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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25. Kathryn Apanowicz
Actress and broadcaster Kathryn Apanowicz, who starred in BBC programmes and soaps including Eastenders and Emmerdale, died aged 64 after a long illness. Kathryn was the partner of former Countdown host Richard Whiteley. The pair were together from 1994 until his death in 2005. He died at the age of 61 of heart problems. | Martin Ballard/Facebook
26. Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband
Country music icon Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean died in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 82. Dolly Parton was married to her husband Carl Dean for nearly 60 years and she posted a statement on her social media which read: "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy." | Getty Images for The Rock and Ro
27. Andrew Cross
Influencer Andrew Cross, aged 34, who is known as 'Desert Drifter' on YouTube, died around a month after he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. He died the day after his family made the decision to turn his life support machine off. He is pictured with his wife Evelyn. Photo by GoFundMe. | GoFundMe Photo: GoFundMe
28. Stedman Pearson
Stedman Pearson, who was was one of five brothers and sisters in 1980s band Five Star, died aged 60. Five Star (also known as '5 Star'; Lorraine Pearson, Denise Pearson, Stedman Pearson, Doris Pearson and Delroy Pearson), are pictured circa 1986. (Photo by Tim Roney/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Tim Roney/Getty Images