Celebrity Deaths of 2025: Stars Who Died This Year

American Folk musician Peter Yarrow plays acoustic guitar as he performs, during the Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee's October 2017 Conference, at the Western Presbyterian Church, Washington DC, October 21, 2017. The Conference, titled 'From Protest to Resistance,' marked the 50th anniversary of the March on the Pentagon. (Photo by Howard Ruffner/Getty Images)

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 LavinJocelyn WildensteinJeff BaenaThe 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.