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A year of farewells: Global figures who passed away in 2025

From filmmaker David Lynch and Pope Francis to fashion icon Giorgio Armani and primatologist Jane Goodall, 2025 saw the passing of several global figures who shaped culture, politics, and science.

By NES Web Desk

Dec 31, 2025 16:55 IST

david lynchDavid Lynch

David Lynch: Renowned writer and filmmaker David Lynch died on January 16 after suffering from chronic lung problems. David received Oscar nominations for Best Director three times for his films Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and Mulholland Drive.

charlie kirkCharlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk: Charlie Kirk was a right-wing political leader in America. Donald Trump's associate Charlie was murdered on September 10, 2025. On this day, Charlie had gone to participate in a discussion meeting at Utah Valley University. Charlie was killed by an assailant's gunfire around 12:20 PM local time. Police arrested a young man named Tyler Robinson in connection with the incident.

pope francisPope Francis

Pope Francis: Pope Francis had been the head of the Catholic Christian Church since 2013. This Christian religious leader died of heart disease in 2025. Pope Francis was the first Pope to be born outside Europe. The Italian-descended Argentine Pope Francis's real name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

georgio armaniGiorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani: Giorgio Armani was an unforgettable name in the world's fashion industry. He created his own luxury fashion brand Armani. The brand is known to all fashion-conscious people worldwide for their designs. This fashion icon died at the age of 91 due to age-related complications.

khaleda ziaKhaleda Zia

Khaleda Zia: Few people knowledgeable about world politics would not have heard the name of Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh National Party chief Khaleda served as Bangladesh's Prime Minister twice – from 1991 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2006. She had been suffering from various health problems for a long time, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications. She died at a hospital in Bangladesh on December 30. She was 80 years old.

aussie ausborne Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne: Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of the rock band 'Black Sabbath'. His metal genre songs remain popular among fans even today. This singer died at the age of 76 on July 22, 2025. He had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for a long time.

hulk hoganHulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan: Terry Gene Bollea is a very familiar name to wrestling fans. He is better known in the sports world as Hulk Hogan. Hogan died of heart disease at the age of 71 on May 25.

jean goodallJane Goodall

Jane Goodall: British zoologist Jane Goodall is known for her unforgettable work with chimpanzees. Jane spent a long time in Africa conducting scientific research on chimpanzee behavior. Jane died at the age of 91 on October 1, 2025.

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