TOP 3 CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2022

TOP 3 CELEBRITIES WHO DIED IN 2022

1. Barbara Walters

The legendary broadcaster, who broke barriers for women in news as the first female co-host of the Today Show and created The View, died at age 93 on Dec. 30 at her home in New York. Tributes poured in from celebrities and other journalists alike recognizing Walters for her trailblazing nature and contributions to culture.

2. Pope Benedict XVI

The Pope emeritus, who served as pope from 2005 until 2013 until he stepped away from the position due to health reasons (becoming the first pope to resign from his position since Gregory XII in 1415) died at age 95 on Dec. 31.

"To love the church also means having the courage to take difficult decisions," he said at the time of his resignation. He continued to serve in a reduced clerical role until recent health issues caused him to retreat from the public eye.

3.Pelé

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé died on Dec. 29 at age 82.

The three-time World Cup champion had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer since September 2021, when he had a tumor removed from his large intestine.

"Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today," a message on his Instagram page read Thursday. "On his journey, Edson enchanted the world with his genius in sport, stopped a war, carried out social works all over the world and spread what he most believed to be the cure for all our problems: love.

"His message today becomes a legacy for future generations," it continued. "Love, love and love, forever."

Pelé is survived by his six children and his wife, businesswoman Marcia Cibele Aoki.