We’re looking back at the notable public figures we’ve lost so far in 2025, from Hollywood icons to other influential stars.
The loss of a public figure can send shockwaves around the world. From Hollywood icons to notable public figures, grieving the loss of an idol is never easy — whether it be a rock star, an actor, a politician or a reality TV star.
2025 began on a difficult note. Toward the end of 2024, the world lost several notable figures, including former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 just two days before the new year. Additionally, Linda Lavin, Jocelyn Wildenstein, Jeff Baena, The Vivienne, and Peter Yarrow also died shortly before the start of 2025.
To see which stars we’ve lost this year, click through the gallery below.
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Jocelyn Wildenstein
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Jocelyn Wildenstein died on December 31, 2024. According to The Times, she passed away from a pulmonary embolism, while her longtime partner, Lloyd Klein, stated that she died following her battle with phlebitis.
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Wayne Osmond
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Wayne Osmond of The Osmonds band died on January 1, 2025, his brother Merrill Osmond revealed.
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Brenton Wood
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Soul singer Brenton Wood died at the age of 83, his manager confirmed on January 3.
January 4, 2025, 7:41AM 4 of 135
Jeff Baena
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Aubrey Plaza‘s husband, screenwriter and filmmaker Jeff Baena, died at the age of 47, multiple outlets reported on January 4. He was 47.
January 4, 2025, 10:30AM 5 of 135
The Vivienne
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Drag queen The Vivienne passed away in January 2025, and the cause of death has not been determined.
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Peter Yarrow
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Peter Yarrow, of the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, passed away on January 7, 2025, after battling bladder cancer.
January 8, 2025, 1:39PM 7 of 135
Rory Sykes
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Former Australian child star Rory Sykes (pictured right) tragically died in the 2025 Southern California wildfires, his mother, Shelley Sykes (pictured left), confirmed. He was 32 years old.
January 12, 2025, 11:39AM 8 of 135
Sam Rivers
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Sam Rivers, the bassist and backup vocalist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on October 18. He was 48.
January 13, 2025, 9:08AM 9 of 135
Paul Danan
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Actor Paul Danan, known for his role in Hollyoaks, passed away in January 2025 at the age of 46, reportedly just hours before he was due in court for drug-related allegations.
January 16, 2025, 2:17PM 10 of 135
Bob Uecker
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Baseball commentator and former catcher Bob Uecker passed away on January 16, 2025, at the age of 90. His family released a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, revealing that he had been privately battling “small cell lung cancer since early 2023.”
January 16, 2025, 2:18PM 11 of 135
David Lynch
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Filmmaker David Lynch passed away at the age of 78, his family announced on January 16, 2025. While his cause of death was not revealed, it was known that he had been battling emphysema.
January 16, 2025, 2:18PM 12 of 135
Joan Plowright
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Theatre star Joan Plowright passed away at the age of 95 in England on January 16, 2025. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
January 17, 2025, 9:56AM 13 of 135
Cecile Richards
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Cecile Richards passed away at the age of 67 on January 20, 2025. The former president of Planned Parenthood’s cause of death has not been disclosed, but in June 2024, she revealed in an interview with CNN that she was battling glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
January 21, 2025, 3:59PM 14 of 135
Francisco San Martin
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Francisco San Martin has passed away at the age of 39. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, the actor died by suicide on January 16, 2025. They referred to his death as “ligature hanging.”
January 21, 2025, 4:01PM 15 of 135
Garth Hudson
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Garth Hudson, the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist who was the last surviving member of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Band, has passed away at the age of 87. His manager confirmed the news, stating that Hudson died peacefully in his sleep on January 21 at a nursing home near Woodstock, New York.
January 22, 2025, 9:15AM 16 of 135
Lynn Ban
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Lynn Ban passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 52. The reality star’s death followed complications from surgery related to a near-fatal brain bleed she suffered in a ski accident in December 2024.
January 22, 2025, 3:36PM 17 of 135
DJ Unk
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DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Leonard Platt, passed away, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed on social media on January 24, 2025. He was 43. A cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
January 25, 2025, 11:41AM 18 of 135
Evgenia Shishkova & Vadim Naumov
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Figure skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov tragically died on January 29, 2025, while onboard the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
January 30, 2025, 3:54PM 19 of 135
Marianne Faithfull
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British singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull passed away on January 30 in London. She was 78.
No cause of death had been revealed at the time.
January 31, 2025, 10:44AM 20 of 135
Barbie Hsu
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Barbie Hsu, famous for her role in the Meteor Garden movies, died at the age of 48 in January.
February 3, 2025, 5:03PM 21 of 135
David ‘Ace’ Cannon
David Cannon, known as Ace from the radio show “The Ace & TJ Show,” has died at 56. His cause of death has not been revealed.
February 5, 2025, 5:11PM 22 of 135
Irv Gotti
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Irv Gotti passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 54. While his cause of death has not been revealed, The Hollywood Reporter noted that he had previously suffered several strokes and faced health issues related to diabetes.
February 6, 2025, 4:07PM 23 of 135
Kim Sae-ron
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Kim Sae-ron, a popular South Korean actress, was found dead in Seoul in February 2025. She was 24. The cause of death remains undetermined, but authorities have reported no signs of foul play.
February 16, 2025, 3:20PM 24 of 135
Paquita la Del Barrio
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Paquita la Del Barrio, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 77. The famous Mexican songstress was beloved for her iconic hits like “Rata de dos patas” and “Azul celeste.” Her stage name, Paquita la del Barrio, translates to “Paquita from the Neighborhood” in English.
As of now, an official cause of death has not been confirmed by authorities.
February 17, 2025, 3:08PM 25 of 135
Roberta Flack
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Roberta Flack, the iconic vocalist best known for her hit “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. She died at home surrounded by her family, as confirmed by her publicist, Elaine Schock.
Her passing followed several years of health challenges, including a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which was publicly revealed in late 2022.
February 24, 2025, 12:47PM 26 of 135
Michelle Trachtenberg
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Michelle Trachtenberg, famous for her roles in Ice Princess, 17 Again, Gossip Girl and more, was found dead at the age of 39 on February 26 at an apartment in New York City, according to The New York Post, which also reported that her death was not being investigated as anything suspicious.
February 26, 2025, 12:52PM 27 of 135
Gene Hackman
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Actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead alongside their dog in their New Mexico home on February 26, according to local law enforcement. Hackman was 95 years old, and his wife was 63.
The cause of death has not yet been confirmed, though no foul play is suspected in their passing.
February 27, 2025, 9:12AM 28 of 135
Angie Stone
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Angie Stone died at the age of 63 in a car accident in Alabama. News of her death broke on March 1.
March 1, 2025, 3:07PM 29 of 135
Hazel Dukes
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Dr. Hazel Dukes, an iconic civil rights leader, passed away at her home in Harlem on March 1, 2025. She was 92. Her death was announced by her son, Ronald, who stated that she “departed this life peacefully” while surrounded by family.
Dukes was elected national president of the NAACP in 1989, where she served until 1992.
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David Johansen
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David Johansen, the lead singer of the New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at his home in New York, confirmed by his daughter, Leah Hennessey. He was 75.
On February 10, Hennessey revealed that Johansen had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and had a brain tumor.
March 2, 2025, 1:24PM 31 of 135
Carl Thomas Dean
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Dolly Parton‘s husband, Carl Thomas Dean, passed away at the age of 82 on March 3, 2025. While his cause of death has not been revealed, the country icon shared on Instagram, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”
March 4, 2025, 3:21PM 32 of 135
Pamela Bach
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Pamela Bach has died at the age of 62. According to TMZ, the ‘Baywatch’ actress reportedly passed away from suicide.
March 6, 2025, 2:58PM 33 of 135
Roy Ayers
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Roy Ayers has died at the age of 84. According to a statement his family shared with Variety, the music producer passed away after battling a long illness.
March 6, 2025, 3:24PM 34 of 135
D’Wayne Wiggins
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D’Wayne Wiggins passed away at the age of 64 on March 7, 2025. His family shared in a statement on Instagram that he had been battling bladder cancer.
March 7, 2025, 5:29PM 35 of 135
Prince Frederik
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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg, the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau, has passed away at the age of 22.
He died on March 1 from the rare genetic condition POLG Mitochondrial disease. His father shared the heartbreaking news in a message posted on the website of the POLG Foundation, an organization Frederik had founded to help find treatments and a cure for the illness.
March 9, 2025, 4:28PM 36 of 135
Alysha Burney
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Social media star Alysha Burney passed away at the age of 25 while on a birthday trip to Mexico. Initial reports speculated that her death was drug-related, but her brother, Charles Burney, refuted those claims in a statement to Fox4.
“She does not do drugs,” Charles said, per Fox4. “She was a self-loving and happy individual who cherished her life and was looking forward to the upcoming year’s plans. She was in Mexico to celebrate her birthday. She was a very classy young woman. There’s a spread of misinformation online, stating different things based on speculation. These sources lack credibility and should not be believed. My sister did not engage in environments that would lead to such situations.”
According to Charles Burney, Alysha passed away due to an asthma attack.
March 11, 2025, 9:53AM 37 of 135
Junior Bridgeman
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Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA player who played from 1975 to 1987, passed away on March 11 at the age of 71 after suffering a heart attack during an event in Louisville, Kentucky, according to multiple reports.
March 12, 2025, 12:52PM 38 of 135
Wheesung
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South Korean singer Wheesung, born Choi Whee-sung, has tragically passed away at the age of 43.
He was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul on March 11, according to reports from The New York Times. Authorities believe that Wheesung had been deceased for some time before being discovered. At this time, the cause of death has not been disclosed.
March 12, 2025, 12:52PM 39 of 135
Simon Fisher Becker
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Simon Fisher-Becker, who appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ has passed away at the age of 63. His cause of death has not been confirmed.
March 12, 2025, 3:53PM 40 of 135
P2istheName
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YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name was Philip Enewally, passed away at the age of 26. According to a report from TMZ, Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner records indicate that he was found dead on March 14 in a mailroom in Los Angeles County. His cause of death has not yet been determined.
March 16, 2025, 5:26PM 41 of 135
Caroline D’Andrea
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Caroline D’Andrea died on March 11 from heart failure at her home in Santa Monica, California, according to her daughter, who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter. The ‘West Side Story’ actress was 87 years old.
March 19, 2025, 2:02PM 42 of 135
Jesse Colin Young
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Jesse Colin Young, renowned for his contributions to music, passed away on March 16 at his home in Aiken, South Carolina. He was 83 years old. The news of his death was confirmed by his publicist, Michael Jensen, although the cause of death has not been specified.
March 26, 2025, 5:53PM 43 of 135
Jack Lilley
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Little House on the Prairie alum Jack Lilley died at the age of 91 in March.
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Larry Tamblyn
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Larry Tamblyn, a founding member of the band The Standells, has passed away at the age of 82. His nephew, Dennis Tamblyn, confirmed that Larry died on Friday, March 21, 2025. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
March 26, 2025, 5:53PM 45 of 135
George Foreman
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Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has passed away on March 21, 2025, as announced by his family. He was 76. The family’s statement did not mention the cause of death or where he passed away.
March 21, 2025, 10:48PM 46 of 135
Mia Love
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Mia Love, the first Black Republican congresswoman, died at the age of 49 on March 23, 2025, from brain cancer.
March 24, 2025, 5:02PM 47 of 135
Joshua Blackledge
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Popular TikTok star Joshua Blackledge tragically passed away at home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 16. According to an obituary shared by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, North Carolina, the cause of death has not been disclosed.
March 26, 2025, 5:42PM 48 of 135
Cindyana Santangelo
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Cindyana Santangelo passed away in March 2025. She was pronounced dead at a hospital after an emergency medical call on March 24, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The cause of her death is still under investigation, and an autopsy is pending.
March 26, 2025, 9:16PM 49 of 135
Young Scooter
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Young Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, died on Friday, March 28, following a police chase in Atlanta, authorities confirmed. He passed away on the same day he turned 39.
On April 1, the Fulton County Medical Examiner released the rapper’s cause of death, confirming he died from a “penetrating injury of the right thigh” and ruling the death an accident.
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Richard Chamberlain
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Actor Richard Chamberlain died at the age of 90 on March 29, just two days away from his 91st birthday.
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Val Kilmer
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Val Kilmer, known for his roles in ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Batman Forever,’ died at 65. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, revealed his passing to outlets, noting that he died of pneumonia after previously overcoming throat cancer.
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Michael Hurley
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Michael Hurley’s death was confirmed by his publicist on April 4. He was 83. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
“It is with a resounding sadness that the Hurley family announces the recent sudden passing of the inimitable Michael Hurley,” the statement said. “The ‘Godfather of freak folk’ was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit. He alone was Snock. There is no other.”
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Jay North
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Jay North, who starred in the CBS comedy ‘Dennis the Menace,’ died on April 6, 2025, at the age of 73, following a long battle with colon cancer.
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Clem Burke
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Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for the band Blondie, has died at the age of 70, a representative for the band confirmed. He passed away following a private battle with cancer, which was only disclosed after his death. The specific type of cancer has not been revealed.
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Octavio Dotel
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Octavio Dotel, a former MLB player, died at the age of 51 as a result of the Dominican Republic’s Jet Set nightclub roof collapse.
April 9, 2025, 5:15PM 56 of 135
Tony Blanco
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Tony Blanco, a former MLB player, passed away at 43 due to the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
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Nelsy Cruz
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Nelsy Cruz, Governor of Montecristi province and sister of MLB player Nelson Cruz, passed away on April 8 due to the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
April 9, 2025, 5:15PM 58 of 135
Ray Shero
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Ray Shero, NHL executive, has died at the age of 62. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed, though Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports he was allegedly undergoing treatment for cancer.
April 9, 2025, 5:34PM 59 of 135
Kyren Lacy
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Kyren Lacy, a former wide receiver for Louisiana State University (LSU), has died at the age of 24. He was found dead on April 12, in Houston, Texas, according to ESPN, citing an LSU official.
April 13, 2025, 2:53PM 60 of 135
Nicky Katt
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Nicky Katt, best known for his roles in ‘90s indie films like ‘Dazed and Confused,’ has died at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by John Sloss, founder and partner of Sloss Law, which had represented the actor. No cause of death was disclosed.
April 13, 2025, 2:53PM 61 of 135
Mario Vargas Llosa
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Mario Vargas Llosa, the Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian author and towering figure in Latin American literature, died on April 13 in Lima. He was 89.
April 14, 2025, 4:54PM 62 of 135
Jean Marsh
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Jean Marsh, the British actress and Emmy-winning co-creator of Upstairs, Downstairs, died on April 13 at her home in London. She was 90. The cause was complications from dementia, according to filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg, a close friend.
April 14, 2025, 4:54PM 63 of 135
Nora Aunor
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Nora Aunor, the acclaimed Filipino actress and singer, passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Her death was confirmed by her children on social media; however, no details regarding the cause was immediately provided.
April 16, 2025, 4:42PM 64 of 135
Elaine Wynn
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Billionaire Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Her death was announced by the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation, with the cause not immediately disclosed.
April 16, 2025, 4:42PM 65 of 135
Wink Martindale
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Wink Martindale, the legendary American game show host and radio personality, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 91. He died at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, after battling lymphoma for a year.
April 16, 2025, 4:42PM 66 of 135
Joe Thompson
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U.K. soccer player Joe Thompson died at the age of 36 on April 17, 2025, after battling lymphoma.
April 18, 2025, 3:53PM 67 of 135
Jay Sigel
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Jay Sigel, widely considered one of the greatest American amateur golfers, has died at the age of 81, the U.S. Golf Association revealed. He passed away on April 19 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
April 21, 2025, 2:55PM 68 of 135
Pope Francis
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Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.
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Sophie Nyweide
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Actress Sophie Nyweide, known for her work as a child star, passed away at the age of 24 on April 14, 2025. Her cause of death has not been disclosed, but according to TMZ, her mother stated she had been using drugs. The outlet also reported that police are investigating the possibility of foul play, and that a death certificate they obtained revealed she was pregnant at the time of her passing.
April 22, 2025, 3:36PM 70 of 135
Jiggly Caliente
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Jiggly Caliente, the beloved ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star and activist, died on April 27 at the age of 44, following complications from a severe infection that led to the amputation of her right leg, her family announced.
April 27, 2025, 3:21PM 71 of 135
Dick Barnett
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Former New York Knick and 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dick Barnett passed away at 88, the team announced on April 27. According to the New York Post, Barnett passed away in his sleep over the weekend at a senior living center in Florida.
April 28, 2025, 2:54PM 72 of 135
Jill Sobule
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Jill Sobule died at the age of 66, her team announced on May 2. The late “I Kissed a Girl” songwriter died in a house fire.
May 2, 2025, 11:12AM 73 of 135
Ruth Buzzi
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Comedian Ruth Buzzi died at the age of 88 in May 2025. According to her representative, Mike Eisenstadt, she passed away due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
May 2, 2025, 4:00PM 74 of 135
Kirk Medas
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Floribama Shore star Kirk Medas died from liver failure, his family confirmed. He was 33.
May 3, 2025, 11:32AM 75 of 135
Jim Dent
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Jim Dent, a pioneering Black golfer known for his powerful drives and significant contributions to the sport, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 85.
May 5, 2025, 12:01PM 76 of 135
Denise Alexander
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General Hospital and Days of our Lives alum Denise Alexander died on March 5, but a GH showrunner confirmed it on May 9.
May 10, 2025, 7:44AM 77 of 135
Sabu
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Terry Brunk, better known to wrestling fans as Sabu, passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 60. A cause of death was not disclosed.
May 11, 2025, 6:40PM 78 of 135
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George Wendt at the “Cheers Reunion” panel during the 12th season of the ATX TV Festival in June 2023.
May 20, 2025, 4:30PM 79 of 135
Phil Robertson
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Phil Robertson, the bearded patriarch of Duck Dynasty, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 79. He died after battling Alzheimer’s disease and other health complications.
May 26, 2025, 3:23PM 80 of 135
Rick Derringer
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Rick Derringer passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 77. While no cause of death has been announced, reports indicate that he had been ill leading up to his passing.
May 28, 2025, 4:06PM 81 of 135
Loretta Swit
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Loretta Swit, best known for her role in M*A*S*H, died at the age of 87 on May 30.
May 31, 2025, 6:43AM 82 of 135
Jonathan Joss
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Jonathan Joss, the voice of John Redcorn on ‘King of the Hill,’ tragically passed away at age 59 after being fatally shot outside his San Antonio home on June 1, 2025.
June 2, 2025, 3:15PM 83 of 135
Edmund White
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Edmund White, the pioneering author and literary icon, died on June 3, 2025, at the age of 85 at his home in Manhattan. His agent, Bill Clegg, confirmed that White passed away but did not provide an immediate cause of death.
June 5, 2025, 9:38AM 84 of 135
Sly Stone
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Sly Stone from the group Sly And The Family Stone died at the age of 82 on June 9 after a battle with the lung disease known as C.O.P.D.
June 9, 2025, 4:34PM 85 of 135
Brian Wilson
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Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys died at the age of 82 on June 11, his family announced via Instagram.
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Ananda Lewis
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Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ and host of Teen Summit, died at the age of 52 on June 11 after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.
June 12, 2025, 6:36PM 87 of 135
Harris Yulin
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Harris Yulin, the prolific character actor beloved for roles in Scarface, Ghostbusters II, and Training Day, passed away at the age of 87 on June 10, 2025, in New York City due to cardiac arrest.
June 12, 2025, 6:37PM 88 of 135
Anne Burrell
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Anne Burrell, beloved Food Network chef known for her signature spiky blonde hair and no-nonsense style, passed away in her Brooklyn home on June 17, 2025, at the age of 55. No cause of death has been confirmed, but according to The New York Times, it is now being investigated as a possible drug overdose.
June 18, 2025, 7:56PM 89 of 135
Lou Christie
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Lou Christie, the hitmaker of “Lightnin’ Strikes” and more, died at the age of 82 on June 18.
June 19, 2025, 5:49PM 90 of 135
Lynn Hamilton
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Lynn Hamilton, beloved actress best known as Donna Harris on Sanford and Son and Verdie Grant Foster on The Waltons, passed away in her Chicago home on June 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Her death was confirmed by her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson.
June 22, 2025, 11:09AM 91 of 135
Bobby Sherman
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Bobby Sherman, known for his work in music and acting, died at the age of 82 following a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer.
June 24, 2025, 3:59PM 92 of 135
Rick Hurst
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Actor Rick Hurst, pictured on the left, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on The Dukes of Hazzard, passed away on June 26, 2025, at age 79. As of now, no official cause of death has been announced.
June 27, 2025, 11:02AM 93 of 135
Dave Parker
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Dave Parker, a former power hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, died at the age of 74 on June 28. The late MLB player was battling Parkinson’s Disease before his death.
June 29, 2025, 7:15PM 94 of 135
Julian McMahon
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Julian McMahon, best known for his roles in FBI: Most Wanted, Fantastic Four and plenty other TV shows and films, died on July 2 from a private cancer battle. He was 56.
July 4, 2025, 8:13PM 95 of 135
Michael Madsen
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Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his roles in films like Kill Bill and Reservoir Dogs, died on July 3. He was 67.
July 3, 2025, 4:31PM 96 of 135
Lyndon “LB” Byers
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Lyndon “LB” Byers, a Boston sports legend and longtime radio host, died unexpectedly at 61 on July 4, 2025. His cause of death has not been released.
July 6, 2025, 3:38PM 97 of 135
Andrea Gibson
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Andrea Gibson, the well-known poet and activist, died after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer on July 14. She was 49 years old.
July 15, 2025, 3:47PM 98 of 135
Dan Rivera
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Dan Rivera, the paranormal investigator known for showcasing and educating fans about the allegedly haunted doll Annabelle, unexpectedly died on July 13. He was 54. First responders found him dead alone in his hotel room in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, after completing the final Gettysburg leg of the “Devils on the Run Tour,” where Annabelle was featured.
July 17, 2025, 8:24AM 99 of 135
Connie Francis
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Connie Francis, the 1950s and ’60s pop singer known for her hit single “Pretty Little Baby,” died at the age of 87 on July 16.
July 17, 2025, 8:27AM 100 of 135
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, famous for playing the role of Theo on The Cosby Show, died at the age of 54, multiple outlets reported on July 21. According to TMZ, the actor died after an accidental drowning.
July 21, 2025, 2:16PM 101 of 135
Ozzy Osbourne
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Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary heavy metal singer from Black Sabbath, died on July 22, his children confirmed in a public statement shared via X. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed, but family members told the outlet he was “with his family and surrounded by love” when he passed.
July 22, 2025, 2:25PM 102 of 135
Hulk Hogan
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Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71, TMZ first reported on July 24. Paramedics were sent to his home that morning, and operators claimed it was “cardiac arrest,” per the outlet.
July 24, 2025, 12:00PM 103 of 135
Chuck Mangione
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Chuck Mangione, the famous jazz musician known for songs like “Feels So Good,” died at the age of 84 on July 24.
July 24, 2025, 3:22PM 104 of 135
Tom Lehrer
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Tom Lehrer, the Harvard‑trained mathematician turned musical satirist, died on July 26, 2025 at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Partners, colleagues, and longtime friend David Herder confirmed his passing. No cause of death was disclosed.
July 28, 2025, 11:06AM 105 of 135
Alon Aboutboul
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Alon Aboutboul, who starred in The Dark Knight Rises, died on July 29 after collapsing on a beach. He was 60 years old.
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Jeannie Seely
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Jeannie Seely, the country music singer famous for hits like “Don’t Touch Me,” died on August 1 in Tennesee. She was 85.
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Loni Anderson
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Loni Anderson, best remembered for portraying Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati, died at the age of 79 on August 3 — just two days shy from her 80th birthday.
August 3, 2025, 10:12PM 108 of 135
Kelley Mack
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Kelley Mack, best known for playing Addy in The Walking Dead, died on August 2, her sister announced three days later. Mack was just 33 and was an actress, producer and voiceover artist.
August 5, 2025, 11:05PM 109 of 135
Brandon Blackstock
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Brandon Blackstock, a music manager and former talent representative for his ex-wife Kelly Clarkson, died in August 2025, at age 48 after a private battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by representatives for the family.
August 7, 2025, 3:28PM 110 of 135
Jim Lovell
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Jim Lovell, the former astronaut and commander of the Apollo 13 mission, died on August 7. He was 97 years old.
August 8, 2025, 4:18PM 111 of 135
Danielle Spencer
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Danielle Spencer, the former child star famous for her role in the show What’s Happening!!, died on August 12, in a hospital in Virginia, according to multiple outlets. She was 60 years old.
August 12, 2025, 12:19PM 112 of 135
Tristan Rogers
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Tristan Rogers, who starred in General Hospital as Robert Scorpio, died on August 15 after a battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
August 16, 2025, 9:01AM 113 of 135
Terence Stamp
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Terence Stamp, known for his iconic roles in Superman, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, The Haunted Mansion, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and more, died on August 17. He was 87.
August 17, 2025, 12:24PM 114 of 135
Frank Caprio
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Judge Frank Caprio died on August 20 at the age of 88 from pancreatic cancer, an official statement from his Instagram page read.
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Jerry Adler
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Jerry Adler, best known for his performances in The Sopranos and The Good Wife died on August 23 at the age of 96.
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Graham Greene
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Graham Greene, the Canadian First Nations actor known for his roles in Dances With Wolves and The Twilight Saga: New Moon, died on September 1. He was 73 and was battling an illness, per Deadline.
September 1, 2025, 8:49PM 117 of 135
Giorgio Armani
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Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer known as the “King of Fashion,” passed away peacefully at his home in Milan on September 4, 2025, at age 91. The Armani Group confirmed his death but did not disclose a cause.
September 4, 2025, 11:21AM 118 of 135
Katharine, Duchess of Kent
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Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, died on September 4 at the age of 92.
September 5, 2025, 9:22AM 119 of 135
Polly Holliday
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Polly Holliday, famed for her role as Flo on Alice, has died at age 88 on September 9, 2025, at her home in Manhattan. Her cause of death was pneumonia, according to PEOPLE.
September 11, 2025, 12:31PM 120 of 135
Ricky Hatton
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Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton died in September 2025, the World Boxing Association confirmed on September 14. He was 46, and no cause of death was immediately revealed.
September 14, 2025, 3:31PM 121 of 135
Robert Redford
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One of the industry’s greats, Robert Redford, died on September 16 at the age of 89. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
September 16, 2025, 9:30AM 122 of 135
Brad Everett Young
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Brad Everett Young, a celebrity photographer and actor recognized for his one-off roles in Grey’s Anatomy and more, died on September 15 from a car accident. He was 46.
September 18, 2025, 3:16PM 123 of 135
Brett James
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Brett James tragically died on September 18, 2025, in a small-plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina. He was 57. The Cirrus SR22T aircraft went down in a field, killing all three people on board — Brett, along with Melody Carole Wilson and her daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson.
September 19, 2025, 4:28PM 124 of 135
Rudi Johnson
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Rudi Johnson died at the age of 45 on Septmeber 23 by suicide, police told TMZ.
September 23, 2025, 11:40AM 125 of 135
Jane Goodall
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Jane Goodall, the chimpanzee researcher and advocate, ethologist and conservationist, died, her institute announced on October 1. She was 91.
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Patricia Routledge
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Dame Patricia Routledge, the beloved British actress best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, died on October 3, 2025. She was 96. Her agent confirmed she passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by loved ones.
October 3, 2025, 11:23AM 127 of 135
Arthur Jones
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Arthur Jones, a former NFL defensive lineman and Super Bowl champion, has died. The Baltimore Ravens announced his “sudden passing” on October 3, 2025, but did not publicly specify when or how he died.
October 4, 2025, 1:42PM 128 of 135
Kimberly Hebert Gregory
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Kimberly Hebert Gregory, known for her role in HBO’s Vice Principals, died on October at the age of 52.
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Ike Turner Jr.
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Ike Turner Jr., the son of Tina Turner and Ike Turner, died on October 4 from kidney failure, TMZ reported. He was 67.
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Joan Kennedy
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Joan Kennedy, the former wife of late Senator Ted Kennedy and a prominent figure in American politics and philanthropy, died in her sleep on October 8, 2025. She was 89. Her death was confirmed by Steve Kerrigan, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, who did not specify a cause.
October 8, 2025, 12:36PM 131 of 135
John Lodge
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John Lodge, the legendary bassist and vocalist for The Moody Blues, has died at 82. His family confirmed his passing on October 10, 2025, though no cause of death was shared.
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Diane Keaton
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Diane Keaton, the Oscar winner known for her roles in The Godfather and more, died at the age of 79 on October 11. Her cause of death was later revealed to be pneumonia.
October 12, 2025, 12:38AM 133 of 135
D’Angelo
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D’Angelo died following a private battle with pancreatic cancer on October 14, 2025, TMZ reported. He was 51.
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Ace Frehley
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Ace Frehley, the lead guitarist and co-founder of KISS, died in October 2025 after falling at home. He was 74.
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Sam Rivers
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Sam Rivers, the bassist and backup vocalist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on October 18. He was 48.
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