We can never get back the stars we lost, but we can remember them profoundly through their work. Here is a look at some of the entertainers, who brightened our lives, that we lost this year.

Ozzy Osbourne

(December 3, 1948–July 22, 2025 )

Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne died due to a heart attack. He was 76. Ozzy was the founder of Black Sabbath and a solo artiste.

Diane Keaton

(January 5, 1946–October 11, 2025)

Oscar‑winning actress Diane Keaton died at age 79, renowned for "Annie Hall", "The Godfather" and more.

Hulk Hogan

(August 11-1953–July 24, 2025)

Iconic wrestler and pop‑culture figure Hulk Hogan died at age 71.

Dharmendra 

(December 8, 1935–November 24, 2025)

He passed away while he was under treatment for respiratory issues. Across a career spanning over 300 films, he proved his versatility in romance, action, comedy and thrillers, earning the title of the original "He Man of Bollywood" for performing many of his own stunts. He was 89.

Pratul Mukhopadhyay 

(June 25, 1942–February 15, 2025)

Indian Bengali singer, songwriter and composer of the classic "Ami Banglay Gan Gai", died at age 82 in Kolkata.

Zubeen Garg

(November 18, 1972–September 19, 2025)

One of the most loved musicians, the Assamese and multilingual singer‑composer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore; his work spanned Assamese, Bengali, Hindi and regional music industries. He was famed for his Bollywood song "Ya Ali" from the film "Gangster".

Govardhan Asrani

(January 1, 1941–October 20, 2025)

Veteran actor and comedian Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, passed away at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness. He was credited with over 350 films in his illustrious career.

Satish Shah

(June 24, 1951–October 25, 2025)

Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, noted for his comic brilliance on screen and stage, died in October. He was 74.

Sulakshana Pandit

(July 12, 1954–November 6, 2025)

Celebrated Bollywood actor and playback singer Sulakshana Pandit passed away at age 71.

Kamini Kaushal

(February 24, 1927–November 14, 2025)

Veteran Bollywood actress Kamini Kaushal died at age 98, her career spanning seven decades.

Kalyan Chatterjee

(1942–December 8, 2025)

Veteran Indian‑Bengali film actor Kalyan Chatterjee passed away at age 83, revered in the Bengali film world. More than five decades, Chatterjee appeared in over 400 films—an astonishing body of work that spanned genres, eras, and industries.

Gene Hackman

(January 30, 1930–February 2025)
Oscar‑winning American actor Gene Hackman died at age 95, leaving behind a legendary film legacy.

Nora Aunor

(May 21, 1953–April 16, 2025)

Filipino screen and music icon Nora Aunor died at age 71; her passing prompted national mourning and a state funeral in the Philippines.

Connie Francis

(December 12, 1937–July 17, 2025)
Chart‑topping singer Connie Francis, known for pop classics like "Stupid Cupid", died at age 87.

Other notable personalities passed this year:

John Sykes (January 2025): Guitarist for Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, died at 65 after battling cancer.

Sam Rivers (October 2025): Founding bassist for Limp Bizkit, died at 48, as reported by The Daily Star UK.

Charlie Colin (May 2024): Bassist and co-founder of the band Train, passed away at 58.