NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Gleammour AquaFresh
NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Home Local News Prominent individuals who have passed away in January 2025

Prominent individuals who have passed away in January 2025

Noteworthy and influential people who've died in January 2025
Up next
The Chase viewers slam contestant for 'wasting time' after eye-wateringly high cash offer
Viewers of The Chase criticize contestant for taking too long to decide on a very high cash offer
Published on 18 February 2025
Author
NewsFinale Journal
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


The world said goodbye to two influential entertainment figures in January with the deaths of filmmaker David Lynch and pop star Marianne Faithfull.

Lynch, known for films such as “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks,” first broke through in the 1970s with the film “Eraserhead” and continued to startle and inspire audiences in the years after. Faithfull, a British singer and pop icon, inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ most popular songs and her admirers included Beck, Billy Corgan, Nick Cave and PJ Harvey.

Others who died in January include: figure skater Dick Button, French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen, singer Wayne Osmond, former Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards, former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis and French aviator Valérie André.

Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in January (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):

___

JANUARY

___

Wayne Osmond, 73. A singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-album-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such 1970s teen hits as “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo” and “Down By the Lazy River.” Jan. 1.

David Lodge, 89. A witty and prolific British novelist and critic who gently satirized academia, religion and even his own loss of hearing in such highly praised narratives as the Booker Prize finalists “Small World” and “Nice Work.” Jan. 1.

Rosita Missoni, 93. The matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colorful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear. Jan. 1.

James Arthur Ray, 67. A self-help guru whose multimillion-dollar business toppled after he led a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona that left three people dead. Jan. 3.

Costas Simitis, 88. A former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro. Jan. 5.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, 96. The founder of France’s far-right National Front was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation. Jan. 7.

Peter Yarrow, 86. The singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war. Jan. 7.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104. The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s. Jan. 8.

Sam Moore, 89. The surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin.’” Jan. 10.

José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, 76. A prominent civil rights and liberation movement figure and founder of the Young Lords in Chicago and co-founder of the Rainbow Coalition. Jan. 10.

David Lynch, 78. The filmmaker celebrated for his uniquely dark and dreamlike vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks.” Jan. 16.

Bob Uecker, 90. He parlayed a forgettable playing career into a punch line for movie and TV appearances as “Mr. Baseball” and a Hall of Fame broadcasting tenure. Jan. 16.

Joan Plowright, 95. An award-winning British actor who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II. Jan. 16.

Cecile Richards, 67. A national leader for abortion access and women’s rights who led Planned Parenthood for 12 tumultuous years. Jan. 20.

Mauricio Funes, 65. A president of El Salvador who spent the final years of his life in Nicaragua to avoid various criminal sentences. Jan. 21.

Valérie André, 102. A French aviator and parachutist who became the first woman to become a general officer in France. Jan. 21.

Garth Hudson, 87. The Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as “Up on Cripple Creek,” “The Weight” and “Rag Mama Rag.” Jan. 21.

Richard Williamson, 84. An ultra-traditionalist Catholic bishop whose denial of the Holocaust created a scandal in 2009 when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him and other members of his breakaway society. Jan. 29.

Dick Button, 95. He was one of the most accomplished men’s figure skaters in history and one of his sport’s great innovators and promoters. Jan. 30.

Marianne Faithfull, 78. The British pop star, muse, libertine and old soul who inspired and helped write some of the Rolling Stones’ greatest songs and endured as a torch singer and survivor of the lifestyle she once embodied. Jan. 30.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
  • Local News

DOJ Requests Additional Time for Epstein Files Release: What This Means for Ongoing Investigations

WASHINGTON – In a surprising turn of events, the Justice Department announced…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
'Holiday heart syndrome': Doctors warn of potential health risk
  • Local News

Medical Experts Alert: ‘Holiday Heart Syndrome’ Poses Health Risks

(NEXSTAR) – While the holiday season is often a chance to relax…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Augusta's historic Sibley Mill sold for $2 million, set for renovation
  • Local News

Revitalizing History: Augusta’s Iconic Sibley Mill Acquired for $2M and Poised for Transformation

AUGUSTA, Ga – A new chapter is unfolding for a landmark in…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Unanimous decision could lead to Chatham County probate judge's removal from bench
  • Local News

Chatham County Probate Judge Faces Potential Removal Following Unanimous Decision

SAVANNAH, Ga. — A statewide commission has reached a unanimous verdict that…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
'Day with a Deputy' takes 50 kids on a shopping spree for Christmas
  • Local News

50 Kids Enjoy Holiday Shopping Spree with Local Deputies in ‘Day with a Deputy’ Event

EVANS, Ga. – In a heartwarming community tradition, the Columbia County Sheriff’s…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Florida deputies rescue 72-year-old man ‘clinging to life’ after 4 days missing
  • Local News

Florida Deputies Successfully Rescue 72-Year-Old Man After Four Days Missing

In a dramatic rescue story from St. Johns, Florida, deputies from the…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Pat Finn, actor who appeared on ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘The Middle,’ dies at 60
  • Local News

Beloved Actor Pat Finn, Known for Roles in ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ and ‘The Middle,’ Passes Away at 60

(NEXSTAR) – Pat Finn, known for his comedic roles on iconic TV…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Bulloch County organizations offer Hurricane Helene relief
  • Local News

Local Groups in Bulloch County Rally to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

In Statesboro, Georgia, an impactful collaboration is taking shape as two Bulloch…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 23, 2025
New charges against DC National Guard shooting suspect open death penalty door
  • US

New Charges Against DC National Guard Shooting Suspect Pave Way for Potential Death Penalty

An Afghan national, accused of the fatal shooting of two National Guard…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Brenda Spencer, Branndon Mosley arrested as teen escapes home, allegedes being held captive, sexual abuse in New Jersey
  • US

Colorado Mother Kimberlee Singler Extradited from UK Over Shocking Double Child Murder Allegations

In a tragic turn of events, a Colorado woman who had been…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Newark Airport struck with ground delay on Christmas Eve
  • US

Christmas Eve Chaos: Newark Airport Faces Ground Delays Impacting Holiday Travelers

Newark Airport is experiencing significant ground delays as thousands rush to reunite…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
Melodee Buzzard Shot in Head, Mother Ashlee Buzzard Charged With Murder
  • Crime

Tragic Incident: Ashlee Buzzard Faces Murder Charges After Daughter Melodee Buzzard Fatally Shot in Head

A tragic incident has led to the arrest of Ashlee Buzzard, 40,…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • December 24, 2025
NewsFinale Journal
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Advertise Here
  • Donate