Died January 2025

Gary Mage (1946–2025), Hall of Fame bowler

Gary Mage was a Hall of Fame bowler who excelled in the 1960s and ‘70s, then went on to form the PBA Northwest Region, which he oversaw until 2020. 

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (1940–2025), Native American artist

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith was a Native American artist, activist, and curator who used her work to explore Native American identity and the United States’ history of oppressing indigenous people.

Dick Button (1929–2025), Olympic figure skating legend

Dick Button was a two-time U.S. Olympic figure skating gold medal winner who became one of the sport's most well-known commentators.

Marianne Faithfull (1946–2025), As Tears Go By singer

Marianne Faithfull was a singer and actress who became a pop icon in the 1960s thanks to a string of successful singles and movies, as well as a romance with Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.

Ken Flores (1996–2025), stand-up comedian

Ken Flores was a stand-up comedian and the creator of the Chicago comedy showcase LatinXL.

Calvin Jones (1970–2025), star Cornhuskers running back

Calvin Jones was a star running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who later won a Super Bowl ring playing with the Green Bay Packers.

Jan Shepard (1928–2025), actress in King Creole

Jan Shepard was an actress who starred alongside in “King Creole” and “Paradise, Hawaiian Style.” 

DJ Unk (1982–2025), Walk It Out, 2 Step rapper

Anthony Platt , known by the stage name DJ Unk, was an Atlanta-based rap artist who had snap hits with “Walk It Out” and “2 Step” in 2006.

Loretta Ford (1920–2025), pioneering nurse practitioner

Loretta Ford was a nurse who co-founded the first nurse practitioner program in the United States.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon (1920–2025), Army Nurse Corps trailblazer

Nancy Leftenant-Colon was a nurse who broke the color barrier when she became the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps following its desegregation in the 1940s.

Barry Goldberg (1942–2025), blues keyboardist

Barry Goldberg was a blues and rock keyboardist and producer who played with a long list of music icons, including Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, Steve Miller, and many others.

Charles Phan (1962–2025), influential Vietnamese chef 

Charles Phan was a Vietnamese chef whose restaurant, The Slanted Door, and cookbooks helped spark a nationwide appreciation of his country's cuisine.

Barry Michael Cooper (2025), New Jack City writer

Barry Michael Cooper was a journalist, screenwriter and producer best known for his “Harlem trilogy” of films: “New Jack City,” “Sugar Hill,” and “Above the Rim.”

Lynn Ban (2025), Bling Empire: New York star

Lynn Ban was a jewelry designer to the stars and owner of Lynn Ban Jewelry, who came to wider attention as a cast member of the reality show “Bling Empire: New York.”

Marcel Bonin (1931–2025), four-time Stanley Cup winner

Marcel Bonin was a National Hockey League veteran who was on four Stanley Cup-winning teams, one with the Detroit Red Wings and three with the Montreal Canadiens. 

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.”

Jeff Torborg (1941–2025), longtime MLB player and manager

Jeff Torborg was a longtime Major League Baseball player and manager who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965, and in 1990 was named American League Manager of the Year.

John Sykes (1959–2025), guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake

John Sykes was a guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his time in the hard rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake.

Jules Feiffer (1929–2025), satirical cartoonist

Jules Feiffer was a cartoonist and writer whose satirical wit earned him a Pulitzer Prize in 1986 and made him one of the most influential cartoonists of the 20th century. 

Cecile Richards (1957–2025), former Planned Parenthood president 

Cecile Richards was a women’s rights activist who served as president of both the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, as well as founding Supermajority, an organization devoted to bringing more women into politics.

Bill McCartney (1940–2025), founder of the Promise Keepers 

Bill McCartney was a longtime football coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, leading the team to three straight Big Eight Conference titles, while forming the Promise Keepers ministry at the same time. 

Mike Hynson (1942–2025), The Endless Summer surfer

Mike Hynson was a California surfer and surfboard designer who became a star of the scene in the 1960s when his adventures were captured in the 1966 documentary, “The Endless Summer.” 

Deborah Finck (1967–2025), TikTok star who chronicled cancer

Deborah Finck was a mother of three sets of twins who appeared on the show “Nanny 911” and later amassed a following when her journey with cancer was chronicled on TikTok and Instagram.

Garth Hudson (1937–2025), last surviving member of The Band

Garth Hudson was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted keyboardist and the last surviving member of The Band.

Joan Plowright (1929–2025), Enchanted April actress

Dame Joan Plowright was an English actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 1992’s “Enchanted April.”

Arthur Blessitt (1940–2025), pastor who traveled with a cross 

Arthur Blessitt was a Christian preacher who went on a record-breaking pilgrimage that saw him carrying a large cross through nearly every nation on Earth.

Jack Hoffman (2005–2025), beloved young Nebraska football fan 

Jack Hoffman was a young cancer patient and lifelong Nebraska Cornhuskers fan who captured hearts when, at 7, he ran for a touchdown at a Huskers spring game. 

David Lynch (1946–2025), creator of Twin Peaks

David Lynch was an acclaimed surrealist director best known for challenging works like “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” and “Blue Velvet,” as well as the cult hit television show “Twin Peaks.” 

Gus Williams (1953–2025), Seattle SuperSonics All-Star 

Gus Williams was a 12-year NBA veteran and two-time All-Star with the Seattle SuperSonics who helped lead the team to victory in the 1979 NBA Finals.

Bob Uecker (1934–2025), Milwaukee Brewers broadcasting legend

Bob Uecker was a former major league baseball catcher who became the longtime broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as a comedic actor known for “Mr. Belvedere” and “Major League.”

Robert Machray (1945–2025), fainting Santa from M&Ms ad

Robert Machray was a character actor known for his recurring role on “Cheers” and for starring in a long-running TV commercial for M&Ms.

Buck White (1930–2025), country musician with The Whites

Buck White was a Grand Ole Opry member and the patriarch of the family group The Whites. 

Bill Byrge (1938–2025), Bobby from the Ernest comedies

Bill Byrge was a character actor best known for playing the quirky character Bobby in the “Ernest” series of movies.

Claude Jarman Jr. (1934–2025), star of The Yearling

Claude Jarman Jr. was a former child star, best known for his performance in the 1946 movie “The Yearling.” 

Charles Person (1942–2025), youngest of the Freedom Riders

Charles Person was a civil rights activist best known as the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, a group of activists who challenged illegal, unconstitutional racial segregation that was rampant throughout the American South.

Leslie Charleson (1945–2025), General Hospital star 

Leslie Charleson was an actress who played Chief of Staff Monica Quartermaine on “General Hospital” for decades.

Sam Moore (1935–2025), Soul Man singer with Sam & Dave

Sam Moore was the surviving half of the Grammy-winning, Hall of Fame-honored soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave, best known for their enduring hit, “Soul Man.”

Dale Wilson (1950–2025), Dragon Ball Z, X-Men: Evolution voice actor

Dale Wilson was a voice actor best known for his work in the global hit series “Dragon Ball Z,” as well as animation like “Bionicle: Mask of Light,” “X-Men: Evolution,” and “Transformers” series.

Richard “Black Bart” Harris, (1948–2025), former WWF and WCW wrestler

Richard “Black Bart” Harris was a 30-year veteran of the professional wrestling scene, performing from the ‘70s to the 2000s, competing in the WWF and WCW, and once spending time as the NWA National Heavyweight champion.

Brian Matusz (1987–2025), former Baltimore Orioles pitcher

Brian Matusz was a left-handed pitcher best known for his years with the Baltimore Orioles in the 2000s and 2010s. 

Bob Veale (1935–2025), Pittsburgh Pirates ace and World Series winner

Bob Veale was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the 1960s and ‘70s, best known as a World Series-winning ace and strikeout king for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Mike Rinder (1955–2025), Scientology official turned detractor

Mike Rinder was a lifelong Scientologist who broke away from the organization and became one of its biggest detractors.

Peter Yarrow (1938–2025), Peter, Paul and Mary singer

Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and guitarist with the legendary folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, known for their song “Puff the Magic Dragon.”

Al MacNeil (1935–2025), Stanley Cup-winning hockey coach

Al MacNeil was a hockey player and NHL veteran who won four Stanley Cups as a coach and manager: three with the Montreal Canadiens and a fourth as assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames.

The Vivienne (1992–2025), RuPaul's Drag Race UK star

The Vivienne was a British drag performer best known as the 2019 winner of “RuPaul's Drag Race UK” and competitor on the 2022 season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars." 

Rosita Missoni (1931–2025), fashion house co-founder

Rosita Missoni was co-founder of the legendary luxury fashion house Missoni, along with her husband, .

Jeff Baena (1977–2025), The Little Hours filmmaker

Jeff Baena was a screenwriter and director known for such movies as “I Heart Huckabees” and “The Little Hours,” as well as the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza.

Brenton Wood (1941–2025), The Oogum Boogum Song singer 

Brenton Wood was a singer and songwriter best known for a trio of hits released in 1967: "The Oogum Boogum Song," "Gimme Little Sign," and "Baby You Got It." 

Wayne Osmond (1951–2025), founding member of The Osmonds

Wayne Osmond was a founding member of The Osmond Brothers, the family singing group that later became The Osmonds.