Wednesday, February 15, 2023

December 2022 Deaths: Hughes, McGrath, Alley, Noss, Harris and Pele

DOROTHY PITTMAN, HUGHES, 84

**  A pioneering black feminist, child welfare advocate and lifelong community activist who toured the country speaking with Gloria Steinem in the 1970s and appears with her in one of the most iconic photos of the second-wave feminist movement.

Died December 1.

BOB McGRATH, 90

**  Actor, musician and children's author known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on "Sesame Street."

Died December 4.

KIRSTIE ALLEY, 71

Two-time Emmy-winner whose roles on "Cheers" and the "Look Who's Talking" films made her one of the biggest stars in comedy in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Died December 5.

STEPHEN "tWITCH" NOSS, 40

**  Beloved dancing DJ on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and former contestant on "So You Think You Can Dance."

Died December 13.

FRANCO HARRIS. 72

**  Hall of Fame running back who caught the "Immaculate Rcception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history.

Died December 20.

PELE, 82

**  Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became a global sports giant.

Died December 29.


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