13 soccer’s first global superstar Pelé, 82, died on Dec. 28 dancer Stephen “tWitch” Boss, 40, died by suicide on Dec. 25 “Walker, Texas Ranger” actor and teacher Clarence Gilyard, 66, died on Nov. A source close to the family confirmed Poitier's death to NBC News.
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1 singer and actress Irene Cara, 63, known for pop hits “Fame” and “Flashdance…What A Feeling,” and the movie “Sparkle,” died on Nov. Sidney Poitier, the legendary actor and activist who broke racial barriers in Hollywood, has died at 94. 15 rapper Takeoff of the group Migos, was fatally shot on Nov. 30 R&B singer Joyce Sims, 63, best known for hits “Come into My Life” and “Lifetime Love” died on Oct. (fourth row, l-r) Gospel great Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, 50, died on Sept. Colin Powell and Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore. 13 rapper Coolio, 59, of “Gangsta’s Paradise and “Fantastic Voyage” fame died of cardiac arrest on Sept 28. Among the distinguished Black people who died in 2021 are (from left) acting legend Cicely Tyson, former National Security Advisor Gen. 12 after being fatally shot R&B singer Jesse Powell, 51, best known for the hit song “You” died of a heart attack on Sept.
7 legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, 87, died on Sept. 7 journalist and longtime CNN anchor Bernard Shaw, 82, died of pneumonia on Sept. Arnold, 54, died of natural causes on Sept. (third row, l-r) Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier, 81, died on Aug. Actor Chadwick Boseman, well-known for his role of The Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Jackie Robinson in biopic-, 42, has passed away. (second row, l-r) R&B singer and musician Bernard Wright, 58, best known for his song, “Who Do You Love?” died in a traffic accident on May 19 former Dallas Cowboys running back and Gopher great Marion Barber III, 38, died of heatstroke on June 1 comedian Jak Knight, 28, died by suicide on July 14 R&B singer and bassist Michael Henderson, 71, best known for his vocals on “You Are My Starship” died on July 19 TV, screen and stage actress Mary Alice, 85, died of natural causes on July 27 pioneering “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols, 89, died of heart failure on July 30 basketball legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell, 88, died on July 31. 18 actor Johnny Brown, 84, of “Good Times” fame, died of cardiac arrest on March 2 singer and reality star Traci Braxton died of cancer on March 12 social media personality Kevin Samuels, 57, died of hypertension on May 5. 12 André Leon Talley, 73, a trailblazing editor for Vogue, died on Jan. 9 ‘60s icon and leader of the Ronettes, Ronnie Spector, 78, died of cancer on Jan. 6 James Mtume, 76, musician, songwriter, and producer of the R&B/funk group Mtume died of cancer on Jan. (first row, l-r): Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, 94, died on Jan.
Here we’ve highlighted just a few of the celebrities who died this year but left legacies that will be felt well beyond 2022. Williams, the Brooklyn actor most famous for his memorable portrayal of a gay stickup man in The Wire, was caused by an accidental drug overdose involving. We lost many high-profile Black figures this year, from esteemed elders who blazed paths to young stars who met tragic ends at the hands of others or by suicide.
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