WRITERS 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 Mario Vargas Llosa, Frederick Forsyth, David Lodge, Dag Solstad, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (2), London (1), and Lisbon (1).
2025 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2025 saw the passing of many beloved writers, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like 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.
Mario Vargas Llosa
Peruvian Writer
Mar 28, 1936 - Apr 13, 2025
Age 89
HPI: 80.93
Frederick Forsyth
British Writer
Aug 25, 1938 - Jun 9, 2025
Age 87
HPI: 71.91
David Lodge
British Writer
Jan 28, 1935 - Jan 1, 2025
Age 90
HPI: 67.30
Dag Solstad
Norwegian Writer
Jul 16, 1941 - Mar 14, 2025
Age 84
HPI: 66.11
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
Kenyan Writer
Jan 5, 1938 - May 28, 2025
Age 87
HPI: 65.77
Robert Wilson
American Writer
Oct 4, 1941 - Jul 31, 2025
Age 84
HPI: 64.61
Ivan Klíma
Czech Writer
Sep 14, 1931 - Oct 4, 2025
Age 94
HPI: 64.16
Antonine Maillet
Canadian Writer
May 10, 1929 - Feb 17, 2025
Age 96
HPI: 62.72
Frankétienne
Haitian Writer
Apr 12, 1936 - Feb 20, 2025
Age 89
HPI: 62.36
Maria Teresa Horta
Portuguese Writer
May 20, 1937 - Feb 4, 2025
Age 88
HPI: 61.33
Peter Bichsel
Swiss Writer
Mar 24, 1935 - Mar 15, 2025
Age 90
HPI: 61.17
Tom Robbins
American Writer
Jul 22, 1932 - Feb 9, 2025
Age 93
HPI: 60.72
Edmund White
American Writer
Jan 13, 1940 - Jun 3, 2025
Age 85
HPI: 59.62
Barbara Frischmuth
Austrian Writer
Jul 5, 1941 - Mar 30, 2025
Age 84
HPI: 59.56
Susan Brownmiller
American Writer
Feb 15, 1935 - May 24, 2025
Age 90
HPI: 59.14
L. J. Smith
American Writer
Sep 4, 1965 - Mar 8, 2025
Age 60
HPI: 58.88
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 David Lodge (HPI: 67.30).
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 Antonine Maillet (HPI: 62.72), Frankétienne (HPI: 62.36), and Maria Teresa Horta (HPI: 61.33).
Maria Teresa Horta
Feb 4, 2025
Portuguese Writer
HPI: 61.33
Tom Robbins
Feb 9, 2025
American Writer
HPI: 60.72
Muhsin Hendricks
Feb 15, 2025
South African Writer
HPI: 48.79
Antonine Maillet
Feb 17, 2025
Canadian Writer
HPI: 62.72
Frankétienne
Feb 20, 2025
Haitian Writer
HPI: 62.36
Roberto Orci
Feb 25, 2025
Mexican Writer
HPI: 52.69
Joseph Wambaugh
Feb 28, 2025
American Writer
HPI: 55.52
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 Dag Solstad (HPI: 66.11), Peter Bichsel (HPI: 61.17), and Barbara Frischmuth (HPI: 59.56).
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 Mario Vargas Llosa (HPI: 80.93).
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 Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (HPI: 65.77), and Susan Brownmiller (HPI: 59.14).
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 Frederick Forsyth (HPI: 71.91), and Edmund White (HPI: 59.62).
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 Robert Wilson (HPI: 64.61), Florence Delay (HPI: 56.17), and Martin Cruz Smith (HPI: 54.08).
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 Mats Wahl (HPI: 55.21), and Greg Iles (HPI: 52.55).
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 Stefano Benni (HPI: 56.21).
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 Ivan Klíma (HPI: 64.16), and Roy Jacobsen (HPI: 56.39).
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 Marina Lewycka (HPI: 54.26).
