Celebrity deaths in 2025: Stars we lost this year
From filmmakers to artists, Hollywood has lost several stars in 2025.
On January 4th it was announced that Aubrey Plaza‘s husband, Jeff Brothers, died the day before at the age of 47. Per coroner, viewed from records Us weeklybrothers died by suicide.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy,” the Plaza spokesman said said in a statement To Us on January 6 on behalf of the actress and her family. “We are very grateful to everyone who supported us. Please respect our privacy during this time.”
Days after Baena’s death, manager Simon Jones shared this RuPaul’s Drag Race star James Lee Williams – better known as The Vivienne – died at the age of 32.
“James was an incredibly loved, warm and amazing person,” the publicist shared in an Instagram statement on January 5. “Her family is heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James has accomplished in their lives and careers. We will not release any further details. We ask that James’ family be given the time and privacy they need now to process their grief and grieve.”
The next day, authorities confirmed there were “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding the beloved drag queen’s death.
Scroll down to remember all the stars who died in 2025:
