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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65. Sophie Kinsella
Author Sophie Kinsella who wrote Shopaholic series died aged 55 after aggressive brain cancer battle. She is pictured in 2009. Kinsella was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in late 2022, which she announced publicly in April 2024. | Getty Images
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66. William Rush
Waterloo Road actor William Rush (right) died at the age of 31, his mother - Coronation Street star Debbie Rush - confirmed. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
67. Lorraine Cheshire
Actress Lorraine Cheshire died aged 65. She was known for her roles as Sue in Trollied (pictured) and Fleur in Waterloo Road. Photo by Sky. | Sky Photo: Sky
68. Chris Rea
Singer Chris Rea, whose songs include the festive hit Driving Home For Christmas, died at the age of 74. The musician was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had his pancreas removed in 2001, and in 2016 he suffered a stroke. A statement from his family to the Press Association said: “Singer/songwriter and guitarist, Chris Rea passed away earlier today in hospital following a short illness." | Redferns