ballerina" due for release in 2019. He started in the movies as an agent in 1963. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. He won two Cesar awards, France's highest film honor, one for his role in "The Very Long Engagement" and the other for "It's Only the End of the World." He graduated from the University of Texas/Austin and majored in drama at Loretto Heights College.His film debut was in the Academy Award-winning Tender Mercies (1983), starring A masculine and enigmatic actor whose life and movie career have had more ups and downs than the average rollercoaster and whose selection of roles has arguably derailed him from achieving true superstar status, James Caan is New York-born and bred.He was born in the Bronx, to Sophie (Falkenstein) Gregory Itzin, accomplished stage, film and television actor, was perhaps best known for his Emmy Award-nominated performance for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series as Pres. To sweeten the deal, he was given the title of associate producer. Throughout her stage career, she won six Tony Awards. Moon Landrieu died on Sept. 5, at the age of 92. He created his images in the darkroom throughout his career instead of switching over to computers and Photoshop when they became prevalent. He was previously married to Willett Hunt and Charlotte Stewart. She was previously married to Emo Philips. He died on March 3, 2022 in Mar Vista, California, USA. He was nominated for six Grammys in his career. Tell us what you think about this feature. In 2007, he was named a member of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. She was nominated for an Emmy Award 18 times. He was trained at Tufts University and The Juilliard School and has been nominated for four Academy Awards, including the most recent nomination for his John Clayton was born on May 11, 1954 in Braddock, Pennsylvania, USA. Lynn died on Oct. 4. On the last day of 2022, pope emeritus Benedict XVI, commonly known as Joseph Ratzinger, passed away at the age of 95. Cause of death: Undisclosed. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, to Episcopal minister Robert Fletcher and his wife Estelle, both of whom were deaf, Louise Fletcher was introduced to performing at a young age by the aunt who taught her to speak. Within three very successful years Mr. Ladd Tim Considine was born on December 31, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. The influence of an early musical endeavor accompanying church hymnals growing up in Little Rock, Ark., played throughout the life of Pharoah Sanders. He was previously married to Lise. Kevin Conroy was the voice for Batman in Batman: The Animated Series from 1992 to 1995, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm in 1993 and Batman Beyond from 1999 to 2001. Jean-Luc Godard was a radical and revolutionary filmmaker who helped shape cinema in the 1960s. He was 73.

Here, Mugler is seen on Oct. 10, 2014, at Friedrichstadt-Palace theater in Berlin. He was previously married to Grinne Mullan. She was 70. Jossara Jinaro. George Shapiro, one of comedy's most respected managers and producers, has built a career out of his love for laughter and his reverence for those with a gift to inspire it.Together with partner and lifelong friend Howard West, he formed Shapiro/West Productions and executive produced the Emmy, Andrew Fletcher was born on July 8, 1961 in Nottingham, East Midlands, England, UK. Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows. He worked as an assistant director on the movie "Wild Angels" in 1966. Miyake died on Aug. 5, 2022, at age 84.

Here, Miyake attends the Miyake Retrospective in New York, 1994. Robert McFarlane was appointed the national security advisor under President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and served in that position until 1985. Bill Russell's death at age 88 was announced by family July 31, 2022. The paintings of Margaret Keane, referred to as "Big Eye Waifs," rose to fame in the 60s. Anderson helped create "Life With Louie," an animated series in which he played a version of his childhood self. ER alum Jossara Jinaro died on April 27 after a battle with cancer, her husband, Matt Bogado, revealed via Facebook. The world lost many famous and much-loved people in 2022, and Australia was not spared. Pioneering journalist Bernard Shaw was one of the first Black anchors in TV news, working as a co-anchor on ABC News "World News Tonight" in 1978. He was previously married to Sandra Jean Hunt and Joan Louise Crawford. All rights reserved. Japans longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, worked to restore his countrys military from post-World War II pacifism and reignite the economy. Madeleine Albright was born on May 15, 1937 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]. Oldenburg's most well-known works were based on mundane objects, such as a clothespin, an eraser or a toothbrush, interpreted as large scale, often-soft, sculptures. Throughout his career he was featured in dozens of TV shows and films including Kojak, The West Wing and Gillmore Girls. He died on Nov. 11, his daughter, actress Jennifer Aniston, announced on Instagram. Ivana Trump died on July 14, at the age of 73. Over her five decades long career, she won 12 Emmy Awards, 11 of them while at ABC News. McCullough was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006. He came to the U.S. in 1961 to teach religion at Princeton and Columbia. Brazilian soccer legend Pele made his World Cup debut in 1958, scoring three goals to win against France, and scoring two more goals to win the final against Sweden. Farmer's death was announced on Feb. 21. The 79, undisclosed cause (he had been suffering from dementia for the past several years). He then acted on the Shakespearean stage in Ontario for several A marvelous character actor with intense eyes, a sly grin and somewhat grizzled appearance, Golden Globe-winner Fred Ward had nearly 90 appearances under his belt in many tremendous films and television programs. Bob Saget died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65. In memory of the celebrities who have died this year, including Lisa Marie Presley, Timeless actress Annie Wersching and Burt Bacharach By Kelsie Gibson