Major Figures Who Died In 2025: Dharmendra, David Lynch, Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk, Jane Goodall And Others

Dharmendra, fondly known as Bollywood’s ‘He-Man’, photographed during a public appearance. The veteran actor died in 2025 at 89. (IMAGE: AFP)

Former US vice president Dick Cheney, a key figure during the post-9/11 era, died in 2025 at the age of 84. (IMAGE: AFP)

Diane Keaton, celebrated for redefining the romantic comedy in Annie Hall and starring in The Godfather films, seen at a public appearance. She died in 2025 at 79. (IMAGE: AFP)

Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice in US conservative politics in the social media era, photographed during a public appearance. He died in 2025 at 31. (IMAGE: AFP)

Giorgio Armani, the designer who reshaped modern luxury, acknowledges the audience at a Paris fashion show. He died in 2025 aged 91. (IMAGE: AFP)

Hulk Hogan, the moustachioed wrestling superstar who turned professional wrestling into mainstream spectacle, seen during a public appearance. He died in 2025 at 71. (IMAGE: AFP)

British musician Ozzy Osbourne, a pioneer of heavy metal and former Black Sabbath frontman, died in 2025 at the age of 76. (IMAGE: AFP)

David Lynch, the director whose work reshaped modern cinema and television with films such as Mulholland Drive and the series Twin Peaks, photographed at an event. He died in 2025 aged 78. (IMAGE: AFP)

Robert Redford, the Hollywood star behind films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men, photographed at an event. He died in 2025 aged 89. (IMAGE: AFP)

Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most respected voices for wildlife and conservation, seen during a public appearance. She died in 2025 at 91. (IMAGE: AFP)

Pope Francis, known for his emphasis on humility and concern for the poor, seen greeting the faithful. He died in 2025 at 88. (IMAGE: AFP)