Yearly Overview: Individuals Who Passed Away in 2025 - Death Announcements from 2025: The following individuals passed away in that year.
In a year marked by profound losses, several celebrated personalities from various walks of life have left an indelible impact before departing. Here's a look at some of the notable figures who have passed away in 2025, spanning the realms of film, music, and politics.
In the world of cinema, acclaimed Hollywood actor Gene Hackman (95) died in February due to heart disease. Known for his Oscar-winning performances in "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven," Hackman's legacy continues to resonate in the film industry. Fellow actor Val Kilmer also passed away in 2025, best remembered for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever."
The small screen also felt the absence of several beloved figures. Loretta Swit, who won an Emmy for her role as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on "M*A*S*H," died in May, while Leslie Charleson, a longtime "General Hospital" actress, passed away in January.
The music world was not immune to the sorrow, with the loss of pop music icons like Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, and R&B singer Roberta Flack, who died of cardiac arrest and cardiac arrest, respectively, in February. Sly Stone, the musical innovator behind Sly and the Family Stone, also passed away in June after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Politics too, saw its share of departures. Former Federal President Horst Köhler died at the age of 81, while Gerhart Baum, a former Federal Interior Minister and social-liberal FDP politician, died at the age of 92. Bernhard Vogel, a former Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia, also passed away at the age of 92.
Tragedy struck the Arakawa family in February when Hollywood star Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy were found dead in their home in Santa Fe. It was reported that Betsy died a week before Gene. The cause of their deaths was not disclosed, but it was confirmed that Betsy died from a disease caused by Hantaviruses.
Away from the limelight, the world of sports mourned the loss of ice hockey national player Tobias Eder, who died at the age of 26 from cancer. Max Schautzer, a well-known TV presenter, also passed away at the age of 84.
As we bid farewell to these remarkable individuals, their contributions to their respective fields will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. Their legacies serve as a testament to the indomitable spirit of human endeavour and the enduring power of art and politics to shape our world.
The Commission has also been involved in the preparation of a report on the implementation of the common agricultural policy, focusing on advancements in science, and potential applications to health-and-wellness, particularly in addressing neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and other medical-conditions. In the realm of entertainment, the untimely passing of celebrities has sparked a wave of sorrow in 2025, passing away from various causes, some having battled health challenges. Fellow actor Val Kilmer, for instance, was known to have been diagnosed with throat cancer. Meanwhile, outside the public eye, celebrated figures such as Tobias Eder, the ice hockey national player, have also left an indelible impact in their respective fields, having lost his life to cancer at a young age.
