With 2026 just ahead, we take time to look back and honor those celebrities and other famous individuals who died in 2025. The list below includes beloved Hollywood icons, legendary musical acts and many other famous individuals from the worlds of entertainment, politics and science.
Past lists: Celebrity deaths 2024 | Celebrity deaths 2023 | Celebrity deaths 2022 | Celebrity deaths 2021 | Celebrity deaths 2020 | Celebrity deaths 2019 | Celebrity deaths 2018
Jerry Adler, 1929 – 2025
Longtime actor who appeared on multiple shows during his career; may be best known for his portrayal of Hesh on “The Sopranos”
Loni Anderson, 1945 – 2025
Actress best known for playing “WKRP in Cincinnati” receptionist Jennifer Marlowe
Kevin Arkadie, 1957 – 2025
Emmy-nominated TV writer and producer
Peter Arnett, 1934 – 2025
Pulitzer Prize winner and longtime war correspondent.
Roy Ayers, 1940 – 2025
Composer and producer sometimes referred to as the “Godfather of Neo Soul”
Pamela Bach, 1963 – 2025
Actress and ex-wife of actor David Hasselhoff who appeared in multiple TV shows including “Knight Rider,” “Cheers” and “The Fall Guy”
Jeff Baena, 1977 – 2025
Writer, director and husband of actress Aubrey Plaza who was also a frequent collaborator on his works
Perry Bamonte, 1960 – 2025
English musician and longtime member of The Cure
Brigitte Bardot, 1934 – 2025
Actress, model, singer and activist who rose to international acclaim.
David Hekili Kenui Bell, 1979 – 2025
TV actor who also appeared in the recent live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch”
Robert Benton, 1932 – 2025
Director and screenwriter who won Oscars for both roles for the film “Kramer vs. Kramer”
Alan Bergman, 1925 – 2025
Lyricist who won multiple Grammys, Oscars and Emmys for his work along side his wife
Terry Bollea, 1953 – 2025
Better known as wrestling legend Hulk Hogan
John Brenkus, 1971 – 2025
Director, producer and TV host know for shows like “Sports Science” and “Fight Science”
Terrance Brunk, 1964 – 2025
Former pro wrestler known by his in-ring name, Sabu
Clem Burke, 1954 – 2025
Drummer for the band Blondie
Anne Burrell, 1969 – 2025
Celebrity chef who also hosted the show “Worst Cooks in America”
Jerry Butler, 1939 – 2025
Soul singer and Rock-Hall Inductee as part of The Impressions; also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
Ruth Buzzi, 1936 – 2025
Comedian and actress best known for her time on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” while also appearing on numerous other TV shows and specials
Frank Caprio, 1936
Municipal judge who rose to notoriety for his time on a reality TV show centered on his courtroom
James Carter Cathcart, 1954 – 2025
Voice actor best known for doing English dub work for “Pokemon” shows
Richard Chamberlain, 1934 – 2025
Actor and singer known for roles such as “Dr. Kildare” who eventually became known as “King of the Miniseries” after roles in miniseries like “The Thorn Birds” and “Shogun”
Leslie Charleson, 1945 – 2025
Longtime soap opera actress best known for playing the role of Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital”
Dick Cheney, 1941 – 2025
Former U.S. vice president and businessman
Jimmy Cliff, 1944 – 2025
Reggae pioneer and actor
Kenneth Colley, 1937 – 2025
Character actor who is most-recognized for playing an Imperial officer in the original “Star Wars” trilogy
Pat Crowley, 1933 – 2025
Longtime actress who appeared on numerous TV shows over her decades-long career
Leo Dan, 1942 – 2025
Argentine composer and singer
D’Angelo, 1974 – 2025
Singer, songwriter and music producer; part of the neo soul movement in the 1990s
Rick Davies, 1944 – 2025
Vocalist, songwriter and composer; co-founder of the rock group Supertramp
Paul Mario Day, 1956 – 2025
Original lead singer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden
Margaret DePriest, 1941 – 2025
Actress and writer who served as head writer on multiple soap operas over the decades
Rick Derringer, 1947 – 2025
Rocker known for hits like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”
Read more: Iconic singer, who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ and produced ‘Weird Al,’ dies at 77
Marc Dobies, 1949 – 2025
Soap opera actor who appeared on “Days of Our Lives,” “One Life to Live” and “Guiding Light”
Chris Dreja, 1946 – 2025
Guitarist, writer and co-founder of The Yardbirds and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“Junior” Edwards, 1963 – 2025
TV personality and hunter who appeared on the series “Swamp People”
Marianne Faithfull, 1946 – 2025
British singer best known for her song “As Tears Go By” and her relationship with Mick Jagger.
Read more: Pop icon Marianne Faithfull dies at 78 in London
Terry Louise Fisher, 1946 – 2025
Hollywood screenwriter best known for her work with “L.A. Law” and “Cagney & Lacey”
Roberta Flack, 1937 – 2025
Grammy-winning singer known for multiple hits including “Killing Me Softly” and “Tonight I Celebrate My Love”
James Foley, 1953 – 2025
Director best known for films like “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Fear”
George Foreman, 1949 – 2025
Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight boxing world champion.
Frederick Forsyth, 1938 – 2025
British author of numerous thrillers including “Day of the Jackal”
Read more: ‘Day of the Jackal’ author dies at 86
Connie Francis, 1937 – 2025
Popular pop singer in the ‘50s and ‘60s known for hits like “Pretty Little Baby”
Read more: Beloved music icon dies after sudden turn in health
Pope Francis, 1936 – 2025
Born Mario Bergoglio, was selected as the new pope of the Roman Catholic church in 2013
Ace Frehley, 1951 – 2025
KISS’s first guitarist who also helped write numerous songs for the band
Eileen Fulton, 1933 – 2025
Longtime soap opera star who played Lisa Miller for decades on “As the World Turns”
Ed Gale, 1963 – 2025
Actor and stunt artist known for his roles in “Child’s Play” and “Howard the Duck”
Jeff Garcia, 1975 – 2025
Voice actor and comedian
Anthony Geary, 1947 – 2025
Award-winning actor best known for his longtime role as Luke on “General Hospital”
Read more: Soap opera legend’s death leaves fans heartbroken
Gil Gerard, 1943 – 2025
Beloved actor best known for portraying Buck Rogers in the sci-fi TV series.
Bruce Glover, 1942 – 2025
Actor best known for playing Mr. Wint in the Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever” and father of actor Crispin Glover
Donna Jean Godchaux, 1947 – 2025
Singer who was also the only female vocalist for the Grateful Dead
Jane Goodall, 1934 – 2025
Scientist and conservationist known worldwide for her work with chimpanzees
Graham Greene, 1952 – 2025
Actor and musician who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in “Dances with Wolves”
Gene Hackman, 1930 – 2025
Longtime Hollywood actor and Academy Award winner who had many iconic roles during his career including playing Lex Luthor in the “Superman” films
Arthur Hamilton, 1926 – 2025
Oscar and Emmy nominated songwriter best known for the song “Cry Me a River”
Lynn Hamilton, 1930 – 2025
TV actress best known for her role as Donna on “Sanford and Son”
Bobby Hart, 1939 – 2025
Songwriter best known for his collaborations with The Monkees who was also part of the musical duo Boyce and Hart
Wings Hauser, 1947 – 2025
Longtime character actor with more than 100 acting credits to his name during his career
Brent Hinds, 1974 – 2025
Founding member of the group Mastodon
Alice Hirson, 1929 – 2025
Longtime soap opera actress known for multiple roles, including on “Dallas” and for playing Ellen’s mom on “Ellen”
Garth Hudson, 1937 – 2025
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and last surviving member of the Band
Rick Hurst, 1946 – 2025
Actor best known for playing Cletus, a deputy on “The Dukes of Hazzard”
Brian James, 1955 – 2025
Guitarist and founding member of the Damned
Peter Jason, 1944 – 2025
Character actor who with dozens of roles to his credit during his decades-long career
Chris Jasper, 1951 – 2025
Singer-composer and former member of the Isley Brothers
David Johansen, 1950 – 2025
Former lead singer for the New York Dolls who also went by the persona of Buster Poindexter.
Jellybean Johnson, 1956 – 2025
Former drummer for the band The Time.
Jonathan Joss, 1965 – 2025
Actor who provide the voice of John Redcorn on “King of the Hill” and also appeared on shows like “Park and Recreation”
David Kaff, 1946 – 2025
Actor and musician best known for playing the keyboard player Viv Savage for the film “This Is Spinal Tap”
Jonathan Kaplan, 1947 – 2025
Emmy-nominated television director who also was behind the camera for “The Accused” and other movies
Diane Keaton, 1946 – 2025
Award-winning actress known for collaborations with Woody Allen in addition to numerous other iconic film roles
Alice and Ellen Kessler, 1936 – 2025
Known professionally as The Kessler Twins, performed with stars like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
David Ketchum, 1928 – 2025
Actor, comedian and TV writer who portrayed Agent 13 on the show “Get Smart” in addition to numerous other television appearances
Udo Kier, 1944 – 2025
Longtime character actor with notable roles in multiple Lars von Trier films
Val Kilmer, 1959 – 2025
Film actor known for roles like Iceman in “Top Gun,” Jim Morrison in “The Doors” and Doc Holiday in “Tombstone”
Charlie Kirk, 1993 – 2025
Political activist and commentator who also founded Turning Point USA
Sally Kirkland, 1941 – 2025
Stage and screen actress who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film “Anna”
Ted Kotcheff, 1931 – 2025
Director of films such as “Weekend at Bernie’s” and “First Blood”
Peter Kwong, 1952 – 2025
Martial artist and actor best known for playing Rain in the film “Big Trouble in Little China”
Diane Ladd, 1935 – 2025
Oscar-nominated actress for films like “Chinatown” and also the mother of actress Laura Dern.
Cleo Laine, 1927 – 2025
Legendary jazz singer and Tony-nominated stage actress
Ananda Lewis, 1973 – 2025
Former MTV VJ and “TRL” host
Wayne Lewis, 1957 – 2025
Singer and founding member of Atlantic Starr
Lar Park Lincoln, 1961 – 2025
Actress best known for playing Linda Fairgate on “Knots Landing”
June Lockhart, 1925 – 2025
Longtime actress of screen and stage, Lockhart is best known for her roles as a TV mom on “Lassie” and “Lost in Space”
George Lowe, 1957 – 2025
Voice actor who brought Space Ghost to life on “Space Ghost Coast to Coast” as well as roles on “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” and “Robot Chicken”
David Lynch, 1946 – 2025
Oscar-nominated director best known for his eclectic films like “Eraserhead,” “The Elephant Man” and “Blue Velvet”
Read more: David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
Kelley Mack, 1992 – 2025
Actress best know for playing Addy on “The Walking Dead”
Kevin Mackey, 1946 – 2025
Former college basketball coach who led Cleveland State to their Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament in 1986.
Roderick “Rory” MacLeod, 1957 – 2025
Grammy-nominee and former member of Roomful of Blues
Michael Madsen, 1957 – 2025
Actor who appeared in numerous Quentin Tarantino films during his career
Read more: ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star dies at 66
Valerie Mahaffey, 1953 – 2025
Emmy-winning actress who appeared on “The Doctors,” “Northern Exposure” and multiple other shows
Raul Malo, 1965 – 2025
Co-founder and lead singer for The Mavericks
Chuck Mangione, 1940 – 2025
Grammy-winning jazz artist, composer and band leader
Nick Mangold, 1984 – 2025
Former Ohio State Buckeye and Pro-Bowl center for the NY Jets.
Joe Marinelli, 1957 – 2025
Longtime TV actor who also appeared on multiple soap operas
Jean Marsh, 1934 – 2025
British actress who co-created and starred in “Upstairs, Downstairs”
Wink Martindale, 1933 – 2025
Longtime game show host best known hosting “Tic-Tac-Dough”
Julian McMahon, 1968 – 2025
Australian actor who played a demon on the original “Charmed” series as well as portraying a version of “Doctor Doom” in the 2005 “Fantastic Four” film
James Mitchum, 1941 – 2025
Longtime actor and son of Hollywood legend Robert Mitchum
Joey Molland, 1947 – 2025
Guitarist and composer and former member of the band Badfinger
Sam Moore, 1935 – 2025
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and part of the duo Sam & Dave best known for songs like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin’”
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, 1962 – 2025
Bassist and founding member of Stone Roses
Roger Nichols, 1940 – 2025
Songwriter and composer known for hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun”
Jay North, 1951 – 2025
Former child star known for his titular role as Dennis the Menace in the TV show
Sophie Nyweide, 2000 – 2025
Former child actress who appeared in “Noah” and “Mammoth”
Ozzy Osbourne, 1948 – 2025
Rock icon and TV personality
Wayne Osmond, 1951 – 2025
Singer and founding member of The Osmonds
Read more: Original member of The Osmonds dies at age 73
Eddie Palmieri, 1936 – 2025
Iconic Latin musician who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys in 2013
Anthony Platt, 1981 – 2025
Atlanta hip-hop artist better known by his stage name DJ Unk
Dame Joan Plowright, 1929 – 2025
English actress whose long career included multiple Golden Globes and a Tony Award as well as an Oscar nomination for her role in “Enchanted April”
Read more: Iconic Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominee dies
Priscilla Pointer, 1924 – 2025
Stage and television actress who played Rebecca Barnes Wentworth on “Dallas”
Antony Price, 1945 – 2025
Fashion designer who created iconic looks for Duran Duran and David Bowie.
Mick Ralphs, 1944 – 2025
Rock musician who co-founded the bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company
James Ransone, 1979 – 2025
Actor, best known for playing Ziggy on “The Wire”
Chris Rea, 1951 – 2025
British singer and songwriter also known for the holiday hit “Driving Home for Christmas”
Robert Redford, 1936 – 2025
Legendary Hollywood actor and director who also created the Sundance Film Festival
Read more: Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89
Rob Reiner, 1947 – 2025
Son of Hollywood legend Carl Reiner who started out as an actor before transitioning to directing films including “A Few Good Men,” for which he received his lone Oscar nomination.
Maria Riva, 1924 – 2025
Actress and only child of Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich
Tony Roberts, 1939 – 2025
Actor known for multiple collaborations with Woody Allen, having appeared in six of his films.
Phil Robertson, 1946 – 2025
TV personality best known for the show “Duck Dynasty”
Chris Robinson, 1938 – 2025
Actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital” among his many roles
Tristan Rogers, 1946 – 2025
Longtime member of the cast of “General Hospital” known for playing Robert Scorpio
Lulu Roman, 1946 – 2025
Former “Hee-Haw” actress turned gospel singer
Francisco San Martin, 1985 – 2025
Soap star who held roles on multiple shows and also appeared on “Jane The Virgin”
Prunella Scales, 1932 – 2025
British actress best known for playing Sybil on the British TV show “Fawlty Towers”
Lalo Schifrin, 1932 – 2025
Composer who created the theme song for “Mission: Impossible” winning multiple Oscars and Grammys over his career
Tatiana Schlossberg, 1990 – 2025
Journalist and granddaughter of JFK
Read more: Granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy dies at 35
“Big Chuck” Schodowski, 1934 – 2025
Longtime Cleveland TV personality known for shows like “The Hoolihan & Big Chuck Show” and “The Big Chuck & Lil’ John Show”
Read more: Cleveland TV legend ‘Big Chuck’ Schodowski dead at 90
Peter-Henry Schroeder, 1935 – 2025
Character actor who appeared in multiple films and TV shows including “Argo” and “Cheers”
Walter Scott Jr., 1943 – 2025
Singer and co-founder of The Whispers
Jeannie Seely, 1940 – 2025
Grammy-winning country music singer
Eduardo Serra, 1943 – 2025
Cinematographer who received multiple Oscar nominations for his work on the final two “Harry Potter” films
Bobby Sherman, 1943 – 2025
Singer and actor who became a teen idol in the ‘60s and ‘70s
Jim Shooter, 1951 – 2025
Comic book editor and writer who was once head of Marvel Comics before eventually starting his own comic companies
Richard Smallwood, 1948 -2025
Grammy-nominated gospel singer
Mark Snow, 1946 – 2025
Hollywood composer who created the theme for “The X-Files” and worked on many other TV shows as well
Jill Sobule, 1959 – 2025
Singer best known for the song “I Kissed a Girl”
Danielle Spencer, 1965 – 2025
Former child actress who played Dee on the show “What’s Happening”
Terence Stamp, 1938 – 2025
British actor most often recognized for his portrayal of General Zod in the ‘Superman’ films starring Christopher Reeve
Lynne Marie Stewart, 1946 – 2025
Actress best known for her collaborations with Paul Reubens in the role of Miss Yvonne
Tom Stoppard, 1937 – 2025
Tony-winning playwright known for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” as well as screenwriter for films like “Brazil” and “Empire of the Sun.”
Angie Stone, 1961 – 2025
Singer and actress who was a former member of the trio The Sequence
Sly Stone, 1943 – 2025
Funk pioneer and frontman for Sly and the Family Stone
Drew Struzan, 1947 – 2025
Artist and illustrator known for creating many iconic movie posters for films ranging from “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter”
Jimmy Swaggart, 1935 – 2025
Former pastor and televangelist
Loretta Swit, 1942 – 2025
Actress best known for portraying “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the TV version of “M*A*S*H*”
John Sykes, 1959 – 2025
Rock guitarist best known for being a part of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake
Jubiliant Sykes, 1954 – 2025
Grammy-nominated opera singer
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 1950 – 2025
TV and film actor known for roles in the Mortal Kombat series as well as “The Man in the High Castle.”
Paul Tagliabue, 1940 – 2025
Former NFL commissioner
Michelle Trachtenberg, 1985 – 2025
Prolific actress best known for roles like Harriett the Spy and Buffy Summers’ younger sister in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
Tom Troupe, 1928 – 2025
Character actor who appeared on numerous TV shows during his career including “Star Trek” and “Who’s the Boss?”
Ike Turner Jr., 1958 – 2025
Musician and producer who won a Grammy as well
Bob Uecker, 1934 – 2025
Former MLB player and longtime announcer who also appeared in films like “Major League” and TV series like “Mr. Belvedere”
Read more: ‘Mr. Baseball’ Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90
Mark Volman, 1947 – 2025
Singer was co-founder of The Turtles
Jim Ward, 1959 – 2025
Emmy-winning voice actor known for numerous cartoon voices over the decades.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 1970 – 2025
Actor best know for playing Theo on “The Cosby Show”
Kenneth Washington, 1936 – 2025
Final surviving member from the cast of “Hogan’s Heroes” who joined the show in its final season
James D. Watson, 1928 – 2025
Scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA
George Wendt, 1948 – 2025
Longtime comedic actor best known for playing Norm on “Cheers”
Bobby Whitlock, 1948 – 2025
Musician and co-founder of Derek and the Dominos
Madeleine Wickham, 1969 – 2025
British author who wrote under the pen name Sophie Kinsella
D’Wayne Wiggins, 1961 – 2025
Founding member of the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!
David Adam Williams, 1974 – 2025
Better known as the YouTube personality Adam the Woo
Brian Wilson, 1942 – 2025
Founding member and songwriter for The Beach Boys
Peter Yarrow, 1938 – 2025
Singer and songwriter best known for his part in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary
Read more: Iconic anti-war folk singer, author of one of America’s most loved songs, dies
Jesse Colin Young, 1941 – 2025
Singer-songwriter who was a founding member of the Youngbloods
Harris Yulin, 1937 – 2025
Longtime character actor who had notable roles in “Scarface” and “Ghostbusters II”
Don Zimmerman, 1944 – 2025
Oscar-nominated film editor whose works included multiple “Rocky” films and Ace Ventura
Neil Zurcher, 1935 – 2025
Longtime Cleveland television personality, best known for his iconic “One Tank Trips” series
Read more: Neil Zurcher, Cleveland TV icon behind ‘One Tank Trips,’ dies at 89
