We pause to reflect and remember the beloved figures who are not with us on our journey into the new year as we turn the page on 2025.

The months behind us brought unforgettable performances, cultural milestones and public moments shaped by stars whose influence stretched far beyond their industries. It also brought loss — the passing of beloved figures whose work helped define eras and left a lasting imprint on audiences around the world.

From film and television to music, sports and public life, these famous faces shaped conversations, inspired creativity and offered comfort, joy and meaning through their talents. Their absence is felt not only in the spotlight they once occupied, but in the memories, stories and legacies they leave behind.

Pope Francis speaks during the weekly general audience at Paul-VI hall in The Vatican on February 5, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

We reflect on the many familiar faces we lost in 2025, including Pope Francis, Hulk Hogan, Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Reiner and Gene Hackman.

Pope Francis’ death in April was marked by a shift in power at the Vatican as mourners from across the globe bid farewell to the supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as a peacekeeper and mentor who united the masses.

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