ATHLETES that died in
2025
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2025. The pantheon dataset contains 514 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Georgios Roubanis, Felix Baumgartner, Greg Bell, Zoltán Horváth, and Fred Newhouse. The cities with the most deaths were Athens (1), Budapest (1), and Edmonton (1).
2025 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2025 saw the passing of many beloved athletes, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like Georgios Roubanis, Felix Baumgartner, and Greg Bell, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2025, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2025 based on cultural impact.
Georgios Roubanis
Greek Athlete
Aug 15, 1929 - Feb 11, 2025
Age 96
HPI: 67.00
Felix Baumgartner
Austrian Athlete
Apr 20, 1969 - Jul 17, 2025
Age 56
HPI: 65.79
Greg Bell
American Athlete
Nov 7, 1930 - Jan 25, 2025
Age 95
HPI: 65.46
Zoltán Horváth
Hungarian Athlete
Mar 12, 1937 - Jun 12, 2025
Age 88
HPI: 64.12
Fred Newhouse
American Athlete
Nov 8, 1948 - Jan 20, 2025
Age 77
HPI: 62.34
Ferenc Mohácsi
Hungarian Athlete
Oct 25, 1929 - Apr 30, 2025
Age 96
HPI: 62.02
Giuseppe Moioli
Italian Athlete
Aug 8, 1927 - May 5, 2025
Age 98
HPI: 61.31
Norair Nurikyan
Bulgarian Athlete
Jul 26, 1948 - Mar 11, 2025
Age 77
HPI: 60.80
Thelma Hopkins
British Athlete
Mar 16, 1936 - Jan 10, 2025
Age 89
HPI: 57.70
Park Sung-soo
South Korean Athlete
May 19, 1970 - Aug 27, 2025
Age 55
HPI: 56.98
Bernd Cullmann
German Athlete
Oct 11, 1939 - Jan 13, 2025
Age 86
HPI: 56.11
Ileana Silai
Hungarian Athlete
Oct 14, 1941 - Jun 27, 2025
Age 84
HPI: 55.91
Fauja Singh
Indian Athlete
Apr 1, 1911 - Jul 14, 2025
Age 114
HPI: 55.91
Pauli Nevala
Finnish Athlete
Nov 30, 1940 - Jun 20, 2025
Age 85
HPI: 55.30
Natalya Shikolenko
Uzbekistani Athlete
Aug 1, 1964 - May 15, 2025
Age 61
HPI: 54.67
Kęstutis Šapka
Lithuanian Athlete
Nov 15, 1949 - Oct 11, 2025
Age 76
HPI: 53.28
Deaths by Month in 2025
January 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Greg Bell (HPI: 65.46), Fred Newhouse (HPI: 62.34), and Thelma Hopkins (HPI: 57.70).
February 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Georgios Roubanis (HPI: 67.00).
March 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Norair Nurikyan (HPI: 60.80), and Felicia Țilea-Moldovan (HPI: 49.27).
April 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Ferenc Mohácsi (HPI: 62.02), Abubaker Kaki Khamis (HPI: 49.58), and John Koech (HPI: 8.48).
May 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Giuseppe Moioli (HPI: 61.31), and Natalya Shikolenko (HPI: 54.67).
June 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Zoltán Horváth (HPI: 64.12), Ileana Silai (HPI: 55.91), and Pauli Nevala (HPI: 55.30).
July 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Felix Baumgartner (HPI: 65.79), Fauja Singh (HPI: 55.91), and Laura Dahlmeier (HPI: 45.32).
August 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Park Sung-soo (HPI: 56.98).
September 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Andrei Chemerkin (HPI: 51.87), and Slavko Obadov (HPI: 49.52).
October 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Kęstutis Šapka (HPI: 53.28), and Munyoro Nyamau (HPI: 52.33).
November 2025
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2025. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Jenő Hámori (HPI: 51.95), and Alevtina Olyunina (HPI: 50.71).
