MUSICIANS that died in
2025
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2025. The pantheon dataset contains 504 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Brian Wilson, Alfred Brendel, Lalo Schifrin, Theo Jörgensmann, and Hermeto Pascoal. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (5), Los Angeles (3), and London (2).
2025 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2025 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Brian Wilson, Alfred Brendel, and Lalo Schifrin to groundbreaking athletes like , 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.
Brian Wilson
American Musician
Jun 20, 1942 - Jun 11, 2025
Age 83
HPI: 75.80
Alfred Brendel
Czech Musician
Jan 5, 1931 - Jun 17, 2025
Age 94
HPI: 67.79
Lalo Schifrin
Argentinean Musician
Jun 21, 1932 - Jun 26, 2025
Age 93
HPI: 67.00
Theo Jörgensmann
German Musician
Sep 29, 1948 - Oct 6, 2025
Age 77
HPI: 63.99
Hermeto Pascoal
Brazilian Musician
Jun 22, 1936 - Sep 13, 2025
Age 89
HPI: 62.16
John Sykes
British Musician
Jul 29, 1959 - Jan 1, 2025
Age 66
HPI: 62.05
Ace Frehley
American Musician
Apr 27, 1951 - Oct 16, 2025
Age 74
HPI: 61.92
Ayla Erduran
Turkish Musician
Sep 22, 1934 - Jan 7, 2025
Age 91
HPI: 61.75
Mike Ratledge
British Musician
May 6, 1943 - Feb 5, 2025
Age 82
HPI: 61.63
Rick Davies
British Musician
Jul 22, 1944 - Sep 6, 2025
Age 81
HPI: 61.39
Sly Stone
American Musician
Mar 15, 1943 - Jun 9, 2025
Age 82
HPI: 60.53
Garth Hudson
Canadian Musician
Aug 2, 1937 - Jan 21, 2025
Age 88
HPI: 59.69
Roy Ayers
American Musician
Sep 10, 1940 - Mar 4, 2025
Age 85
HPI: 59.65
Roy Thomas Baker
British Musician
Nov 10, 1946 - Apr 12, 2025
Age 79
HPI: 59.48
Al Foster
American Musician
Jan 18, 1943 - May 28, 2025
Age 82
HPI: 59.01
Jack DeJohnette
American Musician
Aug 9, 1942 - Oct 26, 2025
Age 83
HPI: 58.59
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 John Sykes (HPI: 62.05), Ayla Erduran (HPI: 61.75), and Garth Hudson (HPI: 59.69).
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 Mike Ratledge (HPI: 61.63).
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 Roy Ayers (HPI: 59.65).
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 Roy Thomas Baker (HPI: 59.48), and Clem Burke (HPI: 58.35).
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 Al Foster (HPI: 59.01).
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 Brian Wilson (HPI: 75.80), Alfred Brendel (HPI: 67.79), and Lalo Schifrin (HPI: 67.00).
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 Roger Norrington (HPI: 58.04), Preta Gil (HPI: 54.23), and Chuck Mangione (HPI: 53.61).
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 Sheila Jordan (HPI: 52.12), and Brent Hinds (HPI: 48.57).
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 Hermeto Pascoal (HPI: 62.16), Rick Davies (HPI: 61.39), and Chris Dreja (HPI: 51.43).
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 Theo Jörgensmann (HPI: 63.99), Ace Frehley (HPI: 61.92), and Jack DeJohnette (HPI: 58.59).
Theo Jörgensmann
Oct 6, 2025
German Musician
HPI: 63.99
D'Angelo
Oct 14, 2025
American Musician
HPI: 45.97
Ace Frehley
Oct 16, 2025
American Musician
HPI: 61.92
Klaus Doldinger
Oct 16, 2025
German Musician
HPI: 57.09
Sam Rivers
Oct 18, 2025
American Musician
HPI: 54.35
Jack DeJohnette
Oct 26, 2025
American Musician
HPI: 58.59
