Born 1985

Francisco San Martin (1985–2025), Days of Our Lives actor

Francisco San Martin was an actor known for roles in such TV shows as “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Song Jae-lim (1985–2024), South Korean actor

Song Jae-lim was a South Korean model-turned-actor best known for his work on reality show “We Got Married” and the TV drama “Moon Embracing the Sun.” 

Chauncy Glover (1985–2024), Emmy-winning news anchor

Chauncy Glover was a news anchor at KCAL in Los Angeles and KTRK in Houston, where he was known for his philanthropy and mentorship.

Kris Hallenga (1985–2024), CoppaFeel! breast cancer awareness founder

Kris Hallenga was a writer who promoted early breast cancer detection for young women after her own diagnosis at the age of 23.

Ian McGinty (1985–2023), Welcome to Showside comic book artist

Ian McGinty was a comic book artist known for his creator-owned series “Welcome to Showside.”

Tiffany Jackson (1985–2022), WNBA star and coach

Tiffany Jackson was a WNBA star and coach who played for teams including the New York Liberty and Tulsa Shock.

Snootie Wild (1985–2022), rapper known for “Yayo”

Snootie Wild was a rapper known for songs including his 2013 hit “Yayo.”

Melanie Ham (1985–2022), YouTube star who taught quilting and crochet

Melanie Ham was a YouTube star known for her tutorials in crafts including crochet and quilting.

Young Dolph (1985–2021), rapper known for “Rich Slave”

Young Dolph was a rapper known for music including his Top 5 2020 album “Rich Slave.”

Ayesha K. Faines (1985–2021), panelist on "The Grapevine"

Ayesha K. Faines was a journalist and influencer who was a panelist on “The Grapevine” and the founder of Women Love Power.

Chi Chi DeVayne (1985–2020), “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star

Chi Chi DeVayne (born Zavion Davenport) was a drag queen best known for starring on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Chris Trousdale (1985–2020), member of former boy band Dream Street

Chris Trousdale was a singer with the late 1990s early 2000s boy band Dream Street.

Fred the Godson (1985–2020), Bronx rapper

Fred the Godson was a rapper from the South Bronx who was named to XXL Magazine’s 2011 freshman class along with Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar.

Edward Aschoff (1985–2019), ESPN college football reporter

Edward Aschoff was a college football reporter for ESPN, working the sidelines for their TV and radio coverage for the last three seasons. In 2016, he and fellow ESPN reporter Adam Rittenberg won first place for enterprise writing in the Football Writers Association of America's contest for their story on the role of race in college football. He was known at ESPN for his friendly personality and stylish suits. He passed away on his 34th birthday.

Geoff “iNcontroL” Robinson (1985–2019), legendary Esports commentator

Former StarCraft pro gamer was a popular commentator and online talk show host.

Nipsey Hussle (1985–2019), Grammy-nominated rapper

Nipsey Hussle was a Grammy-nominated West Coast rapper known for his mixtapes and his 2018 debut studio album, "Victory Lap." Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, released his first mixtape in his native Los Angeles in 2005 and followed it up with the "Bullets Ain't Got No Name" series. By 2013, his mixtapes were so sought after that he was able to release his limited-edition "Crenshaw" at $100 per hard copy. All 1000 copies sold in less than 24 hours — including, reportedly, 100 copies bought by Jay-Z. Hussle's "Victory Lap" was nominated for a Grammy Award for best rap album in 2018.

Janice Freeman (1985–2019), "The Voice" contestant

Janice Freeman was a contestant on "The Voice" in 2017, where she was a member of Miley Cyrus' team.

Seo Minwoo (1985–2018), Lead singer of K-pop band 100%

“Song For You” was a top 10 hit in Japan.

James Hardy (1985 - 2017), Buffalo Bills wide receiver

Former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills…

Alexander Polli (1985 - 2016), BASE jumping pioneer

Alexander Polli, a skydiver and pioneer of BASE jumping, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, in a wingsuit crash in the French Alps. He was 31.