2025: Obituaries from K-POP Stars to Hollywood Legends in the Entertainment Industry

2025 was a year marked by the passing of many prominent figures across the global entertainment industry. Celebrities from various fields, including Hollywood actors, musicians, and athletes, passed away, and according to People magazine, these were particularly significant losses. Obituaries began appearing in early 2025, with January seeing the deaths of singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, baseball commentator Bob Ucker, and singer-songwriter Ed Asclepius. In February, Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, actress Michelle Trachtenberg, and soul singer Roberta Flack died. Notably, Korean actress Lee Joo-shil, best known for films such as “Train to Busan” and “Squid Game,” passed away in February at the age of 80. In April, there was a historic moment when the Catholic Church elected Pope Leo, who was born in the United States. This marked the first time an American had been appointed pope, and U.S. political leaders including former President Barack Obama and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke about this historic occasion. Although obituaries of renowned figures are a recurring sad reality each year, 2025 is likely to be remembered especially for the loss of various legends in the music industry and influential figures in Hollywood. The legacies left by individuals from all walks of life in various cultural fields such as music, film, and sports will continue to be remembered by future generations.