Famous people and celebrities who died in December 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in December 2022. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Dec. 1 Gaylord Perry

  Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• Dec. 1 Ercole Baldini
• Dec. 4 Bob McGrath

  Bob McGrath was a beloved American actor and singer best known for his long-running role on the children's television show Sesame Street,...

• Dec. 4 Patrick Tambay

  Patrick Tambay was a notable French Formula One racing driver who competed in the 1970s and 1980s, driving for teams like Ferrari and...

• Dec. 4 Nick Bollettieri
• Dec. 5 Kirstie Alley

  Kirstie Alley was an American actress and spokesmodel, widely known for her roles in popular television series and films from the 1980s onward. [bio]

• Dec. 9 Al Unser

  Legendary American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 four times and was part of a famous racing family, achieving significant...

• Dec. 10 Paul Silas
• Dec. 13 Stephen Boss (tWitch)

  American dancer and media personality (b. 1982).

• Dec. 14 Jean Franco

  American academic and literary critic (b. 1924).

• Dec. 17 Mario Sconcerti
• Dec. 17 Nélida Piñon
• Dec. 18 Lando Buzzanca
• Dec. 19 Don McKenney
• Dec. 20 Franco Harris

  Legendary NFL running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, famous for the 'Immaculate Reception' in the 1972 playoff game.

• Dec. 22 Thom Bell
• Dec. 23 Brandon Montrell

  American tiktok personality and stand-up comedian (b. 1979).

• Dec. 23 George Cohen
• Dec. 24 Franco Frattini
• Dec. 25 Fabián O'Neill

  Uruguayan footballer (b. 1973).

• Dec. 29 Vivienne Westwood

  Iconic British fashion designer who revolutionized punk and avant-garde fashion, significantly influencing global style trends.

• Dec. 29 Pelé

  Brazilian footballer (b. 1940).

• Dec. 29 Arata Isozaki
• Dec. 29 Ėduard Nikolaevič Artem'ev
• Dec. 30 Barbara Walters

  Pioneering broadcast journalist who broke significant barriers for women in television news, hosting iconic programs like Today, The View,...

• Dec. 31 Barry Lane

  English golfer (b. 1960).