Celebrity deaths 2025: Hulk Hogan, Anne Burrell, Ozzy Osbourne and more icons we lost this year

Hindustan Times

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WWE legend Hulk Hogan passed away at 71(AP)
After saying goodbye to several notable stars in 2024, including Shannen Doherty, Shelley Duvall, and the forever-great Dame Maggie Smith, we are now facing new grief in the year of 2025. The losses continue. Right from wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, to ever-graceful Connie Stevens, many have taken their final bows. Whether they conquered our television screens, concert stages, or wrestling rings, their significance will not be lost to time. As the year unfolds, we remember them not just for their fame, but with the stories and legacy they created for the world.
Celebs who passed away in 2025
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, wrestling's biggest mainstream star, died on July 24 at 71, following a cardiac arrest at his Florida home, TMZ reported. Born Terry Bollea, he transformed pro wrestling in the '80s with Hulkamania, headlined eight WrestleManias, and won six WWE titles. Also a pop culture fixture, he leaves behind wife Sky Daily and two children, Brooke and Nick.
Anne Burrell
Anne Burrell, fiery-haired chef and Food Network star, passed away on June 17 at 55. A Culinary Institute alum, she rose from Italian kitchens to American TV stardom. Known for Worst Cooks in America, Burrell brought tough love and flair to every dish, and helped countless hopeless cooks find their groove.
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Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, heavy metal's maestro and Black Sabbath's iconic frontman, died on July 22 at 76. Known for his haunting vocals and wild stage antics, he redefined rock across decades. Despite battling Parkinson's since 2003, he performed a final electrifying hometown show weeks before his death. Ozzy is survived by his wife, Sharon, and their children, who shared his MTV spotlight.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 54, known as Theo Huxtable from The Cosby Show, died on July 20 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica. A thoughtful performer with rhythm in both word and music, Warner moved fluidly between acting, poetry, and jazz, leaving behind a career that reflected both substance and soul.
Connie Francis
Chart-topping pop icon of the '50s and '60s, Connie Francis breathed her last on July 16. She was 87. With timeless hits like Stupid Cupid and My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own, she became America's sweetheart. A musical prodigy, actress, and Golden Globe honoree, she leaves behind a timeless legacy of melodies.
Tom Troupe
Tom Troupe, veteran character actor of Star Trek, Frasier, and Mission: Impossible, died of natural causes on July 20 at 97. A Broadway alum and Bronze Star recipient, Troupe built a steady TV and film career across decades. He and his wife, Carole Cook, who passed in 2023, were honored with the LA Ovation Award for Career Achievement in 2002.
Eileen Fulton
Eileen Fulton, beloved for her groundbreaking role as Lisa Miller on As the World Turns, died July 14 in Asheville at 90. Cast in 1960, she turned a short arc into a five-decade run, redefining the soap opera villain. A Daytime Emmy honoree, she also sang, wrote, and retired in 2019.
Other notable names we also said farewell to in 2025 include Alan Bergman, Robbie Pardlo, Rene Kirby, David Kaff, Bun Hay Mean, James Carter Cathcart, Mark Snow, Young Noble, Julian McMahon, Kylie Page, and Kim Woodburn, among many others from the industry.
FAQs
Who are the most notable celebrity deaths in 2025?
Some notable losses include Anne Burrell, Hulk Hogan, Eileen Fulton, and Ozzy Osbourne, among others.
What was the cause of Anne Burrell's death?
Anne Burrell, the renowned Food Network chef, died by suicide on June 17, 2025.
How did Hulk Hogan die?
Hulk Hogan died due to cardiac arrest.