Celebrities Who Passed Away In 2022

1) Josephine Melville

Josephine Crawford Melville was a British actress, director, and writer. She has worked in the films like ‘Empire State’, ‘Dead Of Night’, and ‘Slammer’.

Josephine Melville

She played the role of ‘Tessa Parker’ in the television series ‘EastEnders’. Josephine acted in television series like ‘The Bill’, ‘Pie in the Sky’ and ‘Prime Suspect’. She appeared in the music video song ‘Brave’. She has got immense fame from the television series ‘EastEnders’. In 2021, she directed and produced a short thriller titled ‘Assistance’. Melville has founded the South Essex African Caribbean Association and organized the East Beach Festival.

On 20 October 2022, she collapsed backstage after performing in a production of Natasha Gordon’s play “Nine Night” at the Nottingham Playhouse. Melville was treated by paramedics but died at the scene. She has inspired many youngsters with her great work.

 

2) Marion Barber III

Marion Sylvester Barber III was an American football running back for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He has played college football for the “Minnesota Golden Gophers”.

Marion Barber III

He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. In 2007, he was selected for the Pro Bowl. On 20 May 2008, he signed a seven-year deal for $45 million with the Dallas Cowboys. But unfortunately, he was released by Dallas on 28 July 2011. In the same year, he had 422 yards on 114 carries.

On 23 March 2012, he announced his retirement from the NFL. On 1 June 2022, he was found dead in his Frisco, Texas, apartment. Later according to police it was revealed that Marion often exercised in “sauna-like conditions”, and he had set the thermostat in his apartment to 91 °F (33 °C). His death was ruled an accident.

 

3) Anne Heche

Anne Celeste Heche was an American actress. She has worked in the films like ‘My Friend Dahmer’, ‘The Best of Enemies’, ‘Opening Night’ and ‘The Vanished’.

Anne Heche

She acted in television series like ‘Everwood’, ‘Save Me’, ‘The Brave’, and ‘All Rise’. Heche was honored with ‘The National Board of Review Award’ and ‘Emmy Award’. She published a memoir titled “Call Me Crazy”. She was chosen as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World by “People Magazine”. Heche has also narrated several audiobooks, notably, a self-narrated audiobook of “Call Me Crazy”. She has hosted a weekly radio show on SiriusXM with ‘Jason Ellis’ entitled ‘Love and Heche’.

On 5 August 2022, she was involved in a sequence of three motor vehicle collisions in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Heche was critically injured when she crashed her car into a house at high speed. After the accident, she was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for initial emergency care, and then to Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital for specialized burn center care. On 11 August 2022, she died at a hospital in Los Angeles due to an anoxic brain injury.

 

4) Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg was an American actor. He is known for portraying the role of ‘Roger Kressler’ in the television series ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’.

Ned Eisenberg

He has worked in the films like ‘Limitless’, ‘Won’t Back Down’, ‘Meadowland’, and ‘Asher’. He acted in television series like ‘The Good Wife’, ‘Miami Vice’, ‘Mare of Easttown’, and ‘The Blacklist’. Once in an interview, he described himself as a “street-style” actor, coming up through the ranks rather than academic programs, and his training included jazz-dance classes with Betsy Haug.

Eisenberg was appreciated a lot for portraying the role of ‘Joe Rosenthal’ in the film ‘Flags of Our Fathers’. He was married to the actress ‘Patricia Dunnock’. On 27 February 2022, he died from complications of cholangiocarcinoma at his home in New York. He has inspired many youngsters with his great work.

 

5) Kirstie Alley

Kirstie Louise Alley was an American actress. She is known for portraying the role of ‘Rebecca Howe’ in the television series ‘Cheers’.

Kirstie Alley

She has worked in the films like ‘Deconstructing Harry’, ‘For Richer or Poorer’, ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’, ‘Syrup’, and ‘Accidental Love’. Kirstie acted in television series like ‘Masquerade’, ‘The Middle’, ‘Scream Queens’, and ‘The Goldbergs’. She was the co-producer of the movie ‘Nevada’. Kirstie was honored with ‘People’s Choice Award’ and ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ for the television series ‘Cheers’.

She was the executive producer of the television series ‘Kirstie’. She was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to motion pictures. Kirstie has endorsed Republican ‘John James’ in the 2020 United States Senate election in Michigan. On 5 December 2022, she died due to cancer.

 

6) John Aniston

John Anthony Aniston was a Greek-born American actor. He is known for portraying the role of ‘Victor Kiriakis’ in the television series ‘Days of Our Lives’.

John Aniston

He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in theater arts. Aniston was a member of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity. He served in the United States Navy as an intelligence officer on active duty in Panama. He has worked in the films like ‘Love with the Proper Stranger’, ‘The Shakiest Gun in the West’, and ‘Return to Zero’. Aniston acted in television series like ‘My Big Fat Greek Life’, ‘Worst Week’, ‘Cold Case’, and ‘Mad Men’.

He was honored with the ‘Soap Opera Digest Award’ and ‘Daytime Emmy Award’ for the television series ‘Days of Our Lives’.

 

7) Fred Ward

Freddie Joe Ward was an American actor and producer. He is known for portraying the role of ‘Eddie Velcoro’ in the television series ‘True Detective’.

Fred Ward

Fred studied acting at New York’s “Herbert Berghof Studio” after serving in the U.S. Air Force. He has worked in the films like ‘Ginger in the Morning’, ‘Carny’, ‘Secret Admirer’, ‘Catchfire’, ‘The Dark Wind’, and ’30 Minutes or Less’. Fred acted in television series like ‘The Incredible Hulk’, ‘American Playhouse’, ‘The Hitchhiker’, ‘Dice’, and ‘Leverage’. He was the producer of the film ‘Miami Blues’.

He was honored with ‘Golden Globe Special Ensemble Cast Award’ and ‘CableACE Award’. Fred dubbed Italian movies into English. He has worked in various theatre plays. He got the opportunity to work with the popular director “Roberto Rossellini”.

 

8) Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke was an American actor and National Football League and Arena Football League player. He is known for portraying the role of ‘Desi Piscatella’ in the television series ‘Orange Is the New Black’.

Brad William Henke

He attended the University of Arizona. Henke got the opportunity to play for ‘New York Giants’ and ‘Denver Broncos’. He played in Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers. In 1994, he took retirement from professional football due to ankle injuries. He has worked in the films like ‘Mr. Wrong’, ‘Must Love Dogs’, ‘Hollywoodland’, ‘The Frozen Ground’ and ‘Wounds’.

He acted in television series like ‘The Night Shift’, ‘Sneaky Pete’, ‘The Bridge’, ‘MacGyver’, and ‘The Stand’. On 15 May 2021, in an Instagram post, Henke stated that he had a 90% blockage of his artery. On 29 November 2022, he died in his sleep.

 

9) Nicki Aycox

Nicki Lynn Aycox was an American actress and musician. She is known for portraying the role of ‘Christina Rush’ in the television series ‘Cold Case’.

Nicki Aycox

She has worked in the films like ‘Dead Birds’, ‘Perfect Stranger’, ‘Lifted’, ‘The Girl on the Train’, and ‘The Employer’. Aycox acted in television series like ‘Family Law’, ‘The Twilight Zone’, ‘Over There’, ‘Supernatural’, and ‘Dark Blue’. She has released her debut EP titled ‘Red Velvet Room’.

The EP contained five songs of her own original music. She has appeared in various commercials. Aycox was the brand ambassador of multiple brands. In 2021, she was diagnosed with leukemia. On 16 November 2022, she died from the illness. She has inspired many youngsters with her work.

 

10) Tom Parker

Thomas Anthony Parker was an English singer. He is known as a member of the boy band “The Wanted”. In 2013, he appeared in the E! channel reality television series ‘The Wanted Life’.

Tom Parker

He released three studio albums and achieved two number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart. At the age of 16, he learned to play the guitar. He has participated as a contestant in the reality show ‘The X Factor’. Later he joined a Take That tribute band known as Take That II and toured Northern England. His debut single “All Time Low” ranked number one on the UK Singles Chart.

He was part of popular songs like ‘Heart Vacancy’, ‘Glad You Came’, ‘Chasing the Sun’, and ‘I Found You’. Parker appeared in the reality documentary television series ‘Chasing the Saturdays’. On 12 October 2020, Parker announced that he had been diagnosed with an inoperable grade 4 glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor. On 30 March 2022, he died of complications from glioblastoma at St Christopher’s Hospice in Bromley, London.