Full list of beloved stars who have died in 2025 – double murder to massive stroke
2025 was marked by the loss of some of the world's most recognisable faces.
Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton sadly died in 2025.
(Image: Getty)The year 2025 left the entertainment world reeling as a wave of high-profile deaths shocked fans across film, music, television and sport. From Hollywood icons and chart-topping musicians to beloved British TV faces, the losses came thick and fast — and in some cases, under circumstances few saw coming. Some passed quietly after long-fought health battles, while others were taken suddenly, their final days marked by dramatic twists, unanswered questions or brutal murders that stopped the news cycle in its tracks. Here, Express Online looks at the stars who have lost their lives in 2025.
Beloved country singer Chad Morgan - who was known as 'The Sheikh of Scrubby Creek' - died at the age of 91 on New Year's Day.
The musician passed away in a hospital at Gin Gin near Bundaberg in Queensland, according to ABC.
His son, Chad Junior, confirmed that his father, one of the best-known pioneers in Australian country music, had passed away.
Chad boasts platinum and gold album sales and was inducted into the Tamworth Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Former Hollyoaks and Only Fools And Horses star Diane Langton died aged 77, her agent revealed.
The actress, whose career in TV and film spanned more than six decades, died of kidney disease shortly after returning to the Channel 4 soap as Nana McQueen.
Diane landed the role of Bev Williams in BBC's EastEnders in 1998 before joining the cast of Hollyoaks in 2007.
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BBC comedian Tony Slattery died in January from a heart attack aged 65.
Mark Hutchinson, Tony's partner of more than 30 years, said: "It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today, Tuesday morning, following a heart attack on Sunday evening."
Tony suffered a number of health battles throughout his life, including addiction to alcohol and drugs. The Whose Line Is It Anyway? star was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
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The remains of 95-year-old Dalyce Curry were discovered at her home in Altadena, Calif. The retired actress died after her property was burned down by the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Dalyce was known for appearing in The Blues Brothers (1980), The 10 Commandments (1956) and Lady Sings the Blues (1972).
Her granddaughter, Dalyce Kelley, wrote in a statement: "We are devastated, and it’s difficult to comprehend how her life came to this end...
"She radiated positivity, showed grace, and lived as a shining example of strength, resilience, and kindness. Her story is one of breaking barriers, overcoming challenges, and spreading love wherever she went."
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