Deaths reported during the week ending 31 December 2022:
Saturday, 17 December
Mike Hodges, film director (Get Carter), 90.
Friday, 23 December
Stephen Greif, actor (British), cause not reported, 78.
Monday, 26 December
Christian Roberts, actor (To Sir, with Love), cause not reported, 78.
Fred Valentine, major leaguer (Washington Senators), 87.
Tuesday, 27 December
Arnie Ferrin, NBA basketball player (Minneapolis Lakers), of natural causes,
97.
Thursday, 29 December
Ian Tyson, folk singer-songwriter ("Four Strong Winds"), 89.
Vivienne Westwood, fashion designer, 81.
Friday, 30 December
Barbara Walters, TV journalist ("20/20"), 93.
Don West, wrestling commentator ("Impact Wrestling"), of lymphoma, 59.
Saturday, 31 December
Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic pope (2005-13), 95.
Anita Pointer, pop singer (The Pointer Sisters), of cancer, 74.
Compiled by David Carson
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