From Ozzy Osbourne to Hulk Hogan: Stars who died in July 2025 so far

Stars who died in July 2025 include some of the most notable names in music, film, wrestling, and beyond. From Ozzy Osbourne to Hulk Hogan, the deaths of these stars have left fans around the globe mourning these losses.

July, in particular, has brought a wave of heartbreaking goodbyes. From stars once popular on the silver screens to voices that defined an entire genre. Some of the deaths came after long and intense health battles, while others were shocking because of how sudden they were.

Here we have listed all the celebrities who passed away in July 2025, remembering who they are behind the fame.

Hollywood stars who died in July 2025

The list below is a compilation of all the stars who died in July 2025, as well as the causes of death. The names are arranged in order of when they passed.

Jimmy Swaggart (March 15, 1935–July 1, 2025)

Jimmy Swaggart was an American Pentecostal pastor, a televangelist, an author, and a gospel music artist. He created his own network in 2010 called SonLife Broadcasting. Swaggart recorded more than 200 gospel albums throughout his career. He passed away at the age of 90 due to cardiac arrest.

Sophia Hutchins (April 1, 1996–July 2, 2025)

Sophia Hutchins was an American socialite, media personality, businesswoman, and model. She was widely known as Caitlyn Jenner's manager, the CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation. She passed away at 29 years old in an ATV accident.

Julian McMahon (July 27, 1968–July 3, 2025)

Australian-American actor Julian McMahon was famous for his role as Cole Turner in Charmed. He was also known for playing the role of Victor Von Doom in the Fantastic Four films (2005 and 2007). He was 56 years old when he passed away due to lung metastasis caused by head and neck cancer.

Michael Madsen (September 25, 1957–July 3, 2025)

Madsen is one of the well-known stars who died in July 2025. He was known for his different roles in a number of Tarantino films. One of the biggest roles he played was Vic Vega, a.k.a. Mr. Blonde, in Reservoir Dogs. Michael passed away in his home at 67 years old due to cardiac arrest.

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Young Noble (March 21, 1978–July 4, 2025)

Rufus Lee Cooper III, a.k.a. Young Noble, was an American rapper who belonged to Tupac Shakur's rap group called the Outlawz. He took his own life at the Country Club of Gwinnett in Snellville, Georgia. His wife and children revealed that the rapper was battling depression and financial problems, as well as his mother's death, which made it more difficult for him. He was 47 when he died.

Mark Snow (August 26, 1946–July 4, 2025)

Mark Snow was born as Martin Fulterman. He was an American composer for film and television. One of his best and most popular works is considered to be the theme song for The X-Files. He has also composed for One Tree Hill, Blue Bloods, Smallville, and Hart to Hart. He died due to myelodysplastic syndrome at the age of 78.

James Carter Cathcart (March 8, 1954–July 8, 2025)

Among the stars who died in July 2025, Cathcart was popularly referred to as Jimmy Zoppi. He was a voice actor, script adaptor, voice director, vocalist, and pianist. He was famous for voicing some Pokémon characters, such as Meowth, Gary Oak, James, and Professor Oak. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2023 and passed away under hospice care at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, New York. He was 71 years old.

Bun Hay Mean (November 29, 1981–July 10, 2025)

Bun Hay Mean was also referred to as Chinois marrant. He was a French comedian who passed away after falling eight floors from a building in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. He was trying to reach his phone, which had fallen into a gutter on his balcony. He was only 43 years old when he died.

David Gergen (May 9, 1942–July 10, 2025)

David Gregen joins the list of stars who died in July 2025. He was a political analyst for CNN and PBS. He also served as an adviser to four U.S. presidents, including Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. In 2024, his daughter shared that he had Lewy body dementia. He passed away in a retirement home at 83.

David Kaff (April 17, 1946–July 11, 2025)

British musician and actor David Kaff passed away at the age of 79. He was a popular member of the English progressive rock band Rare Bird. He is also known for his role as Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap. His bandmates revealed that he passed away in his sleep.

Rene Kirby (February 27, 1955–July 11, 2025)

Rene Kirby is also among the stars who died in July 2025. A television and film actor, known for his role as Walt in Shallow Hall. He was born with spinal bifida and played the role of a character with the same condition in the film. He passed away at the age of 70 due to infections and complications with his esophagus, kidneys, and bladder, after being hospitalized for two months.

Eileen Fulton (September 13, 1933–July 14, 2025)

Eileen Fulton was an American actress, singer, and author who was known for her role as Lisa Grimaldi in As the World Turns. She played the role of Grimaldi for 50 years. She died of heart failure at the age of 91, one of the many stars who died in July 2025.

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Connie Francis (December 12, 1937–July 16, 2025)

Connie Francis, whose full name is Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, passed at the age of 87. She was one of the top charting female vocalists during the 50s and 60s. But recently, her song "Pretty Little Baby" became viral in 2025, right before she passed away. She died due to complications of pneumonia.

Alan Bergman (September 11, 1925–July 17, 2025)

Alan Bergman was famous for collaborating with his wife, Marilyn Bergman, to write music for various television, film, and stage productions. They have written for Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, and Barbara Streisand. He died of natural causes at the age of 99, joining the list of stars who died in July 2025.

Robbie Pardlo (August 13, 1978–July 17, 2025)

Robbie Pardlo was popular for forming the R&B group City High. He passed away at the age of 46.

Tom Troupe (July 15, 1928–July 20, 2025)

Another famous name among the stars who died in July 2025 was American actor and writer Tom Troupe. Some of the series he appeared in were Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Frasier. He died due to natural causes at the age of 97.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner (August 18, 1970–July 20, 2025)

Malcolm-Jamal Warner was one of the many stars who died in July 2025. He was only 54 years old when he passed, and his death is considered a tragedy. He died in Costa Rica while swimming. He was caught in a strong current and drowned by accidental asphyxiation.

Ozzy Osbourne (December 3, 1948–July 22, 2025)

One of the biggest names in metal, Ozzy Osbourne, passed away at the age of 76. He had been battling Parkinson's disease since 2003. He passed away 17 days after his final live performance at the Back to the Beginning farewell concert.

Chuck Mangione (November 29, 1940–July 22, 2025)

Chuck Mangione was one of the Grammy-winning jazz stars who died in July 2025. He was a part of the Jazz Brothers, which he founded with his brother, Gap. He died at home in his sleep and was 84 years old.

Hulk Hogan (August 11, 1953–July 24, 2025)

Hulk Hogan was among the most prominent stars who died in July 2025. He was an American professional wrestler and was born as Terry Gene Bollea. He had been suffering from numerous health problems, but he died due to cardiac arrest in his home in Clearwater, Florida.