Life is unpredictable in its most beautiful form. It’s one such rare thing the modern science has been unable to figure out.
The on-going year has left scars that cannot be healed in the times to come. All we can do is to remember the cherish moments they have left for us.
From Brian Willson to now Hulk Hogan, here’s a brief look at the legendary figures who’ve left us in 2025 so far.
The Comics world dealt with a heavy blow when the world's legend comic writer Jim Shooter died at age 73 on June 30, after fighting a lifelong battle with esophageal cancer. Shooter was considered one of the prominent comic writers in modern literature.
Michael Madsen
The sudden death of Kill Kill star Michael Madsen sent shock waves across the Hollywood and a bunch of celebs poured heartfelt tributes including his famous sister, Virginia Madsen.
Madsen was open about his struggles, telling The Independent in a 2020 interview that he went through some “terrible, terrible times,” including his DUIs and an injury following a motorcycle accident.
“Fame is not what it’s cracked up to be,” he said, adding, “I’m not complaining, because I’ve had a great life. But it can wreak havoc on you if you’re not protected.”
The reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen took his last breath on July 3, at age 67.
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson has been regarded as America's true classical music icon, who left behind a legacy that would be cherished by the upcoming generations at home and abroad. Wilson was 9 when he sang his first song, The Old Soldier, which was written by his cousin Mike Love, at a family event. The story of Brian becoming a towering figure of the American pop music is worth reading.
When Wilson’s parents went for a summer vacation and left the young boys a sum of $250 for food. Instead of spending it on food items, they decided to rent musical instruments, paving the way for their first song Surfin, which gave birth to The Beach Boys.
Brian Wilson was the mastermind behind many of these early hits. The Beach Boys became the only band to challenge the status quo of The Beatles in early 1960s.
After fighting depression for over 30 years, the genius of American popular music lost his fight against it at the age of 82 on June 11, 2025.
Wrestling titan Terry Bollea known as Hulk Hogan died on July 24 at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest at his Florida home.
Hulk Hogan was known for sparking the Hukamania phenomenon and redefining professional wrestling in the 1980s. He won six WWE championships. Hogan, a pop culture icon, is survived by his wife Sky Daily and two children.
Anne Burrell, the flame-haired culinary queen and television icon, passed away on June 17 at the age of 55.
Anne was known for her vibrant personality and signature spiky blonde hair. Burrell climbed the culinary ladder from elite Italian kitchens to prime-time television. Anne’s bold flavours, fierce passion, and fearless energy will forever spice up the legacy she has left behind.
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne was another acclaimed figure in rock music, known for his powerful sound, straightforward behaviour and a long battle with addiction.
From leading Black Sabbath to embarking on a chaotic solo journey, he remained at the front and centre.
The British rock musician Ozzy Osbourne rose to prominence as the lead singer of the iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath, later establishing himself as a successful solo artist.
Black Sabbath, the band that played an instrumental role in defining the genre with its heavy, ominous sound and timeless tracks like Paranoid, War Pigs, and Iron Man.
Ozzy Osbourne drew his last breath on July 22.
Actor Malcom-Jamal Warner, fondly remembered as Theo from The Cosby Show, tragically drowned in Costa Rica on July 20. He was 54. Malcom was a gifted artist who balanced acting with poetry and jazz, Warner’s death shocked fans worldwide.
July bid farewell to legends like, music icon Connie Francis, and Golden Globe nominee Connie Stevens.
Their impact, spanning kitchens to concert halls, will forever resonate in hearts globally.
From Alan Bergman to Kim Woodburn, the list of stars we’ve lost this year is heart-wrenching.
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