Who died in 2022

Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist known as the 'father of mindfulness' who founded the Plum Village Tradition and inspired engaged Buddhism worldwide

American singer and actor known for his powerful voice, theatrical live shows, and the multi-platinum <i>Bat Out of Hell</i> album trilogy

Spanish footballer known as the "Gale of the Cantabrian Sea" and voted the greatest Spanish footballer of the 20th century

Malian politician who served as President of Mali, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly, guiding the nation's governance for decades

Italian politician and journalist who served as President of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2022

Japanese politician who served as prime minister of Japan from 1989 to 1991

American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and television host known for Full House and America's Funniest Home Videos

Bahamian and American actor, diplomat, and activist, the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor

American film director, screenwriter, actor, and film historian who was a key figure in the New Hollywood movement

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

French virologist who co-discovered HIV, leading to a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

Indian playback singer and music composer known as the "Queen of Melody" and "Voice of the Millennium" for her immense contribution to the Indian music industry over eight decades

Italian actress and comedian, celebrated as "the Queen of Italian cinema" for her iconic roles in Michelangelo Antonioni's films and diverse cinematic contributions

American diplomat and political scientist who was the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of State from 1997 to 2001

American actor and award-winner known for his versatile performances on stage and screen, including an Academy Award for Best Actor

American actress and comedian known for her exaggeratedly shrill voice and iconic roles on Seinfeld and in the Toy Story franchise