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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61. Dave Ball
Musician Dave Ball, of Soft Cell, died aged 66 - just days after completing the band's final album. | Mike Owen Photo: Mike Owen
62. Prunella Scales
Actress Prunella Scales died at the age of 93, her family announced. Scales was best known for her iconic performance as Sybil in the 1970s BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers. Her death was confirmed by sons Samuel and Joseph. She died almost a year after her actor husband Timothy West. | Getty Images
63. Pauline Collins
Actress Pauline Collins, known for playing Shirley Valentine, died "peacefully" aged 85 surrounded by her family. The actor passed away “peacefully at her care home in Highgate this week, having endured Parkinson’s for several years”, they said. She is pictured in 1997. | Rebecca Naden/PA Wire Photo: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire
64. Quentin Willson
Motoring journalist and former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson died at the age of 68. Willson, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, died surrounded by his family. | PA