Famous figures who passed away in 2025

Wayne Osmond: Singer and musician Wayne Osmond, known for performing alongside his siblings in the Osmond Brothers, passed away on January 1.

Jeff Baena: Filmmaker Jeff Baena passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on January 3.

Brenton Wood: Soul singer Brenton Wood passed away at the age of 83 on January 3.

The Vivienne: RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne passed away on January 5 at the age of 31.

Mike Rinder: Mike Rinder was a former senior executive of the Church of Scientology.

Brian Matusz: Former MLB star Brian Matusz passed away on January 6 at the age of 37 from what appeared to be a drug overdose.

Jean-Marie Le Pen: The controversial French politician, who founded France's highly influential far-right party the National Front, died on January 7.

Peter Yarrow: Legendary singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow passed away at 86 on January 7.

Leslie Charleson: Leslie Charleson was a beloved veteran of the long-running soap opera 'General Hospital.

Sam Moore: Soul singer Sam Moore passed away on January 10 at the age of 89.