Countless fans have already had to say farewell to so many of their favorite stars of the screen this year. Actors who died in 2025 include classic Hollywood legends, versatile movie icons, beloved character actors, and former child stars, as well as a number of talented Oscar and Emmy winners.
In 2025, we’re mourning the loss of irreplaceable talents such as the Diane Keaton, who dazzled our movies screens with her singular charm for more than 50 years; Val Kilmer, the adventurous, adaptable leading man who drove so many blockbusters in the ’80s and ’90s; and Robert Redford, the magnetic Hollywood icon who championed independent film and influenced the rise of New Hollywood.
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Other stars we’ve lost this year include lovable Cheers alum George Wendt; former child star and 2000s pop culture powerhouse Michelle Trachtenberg; and the eminent David Lynch, best known for his visionary directing work but who also appeared in various onscreen roles throughout the course of his distinctive career.
These wonderful actors, whether known for their memorable work on the big screen or small, leave behind inimitable legacies forever captured on film (or digitally, as our modern entertainment technologies progress).
TV and Movie Actors Who Died in 2025
RIP: From major Hollywood movie stars to beloved TV stars, these are the actors who passed away in 2025.
Gallery Credit: Erica Russell
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