LOS ANGELES - As the year unfolds, 2025 has already seen the loss of several celebrities who have left a mark on the entertainment and political worlds.

From iconic actors and musicians to renowned athletes and artists to politicians and spiritual leaders, these figures shaped the cultural landscape and captured the hearts of millions. Here’s a look at the celebrities we have lost this year.

Brett James

Sept. 19, 2025: Brett James , the Grammy-winning songwriter best known for writing hit songs like Carrie Underwood’s "Jesus, Take the Wheel," was killed in a North Carolina small plane crash. He was 57. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced his death in a Facebook post.

Charlie Kirk

Sept. 10, 2025: Charlie Kirk , the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning

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