Many celebrities have sadly died in 2025. While these losses are mourned, they will always be remembered and valued. Their names will be etched into the history of filmmaking.
On February 18, 2025, Gene Hackman passed from heart disease at the age of 95. His Alzheimer’s disease advanced his heart complications. He lived as a United States Marine and an American actor who starred in many movies, gaining fame for his portrayal of Buck Barrow in the film Bonnie and Clyde. Hackman played crucial roles in various films, including The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure, and Superman (1978-1987), along with many others.
On February 26, 2025, Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at age 35. Her death is believed to have been caused by complications with her diabetes, though she did undergo a liver transplant in the months prior. She began her career as a child actress at the age of three, appearing in commercials. Her first credited role in a film was The Adventures of Pete & Pete, and her first film debut was in Harriet the Spy. Trachtenberg is well known for her roles in films such as Inspector Gadget, EuroTrip, and Ice Princess, as well as television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, among others.
On April 1, 2025, Val Kilmer died of Pneumonia at the age of 65 after his long battle with throat cancer over the years. As an American actor, he starred in a variety of films, though he first found fame in the 1986 film Top Gun. He is better known for his roles in films such as Top Gun: Maverick, Tombstone, Batman Forever, Heat, and others.
On July 20, 2025, Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed due to a rip current in the water, drowning at the age of 54. Warner was widely known for his roles in The Cosby Show, as well as many other TV shows, including The Resident, Malcolm & Eddie, Suits, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and 9-1-1. As an American actor, musician, and poet, he rose to fame in his career.
On July 22, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack at the age of 76. As an English singer, songwriter, and heavy metal icon, he co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968; his death was devastating. He is more widely known for his ‘shock rock’ and wailing vocals. Some of his famous songs include Paranoid, Crazy Train, War Pigs, Iron Man, and many more.
On July 24, 2025, Terry Gene Bollea, otherwise known as Hulk Hogan, unfortunately suffered from a heart attack at the age of 71. He is commonly known for his massive role in the wrestling community, known as one of the greatest professional American wrestlers. He has won multiple championships worldwide. Despite this, he has also appeared in movies, including Rocky III, Andre the Giant, and more.
On August 20, 2025, Judge Frank Caprio passed away at the age of 88 due to pancreatic cancer. He is widely known as the “world’s nicest judge” because of his compassion towards others in court. He has been the chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court since 1985, until his retirement in 2023. Judge Caprio originally gained fame for his role in the TV show Caught in Providence.
On September 1, 2025, Graham Greene unfortunately passed away at the age of 73 due to a ‘lengthy illness’. As a Canadian actor and musician, he gained worldwide fame for his roles in films such as Dances with Wolves, Thunderheart, and The Green Mile, among others.
