“We lost legends”: Honouring the stars who passed away in 2025

The entertainment industry has lost several stars from various sectors, spanning different continents and countries. Most of these stars are legends in their fields who have left an unforgettable legacy. Their passing has left a huge gap that might be hard to fill.

This article celebrates the lives of stars who died too soon but left an indelible mark on the entertainment scene—stars whose careers peaked at unimaginable heights and who passed away during their prime.

In this article, we will remember the deaths of celebrities like Loni Anderson, Cleo Laine, Ozzy Osbourne, Bobby Jenks, Peter David, Priscilla Pointer, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

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Cleo Laine, Peter David, and other stars who died in 2025

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1) Cleo Laine

Cleo Laine, born Clementine Dinah Hitching, was an American Jazz icon who died on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 98. The news was confirmed via the star’s charity organisation, The Stables.

“The Stables is greatly saddened today by the news that one of its founders and Life President, Dame Cleo Laine, has passed away.”

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2) Loni Anderson

Loni Anderson passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday, August 3, just days before her 80th birthday, on August 5, 2025. The popular actress known for her roles as Jennifer Marlowe, a receptionist in the CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, died after a battle with a prolonged disease.

The actress’s family wrote in the statement,

“ We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother.

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3) Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea, died on July 24 at 71. The WWE legend passed away after suffering from cardiac arrest. WWE said in a statement,

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans."

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4) Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne, a rock and heavy metal star, passed away on July 22 at the age of 77. His cause of death has not been confirmed, but the actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003.

A statement from his family reads:

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

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5) Peter David

Peter David, a popular creative writer known for his comic creations, died on Sunday, May 26, 2025, at age 68, after a long struggle with poor health. Keith DeCandido broke the news on social media.

“Just got the news that Peter David finally lost his rather lengthy battle with his failing physical form last night. Over the last three-and-a-half decades, he has been a respected creator, a good friend, a valued colleague, and a generally wonderful person."

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6) Bobby Jenks

Professional baseball pitcher and coach Bobby Jenks died on July 4, 2025, at age 44, after a battle with adenocarcinoma. The White Sox chairman, Jerry Reinsdorf, announced the news.

“We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today. None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organisation during his time in Chicago.”

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7) Priscilla Pointer

Acclaimed Hollywood actress Priscilla passed away at age 100. The news was shared by her daughter.

“Iscilla Pointer, May 18th, 1924-April 28th, 2025. Priscilla Pointer, acclaimed stage, television and film actress and mother of David, Katie, and Amy Irving, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 100, hopefully to run off with her 2 adoring husbands and her many dogs. She most definitely will be missed.”

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8) Malcolm-Jamal Warner

The Colby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner died on July 20 at age 54. He died in a swimming accident while on a family vacation to Costa Rica.

Other celebrities who have passed away in 2025 include Chuck Mangione, Preta Gil, Kenneth Washington, Robbie Pardlo, and Alan Bergman.

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