Kirstie Alley Actor Friday, 12th January 1951 - Monday, 5th December 2022 (71) Film and TV actress who made a splash with her film debut as the Vulcan Lt. Saavik in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Made several other strong leading lady roles in the 80s before enjoying success in the sitcom, Cheers.
Angelo Badalamenti Composer Monday, 22nd March 1937 - Sunday, 11th December 2022 (85) Ubiquitous film score composer often to be found working with David Lynch and best at generating tranquil melodies with underlying disquiet.
Tony Barry Thursday, 28th August 1941 - Wednesday, 21st December 2022 (81)
John Bird Sunday, 22nd November 1936 - Saturday, 24th December 2022 (86)
Jet Black Musician Friday, 26th August 1938 - Tuesday, 6th December 2022 (84) Drummer & Guitarist for The Stranglers
June Blair Actor Friday, 30th October 1936 - Monday, 5th December 2022 (86) With a couple of film credits she scored Playmate of the Month for January 1957 and begun to accrue a steady roster of credits.
Upon marrying David Nelson in May 1961, she assimilated into The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet playing Nelson's wife.
Stephen Boss Wednesday, 29th September 1982 - Tuesday, 13th December 2022 (40)
Chris Boucher Writer / Script Editor 1943 - Sunday, 11th December 2022 Writer responsible for much childhood angst, bless him from Doctor Who through THAT Blake's 7 finale and then tv detectives from Shoestring to Juliet Bravo.
Albert Brenner Wednesday, 17th February 1926 - Thursday, 8th December 2022 (96)
Jacques Ciron Thursday, 17th May 1928 - Wednesday, 7th December 2022 (94)
Mylène Demongeot Sunday, 29th September 1935 - Thursday, 1st December 2022 (87)
Ruggero Deodato Director / Writer Tuesday, 7th May 1935 - Thursday, 29th December 2022 (87) Prolific and skilled director of exploitation films notably the hard-to-watch Cannibal Holocaust
Sonya Eddy Saturday, 17th June 1967 - Monday, 19th December 2022 (55)
Peter Geeves 1955 - Saturday, 31st December 2022
Darel Glaser Actor / Teacher Saturday, 12th January 1957 - Wednesday, 7th December 2022 (65)
Stephen Greif Saturday, 26th August 1944 - Friday, 23rd December 2022 (78)
Terry Hall Singer / Songwriter Thursday, 19th March 1959 - Sunday, 18th December 2022 (63) Lead singer for The Specials then Fun Boy Three
Mike Hodges Director / Writer Friday, 29th July 1932 - Saturday, 17th December 2022 (90) Eclectic British writer/director whose output, when the stars aligned, could be magnificent cinema.
Georgia Holt Singer / Writer / Actor Wednesday, 9th June 1926 - Saturday, 10th December 2022 (96) Child singer gradually accrued fame via talent and modelling shows eventually making TV appearances as actor and singer. Married John Sarkissian in 1946 and went on to sing occasionally with their daughter, Cher. Also mother of actress, Georganne LaPiere.
Maxi Jazz Singer / Musician Friday, 14th June 1957 - Friday, 23rd December 2022 (65) Maxwell Fraser, better known as Maxi Jazz, musician and singer for the band, Faithless
George 'Johnny' Johnson RAF Officer Friday, 25th November 1921 - Wednesday, 7th December 2022 (101) Sq Ldr George "Johnny" Johnson bomb-aimer in the Lancaster AJ-T, 617 'Dambusters' Squadron.
Ruth Madoc Actor Friday, 16th April 1943 - Friday, 9th December 2022 (79) Welsh actress (despite being born in Norwich), much on TV and stage and forever the perenially perky Gladys Pugh in the BBC comedy, Hi-de-Hi!
Stuart Margolin Actor / Director / Writer Wednesday, 31st January 1940 - Monday, 12th December 2022 (82)
Diane McBain Sunday, 18th May 1941 - Wednesday, 21st December 2022 (81)
Bob McGrath Tuesday, 11th July 1933 - Sunday, 4th December 2022 (89)
Pelé Football Player Wednesday, 23rd October 1940 - Thursday, 29th December 2022 (82) Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pelé, possibly the most famous football star in the World.
He played in four World Cup tournaments for Brazil who carried home the trophy in three of them.
Santos 1956–1974
New York Cosmos 1975–1977
Bob Penny Saturday, 29th June 1935 - Sunday, 25th December 2022 (87)
Jo Carol Pierce Thursday, 20th July 1944 - Friday, 2nd December 2022 (78)
Dorothy Pitman Hughes Activist / Author Sunday, 2nd October 1938 - Thursday, 1st December 2022 (84)
Anita Pointer Friday, 23rd January 1948 - Saturday, 31st December 2022 (74)
Pope Benedict XVI Priest / Pope Saturday, 16th April 1927 - Saturday, 31st December 2022 (95) Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI between 2005 - 2013
Quinn Redeker Saturday, 2nd May 1936 - Tuesday, 20th December 2022 (86)
Michael Reed Cinematographer Sunday, 7th July 1929 - Thursday, 15th December 2022 (93)
Christian Roberts Friday, 17th March 1944 - Monday, 26th December 2022 (78)
Kim Simmonds Musician / Singer / Songwriter Friday, 5th December 1947 - Tuesday, 13th December 2022 (75) Guitarist with Savoy Brown
Helen Slayton-Hughes Actor 1930 - Thursday, 8th December 2022
Ali Spice Social Media Star Saturday, 17th November 2001 - Sunday, 11th December 2022 (21) Alexandra Dulin better known as Ali Spice on social media platoforms
Jaysin Strife Wrestler / Athlete / Entrepreneur Wednesday, 14th August 1985 - Thursday, 29th December 2022 (37) Nathan Blodgett aka Jaysin Strife. Professional wrestler and Mixed martial arts fighter who founded his own company, Magnum Pro Wrestling
Al Strobel Sunday, 28th January 1940 - Friday, 2nd December 2022 (82)
Joan Sydney Saturday, 5th September 1936 - Wednesday, 28th December 2022 (86)
Patrick Tambay Formula One Driver 1949 - Sunday, 4th December 2022
Maggie Thrett Monday, 18th November 1946 - Sunday, 18th December 2022 (76)
Chris Tucker Sunday, 23rd March 1941 - Wednesday, 14th December 2022 (81)
Fred Valentine Baseball Player 1935 - Monday, 26th December 2022 Baltimore Orioles (1959, 1963, and 1968)
Washington Senators (1964–1968)
Hanshin Tigers (1970)
Bert-Åke Varg Wednesday, 27th April 1932 - Saturday, 31st December 2022 (90)
Ronan Vibert Sunday, 23rd February 1964 - Thursday, 22nd December 2022 (58)
Rita Walter Thursday, 8th March 1951 - Sunday, 25th December 2022 (71)
Barbara Walters Wednesday, 25th September 1929 - Friday, 30th December 2022 (93)
Vivienne Westwood Designer Tuesday, 8th April 1941 - Thursday, 29th December 2022 (81)