In tribute to the stars of TV, film, music and the internet who have died so far in May 2025, this gallery remembers the actors and musicians we have lost this month.
Read on to remember the famous faces who have sadly lost their lives, and remember the joy they brought to us with their talents.
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17. Georgia O'Connor
Former Team GB boxer Georgia O'Connor died age 25, after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. | Getty Images
18. Barry McIlheney
Magazine legend Barry McIlheney - famous for editing titles including Smash Hits, Empire and Heat - died in his sleep in Spain at the age of 65. | Submitted Photo: Submitted
19. Rick Derringer
Rock music icon and guitarist Rick Derringer, known for 'Real American', died at 77 after sudden heart failure. He is pictured performing in 1977. (Photo by Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images) | Getty Images
20. Ed Gale
Ed Gale, the actor who played evil doll Chucky in hit horror film, died aged 61 in a hospice. He was born in Michigan and suffered with dwarfism from birth meaning he only grew to be 3ft 4in. His acting career started at the age of 20 when he left his hometown for California to take part in several auditions. | Getty Images