From Jeannie Seely to George Veikoso Fiji: Singers we lost in July 2025 

July 2025 has been a month of many losses for music fans. Many of the world's most famous singers, musicians, and composers passed away. Some of them were sick for a long time, others passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. They ran the music world, from sensational rock stars to beloved voices from the regional scenes. All in all, July 2025 has been a month of grief for music fans across the globe.

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From Ozzy Osbourne to George Veikoso Fiji, everyone we lost in July 2025

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at 76 years old. He was the lead singer of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He helped make that sound famous. In his last days, he sat on a throne to perform because he could no longer stand. On the 30th of July 2025, thousands of fans joined a public procession in his hometown, Birmingham, as a brass band played “Iron Man.” He was known far beyond heavy metal fans.

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Tom Lehrer

Tom Lehrer, aged 97, died in late July 2025. He was a singer, a teacher, and a satirical songwriter. In the 1950s and 60s, he wrote funny and clever songs like “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” and “The Vatican Rag.” He stopped performing and taught math for many years. In 2020, he gave away the rights to his songs so anyone could use them. He was admired for both his humor and his kindness.

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George “Fiji” Veikoso

On the 3rd of July 2025, George "Fiji" Veikoso died at the age of 55. He recorded music with a mix of reggae, ska, jazz, hip-hop, and island styles. He co-wrote the theme song for Baywatch Hawaii and received many awards throughout the Pacific region. He was a positive influence on the youth, and his family said he had "calm wisdom." George was widely recognized as the "Voice of the Pacific."

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Connie Francis

On July 16, 2025, Connie Francis, pop singer and recording artist, passed away at 87. Connie Francis gave listeners countless hits throughout the 50's. and 60's. Connie Francis' hit songs included "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Where the Boys Are" and the most famous, "Pretty Little Baby."

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Jeannie Seely

On August 1, 2025, Jeannie Seely, the country music staple or "Miss Country Soul," died at 85. Jeannie was now reported from an illness from an intestinal infection she was suffering from. Jeannie is known for her historic hit song "Don't Touch Me" which won her a Grammy in 1966.

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Other singers and music makers who passed away in July 2025

George Kooymans (77), co-founder of Dutch rock band Golden Earring, died on July 22 due to complications from ALS. He helped write the famous song “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone.”

John “Poli” Palmer (82), an English multi-instrumentalist, died in July 2025. He was famous for playing several instruments like the flute, vibraphone, piano, and more. He also worked with Peter Frampton, Linda Lewis, and Pete Townshend. He rejoined Family for a reunion tour years later.

Tommy McLain (85), a Louisiana swamp-pop singer-songwriter, died on July 24. He sang songs that moved people in local clubs and on the radio.

Amalia Macías (91), a Mexican singer and actress, died on July 24. She acted in films and sang on many stages.

Obafemi Lasode (69), a Nigerian musician and filmmaker, died on July 25. He worked on songs and also on movies, helping connect music and screens. He was known in Nigeria’s creative world.

Daddy Lumba (60), a highlife singer-songwriter from Ghana, died on July 26. He wrote many of his own songs. He had fans in Ghana and beyond. People sang along at concerts.

Jock McDonald (69), a punk singer with the Bollock Brothers, died by drowning on July 26. He was part of a band that pushed scenes in England long ago.

Ziad Rahbani (69), a Lebanese composer and pianist, died on July 26. He wrote songs and plays that people loved in the Middle East.

Livio Macchia (83), singer with the Italian group I Camaleonti, died on July 29. He stayed part of music for many years.

Paul Mario Day (69), the first singer for Iron Maiden, died on July 29. He sang at their first show in 1976. Though he left early, fans remember him as the voice that came first.

The following artists also passed in early to mid‑July 2025. Each had a career in music - some sang, others wrote or played. Their names are: Brendan Berg; Hamdan ATT; Verka Siderova; Luís Jardim; Mark Snow; Young Noble; Mosie Burks; Tim Cronin; Ihor Poklad; Toni Cruz; Raymond Guiot; David Kaff; Iris Williams; Dave Cousins; Matt Keil; Billy April; Chris Faiumu; Gary Karr; Eero Raittinen; Alan Bergman; Daphne Walker; Helen Cornelius; Frank Maffei; Béatrice Uria-Monzon; Preta Gil; Eamon Downes. They sang in many styles and came from many lands.

July 2025 brought deep losses to the music world. We said goodbye to voices that shaped pop, rock, country, jazz, reggae, and more. The most famous names touched millions. The others touched people in their homes, clubs, or hearts. Each life was a melody, a story, a gift of song. As fans remember them today, they hold on to their music.