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In Memoriam: Remembering the classic stars we lost in 2025
This year we had to say goodbye to Oscar winners, sitcom legends, music icons, and more.
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As we reach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect upon the beloved familiar faces that passed away in 2025.
Over the past 12 months, we have had to say goodbye to Oscar winners, sitcom legends, music icons, and more. Their work and how they touched lives will continue to live on.
Here are some of the losses that hit the entertainment industry in 2025.
R.I.P. Rob Reiner, who went from sitcom star to acclaimed director
He followed in his father's footsteps making sitcom history, then went on to direct some of the most beloved movies of all time. The actor, director, and producer was 78 years old.
R.I.P. Loretta Swit, Maj. Margaret ''Hot Lips'' Houlihan on M*A*S*H
She took pride in playing a strong, yet flawed woman onscreen. In her personal life, she advocated for ending animal cruelty. The Emmy Award-winning actress was 87 years old.
R.I.P. George Wendt, Norm from ''Cheers'' and comedy familiar face
Raise a frosty glass of beer to the actor, who also appeared several times as one of the Chicago Superfans on SNL talking about "da Bears". Wendt was 76 years old.
R.I.P. June Lockhart of ''Lost in Space'', ''Lassie'', ''Petticoat Junction'', and more
She began her career at the age of 13, and didn't stop working for almost 90 years. The actress was 100 years old.
R.I.P. Robert Redford, multi-hyphenate actor, Oscar-winner, and Sundance founder
The actor became box-office royalty and created the largest independent film festival in the US. Redford was 89.
R.I.P. Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning ''Killing Me Softly with His Song'' singer and pianist
Her big break came from a personal call with Clint Eastwood. The musical legend was 88 years old.
R.I.P. Gene Hackman: Oscar-winning ''French Connection''' actor
Hackman might be best remembered as a dramatic actor, but his comedy chops were incredible as well.
R.I.P. Val Kilmer, actor in ''Batman'', ''Top Gun'', and much more
The actor's final role was a touching reunion in the Top Gun sequel. Kilmer was 65 years old.
R.I.P. Jay North, the titular ''Dennis the Menace'' on TV and child star
After experiencing troubled years as a child star, the actor joined an organization that helped other minors in the entertainment industry. North was 73 years old.
R.I.P. Ruth Buzzi, comedy legend known from ''Laugh-In'' fame
She had hundreds of credits and five Emmy nominations, but perhaps will always be remembered for her bag-swinging character on Laugh-In. The actress was 88 years old.
R.I.P. Charles Strouse, composer of ''All in the Family'' theme song and Broadway classics ''Annie'' and ''Bye Bye Birdie''
"Those Were the Days" reached 43 on the Billboard Charts and joined many of Strouse's other successful songs, like "Tomorrow", "Put on a Happy Face", and "You've Got Possibilities". The composer was 96.
R.I.P. Brian Wilson: Founding member of the Beach Boys and music pioneer
The rock and roll legend was 82.
R.I.P. Bobby Sherman, teen idol and ''Here Come the Brides'' actor
He traded a career with screaming fans and glossy magazine covers for one as an EMT and a CPR instructor. The actor, singer, and paramedic was 81 years old.
R.I.P. Jimmy Hunt, child actor from ''Invaders from Mars''
Hunt retired from acting at the age of 14, choosing a normal childhood over Hollywood. The former child star was 85 years old.
R.I.P. Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati
Her sharp-witted receptionist defied the "dumb blonde" stereotype and became a show favorite. The actress was 79 years old.
R.I.P. Danielle Spencer, Deadra ''Dee'' Thomas on ''What's Happening!!''
After the sitcom ended, Spencer went to college and became a veterinarian. The former child star was 60 years old.
R.I.P. Ed Williams, Ted Olson from Police Squad! and the Naked Gun movies
He taught broadcasting and speech classes for decades before appearing onscreen for the first time. The actor was 98 years old.
R.I.P. Burt Meyer, toymaker who brought us Mouse Trap, Lite-Brite, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and more
One of his designs, Lite-Brite, sits in the National Toy Hall of Fame. The toymaker was 99 years old.
R.I.P. Gil Gerard, star of ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century''
He drove taxis in New York City to make ends meet while he waited for his big break. The actor was 82 years old.
