Here are the most recent deaths in the national news, plus people's reactions
to those deaths from social media, as seen at Legacy.com in the second week of August 2022.
Actress Robyn Griggs died August 13, 2022, of cervical cancer at the age of 49.
She was best known for playing Maggie Cory on the soap opera “Another World.”
Griggs is also being remembered for roles in “One Life to Live” and “Rated K.”
Actress Anne Heche was declared legally dead on August 12,
2022, in California. She died of injuries sustained in a car accident at the age of 53.
She starred in movies including “Six Days Seven Nights,” “Wag the Dog,” and “Cedar Rapids.”
Heche is also being remembered for TV roles on “Another World” and “Men in Trees,”
as well as for her high-profile relationship in the 1990s with Ellen DeGeneres.
Musician Frederick Waite Jr. died July 20, 2022,
in Birmingham, England at the age of 55. His death was announced this week.
He was the drummer for Musical Youth, known for their 1982 hit single, “Pass the Dutchie.”
Waite is also being remembered for singing lead
vocals on their follow-up single, “She’s Trouble.”
Actor Manuel Ojeda died August 11, 2022, at the age of 81.
He was best known to U.S. audiences for his performance in “Romancing the Stone,”
playing the villain Colonel Zolo.
Ojeda is also being remembered for his extensive work on Mexican TV,
appearing in dozens of telenovelas.
Musician Bill Pitman died August 11, 2022, at his home in La Jolla, California at the age of 102.
He was a guitarist in the legendary session band the Wrecking Crew,
playing on dozens of hit songs of the 1960s and ‘70s.
Pitman is being remembered for his music on songs including
“Be My Baby,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” and many more.
Author Nicholas Evans died August 9, 2022, after a heart attack at the age of 72.
He wrote the best-selling novel “The Horse Whisperer,” which was adapted
into a popular movie starring Robert Redford.
Evans is also being remembered for books including “The Loop” and “The Smoke Jumper.”
Culinary historian Janice Bluestein Longone died August 3, 2022, at a nursing home in Ann Arbor,
Michigan. She died of congestive heart failure at the age of 89.
She was America’s foremost expert on cookbooks,
thanks to her massive collection dating back to the 18th century.
Longone is being remembered for advising celebrity chefs including Julia Child and James Beard.
Comedian Teddy Ray died August 12, 2022, in Rancho Mirage, California at the age of 32.
His stand-up comedy was featured on TV shows including “Wild ‘n Out”
and “HBO’s All Def Comedy.”
Ray is also being remembered for co-hosting the comedy clip show “Messyness.”
Singer Steve Grimmett died August 15, 2022, at the age of 62.
He was the lead singer for Grim Reaper,
the British heavy metal band known for songs including “See You in Hell.”
Grimmett is being remembered for his powerful singing voice and his wide vocal range.
Basketball coach Pete Carril died August 15, 2022, of complications from a stroke at the age of 92.
He was the head coach at Princeton University for 30 years,
leading the Tigers to 11 NCAA tournament appearances.
He is being remembered for his clock-draining “Princeton Offense.”
Carril was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the 1950s.
Filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen died August 12,
2022, at his home in Los Angeles. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81.
He was Oscar-nominated for his World War II epic “Das Boot,”
which many consider one of the finest war films of all time.
Petersen is also being remembered for films including “The NeverEnding Story,”
“In the Line of Fire,” and “Air Force One.”
Actress Denise Dowse died August 13, 2022, after fighting meningitis at the age of 64.
She played vice principal Yvonne Teasley on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
Dowse is also being remembered for roles in “Insecure,” “Charmed,” and “The Guardian.”
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Every week in the United States, flags are lowered
to half-staff to honor the lives of Americans whose communities are
mourning their loss. Here are the most recent half-staff memorial flag honors.
Flags in Washington have been lowered to honor the
memory of Spokane Valley Firefighter Dan Patterson, who died in the line of duty.
Flags in Virginia have been lowered to honor the memory of former
Virginia Delegate Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr.
Flags in South Carolina have been lowered to honor the memory of Corporal Sara K.
Weaver of the Florence County Emergency Medical Services, who died in the line of duty.
Flags in North Carolina have been lowered to honor the memory of Wake
County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ned Byrd, who died in the line of duty.
Flags in Colorado have been lowered to honor the memory of Deputy Andrew
Peery of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty.
Flags in Michigan have been lowered to honor the memory of former state Representative Mary Brown.
This week also marks several notable anniversaries.
Fifteen years ago this week, jazz drummer Max
Roach died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at the age of 83.
Forty-five years ago this week, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll,
died of a heart attack at the age of 42.
Forty-five years ago this week, actor and comedian Groucho Marx died of pneumonia at the age of 86.
Actor Patrick Swayze was born 70 years ago this week.
He died in 2009, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57.
Chef Julia Child was born 110 years ago
this week. She died in 2004, of kidney failure at the age of 92.
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