It was another difficult year in 2022, and the sadness extended to many beloved and groundbreaking people in the show business and media worlds who died during the past 12 months.
Scroll through a photo gallery above, which also includes the obituaries.
The acting world lost giants including Sidney Poitier and Angela Lansbury, along with such big names as James Caan, Anne Heche, Bob Saget, Kirstie Alley, Ray Liotta, Nichelle Nichols, William Hurt, Louise Fletcher, Robert Clary, Emilio Delgado, Sally Kellerman, Robbie Coltrane, Monica Vitti, Leslie Jordan, John Aniston, Tony Sirico, Charlbi Dean, Tony Dow, Irene Papas, Howard Hesseman and Seinfeld moms Estelle Harris and Liz Sheridan.
We also pay tribute to directors including Ivan Reitman, Peter Bogdanovich and Marvin J. Chomsky.
Musicians who left us this past year include Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf, Ronnie Spector, Naomi Judd, Ramsey Lewis, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Coolio. Many key...
Scroll through a photo gallery above, which also includes the obituaries.
The acting world lost giants including Sidney Poitier and Angela Lansbury, along with such big names as James Caan, Anne Heche, Bob Saget, Kirstie Alley, Ray Liotta, Nichelle Nichols, William Hurt, Louise Fletcher, Robert Clary, Emilio Delgado, Sally Kellerman, Robbie Coltrane, Monica Vitti, Leslie Jordan, John Aniston, Tony Sirico, Charlbi Dean, Tony Dow, Irene Papas, Howard Hesseman and Seinfeld moms Estelle Harris and Liz Sheridan.
We also pay tribute to directors including Ivan Reitman, Peter Bogdanovich and Marvin J. Chomsky.
Musicians who left us this past year include Jerry Lee Lewis, Loretta Lynn, Olivia Newton-John, Meat Loaf, Ronnie Spector, Naomi Judd, Ramsey Lewis, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Coolio. Many key...
- 12/31/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
“Game of Thrones” actor and former member of the English rock band Dr. Feelgood, Wilko Johnson, has died at age 75.
A statement on Johnson’s social media pages read: “This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so, on behalf of Wilko’s family and the band, with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died.
“He passed away at home on Monday evening, 21st November 2022.
“Thank you for respecting Wilko’s family’s privacy at this very sad time, and thank you all for having been such a tremendous support throughout Wilko’s incredible life. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family's privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.
(Image: Leif Laaksonen) pic.
A statement on Johnson’s social media pages read: “This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so, on behalf of Wilko’s family and the band, with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died.
“He passed away at home on Monday evening, 21st November 2022.
“Thank you for respecting Wilko’s family’s privacy at this very sad time, and thank you all for having been such a tremendous support throughout Wilko’s incredible life. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died. He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family's privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.
(Image: Leif Laaksonen) pic.
- 11/23/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Aaron Carter reportedly described for the first time how he stayed over at Michael Jackson’s home after a birthday party, only to wake up and find him at the end of his bed.
The late singer apparently mentions the incident in his posthumous memoir, Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life, according to an advance copy seen by the New York Post.
It is Carter’s first detailed account of the incident, though he has alluded to it in previous interviews. The singer died last week in circumstances his family say are still “being investigated”.
“Michael and I went into the main house alone and headed to his bedroom area,” Carter writes, according to the Post. “After a while, I said I was ready for bed. I hadn’t really thought about where I would sleep.
“Obviously, there were tons of rooms in the house. But he...
The late singer apparently mentions the incident in his posthumous memoir, Aaron Carter: An Incomplete Story of an Incomplete Life, according to an advance copy seen by the New York Post.
It is Carter’s first detailed account of the incident, though he has alluded to it in previous interviews. The singer died last week in circumstances his family say are still “being investigated”.
“Michael and I went into the main house alone and headed to his bedroom area,” Carter writes, according to the Post. “After a while, I said I was ready for bed. I hadn’t really thought about where I would sleep.
“Obviously, there were tons of rooms in the house. But he...
- 11/11/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Rock fans are mourning.
On Tuesday, Scottish hard rock band Nazareth announced the sad news on Instagram that frontman Dan McCafferty died at age 76.
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“This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” wrote bassist Pete Agnew. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world as lost on of the greatest singers who ever lived.”
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McCafferty was born in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1946, and was one of the founding members of Nazareth in 1968.
The band had a number of U.K. hits, including “Broken Down Angel”, which McCafferty co-wrote, as well as a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “This Flight Tonight”.
In 1975, they released the album Hair of the Dog, which included their only U.
On Tuesday, Scottish hard rock band Nazareth announced the sad news on Instagram that frontman Dan McCafferty died at age 76.
Read More: Alabama’s Jeff Cook Dead At 73 After Parkinson’s Battle
“This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” wrote bassist Pete Agnew. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world as lost on of the greatest singers who ever lived.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Nazareth (@nazarethband)
McCafferty was born in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1946, and was one of the founding members of Nazareth in 1968.
The band had a number of U.K. hits, including “Broken Down Angel”, which McCafferty co-wrote, as well as a cover of Joni Mitchell’s “This Flight Tonight”.
In 1975, they released the album Hair of the Dog, which included their only U.
- 11/9/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Eminem’s mother has said that she’s proud of her son after he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
The rapper was inducted into the exclusive group by Dr Dre during a ceremony in LA on Saturday (5 November).
In a video posted online, Eminem – whose real name is Marshall Mathers – is congratulated by his mother Debbie Mathers who said she couldn’t let the moment pass without acknowledging his achievement.
“Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame,” she says to the camera.
“I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you,” she added.
Mathers went on to say that she was also very proud of Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade.
“I’m very proud of [granddaughter] Hailie Jade,...
The rapper was inducted into the exclusive group by Dr Dre during a ceremony in LA on Saturday (5 November).
In a video posted online, Eminem – whose real name is Marshall Mathers – is congratulated by his mother Debbie Mathers who said she couldn’t let the moment pass without acknowledging his achievement.
“Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame,” she says to the camera.
“I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you,” she added.
Mathers went on to say that she was also very proud of Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade.
“I’m very proud of [granddaughter] Hailie Jade,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Stormzy has been announced as the first headliner for All Points East festival 2023 in Victoria Park, London.
According to the British artist, who announced the news on his Instagram this morning, it will be his “only UK show next year”.
Stormzy will headline on Friday 18 August 2023 as part of Luno presents All Points East at the East London park. The rest of the acts on the bill are yet to be announced.
In a video posted on his social media, Stormzy told the story of how the headline show had come about.
“I was thinking what’s next cos we’ve done three O2s shut that down. I said to the team we gotta do something bigger, something better, something different,” he said in the video.
“Then it hit me,” he continued. ”I started jotting down ideas thinking - live band, need a live band. August 2023, a summer time thing outside for the people,...
According to the British artist, who announced the news on his Instagram this morning, it will be his “only UK show next year”.
Stormzy will headline on Friday 18 August 2023 as part of Luno presents All Points East at the East London park. The rest of the acts on the bill are yet to be announced.
In a video posted on his social media, Stormzy told the story of how the headline show had come about.
“I was thinking what’s next cos we’ve done three O2s shut that down. I said to the team we gotta do something bigger, something better, something different,” he said in the video.
“Then it hit me,” he continued. ”I started jotting down ideas thinking - live band, need a live band. August 2023, a summer time thing outside for the people,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Dan McCafferty, the lead singer of Scottish rock band Nazareth, has died at aged 76.
The news was announced on Tuesday (8 November) by McCafferty’s bandmate Paul Agnew.
“Dan died at 12:40 today,” bassist Agnew wrote, “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make.”
“Maryann [McCafferty’s wife] and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father,” he continued in the post accompanied by a photo of McCafferty.
“I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived.”
“Too upset to say anything more at this time,” he added.
The cause of McCaffery’s death had not been disclosed at the time of writing.
McCafferty sang in Nazareth until 2013 when he stopped touring due to health issues affecting his voice.
The band was formed by McCafferty and Agnew in 1968 in Dunfermline. They were completed by Manny Charlton on Guitar and Darrell Sweet on drums.
The news was announced on Tuesday (8 November) by McCafferty’s bandmate Paul Agnew.
“Dan died at 12:40 today,” bassist Agnew wrote, “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make.”
“Maryann [McCafferty’s wife] and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father,” he continued in the post accompanied by a photo of McCafferty.
“I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived.”
“Too upset to say anything more at this time,” he added.
The cause of McCaffery’s death had not been disclosed at the time of writing.
McCafferty sang in Nazareth until 2013 when he stopped touring due to health issues affecting his voice.
The band was formed by McCafferty and Agnew in 1968 in Dunfermline. They were completed by Manny Charlton on Guitar and Darrell Sweet on drums.
- 11/9/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
Dan McCafferty, the lead vocalist for the hard rock band Nazareth and who voiced 1970s rock classics “Love Hurts” and “Hair of the Dog,” died Tuesday, Nov. 8, from unspecified causes. He was 76.
Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew confirmed McCafferty’s death in a post on Instagram. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” Agnew wrote. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived. Too upset...
Nazareth bassist Pete Agnew confirmed McCafferty’s death in a post on Instagram. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” Agnew wrote. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers who ever lived. Too upset...
- 11/9/2022
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Dan McCafferty, the power-voiced founding frontman of Scottish rock band Nazareth, who sang lead on its Top 10 U.S. hit “Love Hurts,” FM staple “Hair of the Dog” and five Top 15 UK hits, died Tuesday. He was 76.
His longtime bandmate, bassist Pete Agnew, revealed the news on social media. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” he wrote on the group’s Facebook page. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers of all time.”
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His longtime bandmate, bassist Pete Agnew, revealed the news on social media. “This is the saddest announcement I ever had to make,” he wrote on the group’s Facebook page. “Maryann and the family have lost a wonderful loving husband and father, I have lost my best friend and the world has lost one of the greatest singers of all time.”
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McCafferty co-founded Nazareth in 1968 with Agnew, guitarist Manny Charlton and drummer...
- 11/9/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Manny Charlton, the founding guitarist of Nazareth who played on the Scottish rock band’s best-known records, including “Love Hurts”, its LP Hair of the Dog, and also produced early Guns N’ Roses demos, died today. He was 80. His grandson, Jamie Charlton, posted the news on social media with the caption “Rip Grandad.”
Charlton cofounded Nazareth in 1968 with singer Dan McCafferty, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. The band found success in the UK with its 1973 third LP, Razamanaz, produced by Deep Purple’s Roger Glover. It reached No. 11, and spawned a pair of Top 10 singles in Great Britain, “Broken Down Angel” and “Bad Bad Boy.” Its follow-up disc, Loud and Proud, arrived that same year and hit the Top 10, spurred by another hit single, “This Flight Tonight.”
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Charlton cofounded Nazareth in 1968 with singer Dan McCafferty, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. The band found success in the UK with its 1973 third LP, Razamanaz, produced by Deep Purple’s Roger Glover. It reached No. 11, and spawned a pair of Top 10 singles in Great Britain, “Broken Down Angel” and “Bad Bad Boy.” Its follow-up disc, Loud and Proud, arrived that same year and hit the Top 10, spurred by another hit single, “This Flight Tonight.”
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But both of those album stalled in the 150s on the Billboard 200 chart in the US,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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- 1/14/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Twisted Sister rocker Eddie Ojeda has been discharged from hospital after undergoing emergency back surgery. Bandmate Jay Jay French told The AP that Ojeda went to hospital to repair a ruptured disk that prevented him from sitting or standing. Guitarist Dan McCafferty was called in as a last minute replacement for the group's Philadelphia tour date. French said that Ojeda is feeling (more)...
- 12/4/2009
- by By Aaron Broverman
- Digital Spy
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