In tribute to the stars of TV, film, music and the internet who have died so far in 2025, this gallery remembers the actors, musicians and other stars we have lost in the first few weeks of the year.
Read on to remember the famous faces who have sadly lost their lives so far this year, as of Tuesday December 23, and remember the joy they brought to us with their talents.
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53. Katherine, the Duchess of Kent
Katharine, The Duchess of Kent, died at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent. The Duchess preferred to be known as Mrs Kent and dropped her HRH style, retreating from royal life to spend more than a decade teaching music in a state primary school in Hull. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the duchess died peacefully at her Kensington Palace home surrounded by her family. Photo: Rebecca Naden
54. Rick Davies
Supertramp star Rick Davies has died after a ten year battle with cancer. The musician passed away aged 81 at his home on Long Island, New York, a decade after he was first diagnosed with diagnosed with multiple myeloma - a form of cancer concentrated in bone marrow - which forced him to step away from touring with the band. He is pictured in 1979. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images
55. John Stapleton
Broadcaster John Stapleton who had Parkinson's disease complicated by pneumonia, died aged 79. Photo: Katie Collins
56. Patricia Routledge
TV legend Dame Patricia Routledge, who was best known for her role in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, died at the age of 96. Her agent confirmed she died peacefully in her sleep. She is pictured in 2004 with her MBE. Photo: AFP/Getty Images