Celebrities Who Have Died in 2025
Among the notable entertainment figures who have died in 2025 are Gene Hackman, Michelle Trachtenberg, David Lynch and Garth Hudson.
The entertainment industry has already lost several notable figures in 2025. The film world was shaken by the death of âBlue Velvetâ and âTwin Peaksâ director David Lynch, with tributes to the visionary filmmaker continuing for weeks. Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife in late February in Santa Fe, N.M., while âHarriet the Spyâ star Michelle Trachtenberg died in New York on Feb. 26.
In music, Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of The Band, died in January, while Peter, Paul and Mary lost Peter Yarrow. âKilling Me Softlyâ singer Roberta Flack died in February. Notable actresses who died in January include Joan Plowright and Leslie Charleson.
Last year, the entertainment business said goodbye to stars including Shannen Doherty, Bob Newhart, Louis Gossett Jr., Donald Sutherland and James Earl Jones.
Jeff Baena Image Credit: Getty ImagesJeff Baena, a screenwriter and director whose credits include the offbeat comedies âThe Little Hoursâ and âLife After Beth,â died Jan. 3. Baena was the husband of Aubrey Plaza, who starred in his films âThe Little Hours,â a 2017 black comedy set in a 14th century convent, and âLife After Beth,â a zombie satire.Â
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The Vivienne, aka James Lee Williams Image Credit: Getty Images for VH1/Paramount +âRuPaulâs Drag Race UKâ winner James Lee Williams, better known by their stage name The Vivienne, died Jan. 5. They were 32.
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Peter Yarrow Image Credit: (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)Peter Yarrow, one third of the chart-topping 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, co-writer of the song âPuff, the Magic Dragonâ and a prominent social activist, died Jan. 7 at his home in New York City.
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Sam Moore Image Credit: Larry Marano/Getty ImagesSam Moore, who had classic hits with the soul duo Sam and Dave in the 1960s, died Jan. 10 in Coral Gables, Florida. He was 89.
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Leslie CharlesonSoap opera icon Leslie Charleson, who for decades played Monica Quartermaine on âGeneral Hospital,â died Jan. 12 after a long illness.
Read the full obituary here.
David Lynch Image Credit: Getty ImagesDirector-writer David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like âBlue Velvetâ and âMulholland Driveâ and network television with âTwin Peaks,â died Jan. 15.
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Joan Plowright Image Credit: Getty ImagesJoan Plowright, star of âEnchanted Aprilâ and the widow of Laurence Oliver, died Jan. 16. She was 95.
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Garth Hudson Image Credit: Getty ImagesGarth Hudson, whose fantastical approach to the organ and virtuosity on a panoply of other instruments lent a distinctive touch to the roots-rock of the Canadian-American group the Band, died Jan. 21. He was the last surviving member of The Band.
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Marianne Faithfull Image Credit: Getty ImagesVocalist Marianne Faithfull, whose 1960s sojourn as a swinging London pop star was succeeded by a striking punk-era artistic rebirth, died Jan. 30 in London. She was 78.
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Tony Roberts Image Credit: Everett CollectionTony Roberts, who appeared in Woody Allen films including âAnnie Hallâ while enjoying a long, bountiful career on Broadway, died Feb. 7 due to complications of lung cancer.Â
Read the full obit here.
Roberta Flack Image Credit: David Redfern/Getty ImagesLegendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early â70s by the Grammy-winning hits âThe First Time Ever I Saw Your Faceâ and âKilling Me Softly With His Song,â died Feb. 24.
Read the full obit here.
Michelle Trachtenberg Image Credit: Getty Images for The Art of ElyMichelle Trachtenberg, the actor best known for film and television roles including âGossip Girlâ and âBuffy the Vampire Slayer,â died Feb. 26. She was 39.
Read the full obit here.
Gene Hackman Image Credit: Getty ImagesâThe French Connectionâ star Gene Hackman was found dead Feb. 26 in Santa Fe, N.M., along with his wife. He was 95.
Read the full obit here.
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