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Ruth Buzzi, who rose to fame as the frumpy and bitter Gladys Ormphby on the groundbreaking sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” and made over 200 television appearances during a 45-year career, died Thursday, May 1, at the age of 88.
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People we’ve lost in 2025
Here are some notable people who have died in 2025.
Jill Sobule, singer of 1995 hit tracks “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” died May 1 at the age of 66. She died in a house fire, according to a statement from her publicity firm.Hiroyuki Ito/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” died Sunday, April 27, according to a statement from her family. The reality TV personality, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, was 44. A cause of death was not immediately confirmed, but her family said in a statement days before her death that Castro-Arabejo had “experienced a serious health setback” and had her right leg amputated due to a “severe infection.”Santiago Felipe/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears’ famed 1985 Super Bowl championship team whose larger-than-life personality made him a fixture in the Windy City for decades, died April 23 following a battle with ALS. He was 67.Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff in history, died April 21 at the age of 88. Francis was renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and his insistence on a more welcoming Catholic Church.Filippo Monteforte/AFP via Getty Images
Val Kilmer, a movie star who throughout his career proved he was up for any task, from playing a cocky naval pilot to wearing the Batman suit, died on April 1, according to his daughter Mercedes Kilmer, who released a statement to the New York Times and the Associated Press. He was 65. The cause of death was pneumonia, Mercedes Kilmer told the media outlets.Mark Humphrey/AP
Richard Chamberlain, a three-time Golden Globe-winning actor who got his start playing a hunky TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, died on March 29, according to his publicist. He was 90.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout, died on March 21. He was 76.Robert Hanashiro/USA Today/Imagn Images
D’Wayne Wiggins, singer and guitarist for the popular R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, died after a battle with cancer, his family announced March 7 on the group’s verified social media. He was 64.Steve Jennings/WireImage/Getty Images
Architect Ricardo Scofidio, whose work co-designing museums, art venues and public spaces — including New York City’s famed High Line — reshaped America’s cultural landscape, died on March 6. He was 89.Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
Sylvester Turner, a Democratic congressman and former mayor of Houston, died at the age of 70, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced on March 5.Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Roy Ayers, the legendary American vibraphonist, composer and pioneer of jazz-funk, died on March 4, his family said. He was 84. Known as the “Godfather of Neo-soul,” Ayers had been in the music business for over four decades. He was best known for his 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” released by his band, Roy Ayers Ubiquity.Monica Morgan/WireImage/Getty Images
Hazel Dukes, the president of the New York State chapter of the NAACP and a lifelong civil rights advocate, died on March 1. She was 92.Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits such as “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died on March 1, her publicist told CNN. Stone was 63.Dave Burke/Shutterstock
David Johansen, the last surviving member of 1970s glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, died on February 28. He was 75.Jim Dyson/Getty Images
Actor Gene Hackman was found dead in his New Mexico home along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office on February 26. Hackman was 95. He likely died of natural causes, chief medical examiner Dr. Heather Jarrell said at a news conference on March 7. His wife died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and likely passed before her husband, according to investigators.Ron Davis/Getty Images
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who rose to fame as a child star with films such as “Harriet the Spy” and went on to have memorable roles on TV shows including “Gossip Girl,” died at the age of 39, according to an NYPD source on February 26. Trachtenberg reportedly had a recent medical issue, the source said. Her death appears to be related to natural causes and not suspicious, the source added.Danny Moloshok/Reuters
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” died February 24 at the age of 88, according to a statement from her publicist. Flack's death followed several years of health challenges, including a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Famed Mexican singer-songwriter Paquita la del Barrio died at the age of 77, her team announced on Instagram on February 17. Her best-known songs were known for lyrics that empowered women and mercilessly called out men in broken romantic relationships.Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images
Irish boxer John Cooney died from brain injuries sustained in a fight, his promoter announced on February 8. He was 28.Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile/Getty Images
Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer who also appeared in several Woody Allen movies, died at the age of 85, his daughter announced to The New York Times on February 7.Walter McBride/Getty Images
Howard Twilley, a key receiver for the Miami Dolphins during the team’s perfect 1972 season and a Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa, died on February 5. He was 81.AP
Famed music executive Irv Gotti, founder of hip-hop label Murder Inc., died at the age of 54, according to the record’s distributor Def Jam on February 5. A cause of death was not provided in the statement.Prince Williams/Getty Images
Singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull died January 30 at the age of 78, her spokesperson confirmed. Faithfull was known for her 1960’s hits including “As Tears Go By,” which was written by The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, whom she also famously dated.Davies/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
Dick Button, the two-time Olympic champion who revolutionized figure skating and literally took the sport to new heights, died January 30 at the age of 95. As an entrepreneur and broadcaster, Button promoted skating and its athletes, transforming a niche sport into the showpiece of every Winter Olympics.Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP
Garth Hudson, the eldest and last surviving member of the influential group The Band, died at the age of 87, the Canadian Press confirmed on January 21.Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, died on January 20, her family said in a statement. She was 67. Richards served as president of Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, helping boost the profile of an organization long criticized by conservatives and anti-abortion activists who have called on the government to strip its funding.Clint Spaulding/Penske Media/Getty Images
Denis Law, the iconic former Manchester United striker and the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, died at the age of 84, the club confirmed on January 17.PA Photos/AP
Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the UK’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, died on January 16, according to a statement from her family. She was 95.Suzanne Plunkett/AP
David Lynch, the influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks,” died at the age of 78, according to his official Facebook page on January 16.Chris Pizzello/AP
Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers who was nicknamed “Mr. Baseball,” died on January 16, the team announced. He was 90. Uecker also became famous for his work outside of baseball, in particular for his part in the “Major League” film trilogy.Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
Oliviero Toscani, the man behind the shock advertising campaigns that helped make Italy’s Benetton one of the world’s biggest clothing brands, died January 13 at the age of 82, his family said in a statement.Casilli Remo/Reuters
Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, the program’s executive producer announced on January 12. Charleson was 79.Valerie Durant/ABC via Getty Images
Sam Moore, the higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave, died on January 10. He was 89. The duo was known for hits that included “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin.’”Skip Bolen/WireImage/Getty Images
Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, died on January 7. He was 86. The folk-music trio's impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK," died at the age of 32, manager Simon Jones confirmed in an Instagram post on January 5. The cause of death was not disclosed.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Jeff Baena, a writer and director whose credits include “Life After Beth” and “The Little Hours,” was found dead on January 3. He died by suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Baena was 47.Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP
Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing who devoted his life to advocating for peace and campaigning against nuclear weapons, died on January 3. He was 93.Kyodo News/Getty Images
Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the family act The Osmonds, died at the age of 73, it was reported on January 2.Steve Marcus/Reuters
Italian designer Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the eponymous fashion house known for its bright and patterned styles, died on January 1. She was 93.Luca Bruno/AP
