Rest In Power: The Black Stars We Lost In 2022

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This year, the Black community lost numerous influential stars. Some lost their lives while their star was rising, while others left behind enduring legacies within their field.

As we look back on 2022, we honor those we lost and pay tribute to their legacies. May they rest in power.

Shonka Dukureh

Repost @BazLuhrmann on Instagram:
A special light went out today and all of the Elvis movie family are heartbroken by the loss of Shonka Dukureh. From the moment she came into our world, Shonka brought joy, spirit and of course her voice and her music. pic.twitter.com/I5XbqLhk4F

— Elvis Movie (@ElvisMovie) July 22, 2022

David A. Arnold

We send prayers to the family of JJ San Fernando Valley Chapter Dad💙, David A. Arnold. A stand-up comedian and actor, David warmed hearts worldwide with a signature brand of family humor. We pray for his wife, JJ Mom Julie💗💙, as well as for daughters Anna Grace and Ashlyn. pic.twitter.com/5P7BjV6d0J

— Jack and Jill of America, Inc. (@JackandJillInc) September 12, 2022

Jessie D

Rest in peace to Jesse D of the legendary group The Force MDs from the Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society. @ForceMDs pic.twitter.com/X2FfSwSAhX

— Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society (@RBPSOC) January 6, 2022

Fred Hickman

Fred Hickman, who helped launch CNN Sports and YES Network, dead at 66 https://t.co/vJKugSA4zh

— Josh Mankiewicz (@JoshMankiewicz) November 11, 2022

Caleb Swanigan

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