Celebrity deaths of 2025: Who we've lost this year
LOS ANGELES - As the year unfolds, 2025 has already seen the loss of several celebrities who have left a mark on the entertainment world.
From iconic actors and musicians to renowned athletes and artists, these figures shaped the cultural landscape and captured the hearts of millions. Here's a look at the celebrities we have lost this year.
Jan. 24, 2025: Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, an influential figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and a pioneer of the snap music subgenre, passed away on Jan. 24, according to TMZ. He was 43 years old.
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DJ Unk rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his breakout hit single, "Walk It Out," which climbed into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Known for his infectious beats and energetic delivery, DJ Unk became a defining voice of Southern hip-hop and gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the genre.
Jan. 21, 2025:Garth Hudson, the last member of "The Band," died at age 87.
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Hudson was the Band's virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as "Up on Cripple Creek," "The Weight" and "Rag Mama Rag."
Jan. 15, 2025:David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker and artist, died on Jan. 15, according to a post published on his official Facebook account. He was 78 years old, and died just a few days before his 79th birthday.
Lynch was considered an auteur director with a dark, surreal, and sometimes unsettling artistic style.
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He directed iconic films including "Blue Velvet," "Lost Highway," Mulholland Drive," and the TV series "Twin Peaks."
Jan. 12, 2025: Leslie Charleson, known for her role on "General Hospital," died on Jan. 12, 2025. She was 79.
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The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress portrayed Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera for nearly 50 years.
"It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson," executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed on the show's official Instagram account.
Jan. 10, 2025: Sam Moore, part of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave known for hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'," died on Jan. 10. He was 89 years old.
His publicist confirmed his death to the Associated Press Friday, stating that he died in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery.
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Moore, a 1992 Rock Hall of Fame inductee, influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen.
Jan. 3, 2025: Writer and director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, died on Jan. 3, according to multiple reports. He was 47 years old.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed his death and said his body was found at a home in Los Angeles. The medical examiner's report listed Baena's manner of death as a suicide.
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Baena had more than a dozen films to his name, with his most notable movie credit as co-writer of the 2004 film "I Heart Huckabees" starring Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law and Naomi Watts. In 2014, he wrote and directed "Life After Beth," a zombie comedy starring Plaza. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Jan. 3, 2025:Brenton Wood, the singer best known for "The Oogum Boogum Song," died on Jan. 3, according to multiple reports. He was 83.
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According to Variety, Wood's manager said he died from natural causes in Moreno Valley, California, surrounded by family.
Jan. 1, 2025:Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the famous family act The Osmonds, has died at 73.
Wayne died this week at a Salt Lake City hospital after suffering a "massive stroke," sibling Merrill Osmond posted on his Facebook page.
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"I've never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolutely no guile," Merrill wrote. "An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met."
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