Michelle Trachtenberg, David Lynch, Gene Hackman: All the celebrities who have died in 2025

Legendary soul singer Sam Moore, who rose to fame thanks to his duo Sam & Dave, passed away on 10 January 2025. He died of complications after a surgery, at the age of 89. 

On 12 January 2025, American actress Leslie Charleson, mostly known for her role on General Hospital, died of head trauma at the age of 79.

British reality television star and actor Paul Danan, who rose to fame thanks to his appearances on Hollyoaks, passed away on 15 January 2025. He died of a ‘slip and fall’ at his Bristol flat, at the age of 46. 

Iconic director David Lynch, known for his series such as Twin Peaks and films including Mulholland Drive, passed away on 15 January 2025. He died from complications due to an emphysema at the age of 78. 

British comedian Tony Slattery, known for his witty comebacks on Whose Line Is It Anyway? passed away on 15 January 2025. He died of a heart attack at the age of 65.

Legendary sports commentator and comedic actor Bob Uecker died on 16 January 2025, at the age of 90. 

Iconic cartoonist and author Jules Feiffer passed away on 17 January 2025. He died of congestive heart failure at the age of 95. 

On 20 January 2025, it was revealed that electric guitar legend John Sykes, who rose to fame with bands Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, had passed away the previous month, at the age of 65. He died of cancer. 

Legendary British singer Marianne Faithfull passed away on 30 January 2025, at the age of 78. The As Tears Go By singer had struggled with many health issues in the last few years. 

Irv Gotti, known for his influence as a rap and hip-hop producer, died of a stroke on 5 February 2025, at the age of 54.

Tony Roberts, mostly known for his role as Woody Allen's best friend in Annie Hall, passed away on 7 February 2025, after a long battle against lung cancer. He was 85.

Known for his roles on New Girl and Magnum P.I, among others, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo died of heart complications on 10 February 2025, at the age of 61. 

Biff Wiff, who appeared on Netflix's I Think You Should Leave, as well as Everywhere All At Once, passed away on 14 February, after a long battle against cancer. He was 77.

Alice Hirson, known for her role as Ellen DeGeneres' mother on her eponymous sitcom, died of natural causes on 14 February 2025, at the age of 95.

On 16 February 2025, legendary Carry On actor Julian Holloway passed away due to a brief illness, according to his agents. The actor was 80. 

Iconic British musician Rick Buckler passed away on 17 February 2025, after a short illness. Known as the drummer for rock band The Jam, Rick Buckler died at the age of 69, surrounded by his family. 

Souleymane Cissé, an award-winning and writer-director from Mali, passed away on 19 February 2025, at the age of 84. His cause of death has not been revealed. 

Soul singer and songwriter Jerry Butler passed away on 20 February 2025. He died of natural causes at the age of 85. 

Prolific actor Peter Jason, who recently appeared on HBO's Deadwood, passed away on 20 February 2025. He died at the age of 80, after a long battle against cancer.

Lynne Marie Stewart passed away on 21 February 2025, at the age of 78. The actress, known for her roles in Pee-Wee's Playhouse and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, died of cancer. 

Voletta Wallace, mother of late rapper Christopher Wallace, known as the Notorious B.I.G, passed away on 21 February 2025. She died of natural causes in a hospice at the age of 78. 

Former member of legendary soul band The Isley Brothers Chris Jasper passed away on 23 February 2025, at the age of 73. He had been battling cancer for a few years. 

Iconic Killing Me Softly singer Roberta Flack passed away on 24 February 2025. In 2022, she revealed she was suffering from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which prevented her from singing. She died at the age of 88. 

Sha'Vi Lewis was a fashion designer who competed on the 18th series of Project Runway. He died on 24 February 2025, at the age of 38. His cause of death remains a mystery, but his friends explained he is ‘in a much better place’. 

Historic BBC presenter Henry Kelly, mostly known for his work on Going for Gold in the 1980s and 90s, passed away on 25 February 2025, at the age of 78. He died of natural causes. 

Legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home, on 26 February 2025. The couple was found in separate rooms, and their bodies were in a state of ‘mummification’. It is unclear when they died. The 95-year-old actor and his 63-year-old wife were first believed to have died of carbon monoxide poisoning, but the option was ruled out by the police. The investigation is still ongoing. 

On 26 February 2025, Michelle Trachtenberg passed away the age of 39. The actress, known for her roles on the shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, had received a liver transplant three months prior to her death. Her cause of death was ruled as ‘undertermined’ but the police believe she died of natural causes, and her family have declined her right to an autopsy. 

Known as the lead singer for the band New York Dolls, which rose to fame in the 1970s, David Johansen died on 28 February 2025. He died at the age of 75 after a long battle against cancer. 

On 1 March 2025, Joey Molland passed away at the age of 77. The last surviving member of Badfinger had been struggling with health issues such as pneumonia over the past few years. 

Legendary R&B singer, known for her hit song Wish I Didn't Miss You, Angie Stone passed away on 1 March 2025. She was killed in a car accident at the age of 63. 

On 3 March, Coronation Street and EastEnders star Kathryn Apanowicz passed away at the age of 64. She was reportedly suffering from a long illness. Her friend shared the news on social media writing: 

'Reunited with her beloved Richard. I will miss you so much my lovely friend. What adventures we had. The world will always be a duller place without you…'

Her husband Richard had passed away in 2005 from heart problems.