Death is a natural part of life, and yet it always comes too soon.
Sometimes public figures we've never met touch our lives in ways they will never understand, something that's true for every one of the people on this list.
Here are 22 beloved celebrities we've lost so far in 2025.
1
Ozzy Osbourne
The iconic rocker passed away on July 22nd after a battle with Parkinson's disease, just a few weeks after his final show.
2
Hulk Hogan
The wrestler passed away on July 24th at the age of 71, brother!
3
Val Kilmer
Actor known for his role on Top Gun. 1959-2025.
4
Valerie Mahaffey
Actor and star in Young Sheldon. 1953-2025.
5
Bob Uecker
The longtime Brewers baseball commentator. 1934-2025.
6
Jonathan Joss
Actor and musician, playing Chief Ken Hotate on Parks and Recreation. 1965-2025.
7
Michelle Trachtenberg
Actress known for Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 1985-2025
8
Gene Hackman
The two-time Oscar winning actor. 1930-2025.
9
George Foreman
The boxer and grill creator. 1949-2025.
10
Charley Scalies
Comedian and The Sopranos actor. 1940-2025.
11
Loretta Swit
Animal activist and actress, known for her role on M*A*S*H.
12
John Brenkus
Emmy winning Sports Science host. 1971-2025.
13
Sly Stone
Sly and the Family Stone frontman. 1943-2025.
14
George Wendt
Actor and Cheers star. 1948-2025.
15
Presley Chweneyagae
Actor and star of Tsotsi. 1984-2025.
16
Wink Martindale
Radio and game show host. 1933-2025.
17
Carl Dean
Dolly Parton’s husband. 1942-2025.
18
Latonya Pottain
Star of My 600-Lb. Life'. 1985-2025.
19
Irv Gotti
Record producer and music executive. 1970-2025.
20
David Lynch
Iconic director and Oscar nominee. 1946-2025.
21
Angie Stone
Grammy-nominated R&B singer. 1961-2025.
22
Pope Francis
The Pope. 1936-2025.
