Celebrity deaths in 2025 – the stars we've lost from Ozzy Osbourne to Brigitte Bardot

From Ozzy Osbourne and Brigitte Bardot, to The Vivienne and Linda Nolan, here are the string of iconic famous faces who have sadly died in 2025

by · The Mirror
The family of Ozzy Osbourne announced that he died, aged 76, on July 22, less than three weeks after his farewell concert with Black Sabbath. His wife Sharon Osbourne and four of his children issued a joint statement.
Ozzy's family said that he was "surrounded by love" when he died. The statement was signed by Sharon, 72, whom he married in 1982, and their three children Aimee Osbourne, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne.
The late musician, who appeared with some of his family on the reality TV show the Osbournes, also had two kids, Jessica Osbourne and Louis Osbourne, with his first wife Thelma Riley.(Image:SIPA USA/PA Images)
Film actress and style icon Brigitte Bardot died at the age of 91 on December 28. The news was announced by the star's charitable foundation in a tribute that reflected on how she had abandoned her glittering career 'to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation.'
The star earned worldwide fame as one of the most recognisable faces in cinema but later withdrew from showbiz to devote her life to charitable causes including animal rights.
French President Emmanuel Macron was among those paying tribute to the star praising her for living a 'life of freedom'.
Beloved TV personality and pop star Linda Nolan died aged 65 on January 15 after a long journey with secondary breast cancer.
The Daily Mirror Columnist passed away with her famous sisters at her side - just days after her last poignant piece for this newspaper. Her final hours were said to have been full of "love and comfort."
Her agent Dermot McNamara acknowledged her achievements as a singer, West End star, TV personality, charity campaigner, author and a founding member of The Nolans - who sold more than 30million records, performed for President Gerald Ford and toured with Fran Sinatra.
In a statement released to the Mirror, Dermot said: "She passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments. Linda's legacy extends beyond her incredible achievements in music and entertainment. She was a beacon of hope and resilience, sharing her journey to raise awareness and inspire others. Rest in peace, Linda. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten."(Image:Caroline Sikkenk/Pink Ribbon Foundation)
British boxing icon Ricky Hatton was found dead at home aged just 46 on September 12.
Hatton, who was one of British sport's most popular athletes during his prime, was crowned world champion when he stunned Kosta Tszyu on what was a defining night in 2005. Hatton went on to be involved in two of the biggest fights involving British fighters when he took on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
He quit boxing after his sickening KO defeat by the latter but returned three-and-a-half years later when he lost to Vyachslav Senchenko in 2022. Hatton had been due to return to the ring in December, 13 years on from his last professional bout. He was expected to face Dubai's first-ever professional boxer Eisa Al Dah in the Emirate.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a body had been found at Hatton's address and that the death was not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have found a body at an address on Bowlacre Road in Gee Cross at 6.45am today, Sunday, September 14. The death is not being treated as suspicious."
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Comedian Tony Slattery, known for the UK version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, died at the age of 65 on January 14.
Tony's longtime partner of almost 40 years, actor Mark Michael Hutchinson, confirmed his death with a statement. He wrote: "It is with great sadness we must announce actor and comedian Tony Slattery, aged 65, has passed away today, Tuesday morning, following a heart attack on Sunday evening."
Many of his fellow comedians and co-stars paid tribute. Longtime friend, Sir Stephen Fry, wrote on Instagram: "So very sad to have lost the wonderful Tony Slattery, just about the gentlest, sweetest soul I ever knew. Not to mention a screamingly funny and deeply talented wit and clown."
He continued: "A cruel irony that fate should snatch him from us just as he had really begun to emerge from his lifelong battle with so many dark demons. He had started live 'evenings with' and his own podcast series. Lovely, at least, this past year for him to have found to his joyous surprise that he was still remembered and held in great affection. Love and condolences to Mark, his staunch, devoted life partner of almost 40 years."(Image:PA)