Deaths in January 2025

The following is a list of notable deaths that happened in January 2025. Names under each date are noted in the order of the alphabet by their last name, or pseudonym. Deaths of non-humans are also noted here, if worth noting.

Criteria
Every entry is backed by a source. Proper citations are used and no bare URLs so as to prevent link rot. The following are the requirements for adding a name to the list in its order: Name, age, origin, what the person is known for and his or her cause of death – if known – and a source for verification.

January 2025
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Buster Farrer, 88, South African cricketer (Border, national team), tennis player and field hockey player.Sporting community mourns multitalented Buster Farrer’s death
Táňa Radeva, 67, Slovak actress (Bathory, Lóve, Dubček).Zomrela herečka Táňa Radeva 
Kärt Tomingas, 57, Estonian actress (Those Old Love Letters, Zero Point), singer and educator.Suri näitleja ja laulja Kärt Tomingas 

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Sir Julius Chan, 85, Papua New Guinean politician, prime minister (1980–1982, 1994–1997, 1997).The "last man standing" falls
Marianne Faithfull, 78, English singer ("As Tears Go By"), songwriter ("Broken English") and actress (The Girl on a Motorcycle).Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

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Horst Janson, 89, German actor (The Buddenbrooks, Das Riesenrad, Murphy's War), complications from a stroke.Die „Sesamstraße“ weint! TV-Star Horst Janson (89) ist tot  (death announced on this date)

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Alma Rosa Aguirre, 95, Mexican actress (The Stronger Sex, Nosotras las taquígrafas, The Border Man).Muere Alma Rosa Aguirre, actriz del Cine de Oro mexicano y hermana de Elsa Aguirre, a los 95 años 
Yoon Dae-sung, 85, South Korean playwright and screenwriter (All That Falls Has Wings, Black Republic)."어렵고 불편해 괴로움 줘야 진짜 연극"… 극작가 윤대성 별세 

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Shafi, 56, Indian film director (One Man Show, Kalyanaraman, Pulival Kalyanam), complications from a stroke.Popular film director Shafi passes away
Igor Yankovsky, 73, Russian actor (Investigation Led by Experts, The Suicide Club, or the Adventures of a Titled Person, Charlotte's Necklace), cirrhosis.Умер племянник Олега Янковского Игорь, страдавший от рака 

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Dražen Dalipagić, 73, Serbian Hall of Fame basketball player (Partizan, Carrera Venezia) and coach (Nuova Pallacanestro Gorizia), Olympic champion (1980).Basketball world mourns loss of Serbian legend Drazen Dalipagic
Ole Neumann, 77, Danish actor (Father of Four, The Heir to Næsbygaard, Father of Four on Bornholm).Ole 'Lille Per' Neumann er død 
Gloria Romero, 91, Filipino actress (Ilocana Maiden, Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story), Condemned).Veteran actress Gloria Romero pumanaw na, 91 

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Unk, 42, American rapper ("Walk It Out", "2 Step", "Show Out").DJ Unk, Known for “Walk It Out” and “2 Step”, Dead at 42

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Nicholas Eadie, 67, Australian actor (Vietnam, The Man from Snowy River II, Fragments of War: The Story of Damien Parer, Cop Shop).Aussie TV and theatre legend Nicholas Eadie dead at 67
 Wim van Elk, 87, Dutch politician.Oud-burgemeester van Helmond Wim van Elk (87) overleden, burgemeester Sjoerd Potters reageert ‘geschrokken en bedroefd’ 

21
Mauricio Funes, 65, Salvadoran politician and convicted criminal, president (2009–2014).Ex-Salvadoran Leader Mauricio Funes Dies In Nicaragua
Garth Hudson, 87, Canadian Hall of Fame musician (The Band) and keyboardist ("Chest Fever").Garth Hudson, the last living member of The Band, dead at 87

20
Bertrand Blier, 85, French film director (Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, Beau Pere, Buffet froid).Bertrand Blier, réalisateur et scénariste, auteur des « Valseuses », est mort à 85 ans 
Luc Cauwenberghs, 72, Belgian visual artist.Kunstenaar Luc Cauwenberghs (72) overleden, maker van beelden van Nero en Urbanus 
Bob Kuban, 84, American bandleader and musician ("The Cheater"), stroke.
Harald Paalgard, 74, Norwegian cinematographer (Orion's Belt, Dreamplay, The Woman That Dreamed About a Man).Filmfotograf Harald Paalgard er død 
John Sykes, 65, English guitarist (Tygers of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake), cancer.Legendary Guitarist John Sykes Dead At 65 (death announced on this date)

19
 Jan Mijnsbergen, 86, Dutch politician.Oud-Kamerlid Jan Mijnsbergen (PvdA) overleden 
 Mijndert Ververs, 91, Dutch businessman.De boodschappenjongen die met Wolters Kluwer een miljardenbedrijf opbouwde 

18
 Raymond Goossens, 93, Belgian politician.De man die eerste burgemeester werd van fusiegemeente Ranst: “Mon kon niet tegen conflicten” 
 Jan Oudenaarden, 81, Dutch writer, historian and columnist.Groot Feyenoord-fan en schrijver Jan Oudenaarden (81) overleden 

Ze'ev Revach, 84, Israeli actor (Charlie Ve'hetzi, Hagiga B'Snuker, The Farewell Party) and comedian.זאב רווח, מגדולי שחקני ישראל, הלך לעולמו בגיל 84 

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Denis Law, 84, Scottish footballer (Manchester United, Huddersfield Town, national team), Alzheimer's disease.Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84
Russell Marshall, 88, New Zealand politician, MP (1972–1990), minister of foreign affairs (1987–1990) and education (1984–1987).Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88

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David Lynch, 78, American television and film director (Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive), visual artist and musician.David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78 (death announced on this date)
Dame Joan Plowright, 95, English actress (Enchanted April, A Taste of Honey, 101 Dalmatians), Tony winner (1961).Joan Plowright, Acting Legend of Stage and Screen and Laurence Olivier’s Widow, Dies at 95
Bob Uecker, 90, American baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals), broadcaster (Milwaukee Brewers), and actor (Mr. Belvedere), lung cancer.Beloved Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball,' dies at 90
Shoji Ueda, 87, Japanese cinematographer (Ran, Dreams, After the Rain), heart attack.上田正治さん死去　映画撮影監督 

15
Anna Maria Ackermann, 92, Italian actress (Le inchieste del commissario Maigret, The Skin, 'O Re).Teatro, morta Anna Maria Ackermann: debuttò con Eduardo 
Christopher Benjamin, 90, English actor (Doctor Who, Judge John Deed, The Plague Dogs).Christopher Benjamin 1934–2025
Diane Langton, 77, English actress (Hollyoaks, Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).Only Fools and Horses star and soap legend Diane Langton dies aged 77
Melba Montgomery, 86, American country singer ("No Charge", "Don't Let the Good Times Fool You", "Angel of the Morning") and songwriter.Legendary 'No Charge' Singer Melba Montgomery Dead at 86
Willy Neven, 76, Belgian politician, mayor of Halen (1983–1986; 1995–2012).Oud-burgemeester Willy Neven (76) van Halen overleden: "Strijder tegen wateroverlast" laat blijvende erfenis na 
Linda Nolan, 65, Irish singer, actress and television personality (The Nolans), double pneumonia.Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65
Rosny Smarth, 84, Haitian politician, prime minister (1996–1997).Haïti : Décès de l’ancien premier ministre Rosny Smarth 
Jeannot Szwarc, 85, French film director (Jaws 2, Supergirl, Santa Claus: The Movie).tor Jeannot Szwarc passes away aged 85
Sarigama Viji, 76, Indian actor (Beluvalada Madilalli, Mana Mecchida Sose, Yamalokadalli Veerappan).Kannada Actor Sarigama Viji Passes Away At 76l

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Marcel van den Dop, 70, Dutch artist.'Altijd een lach en grap en creativiteit ten top', kunstenaar Marcello overleden 
Jack Kooistra, 94, Dutch journalist and Nazi hunter.Jack Kooistra (94) overleden, man die 'Schrik van Roden' opspoorde 
Tony Slattery, 65, British actor (The Crying Game, Peter's Friends), comedian and television personality (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), heart attack.Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack
Gerard van den Tweel, 80, Dutch businessman, bile duct cancer.In Memoriam: Quote 500-lid Gerard van den Tweel (1944-2025) 

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Jean Penders, 85, Dutch politician, member of the European Parliament (1979–1994).Oud-Europarlementariër Jean Penders (CDA) overleden 

12
Claude Jarman Jr., 90, American actor (The Yearling, Rio Grande).Claude Jarman Jr., Young Star of ‘The Yearling,’ Dies at 90
Kim Yaroshevskaya, 101, Russian-born Canadian actress (Fanfreluche, Passe-Partout, Home Fires).La comédienne Kim Yaroshevskaya s’éteint à 101 ans 
 Anton Vernooij, 84, Dutch priest, composer and full professor.Kerkmusicus pastor A.C. Vernooij overleden 

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Barbara Rylska, 88, Polish actress.Nie żyje ikona polskiego kina. Barbara Rylska odeszła w wieku 89 lat 

10
Cees Bakker, 85, Dutch politician.Kees Bakker, oud-burgemeester van Giessenlanden, overleden 
Yevgenia Dobrovolskaya, 60, Russian actress (Queen Margot, The Irony of Fate 2, Guys from Mars), complications from cancer and heart failure.Умерла Евгения Добровольская 
Sam Moore, 89, American Hall of Fame singer-songwriter (Sam & Dave), complications from surgery.Sam Moore, Soul Man Who Scored Hits With Sam and Dave, Dead at 89
Theo Rongen, 81, Dutch music director and politician, mayor of Thorn (1997-2011).Oud-bestuurder Theo Rongen (81) overleden 
Bram Van Paesschen, 45, Belgian movie director (Empire of Dust).Brusselse documentairemaker Bram Van Paesschen (45) overleden 

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Harlind Libbrecht, 65, Belgian musician (Kadril) and academic.Harlind Libbrecht, muzikant en mede-oprichter van folk-rockgroep Kadril, overleden (death announced on this date)
Jorge Luis Sánchez, 64, Cuban film director (El Benny, Buscando a Casal).Falleció el cineasta cubano Jorge Luis Sánchez, director de El Benny 
Marc Michetz, 73, Belgian comics artist.Marc Michetz (73) overleden 
Otto Schenk, 94, Austrian actor (Dunja, Always Trouble with the Reverend), film (Die Fledermaus) and theatre director.Otto Schenk ist tot 

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Pritish Nandy, 73, Indian poet, film producer (Bollywood Calling, The Mystic Masseur), and politician, MP (1998–2004), cardiac arrest.Poet, Filmmaker, Writer Pritish Nandy Dies At 73; ‘Heartbroken’ Friend Anupam Kher Pays Rich Tribute

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Jaap Dijkstra, 81, Dutch politician.death announcement, de Stentor
Jean-Marie Le Pen, 96, French politician, deputy (1956–1962, 1986–1988) and MEP (1984–2019), founder of National Front.Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96
Mirosława Marcheluk, 85, Polish actress (Hero of the Year, Magnat).Zmarła Mirosława Marcheluk, znakomita aktorka przez wiele lat związana z Łodzią 
Walter Martos, 67, Peruvian military officer and politician, prime minister (2020) and minister of defence (2019–2020).Falleció Walter Martos, exministro del gobierno de Martín Vizcarra, a los 67 años 
Hans Prakke, 75, Dutch journalist.Journalist Hans Prakke (75) overleden 
Pim Vermeulen, 77, Dutch politician.Pim Vermeulen: onverschrokken stadsvernieuwer van Rotterdam 
Peter Yarrow, 86, American singer (Peter, Paul and Mary, "Leaving on a Jet Plane") and songwriter ("Puff, the Magic Dragon"), bladder cancer.Peter Yarrow of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies aged 86

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Henny Eman, 76, Aruban politician, prime minister (1986–1989, 1994–2001).Eerste premier van Aruba Henny Eman (76) overleden   

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 René Bliki, 98, Belgian resistance member, war volunteer and sport cyclist.Oorlogsvrijwilliger René Bliki overleden 
Bobby Matitahatiwen, 65, Dutch futsal player (national team).Voormalig futsalinternational Bobby Matitahatiwen (65) overleden 
Prabir Mitra, 83, Bangladeshi actor (Titash Ekti Nadir Naam, Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo, Buk Fatey To Mukh Foteyna).
 Henri Willy Pleket, 94, Dutch historian, epigrapher and university professor.death announcement, NRC Handelsblad, 11 January 2025
Costas Simitis, 88, Greek politician, prime minister (1996–2004), and MP (1985–2009).Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies Aged 88

4
José Luis Beltrán, 69, Spanish basketball player (CB Estudiantes, national team).Murió el Patas Beltrán, primer argentino en jugar la liga española 
Jules D'Oultremont, 77, Belgian politician, mayor of Houthalen-Helchteren (2001-2003).Oud-burgemeester Jules D’Oultremont van Houthalen-Helchteren overleden  (death announced on this date)
Emilio Echevarría, 80, Mexican actor (Amores perros, Die Another Day, The Alamo).Muere Emilio Echevarría, querido actor que interpretó a "El Chivo" en "Amores Perros" 
Nicolaas Klei, 63, Dutch wine critic.Wijnschrijver Nicolaas Klei (63) overleden, bekend van Supermarktwijngids 
Anjana Sultana, 59, Bangladeshi actress (Parineeta, Ashikkhito), lung infection.Actress Anjana Rahman Passes Away

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Jeff Baena, 47, American film director and screenwriter (The Little Hours, Horse Girl, Spin Me Round), suicide.Indie Filmmaker Jeff Baena Has Passed Away At 47
André De Maerteleire, 80, Belgian cyclist.Belgische wielerwereld opnieuw in rouw: oud-wielrenner André De Maerteleire overleden op 80-jarige leeftijd 
Shigemi Fukahori, 93, Japanese peace activist.Shigemi Fukahori, who survived Nagasaki bombing and spent his life advocating for peace, dies at 93
Guus Luijters, 81, Dutch writer and journalist.Guus Luijters gaf bijna 20.000 gedeporteerde en vermoorde kinderen een gezicht 
Mauro Morandi, 89, Italian island hermit (Budelli).Farewell to Mauro Morandi, the hermit “guardian” of the island of Budelli
Jos Plas, 94, Belgian cyclist.Ex-profwielrenner Jos Plas (94) uit Dilbeek overleden 
Dame Tariana Turia, 80, New Zealand politician, MP (1996–2014) and minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector (2003–2004, 2008–2011), stroke.Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies
Brenton Wood, 83, American singer ("The Oogum Boogum Song", "Gimme Little Sign").'Oogum Boogum' Singer Brenton Wood Dead at 83

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Jytte Abildstrøm, 90, Danish actress (Helle for Helene, Don Olsen kommer til byen, The Adventures of Picasso), kidney disease.Jytte Abildstrøm er død 
Pieter Hofstra, 78, Dutch politician, MP (1994-2006) and Senator (2007-2011).Gronings VVD-Kamerlid Pieter Hofstra (78) overleden 

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Meine Breemhaar, 64, Dutch businessman and sports official, president of PEC Zwolle (2020-2025).Meine Breemhaar (64) overleden, succesvol vastgoedondernemer en sponsor PEC Zwolle 
Leo Dan, 82, Argentine singer, composer and actor (Story of a Poor Young Man, Cómo te extraño).Luto en la música: Falleció Leo Dan, cantante y compositor argentino, a sus 82 años 
Nora Orlandi, 91, Italian musician and film composer (The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh, Johnny Yuma, Clint the Stranger).Addio a Nora Orlandi, aveva 91 anni 
Wayne Osmond, 73, American singer (The Osmonds) and songwriter ("Crazy Horses", "Let Me In"), stroke.Wayne Osmond dies at 73
Vittorio Pomilio, 93, Italian basketball player (Stella Azzurra Roma, national team).Addio a Vittorio Pomilio 

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