As 2025 draws to a close, the year has been marked the loss of several influential figures whose work shaped music, television, film, and culture in ways that still echo today. Their contributions spanned genres and generations, leaving behind performances, songs, and moments that became part of everyday life for millions, and we remember all who passed this year.

This in memoriam reflects on the high-profile names we have lost so far this year, honoring their lives with a brief look at who they were and why they mattered. Each entry offers a snapshot of their legacy, whether it impacted the world of music, world politics, faith, environmentalism, science, film, and beyond.

Wayne Osmond

Wayne Osmond was 73 when he died on January 1. He was a singer and musician, best known as a member o

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