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1927 – 2022Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022)Died 31 December 2022, aged 95German theologian who led the Roman Catholic Church from 2005 and in 2013 became the first pope in six centuries to resign.
2000 – 2022Later Career and Animal AdvocacyMoved to a ranch in Malibu, California, and became a passionate animal rights advocate. Continued selective modelling work while raising her son Jonah.
2009 – 2022Environmental and Animal AdvocacyBecame a dedicated environmental activist and animal rights advocate, supporting organisations like the Natural Resources Defense Council and using her platform to raise awareness about conservation.
2018 – 2022Peaky BlindersAppeared as the preacher Jeremiah Jesus in the BBC television series Peaky Blinders, bringing his distinctive presence to one of Britain's most popular dramas.
2019 – 2022Judge JerryHosted the courtroom show Judge Jerry, his final regular television role before retiring from broadcasting in 2022.
20222022: Max VerstappenRed BullVerstappen won his second title in dominant fashion with 15 victories, the most wins in a single season at that time.
2022Auction RecordHer 1959 painting Untitled (Nets) sold for $10.5 million, setting a new auction record. A second Louis Vuitton collaboration launched worldwide. The largest retrospective of her work in Asia opened at Hong Kong's M+ museum.
2022Death of Sinéad O'Connor's Son ShaneHer 17-year-old son Shane died by suicide in January 2022. O'Connor was devastated, later cancelling her upcoming album and performances.
2022Mahsa Amini Protests in IranWoman, Life, FreedomThe death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly sparked months of nationwide protests under the slogan Woman, Life, Freedom. The movement became the most serious challenge to Iran's theocratic government since the 1979 revolution. Security forces killed over 500 protesters.