Countless fans have had to say goodbye to many of their favorite screen stars this year. The actors who died in 2025 include classic Hollywood legends, diverse film icons, beloved actors, and former child stars, as well as a number of talented Oscar and Emmy Award winners.
In 2025, we mourn the loss of irreplaceable talents like Diane Keaton, who dazzled our movie screens with her unique charm for more than 50 years; Val Kilmer, the adventurous and adaptable leading man who helmed many blockbuster films in the 1980s and 1990s; and Robert Redford, the charismatic Hollywood icon who championed independent films and influenced the rise of New Hollywood.
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Other stars we’ve lost this year include beloved stars Cheers alum George Wendt; former child star and 2000s pop culture force Michelle Trachtenberg; and the notable David Lynch, best known for his visionary directorial work but also appearing in various on-screen roles throughout his distinguished career.
These incredible actors, whether known for their unforgettable work on the big or small screen, leave behind an inimitable legacy that is forever captured on film (or digitally, as our modern entertainment technologies advance).
TV and film actors who died in 2025
Peace be upon you: From major Hollywood movie stars to beloved TV stars, these are the actors who passed away in 2025.
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