Deaths in 2025

The following is a list of notable deaths that happened in the year 2025. Names under each date are noted in the order of the alphabet by their last name, or pseudonym. Deaths of non-humans are also noted here, if worth noting.

Criteria

Every entry is backed by a source. Proper citations are used and no bare URLs so as to prevent link rot. The following are the requirements for adding a name to the list in its order: Name, age, origin, what the person is known for and his or her cause of death – if known – and a source for verification.

January

26

Shafi, 56, Indian film director (One Man Show, Kalyanaraman, Pulival Kalyanam), complications from a stroke.^[1]

25

Dražen Dalipagić, 73, Serbian Hall of Fame basketball player (Partizan, Carrera Venezia) and coach (Nuova Pallacanestro Gorizia), Olympic champion (1980).^[2]
Gloria Romero, 91, Filipino actress (Ilocana Maiden, Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story), Condemned).^[3]

24

Unk, 42, American rapper ("Walk It Out", "2 Step", "Show Out").^[4]

23

22

Nicholas Eadie, 67, Australian actor (Vietnam, The Man from Snowy River II, Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer, Cop Shop).^[5]
Wim van Elk, 87, Dutch politician.^[6]

21

Mauricio Funes, 65, Salvadoran politician and convicted criminal, president (2009–2014).^[7]
Garth Hudson, 87, Canadian Hall of Fame musician (The Band) and keyboardist ("Chest Fever").^[8]

20

Bertrand Blier, 85, French film director (Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, Beau Pere, Buffet froid).^[9]
Luc Cauwenberghs, 72, Belgian visual artist.^[10]
Bob Kuban, 84, American bandleader and musician ("The Cheater"), stroke.^[11]
Harald Paalgard, 74, Norwegian cinematographer (Orion's Belt, Dreamplay, The Woman That Dreamed About a Man).^[12]
John Sykes, 65, English guitarist (Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), cancer.^[13] (death announced on this date)

19

Jan Mijnsbergen, 86, Dutch politician.^[14]
Mijndert Ververs, 91, Dutch businessman.^[15]

18

Raymond Goossens, 93, Belgian politician.^[16]
Ze'ev Revach, 84, Israeli actor (Charlie Ve'hetzi, Hagiga B'Snuker, The Farewell Party) and comedian.^[17]

17

Denis Law, 84, Scottish footballer (Manchester United, Huddersfield Town, national team), Alzheimer's disease.^[18]
Russell Marshall, 88, New Zealand politician, MP (1972–1990), minister of foreign affairs (1987–1990) and education (1984–1987).^[19]

16

David Lynch, 78, American television and film director (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive), visual artist and musician.^[20] (death announced on this date)
Dame Joan Plowright, 95, English actress (Enchanted April, A Taste of Honey, 101 Dalmatians), Tony winner (1961).^[21]
Bob Uecker, 90, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals), broadcaster (Milwaukee Brewers), and actor (Mr. Belvedere), lung cancer.^[22]
Shoji Ueda, 87, Japanese cinematographer (Ran, Dreams, After the Rain), heart attack.^[23]

15

Anna Maria Ackermann, 92, Italian actress (Le inchieste del commissario Maigret, The Skin, 'O Re).^[24]
Christopher Benjamin, 90, English actor (Doctor Who, Judge John Deed, The Plague Dogs).^[25]
Diane Langton, 77, English actress (Hollyoaks, Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).^[26]
Melba Montgomery, 86, American country singer ("No Charge", "Don't Let the Good Times Fool You", "Angel of the Morning") and songwriter.^[27]
Willy Neven, 76, Belgian politician, mayor of Halen (1983–1986; 1995–2012).^[28]
Linda Nolan, 65, Irish singer, actress and television personality (The Nolans), double pneumonia.^[29]
Rosny Smarth, 84, Haitian politician, prime minister (1996–1997).^[30]
Jeannot Szwarc, 85, French film director (Jaws 2, Supergirl, Santa Claus: The Movie).^[31]
Sarigama Viji, 76, Indian actor (Beluvalada Madilalli, Mana Mecchida Sose, Yamalokadalli Veerappan).^[32]

14

Marcel van den Dop, 70, Dutch artist.^[33]
Jack Kooistra, 94, Dutch journalist and Nazi hunter.^[34]
Tony Slattery, 65, British actor (The Crying Game, Peter's Friends), comedian and television personality (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), heart attack.^[35]
Gerard van den Tweel, 80, Dutch businessman, bile duct cancer.^[36]

13

Jean Penders, 85, Dutch politician, member of the European Parliament (1979–1994).^[37]

12

Claude Jarman Jr., 90, American actor (The Yearling, Rio Grande).^[38]
Kim Yaroshevskaya, 101, Russian-born Canadian actress (Fanfreluche, Passe-Partout, Home Fires).^[39]
Anton Vernooij, 84, Dutch priest, composer and full professor.^[40]

11

Barbara Rylska, 88, Polish actress.^[41]

10

Cees Bakker, 85, Dutch politician.^[42]
Yevgenia Dobrovolskaya, 60, Russian actress (Queen Margot, The Irony of Fate 2, Guys from Mars), complications from cancer and heart failure.^[43]
Sam Moore, 89, American Hall of Fame singer-songwriter (Sam & Dave), complications from surgery.^[44]
Theo Rongen, 81, Dutch music director and politician, mayor of Thorn (1997-2011).^[45]
Bram Van Paesschen, 45, Belgian movie director (Empire of Dust).^[46]

9

Harlind Libbrecht, 65, Belgian musician (Kadril) and academic.^[47] (death announced on this date)
Jorge Luis Sánchez, 64, Cuban film director (El Benny, Buscando a Casal).^[48]
Marc Michetz, 73, Belgian comics artist.^[49]
Otto Schenk, 94, Austrian actor (Dunja, Always Trouble with the Reverend), film (Die Fledermaus) and theatre director.^[50]

8

Pritish Nandy, 73, Indian poet, film producer (Bollywood Calling, The Mystic Masseur), and politician, MP (1998–2004), cardiac arrest.^[51]

7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, 96, French politician, deputy (1956–1962, 1986–1988) and MEP (1984–2019), founder of National Front.^[52]
Mirosława Marcheluk, 85, Polish actress (Hero of the Year, Magnat).^[53]
Walter Martos, 67, Peruvian military officer and politician, prime minister (2020) and minister of defence (2019–2020).^[54]
Hans Prakke, 75, Dutch journalist.^[55]
Pim Vermeulen, 77, Dutch politician.^[56]
Peter Yarrow, 86, American singer (Peter, Paul and Mary, "Leaving on a Jet Plane") and songwriter ("Puff, the Magic Dragon"), bladder cancer.^[57]

6

Henny Eman, 76, Aruban politician, prime minister (1986–1989, 1994–2001).^[58]

5

René Bliki, 98, Belgian resistance member, war volunteer and sport cyclist.^[59]
Bobby Matitahatiwen, 65, Dutch futsal player (national team).^[60]
Prabir Mitra, 83, Bangladeshi actor (Titash Ekti Nadir Naam, Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo, Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna).^[61]
Henri Willy Pleket, 94, Dutch historian, epigrapher and university professor.^[62]
Costas Simitis, 88, Greek politician, prime minister (1996–2004), and MP (1985–2009).^[63]

4

José Luis Beltrán, 69, Spanish basketball player (CB Estudiantes, national team).^[64]
Jules D'Oultremont, 77, Belgian politician, mayor of Houthalen-Helchteren (2001-2003).^[65] (death announced on this date)
Emilio Echevarría, 80, Mexican actor (Amores perros, Die Another Day, The Alamo).^[66]
Nicolaas Klei, 63, Dutch wine critic.^[67]
Anjana Sultana, 59, Bangladeshi actress (Parineeta, Ashikkhito), lung infection.^[68]

3

Jeff Baena, 47, American film director and screenwriter (The Little Hours, Horse Girl, Spin Me Round), suicide.^[69]
André De Maerteleire, 80, Belgian cyclist.^[70]
Shigemi Fukahori, 93, Japanese peace activist.^[71]
Guus Luijters, 81, Dutch writer and journalist.^[72]
Mauro Morandi, 89, Italian island hermit (Budelli).^[73]
Jos Plas, 94, Belgian cyclist.^[74]
Dame Tariana Turia, 80, New Zealand politician, MP (1996–2014) and minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector (2003–2004, 2008–2011), stroke.^[75]
Brenton Wood, 83, American singer ("The Oogum Boogum Song", "Gimme Little Sign").^[76]

2

Jytte Abildstrøm, 90, Danish actress (Helle for Helene, Don Olsen kommer til byen, The Adventures of Picasso), kidney disease.^[77]
Pieter Hofstra, 78, Dutch politician, MP (1994-2006) and Senator (2007-2011).^[78]

1

Meine Breemhaar, 64, Dutch businessman and sports official, president of PEC Zwolle (2020-2025).^[79]
Leo Dan, 82, Argentine singer, composer and actor (Story of a Poor Young Man, Cómo te extraño).^[80]
Nora Orlandi, 91, Italian musician and film composer (The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh, Johnny Yuma, Clint the Stranger).^[81]
Wayne Osmond, 73, American singer (The Osmonds) and songwriter ("Crazy Horses", "Let Me In"), stroke.^[82]
Vittorio Pomilio, 93, Italian basketball player (Stella Azzurra Roma, national team).^[83]

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Preceded by Deaths in 2024	Deaths by year	Succeeded by Deaths in 2026

[1] Popular film director Shafi passes away

[2] Basketball world mourns loss of Serbian legend Drazen Dalipagic

[3] Veteran actress Gloria Romero pumanaw na, 91 (in Tagalog)

[4] DJ Unk, Known for “Walk It Out” and “2 Step”, Dead at 42

[5] Aussie TV and theatre legend Nicholas Eadie dead at 67

[6] Oud-burgemeester van Helmond Wim van Elk (87) overleden, burgemeester Sjoerd Potters reageert ‘geschrokken en bedroefd’ (in Dutch)

[7] Ex-Salvadoran Leader Mauricio Funes Dies In Nicaragua

[8] Garth Hudson, the last living member of The Band, dead at 87

[9] Bertrand Blier, réalisateur et scénariste, auteur des « Valseuses », est mort à 85 ans (in French)

[10] Kunstenaar Luc Cauwenberghs (72) overleden, maker van beelden van Nero en Urbanus (in Dutch)

[11] Bob Kuban, St. Louis musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, dead at 84

[12] Filmfotograf Harald Paalgard er død (in Norwegian)

[13] Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65

[14] Oud-Kamerlid Jan Mijnsbergen (PvdA) overleden (in Dutch)

[15] De boodschappenjongen die met Wolters Kluwer een miljardenbedrijf opbouwde (in Dutch)

[16] De man die eerste burgemeester werd van fusiegemeente Ranst: “Mon kon niet tegen conflicten” (in Dutch)

[17] זאב רווח, מגדולי שחקני ישראל, הלך לעולמו בגיל 84 (in Hebrew)

[18] Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84

[19] Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88

[20] David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78

[21] Joan Plowright, Acting Legend of Stage and Screen and Laurence Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95

[22] Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball,' dies at 90

[23] 上田正治さん死去　映画撮影監督 (in Japanese)

[24] Teatro, morta Anna Maria Ackermann: debuttò con Eduardo (in Italian)

[25] Christopher Benjamin 1934–2025

[26] Only Fools and Horses star and soap legend Diane Langton dies aged 77

[27] Legendary 'No Charge' Singer Melba Montgomery Dead at 86

[28] Oud-burgemeester Willy Neven (76) van Halen overleden: "Strijder tegen wateroverlast" laat blijvende erfenis na (in Dutch)

[29] Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65

[30] Haïti : Décès de l’ancien premier ministre Rosny Smarth (in French)

[31] tor Jeannot Szwarc passes away aged 85

[32] Kannada Actor Sarigama Viji Passes Away At 76l

[33] 'Altijd een lach en grap en creativiteit ten top', kunstenaar Marcello overleden (in Dutch)

[34] Jack Kooistra (94) overleden, man die 'Schrik van Roden' opspoorde (in Dutch)

[35] Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack

[36] In Memoriam: Quote 500-lid Gerard van den Tweel (1944-2025) (in Dutch)

[37] Oud-Europarlementariër Jean Penders (CDA) overleden (in Dutch)

[38] Claude Jarman Jr., Young Star of ‘The Yearling,’ Dies at 90

[39] La comédienne Kim Yaroshevskaya s’éteint à 101 ans (in French)

[40] Kerkmusicus pastor A.C. Vernooij overleden (in Dutch)

[41] Nie żyje ikona polskiego kina. Barbara Rylska odeszła w wieku 89 lat (in Polish)

[42] Kees Bakker, oud-burgemeester van Giessenlanden, overleden (in Dutch)

[43] Умерла Евгения Добровольская (in Russian)

[44] Sam Moore, Soul Man Who Scored Hits With Sam and Dave, Dead at 89

[45] Oud-bestuurder Theo Rongen (81) overleden (in Dutch)

[46] Brusselse documentairemaker Bram Van Paesschen (45) overleden (in Dutch)

[47] Harlind Libbrecht, muzikant en mede-oprichter van folk-rockgroep Kadril, overleden

[48] Falleció el cineasta cubano Jorge Luis Sánchez, director de El Benny (in Spanish)

[49] Marc Michetz (73) overleden (in Dutch)

[50] Otto Schenk ist tot (in German)

[51] Poet, Filmmaker, Writer Pritish Nandy Dies At 73; ‘Heartbroken’ Friend Anupam Kher Pays Rich Tribute

[52] Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96

[53] Zmarła Mirosława Marcheluk, znakomita aktorka przez wiele lat związana z Łodzią (in Polish)

[54] Falleció Walter Martos, exministro del gobierno de Martín Vizcarra, a los 67 años (in Spanish)

[55] Journalist Hans Prakke (75) overleden (in Dutch)

[56] Pim Vermeulen: onverschrokken stadsvernieuwer van Rotterdam (in Dutch)

[57] Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86

[58] Eerste premier van Aruba Henny Eman (76) overleden (in Dutch) (subscription required)

[59] Oorlogsvrijwilliger René Bliki overleden (in Dutch)

[60] Voormalig futsalinternational Bobby Matitahatiwen (65) overleden (in Dutch)

[61] Prabir Mitra passes away

[62] th announcement, NRC Handelsblad, 11 January 2025

[63] Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies Aged 88

[64] Murió el Patas Beltrán, primer argentino en jugar la liga española (in Spanish)

[65] Oud-burgemeester Jules D’Oultremont van Houthalen-Helchteren overleden (in Dutch)

[66] Muere Emilio Echevarría, querido actor que interpretó a "El Chivo" en "Amores Perros" (in Spanish)

[67] Wijnschrijver Nicolaas Klei (63) overleden, bekend van Supermarktwijngids (in Dutch)

[68] Actress Anjana Rahman Passes Away

[69] Indie Filmmaker Jeff Baena Has Passed Away At 47

[70] Belgische wielerwereld opnieuw in rouw: oud-wielrenner André De Maerteleire overleden op 80-jarige leeftijd (in Dutch)

[71] Shigemi Fukahori, who survived Nagasaki bombing and spent his life advocating for peace, dies at 93

[72] Guus Luijters gaf bijna 20.000 gedeporteerde en vermoorde kinderen een gezicht (in Dutch)

[73] Farewell to Mauro Morandi, the hermit “guardian” of the island of Budelli

[74] Ex-profwielrenner Jos Plas (94) uit Dilbeek overleden (in Dutch)

[75] Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies

[76] 'Oogum Boogum' Singer Brenton Wood Dead at 83

[77] Jytte Abildstrøm er død (in Danish)

[78] Gronings VVD-Kamerlid Pieter Hofstra (78) overleden (in Dutch)

[79] Meine Breemhaar (64) overleden, succesvol vastgoedondernemer en sponsor PEC Zwolle (in Dutch)

[80] Luto en la música: Falleció Leo Dan, cantante y compositor argentino, a sus 82 años (in Spanish)

[81] Addio a Nora Orlandi, aveva 91 anni (in Italian)

[82] Wayne Osmond dies at 73

[83] Addio a Vittorio Pomilio (in Italian)

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