Born and died in 2022

265th pope of the Catholic Church, theologian, and religious writer known for leading the Church from 2005 until his resignation in 2013

American broadcast journalist and television personality known for her pioneering interviews and breaking barriers for women in news

Brazilian footballer, actor, and politician widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, holding a Guinness World Record for goals and named Athlete of the Century

British fashion designer, activist, and businessperson who largely brought modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream

Serbian football player and manager known for his illustrious playing career as a defender and later as an association football coach

Japanese singer and voice actor, affectionately known as 'Aniki,' who recorded over 1,200 songs for anime and tokusatsu, and founded the anison band JAM Project

American actress known for her iconic role as Rebecca Howe on "Cheers" and her starring turn in the "Look Who's Talking" film series

Japanese association football player and manager who represented the Japan national team

Former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and President of China, who served as the fourth paramount leader and core leader of the third generation of Chinese leadership

German writer and editor, author of over 70 books, known for influencing the 1968 West German student movement and receiving the Georg Büchner Prize

American rock and roll and country music pioneer known as "The Killer," famous for his electrifying piano playing and hits like "Great Balls of Fire"

Japanese association football forward known for his dynamic play and international call-ups