Celebrity deaths 2025: Actors, singers and stars we lost this year
Hollywood is mourning the loss of some of its finest stars.
Below, Page Six remembers the actors, singers and more celebs who died in 2025.
David Lynch
Director David Lynch died at the beginning of 2025, his family announced on Jan. 16.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” they shared in a statement. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time.”
“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, “Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole,'” the statement continued. “It’s a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.”
The “Blue Velvet” director, who suffered from emphysema, was 78.
Leslie Charleson
“General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson — known for her decades-long role as Monica Quartermaine — died at age 79.
The soap opera’s executive producer Frank Valentini announced her passing via the show’s Instagram account on Jan. 12.
“Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on ‘General Hospital’ alone and, just as Monica was the heart of the Quartermaines, Leslie was a beloved matriarch of the entire cast and crew,” he wrote.
“I will miss our daily chats, her quick wit and incredible presence on set. On behalf of everyone at General Hospital, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to her loved ones during this difficult time.”
Sam Moore
Singer Sam Moore, who performed as one half of the Grammy-winning R&B duo Sam & Dave, died at the age of 89.
Moore’s publicist told the Associated Press that the singer passed away in Coral Gables, Florida, on Jan. 10, after suffering complications from a surgery. No additional details were immediately available.
Moore was known for hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin.'” He was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
The Vivienne
The Vivienne — winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” Season 1 and star of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 7 — died at the age of 32.
The reality TV personality’s rep, Simon Jones, announced the news via X on Jan. 5. A cause of death for the drag performer, born James Lee Williams, was not shared.
“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams — The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” Jones wrote.
“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”
Jeff Baena
Jeff Baena was found dead at a residence in Los Angeles on Jan. 3, the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to Page Six. He was 47.
An assistant reportedly discovered the filmmaker’s body and called police. According to TMZ, Baena died by suicide, citing law enforcement sources, but an official cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
Baena had been married to actress Audrey Plaza since 2020. They had no children together.
Brenton Wood
Brenton Wood died on Jan. 3 at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., surrounded by friends and family, the singer’s manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, told TMZ. He was 83.
Wood, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith, found success with R&B and pop music, and released hits such as “Gimme Little Sign” and “Baby You Got It.”
He was best known, though, for the 1967 track “The Oogum Boogum Song.”
Wayne Osmond
Wayne Osmond died at age 73 on Jan. 1 after suffering a “massive stroke,” his brother Merrill Osmond announced on Facebook at the time.
The musician wrote in his post, “When I learned that my dear brother Wayne had a massive stroke my immediate response was to fall to my knees and pray for him to receive the assurance that his mission had been accomplished, and he was successful in this endeavor in many ways.”
A rep for Wayne added that the singer, who rose to fame with his siblings in the 1950s, passed away “peacefully” while surrounded by his wife, Kathlyn White Osmond, and their five children.
