We’re looking back at the notable public figures we’ve lost so far in 2025, from Hollywood icons to other influential stars.
The loss of a public figure can send shockwaves around the world. From Hollywood icons to notable public figures, grieving the loss of an idol is never easy — whether it be a rock star, an actor, a politician or a reality TV star.
2025 began on a difficult note. Toward the end of 2024, the world lost several notable figures, including former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100 just two days before the new year. Additionally, Linda Lavin and Jocelyn Wildenstein also died shortly before the start of 2025.
To see which stars we’ve lost this year, click through the gallery below.
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Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024. His funeral was scheduled to take place on January 9, 2025.
January 1, 2025, 9:07PM 2 of 4
Linda Lavin
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Linda Lavin died on December 29, 2024, just a few days shy of 2025.
January 1, 2025, 9:14PM 3 of 4
Jocelyn Wildenstein
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Jocelyn Wildenstein died on December 31, 2024. According to The Times, she passed away from a pulmonary embolism, while her longtime partner, Lloyd Klein, stated that she died following her battle with phlebitis.
January 2, 2025, 12:15PM 4 of 4
Wayne Osmond
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Wayne Osmond of The Osmonds band died on January 1, 2025, his brother Merrill Osmond revealed.
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