Remembering the famous Hollywood stars we lost in 2025

The world of entertainment bid farewell to a host of personalities this year.

With Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner’s shocking addition on December 14, the list of stars which Hollywood lost in 2025 seemed figuratively increased tenfold.

The couple were discovered slain at their Brentwood residence by their daughter Romy on Sunday, December 14, while their son Nick Reiner was subsequently charged in the double homicide.

From expected news to the unexpectedly devastating, here’s a roundup of the most profound celebrity deaths of 2025:

David Lynch

The director known for an exquisitely eccentric touch in his work, David Lynch passed away on January 15, 2025, leaving the entire film community heartbroken in his wake. He was 78 years old and died of emphysema, a chronic lung disease.

Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at the untimely age of 39 on February 26. The former child star was discovered dead at her Manhattan apartment, while her longtime illness with diabetes was reported as the cause which contributed to the tragic demise.

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman’s twisted case of death went on to shock the world after his rotten remains were discovered on February 26. The legendary star was found alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, while both were said to have passed away days before they were eventually found. He was 95 years old.

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer passed away at the age of 65 on April 1, after years of battling throat cancer, while his actual cause of death was revealed to be pneumonia.

Ozzy Osbourne

Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died of a cardiac arrest on July 22, at the age of 76.

Giorgio Armani

The legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani passed away on September 4, when he was 91 years old. He died of liver failure at his home in Milan.

Robert Redford

Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at the age of 89, leaving behind a rich legacy of contributions to cinema. The film thespian was reported to have passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Diane Keaton

The iconic Hollywood actress Diane Keaton was 79 when she was announced to have passed away on October 11. She became yet another old star to die of pneumonia.

Diane Ladd

Actress and mother to Laura Dern, Diane Ladd passed away on November 3 at the age of 89. Her death certificate revealed the cause of death to be acute chronic hypoxic respiratory failure.

Here are a few other honourable mentions:

• Sam Moore, singer (October 12, 1935 - January 10, 2025)
• Mariane Faithfull, singer and actress (December 29, 1946 - January 30, 2025)
• Roberta Flack, singer and pianist (February 10, 1937 - February 24, 2025)
• Brian Wilson, former Beach Boys member and musician (June 20, 1942 - June 11, 2025)
• Michael Madsen, actor (September 25, 1957 - July 3, 2025)
• Connie Francis, singer and actress (December 12, 1937 - July 16, 2025)
• Hulk Hogan, wrestler and media personality (August 11, 1953 - July 24, 2025)
• Terence Stamp, actor (July 22, 1938 - August 17, 2025)
• Jane Goodall, primatologist and anthropologist (April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025)
• Tom Stoppard, playwright and screenwriter (July 3, 1937 - November 29, 2025)