Deaths reported during the week ending 25 December 2021:
Sunday, 19 December
Darrell Caldwell, aka Drakeo the Ruler, rapper, stabbed (homicide), 28.
Nicholas Georgiade, actor (Agent Rico Rossi on "The Untouchables"), 88.
Sally Ann Howes, actress (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), 91.
John Isakson, U.S. senator (R-GA, 2005-19), cause not reported, 76.
Carlos Marin, operatic baritone (Il Divo), of coronavirus disease, 73.
Monday, 20 December
Kimera Bartee, major leaguer (Detroit Tigers), of a brain tumor, 49.
Wednesday, 22 December
Bob Keselowski, auto racer (NASCAR), of cancer, 70.
Robin Le Mesurier, rock guitarist (Rod Stewart), of cancer, 68.
Michael Penzel, aka Corporal Kirchner, pro wrestler, of a heart attack, 64.
Thursday, 23 December
Chris Dickerson, bodybuilder (Mr. Olympia), 82.
Joan Didion, writer (Run, River), of complications from Parkinson's disease,
87.
Grace Mirabella, fashion editor (Vogue), 92.
Friday, 24 December
J. D. Crowe, bluegrass banjo player (New South), 84.
Saturday, 25 December
Janice Long, disc jockey (England), of pneumonia, 66.
Compiled by David Carson
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