Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger in Germany in 1927. Benedict became Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church in 2005 and was the first German pope in 1000 years. Popes usually serve as a lifetime position. However, Benedict resigned in 2013, the first pope to resign since 1415. After his resignation, Benedict continued to live in Vatican Palace. Pope Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31, at the age of 95.

Barbara Walters was hired as the first female co-host of the Today Show in 1974. She was co-anchor of ABC Evening News in 1976, and co-hosted the TV show “20/20” from 1972 to 2004. Walters was known for her adroit interview style, and hosted the popular annual interview show “Most Fascinating People” from 1993 to 2015. “The View,” the daytime talk show produced and co-hosted by Walters, premiered in 1997. Over her five decades long career, she won 12 Emmy Awards, 11 of them while at ABC News. Walters died on Dec. 30, at the age of 93.

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. He was only 17 at the time. In 1962, he led Brazil to another World Cup win. In the 1970 World Cup tournament, Pele scored 4 goals, leading his team to yet another win. He retired from soccer in 1974, but returned to play for the New York Cosmos until 1977. Pele was awarded the International Peace Award in 1978. The International Olympic Committee named him Athlete of the Century in 1999. Pele died on Dec. 29, at the age of 82.

Vivienne Westwood opened a boutique in London in 1971. She was part of the punk movement of the 1970s and brought a punk aesthetic to the fashion world. Her first runway show was in 1981. She was named British designer of the year in 1990 and 1991. She received an Order of the British Empire in 1992 and was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2006. Westwood became known for her bridal gowns, including the gown Sarah Jessica Parker wore in the 2008 movie “Sex and The City.” Vivienne Westwood died on Dec. 29th at the age of 81.

Franco Harris started with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972 and played with the team for 12 seasons. He then played a season for the Seattle Seahawks in 1984. A four-time Super Bowl Champion, Harris was voted Super Bowl MVP in 1975. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Harris was best known for "The Immaculate Reception," in which he caught the ball in what many consider to be the NFL's most iconic play. Harris died on Dec. 21, at the age of 72.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss worked as a dancer and choreographer, competing on the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008, finishing in second place. In 2010, he worked with Ellen DeGeneres on a dance routine, and was hired as the show’s DJ and frequent guest host in 2014. He also appeared with DeGeneres in the TV show “Ellen’s Game of Games,” which was on the air from 2017 to 2021. Boss appeared in such movies as “Step Up,” “Magic Mike XXL” and “Stomp The Yard 2: Homecoming.” Stephen Boss died on Dec. 13, at the age of 40.

Actress Kirstie Alley was best known for her award-winning performance as Rebecca Howe on “Cheers” and her roles in iconic movies like “Look Who’s Talking” and “Drop Dead Gorgeous.” Alley won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her work on “Cheers” and earned the same nominations her role as the title character in “Veronica’s Closet.” She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and would see a revitalizing in her fame later in life with appearances on several reality shows including “Dancing with the Stars” twice and “Celebrity Big Brother.” Alley died after a battle with cancer. She was 71.

Bob McGrath was best known as a founding cast member of "Sesame Street," the children's TV that premiered in 1969. McGrath played the show's neighborhood teacher for nearly five decades. McGrath was an actor, children's author and musician. Bob’s tenor voice filled airwaves and concert halls around the world. He died on Dec. 4. He was 90 years old.<BR><BR>Here, Bob McGrath attends Sesame Workshop's annual benefit gala, May 27, 2009, in New York.

Five time All-Star pitcher Gaylord Perry made his MLB debut in 1962, playing for the San Francisco Giants. He stayed with the Giants for ten seasons. He then went on to play for 7 different teams during the rest of his 22-year career. He won the Cy Young Award in 1972 and 1978. His autobiography, “Me and The Spitter,” was released in 1974. He was elected into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1991. A 9-foot bronze statue of Perry was erected in San Francisco in 2016. Gaylord Perry died on Dec. 1, at the age of 84.

After a brief stint in a band called Chicken Shack from 1968 to 1969, Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970. She was a keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter. She wrote such hits as “You Make Loving Fun” and “Don’t Stop.” The Fleetwood Mac album “Rumours,” released in 1977, is one of the bestselling albums of all time. McVie took a hiatus in 1998 but returned to Fleetwood Mac for its “On With The Show” tour in 2014. Christine McVie died on Nov. 30 at the age of 79.

In the 1970s, Irene Cara acted in television shows such as “Roots: The Next Generations” and “The Electric Company.” Her breakout role was Coco Hernandez in the 1980 movie “Fame,” for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. She also sang the title track on the “Fame” soundtrack, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard dance charts. In 1983, Cara co-wrote and sang the title song “Flashdance…What A Feeling,” for the hit movie “Flashdance.” For this song she won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Performance as well as an Academy Award for best original song. Irene Cara died at the age of 63.

Emmy award winner and soap-opera mainstay, John Aniston, was best known as the character Victor Kiriakis, in the daytime soap-opera, “Days of Our Lives” which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2017, and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. 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.

Gallagher, a stand-up comedian, was best known for his comedy routine in which he would use a sledgehammer, which he called his “Sledge-O-Matic,” to smash various food items, most often a watermelon. He had a series of popular comedy specials in the 1980s and continued performing stand-up for decades. He had a farewell tour in 2019 named “The Last Smash.” Gallagher died on Nov 11, at the age of 76.

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. Kevin Conroy died on Nov. 10 at the age of 66.

Singer Aaron Carter, younger brother of Backstreet Boy member Nick Carter, shot to fame at the young age of nine when he released his first self-titled album in 1997. Often touring with his brother's band, Carter continued his musical career into adulthood, releasing his triple platinum album release "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)," in 2000. Personal struggles with addiction cast a pall over Carter's later artistic efforts. The father of one child, Prince, born in 2021, Aaron Carter died at home on Nov. 5, 2022. <br><br>Singer Aaron Carter performs in Las Vegas, April 15, 2017.

Takeoff, whose real names was Kirsnick Khari Ball, was part of the hip-hop trio Migos, allong with Ouavo and Offset. Migos rose to stardom in 2013 with their song "Versace." The group is known for hits like "Motorsport," featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. The rapper and Grammy-nominated artist was shot and killed Nov. 1 in downtown Houston. He was 28. <BR><BR>Here, Takeoff performs during the 2019 BET Experience in Los Angeles, June 22, 2019.

Jerry Lee Lewis signed with Sun Records in 1956. His first hit was "Whole Lotta Shakin" in 1957, followed up that same year with another hit, "Great Balls of Fire." He was known for his wild and rebellious performance style and stage presence. He released a country music song in 1968, "Another Place, Another Time," and went on to have many Top Ten country singles and albums. He ventured into the pop charts with "Me and Bobby McGee" in 1971 and "Chantilly Lace" in 1972. He continued performing and touring through 2019.

Julie Powell was best known as a food writer and the inspiration behind the 2009 movie "Julie & Julia." Powell became an internet darling after making every recipe in Julia Child's 1961 book, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," and blogging about it. Her culinary adventure led to a book deal and a film starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. She died of cardiac arrest at her home in upstate New York on Oct. 26. She was 49.<BR><BR>Here, Powell chops leeks to make potato leek soup, one of the first recipes in Julia Child's book, in her Powell's apartment in New York City, Sept. 30, 2005.

Leslie Jordan began acting in commercials in the 1980s. He appeared in many TV shows, such as “Ally McBeal,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “American Horror Story.” He is perhaps best known for the role of Beverly Leslie in “Will and Grace.” He appeared on the Los Angeles stage in the 1996 play “Sordid Lives” and “Southern Baptist Sissies” in 2000. He also starred in the off-Broadway shows “Southern Blindness” and “Like a Dog on Linoleum.” Leslie Jordan died on Oct. 24, at the age of 76.

Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter trained as a physicist and medieval historian at Yale and Oxford. He served under both Republican and Democratic administrations in the Defense Department, where he worked on strategic affairs and the Nunn-Lugar program that removed nuclear weapons from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus. As defense secretary, he directed the campaign to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and created the policy that allowed women to serve in combat positions and transgender people to serve openly. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal five times. Carter died on Oct. 23.

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane was best known for playing the role of Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies. He won three British Academy of Television Awards (BAFTA) for his starring role in the TV show, “Cracker,” which aired from 1993-1995. He also appeared in the James Bond movies “Golden Eye” in 1995 and “The World Is Not Enough” in 1999. In 2011, he won BAFTA Scotland's Outstanding Achievement Award. Robbie Coltrane died on Oct. 14, at the age of 72.

Angela Lansbury's acting career began in 1942, in the movie "Gaslight," for which she earned an Oscar nomination. She appeared in such movies as "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Beauty and the Beast." She won an honorary Oscar in 2013, and six Golden Globes. Lansbury starred in the TV show "Murder She Wrote," which ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1992. She was nominated for an Emmy Award 18 times. She starred in the Broadway musical, "Mame." Throughout her stage career, she won six Tony Awards. Lansbury died on Oct. 11, at the age of 96.

Country music icon Loretta Lynn rose to fame with her hits "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)," "Fist City" and "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)," which would become her first No. 1 country hit in 1966. Her song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," would also be the title for the 1980 film made about her life, starring Sissy Spacek. Lynn was named the Country Music Association's first female vocalist of the year in 1967. In 1972, she became the first woman ever to be CMA entertainer of the year. Lynn died on Oct. 4. She was 90. <br><br>Lynn poses for a photo, circa 1965.

Coolio’s debut album, “It Takes a Thief,” was released in 1994. The song “Fantastic Voyage” reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts. “Gangsta’s Paradise,” a single from his next album of the same name, reached No. 1 and won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Solo Rap Performance. That same year, he won an American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. He was nominated for six Grammys in his career. He appeared in such TV shows as “Coolio’s Rules” and “Martin.” He also wrote the theme music for the show, “Kenan & Kel.” Coolio died in Los Angeles on Sept. 28 at the age of 59.

Hilaree Nelson was an epic ski mountaineer who made a career climbing the world's biggest peaks -- and skiing down them. Nelson was captain for The North Face Athlete Team and in 2018 was recognized as a National Geographic adventurer of the year after summiting and skiing down Papsura, known as the Peak of Evil, in India and then doing the same on Denali in Alaska. A mother of two, she was the first woman to summit Mounts Everest and Lhotse within 24 hours and the first person, along with her partner, Jim Morrison, to ski down the Lhotse Couloir. She died on Manaslu in Nepal in an avalanche.

It wasn't until her unflinching, yet subtle, portrayal of the villainous Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest," a role that was deemed too unlikeable by other actresses of note who were offered the part, that Oscar-winning actress Louise Fletcher became a regarded commodity in show business. Musing "...it looks like you all hated me so much that you've given me this award for it" in her 1976 Oscar acceptance speech, she also thanked her hearing-impaired parents in sign language. Louise Fletcher's death at her home in Montdurausse, France was announced on Sept. 26, she was 88.

The influence of an early musical endeavor accompanying church hymnals growing up in Little Rock, Ark., played throughout the life of Pharoah Sanders. Venturing from the Jim Crow law-bound South to California and New York, Sanders expanded the breadth of his musical stylings into jazz, R&B and into avant-garde. During his decades-spanning career, Sanders collaborated with and inspired his peers. Religious themes infused his works, leading his style to be referred to as "spiritual jazz." "Promises" was Sanders' final release in March 2021 before his death on Sept. 23 at age 81.

Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of historical fiction, published 17 novels during her writing career. Mantel won the Booker prize twice, once in 2009 for “Wolf Hall,” and again in 2012 for the sequel “Bring Up The Bodies.” She also won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 2009 for “Wolf Hall” and won the Costa Award in 2012 for “Bring Up The Bodies”. The third book in the "Wolf Hall" trilogy, “The Mirror and The Light,” was published in 2020. Mantel died on Sept. 22 at the age of 70.<br><br>Hilary Mantel is shown on the beach in Buckleigh Salterton, Devon, United Kingdom.

Jean-Luc Godard was a radical and revolutionary filmmaker who helped shape cinema in the 1960s. Best known for the film "Breathless," Godard was the pioneer of the French New Wave cinema which used "jump-cuts," and other camera trickery, alongside jumbled narratives to tell the story; most often a metaphor for something deeply personal to the director. He inspired generations of filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino who named his production company after Godard's film, "Bande a Part." Jean-Luc Godard died at his home in Rolle, Switzerland. He was 91.

High-powered Washington lawyer Kenneth Starr played a pivotal role in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. As independent special counsel, his investigation into the so-called Whitewater scandal unearthed details between Clinton and a White House intern that made headlines daily in the 1990s. During his decades-long career in Washington, he also served as U.S. solicitor general and a judge, before returning to private practice. He died from complications from surgery at Baylor's St. Luke Medical Center in his native Texas. He was 76.

Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign is the longest in the history of the British monarchy. She ascended to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25. Queen Elizabeth has overseen 15 prime ministers in England and has met with 13 of the last 14 US Presidents. She married Prince Philip in 1947. They were married for 73 years until his death in 2021. Overseeing turbulence in both the Royal Family and the world at large, including two World Wars, the Queen has served as a stable leader devoted to her life of public service for her country. Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8, at the age of 96.

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 became CNN’s chief anchor when the network launched in 1980. He anchored live coverage of President Ronald Reagan’s assassination attempt in 1981. He reported live from Tiananmen Square during the 1989 protests. He covered the start of the Gulf War in 1991 from his post in Baghdad. He retired in 2001. Shaw died on Sept. 7 at the age of 82.<br><br>CNN anchor Bernard Shaw poses in his office at CNN's Washington bureau on Feb. 15, 2001.

Moon Landrieu began his political career in 1960, serving in the Louisiana state legislature for two terms and then on the New Orleans City Council. In 1970, Landrieu was elected mayor of New Orleans and served two terms. He was a fervent supporter of civil rights. During the Carter administration, Landrieu was named Secretary of Housing &amp; Urban Development. He was a circuit court judge from 1992 until his retirement in 2000. Moon Landrieu died on Sept. 5, at the age of 92.

Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet president, won the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the Cold War by removing the Iron Curtain between Russia and the West. He worked with President Ronald Reagan to slow the nuclear arms race, while also loosening restrictions inside the communist country, striving for “glasnost” and “perestroika" - openness and restructure. His policies unleashed pro-democracy protests which led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Gorbachev withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan, playing a crucial role in the fall of the Berlin Wall. He died on Aug. 30 at age 91.

Legendary war photographer Tim Page was best known for his coverage of the Vietnam War in the 1960s. The British-born Page arrived in Vietnam in 1965 at the age of 20 and was wounded four times during his time while covering the war for UPI, AP, Time Life and Paris Match. His larger-than-life personality made him the inspiration for the photojournalist character played by Dennis Hopper in the film “Apocalypse Now.” Page was also featured in the critically acclaimed book “Dispatches” about the Vietnam War by Michael Herr. Page, 78, died at his home in Australia from cancer on Aug. 24.

Actress Anne Heche appeared in TV, film and on Broadway, winning a Primetime Emmy for the TV movie "Gracie's Choice" and a Tony Award for the play “Twentieth Century." Heche also appeared in the movies “Donnie Brasco,” “Wag the Dog” and "I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Her memoir, “Call Me Crazy,” recounted her painful childhood and surviving abuse, which she told ABC News’ Barbara Walters led her to rely on alcohol and drugs. Heche suffered serious injuries after a car crash in Los Angeles and died on Aug. 12.

Entertainer and activist Olivia Newton-John was best known as a pop singer and actress. One of her most famous roles was as Sandy in the movie adaptation of "Grease" alongside John Travolta with whom she frequently collaborated. Her hit song "Physical" cemented her as a superstar in the music video era. Newton-John's long struggle with breast cancer inspired activism to fight the disease. News of her succumbing to cancer was announced by family on Aug. 8, 2022. <br><br> Olivia Newton-John performs in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 24, 2017.

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake rose to global fame by defining a unique Japanese vision. He created pleating methods that would allow flexibility of movement for the wearer and ease of care and production; his designs featuring origami-like pleats merged art and fashion. After Steve Job’s idea of uniforms for Apple employees proved unpopular, Jobs opted for one for himself, including Miyake’s black turtleneck sweaters paired with Levi's 501 jeans and New Balance 991 sneakers. Miyake died on Aug. 5, 2022, at age 84.<BR><BR>Here, Miyake attends the Miyake Retrospective in New York, 1994.

Two-time Pulitzer prize-winning author and historian David McCullough was known for making history come alive. 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. McCullough was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006. During a ceremony in 2013, his hometown of Pittsburgh renamed the 16th Street Bridge in his honor. David McCullough died on Aug. 7 at the age of 89.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully was the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in sports history. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. Scully, whose dulcet tones entertained and informed Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Aug. 2, 2022, the team said. He was 94.

Hailed as the "Greatest Player in the History of the NBA", Bill Russell's 6 foot 9 inch height helped him attain legendary status on the basketball court, garnering accolades as five-time MVP and a 12-time All-Star during his career. Russell played with the Boston Celtics in the 1960s and winning 11 championships. Russell would go on to write his autobiography "Second Wind: the Memoirs of an Opinionated Man" in 1979. Bill Russell's death at age 88 was announced by family July 31, 2022.

Nichelle Nichols broke through barriers during her decades-spanning career as an actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura on the television and movie series "Star Trek," in which she shared a landmark interracial kiss with her co-star William Shatner on the small screen. Nichols passed away on July 30, 2022, at age 89.

Pat Carroll began her long career as a comedic actress on television, appearing in Sid Caesar’s variety show, for which she won an Emmy, and as Bunny Halper on “The Danny Thomas Show.” She regularly appeared on game shows and as a guest on series such as the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Laverne & Shirley.” A Tony-nominated stage actress for “Catch a Star!,” she also commissioned a one-woman play for herself about poet Gertrude Stein. She also became known as the voice of Ursula, the villain in the animated film “The Little Mermaid.” Carroll died on July 29, at her home in Cape Cod, Mass.

"Leave it to Beaver" star Tony Dow died on July 27, 2022, at 77 years old. The actor, who played older brother Wally Cleaver in the iconic TV sitcom, was also a film producer and director. </br></br>Tony Dow, as Wally Cleaver, in a scene from "Leave It To Beaver."

Actor Paul Sorvino was best known for his roles as mobster Paulie Cicero in the movie “Goodfellas” and an NYPD sergeant in the TV series “Law & Order.” Born in Brooklyn, he made his Broadway debut in 1964 and film debut in 1970. He became a mainstay in TV and film, in roles from Henry Kissinger in “Nixon” to a communist in “Reds.” Sorvino was also a respected tenor, performing at Lincoln Center in 2006. He had three children with his first wife, including the Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino. Paul Sorvino died on July 25.<br><br> Paul Sorvino at a New York City theater in 1976.

Sculptor Claes Oldenburg, a Stockholm-born American emigre, studied art at Yale and other prominent institutions in the United States before settling in New York, becoming a prominent member of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. 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. His whimsical constructions, displayed as colossal public art, were the most prolific among his artistic peers.<br><br>Swedish-born American sculptor Claes Oldenburg poses in his studio, 1969.

Ivana Trump was born and raised in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia (now Zlin, Czech Republic). She moved to New York in 1976 and married Donald Trump in 1977. They had three children: Donald, Jr., Ivanka, and Eric. She worked within the Trump company as an interior design consultant and held executive positions on many of his projects. The couple separated in 1990 and they divorced in 1992. Ivana Trump had a cameo in “The First Wives Club,” in 1996 and in 2010, was a competitor on “Celebrity Big Brother” in England. Ivana Trump died on July 14, at the age of 73.

Tony Sirico’s film debut was in 1974 in the movie “Crazy Joe.” He appeared in several movies directed by Woody Allen such as “Bullets Over Broadway,” and “Café Society.” He was best known for playing gangster roles, such as Tony Stacks in “Goodfellas,” and, most notably, he played Paulie Walnuts in the TV show “The Sopranos.” Sirico died on July 8 at the age of 79.

Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, worked to restore his country’s military from post-World War II pacifism and reignite the economy. He had some success doing both but was not able to fully realize his goals. Abe was able to warm Japan’s international relations and was the first to visit Beijing in seven years, meeting with Xi Jinping in 2018. He also hosted President Obama, who was the first U.S. president to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.<br><br> Abe was assassinated on July 8, in a shocking act by a man with a homemade gun.

James Caan's screen debut was in the 1963 movie “Irma la Douce.” He delivered a heart-breaking performance in the 1971 TV-movie “Brian’s Song,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy. In 1972, he played the role of Santino “Sonny” Corleone in “The Godfather,” which earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination. He reprised the role in “The Godfather: Part II” in 1974. He starred in several movies in the 1970s and 1980s, such as “Rollerball” and “Thief.” He is well known for his roles in the 1990 movie "Misery,” and the 2003 movie "Elf." Caan died on July 6, at the age of 82.

The paintings of Margaret Keane, referred to as "Big Eye Waifs," rose to fame in the 60s. However, she was denied acclaim for her paintings for much of her career as Keane's husband Walter passed them off as his own work for many years. 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. Margaret continued to paint until her death at home in Napa Valley, Calif. at age 94 on Sunday.<BR><BR> Margaret poses in the paint room of her home in San Francisco in 1963.

Mary Mara, a veteran television and theater actor, starred in popular TV dramas including "Nash Bridges," "ER" and "Law & Order.” Mara graduated from the Yale School of Drama with a master's degree in fine arts and her stage performances included "Kindertransport," "Ivanov" and "Twelfth Night," where she co-starred with Michelle Pfeiffer, Jeff Goldblum and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Mara died on June 26, 2022, in New York. Police believe she drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River. She was 61. <BR><BR> Here, Mara attends the “Mortal Kombat” premiere in Los Angeles, Aug. 16, 1995.

Ray Liotta made his acting debut in the daytime soap opera “Another World,” from 1978 to 1981. His breakout role was in the movie “Something Wild” in 1986. In 1990, he won critical praise for his role in “Field of Dreams,” but his most famous role came that year when he played mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas.” Liotta won an Emmy in 2005 for a guest appearance on the TV show “ER.” More recently, he appeared on television in the shows, “Texas Rising,” in 2015 and in “Shades of Blue,” with Jennifer Lopez, in 2016. Liotta died on May 26, 2022, at the age of 67.

Roger Angell began writing for The New Yorker in 1944. He started covering baseball for the magazine in the early 1960s and won several awards for his writing. In 2011, he won the PEN/ESPN Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Sports Writing, and in 2014 won the BBWAA Career Excellence Award, given to writers by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Roger Angell died on May 20, 2022, at the age of 101. <br><br>Roger Angell gestures during an interview at his office at The New Yorker magazine on April 4, 2006, in New York.

Richard Wald started his career in journalism at the New York Herald Tribune newspaper while he was still a student at Columbia University. In 1967, he joined NBC News. Wald served as president of NBC News from 1973 to 1977. He started at ABC News in 1978, leading the company to high ratings with the inception of shows like “Nightline” and “This Week with David Brinkley.” Wald retired from ABC in 1999. He later taught at the Columbia School of Journalism. Richard Wald died on May 13, 2022, at the age of 92.

Robert McFarlane was appointed the national security advisor under President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and served in that position until 1985. He was later involved in the Iran-Contra scandal, a scheme which involved selling arms to Iran in exchange for hostages and using those proceeds to help fund the Contras in Nicaragua. McFarlane was found guilty of four misdemeanor counts of withholding information from Congress. He was later pardoned by President George H.W. Bush. McFarlane wrote a book “Special Trust” about his time in Washington. McFarlane died on May 12, 2022, at the age of 84.

County singer Naomi Judd scored 20 top-10 hits with her mother-daughter group the Judds, with her daughter Wynonna Judd. The duo won five Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021. Judd was also the mother of actress Ashley Judd. Judd died on April 30. She was 76. <br><br>Judd poses at the Hero Dog Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Oct. 6, 2012.

Former Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah made history as the longest serving Republican member of the Senate after holding that office of public service for over four decades, from 1977 to 2019. Although politically and fiscally conservative, Hatch won a reputation for his willingness to reach across the aisle and work with his Democratic counterparts. As a result, during his tenure in office, Hatch participated in more pieces of legislation that successfully became law than another other member of the Senate. His death at age 88 was announced by the Hatch Foundation on April 23.

Robert Morse made his Broadway debut in 1955 in the play "The Matchmaker." In 1962, he won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as J. Pierrepont Finch in the original production of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He reprised the role in the 1967 film adaptation. He won another Tony Award in 1990 for his lead role in the play "Tru." In 1992, he won an Emmy Award for the American Playhouse production of "Tru" on PBS. More recently he played the role of Bertram Cooper in the TV series "Mad Men." Morse died on April 20, 2022, at the age of 90.

Gilbert Gottfried began his decades-long career in comedy when he took to the stage in New York at the age of 15, working as a stand-up comedian. In 1980, he became a cast member on Saturday Night Live for one season. He was perhaps best known for voicing the role of the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin movies. He also voiced the role of another bird, Digit, in PBS’s long-running children’s show, “Cyberchase.” He was a frequent guest on late night TV shows, comedy clubs and celebrity roasts. Gilbert Gottfried died on April 12, 2022, at the age of 67.

Surrealist photomontage pioneer Jerry Uelsmann has died. He created his images in the darkroom throughout his career instead of switching over to computers and Photoshop when they became prevalent. In 1960, Uelsmann became a professor at the University of Florida in the art department and he continued teaching there until his retirement in 1998. His works are in the permanent collections of museums around the world, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Uelsmann died on April 4, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. He was 87.

Known for her unforgettable role as overbearing mother Estelle Costanza on the sitcom "Seinfeld", Estelle Harris was a veteran of stage and screen long before her career resurgence during the 1990s. A native of New York, Harris began honing her skills in school productions and discovered a talent for comedy. Harris’ signature, high-pitched vocal delivery made her stand out even when performing vocal work for animated movies such as “Toy Story 2.” Her death, in Palm Desert, California, was confirmed on April 3, at age 93. Estelle Harris appears as Estelle Costanza on the sitcom "Seinfeld."

French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier was perhaps best known for his portraits of Princess Diana. He started working at Vogue in 1975, with his first cover appearing in 1977. He also worked for Harper’s Bazaar and provided images in the advertising campaigns for fashion houses such as Chanel and Dior. In 2007, he was named a member of the “Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” by the French Ministry of Culture. Demarchelier died on March 31 at the age of 78.

Tom Parker was a singer in the British boy band The Wanted. The band was formed in 2009 and went on to create such hits as “Glad You Came,” “Heart Vacancy” and “Gold Forever.” The band broke up in 2014, but Parker kept performing, starring as Danny Zuko in a U.K. touring production of "Grease" in 2017. He was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer in 2020. Parker died on March 30, at the age of 33.<br><br>Tom Parker attends an event in London, May 4, 2016.

Drummer Taylor Hawkins played with Alanis Morissette's band before joining the Foo Fighters in 1997. He played with the band for 25 years. In 2021, the Foo Fighters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Hawkins died on March 25 at the age of 50.<br><br>Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters attends the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, on Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Award-winning photojournalist Dirck Halstead captured historic moments with his camera in a career that spanned over five decades. He took gripping images of the Vietnam War and the fall of Saigon for UPI. He covered the White House for 29 years for Time magazine, with his photos appearing on the cover nearly 50 times. His memoir, “Moments in Time: Photos and Stories From One of America’s Top Photojournalists,” was published in 2006. Dirck Halstead died on March 25 at the age of 85.<br><br>American photojournalist Dirck Halstead takes a picture in Hue, Vietnam, May 22, 1972.

Madeleine Albright, the 64th secretary of state, was the first woman to hold the office and was the highest-ranking woman in the government in U.S. history at the time. Albright also served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. She received the 2012 Presidential Medal of Freedom. Albright came to the U.S. as an 11-year-old Czech refugee. She didn't learn her family was Jewish and that many members of her family died in concentration camps till after she became secretary of state. Albright died of cancer on March 23. She was 84.

Rep. Don Young was the longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. House, serving the state of Alaska for 49 years. He became the 45th dean of the House of Representatives in 2017. Before becoming a member of congress, Young was mayor of Fort Yukon from 1964 to 1967 and a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971 and the Alaska Senate from 1971 to 1973. Young died on March 18. He was 88. <br><br>Young greets supporters at the Dena'ina Center, Nov. 6, 2012, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Wrestling legend Scott Hall, aka "Razor Ramon," was a founding member of the New World Order, with Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash. Hall, also known as "The Bad Guy," rose to fame in the 1990s and went on to be a four-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and six-time tag team champion with Nash. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2014, saying, "Hard work pays off, dreams come true. Bad times don't last, but bad guys do." Hall, who had a long battle with addiction, died on March 14 after suffering multiple heart attacks after hip replacement surgery.

Actor William Hurt was one of Hollywood’s leading men of the 1980s, starring in movies such as “Broadcast News," “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill." He was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning the best actor Oscar in 1985 for his performance in “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Hurt appeared in more than 50 theater productions, voiced popular movies and worked constantly in TV and film, with notable appearances in the series “Damages” and several Marvel films. Hurt died on March 13, 2022, at age 71.<BR><BR>Here, William Hurt is photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel, Feb. 18, 2010.

Actor and singer Emilio Delgado was one of the longest Mexican-American actors on TV. He played Fix-It Shop owner Luis on PBS’ “Sesame Street” for more than 40 years, bringing warmth and humor to children’s lives. With his performance, Delgado broke new ground for Latinos in the field of entertainment, changing the way people of color were depicted on TV. Before “Sesame Street,” Delgado appeared in “Law & Order,” “Lou Grant” and “Falcon Crest.” He died on March 10, 2022 at age 81. <BR><BR>Here, Emilio Delgado poses while filming the 50th season of "Sesame Street," Oct. 2018.

Actress Sally Kellerman had a career that spanned over five decades. She starred in the TV series “Cheyenne” in 1962 and guest-starred in such shows as “The Twilight Zone,” “Bonanza,” and the original “Star Trek” pilot. Kellerman was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in the 1970 movie “MASH.” In 2014, she was nominated for an Emmy for her role in the soap opera “The Young and The Restless.” More recently she starred as Mark Maron’s mother in the series, “Maron.” Sally Kellerman died on Feb. 24, at the age of 84.

Dr. Paul Farmer was an American physician known for his humanitarian contributions including providing health care to millions of impoverished people worldwide and co-founding the global nonprofit Partners in Health. Farmer was a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of the division of global health equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Farmer's death was announced on Feb. 21. He was 62.<br><br>Here, Farmer writes a prescription for a mother whose child was suffering from starvation in Cange, Haiti, Nov. 14, 2003.

P.J. O’Rourke was a journalist and conservative political satirist who wrote more than 20 books on diverse subjects, including politics, cars and economics. In the 1970s, he was the editor-in-chief of "The National Lampoon." O’Rourke had two No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, "Parliament of Whores" and "Give War a Chance." He was also a correspondent for "The Atlantic Monthly" and wrote regularly for "The American Spectator" and "Rolling Stone." O’Rourke died Feb. 15. He was 74.<BR><BR>Here, P.J. O'Rourke poses at his home in Sharon, N.H., Sept. 15, 2009.

Ivan Reitman made his directorial debut with the film “Foxy Lady,” in 1971. He produced the hit “Animal House" in 1978. Reitman directed “Meatballs” in 1979, and continued working with star Bill Murray in 1981’s “Stripes,” and the 1984 blockbuster movie, “Ghostbusters.” Reitman also worked with Arnold Schwarzenegger, directing him in “Twins” in 1988, “Kindergarten Cop” in 1990, and “Junior” in 1994. The last film Reitman directed was “Draft Day” in 2014. Ivan Reitman died at the age of 75 on Feb. 12, at his home in Montecito, Calif.

Groundbreaking funk singer Betty Davis was born Betty Mabry in North Carolina. She released the single “Get Ready for Betty” in 1964. She wrote the song “Uptown (to Harlem)” recorded in 1967 by The Chambers Brother. Her marriage to jazz musician Miles Davis in 1968 lasted only a year. Between 1973 and 1975, she released three albums, “Betty Davis,” “They Say I’m Different” and “Nasty Gal.” She left the music industry in the mid-1970s and moved to the Pittsburgh area. She was the subject of a 2017 documentary “Betty: They Say I’m Different.” Betty Davis died on Feb. 9, at the age of 77.

Actress Monica Vitti was known as "The Queen of Italian Cinema" for her collaborations with director and former partner Michelangelo Antonioni, including “L’Avventura." She received numerous awards for her work including best actress at the Berlin Film Festival in 1984 and a prestigious Golden Lion dedicated to her career at the Venice Film Festival in 1995. Vitti died of complications from Alzheimer's disease in Rome on Feb. 2. She was 90. <br><br>Vitti relaxing under a parasol as she films a scene for "The Chastity Belt," Aug. 8, 1968.

Robin Herman was a groundbreaking sports journalist for The New York Times. She was one of the first two female journalists to interview male players in a professional sports locker room in North America when she was given access after the 1975 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal in 1975. She wrote for The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune and The Washington Post. She also served as the assistant dean of communications at Harvard University’s School of Public Health from 1999 to 2012. She died Feb. 1, in Waltham, Mass. She was 70.

Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA in 2019. Kryst had a masters in business administration and a law degree from Wake Forest University. She worked at Poyner Spruill as a civil litigation attorney. As a correspondent on the TV show “Extra,” she earned two Emmy Award nominations. Cheslie Kryst died on Jan. 30, at the age of 30.<br><br>Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst poses for a portrait on May 8, 2019, in New York.

Actor Howard Hesseman was best known for playing disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the TV show “WKRP in Cincinnati.” The role earned him two Emmy Award nominations. The show aired from 1978 to 1982. He also starred in the TV show “Head of the Class,” portraying teacher Charlie Moore for four seasons, and was in such movies as “About Schmidt” and “This Is Spinal Tap.”<br><br>Howard Hesseman appears in a photo shoot for "Head of the Class," on Aug. 8, 1989.

French fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler was known for his adventurous and theatrical designs, worn by supermodels, Hollywood royalty and fashionistas around the world. In 2019, he was responsible for Kim Kardashian's "wet look" dress for the Met Gala, and that same year dressed Cardi B in a pink and black "stormy Venus" dress for the Grammy Awards. Mugler created a perfume line and was also an author and artist. He died Jan. 23, 2022. He was 73.<BR><BR>Here, Mugler is seen on Oct. 10, 2014, at Friedrichstadt-Palace theater in Berlin.

Comedian and actor Louie Anderson was best known for his long career as a stand-up comic and for his Emmy-winning role on "Baskets." Anderson helped create "Life With Louie," an animated series in which he played a version of his childhood self. He was also host to a revival of the game show "Family Feud." Anderson died at a hospital in Las Vegas of complications from cancer on Jan. 21. He was 68. <br><br> Anderson at The Ice House Comedy Club, Nov. 5, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif.

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist monk, died on Jan. 21, at the age of 95. Born in Hue, Vietnam, Hanh was fully ordained as a monk at the age of 25. He came to the U.S. in 1961 to teach religion at Princeton and Columbia. While in the U.S., the Vietnam government banned him from returning. He lived in exile for decades. Hanh was a peace activist during the Vietnam War, and continued to be an advocate of peace and mindfulness throughout his life. He wrote several books, including “Peace In Every Step” and “You Are Here.” He suffered a stroke in 2014 and returned to his home village in 2018.

Musician Marvin Lee Aday, better known by his stage name Meat Loaf, sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, his most popular being his 1977 debut record, “Bat Out of Hell.” He won a Grammy Award for his song “I’d Do Anything For Love” and appeared in over 65 movies, including an iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The rock and roll icon was known for his lyrics, operatic stage presence and hit singles: “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” and “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth.” His death was announced on Jan. 20.

French actor Gaspard Ulliel was best known for his role as a young Hannibal Lecter in "Hannibal Rising" and his portrayal of fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent in "Saint Laurent." 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." Ulliel was a rising talent, set to star in the highly-anticipated Marvel series, "Moon Knight" and was the face of Chanel's Blue de Chanel fragrance. He died tragically following a skiing accident, Jan. 19, 2022. He was 37.

André Leon Talley was an author, curator, TV personality and style icon. He was an American fashion journalist known for his work at U.S. Vogue and his influence on the fashion industry. Talley was Vogue's fashion news director from 1983 to 1987, its creator director from 1988 to 1995, and later an editor-at-large. He died on Jan. 18 at age 73.<BR><BR>Here, Talley speaks during 'The Gospel According to Andre' Q&A during the 21st SCAD Savannah Film Festival on Nov. 2, 2018, in Savannah, Ga.

Brig. Gen. Charles McGee was a Tuskeegee Airman who flew 409 fighter combat missions over three wars, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. McGee joined the all-Black 332nd Fighter Group, known as the "Red Tails" in 1944. He served in the military for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He went on to become a business executive and was accorded an honorary commission promoting him to the one-star rank of brigadier as he turned 100. McGee died Jan. 16. He was 102.<BR><BR>Here, McGee poses for a photo at his home in Bethesda, Md., Feb. 17, 2016.

Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti was the founder of the menswear company Hitman and luxury fashion house Cerruti 1881. He is credited with revolutionizing menswear in the 1960s with his soft palette, tailored looks and elegance. Cerruti made a name for himself in the men’s ready-to-wear industry with the help of Giorgio Armani, whom he hired at Hitman and gave his first fashion break. With the launch of his luxury brand, Cerruti was in demand in Hollywood. Dressing stars like Michael Douglas, Richard Gere and Tom Hanks, on and off screen. He even designed for the Ferrari Formula 1 team.

Ronnie Spector, born Veronica Bennett, began singing in a group called Ronnie and The Relatives, along with her older sister, Estelle Bennett, and their cousin, Nedra Talley. They released several singles, but didn't find fame until they teamed up with producer Phil Spector in 1963. The group changed their name to The Ronnettes and achieved huge success with such songs as "Be My Baby." Ronnie married Phil Spector in 1968 and they divorced in 1974. The Ronnettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Ronnie Spector died on Jan. 12 at the age of 78.

Clyde Bellecourt was a Native American activist who fought for the civil rights of Indigenous people. Bellecourt co-founded the American Indian Movement, which started in Minneapolis in 1968. The group worked to better Native American communities by fighting against poverty, a lack of services and police brutality. In 1972, the group walked from the West Coast to Washington, D.C., during “Trail of Broken Treaties." They demanded the U.S. government honor previous treaties. Bellecourt also fought to have racist sports team names abolished. Clyde Bellecourt died on Jan. 11 at the age of 85.

Bob Saget began his career as a stand-up comedian and was best known for his role as Danny Tanner in the TV show "Full House," which ran from 1987 to 1995. In 1996 he directed the TV movie "For Hope" and in 1998 he directed the movie "Dirty Work." He was featured in the film "The Aristocrats" in 2005 and hosted a documentary series "Strange Days with Bob Saget" in 2010. In 2016, he reprised the role of Danny Tanner for the Netflix series "Fuller House." He was also the voice of the narrator on the TV show "How I Met Your Mother." Bob Saget died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65.

Opera singer Maria Ewing has died at the age of 71. Ewing had her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1976 in "Le Nozze di Figaro." She performed at the Metropolitan Opera almost 100 times. Ewing appeared for the last time on that stage in 1997 in "Wozzeck." She sang the lead role in "Salome" at the LA Opera in 1986. The production then traveled to Chicago's Lyric Opera and the Royal Opera in London. She was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording in 1984 and again in 1994.<br><br>Maria Ewing appears on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in 1994.

Lyricist Marilyn Bergman has died at the age of 93. She teamed up with her composer husband Alan Bergman to write several enduring hit songs. In 1969, the duo won an Academy Award for best song for "The Windmills of Your Mind." They won again in 1975 for "The Way We Were." In 1984, they won an Academy Award for best original song score for the movie "Yentl." They also won two Grammys and four Emmys over their career. They were inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 1980. They also wrote the theme songs to hit TV shows like "Maude" and "Good Times."

Concert promoter and producer Michael Lang died on Jan. 8. He was 77. Lang was best known for co-creating the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in 1969. Over the course of four days, more than 400,000 people gathered for the festival on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. Lang helped produce the event while dealing with dangerous weather conditions and a crowd much larger than expected. Woodstock was an historic moment in music history. Lang went on to produce the Woodstock '94 and Woodstock '99 festivals.

Legal scholar and civil rights theorist Lani Guinier was known for her work on racial justice and voting rights. In 1993, she was nominated by President Bill Clinton for United States Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. Clinton withdrew the nomination due to questions about some of her controversial views on voting rights and quotas. She was a professor of law at Harvard Law School, and the first woman of color appointed to a tenured professorship there. Guinier died on Jan. 7 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 71.

Director Peter Bogdanovich has died at age 82. He started his career as a movie critic and worked at the Museum of Modern Art producing film retrospectives. He worked as an assistant director on the movie "Wild Angels" in 1966. His breakthrough movie, "The Last Picture Show," came out in 1971, garnering eight Academy Award nominations, including best picture and best director. He went on to direct such hits as "What's Up, Doc?" in 1972 and "Paper Moon" in 1973. He also directed TV movies and episodes of popular shows such as "The Sopranos."

Actor Sidney Poitier starred in the movie "No Way Out" in 1950 and in "Blackboard Jungle" in 1955. He earned an Academy Award nomination in 1958 for "The Defiant Ones." In 1964, Poitier became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in "Lillies of the Field." In the 1970s, he directed such films as "Uptown Saturday Night" and "Let's Do It Again." He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1995 and an honorary Academy Award in 2002. In 2009, President Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sidney Poitier died on Jan. 6 at the age of 94.