Without a doubt, the year 2025 will be remembered in the future as a time of profound upheaval and painful farewells.
The global and national public scene has been shaken by the departure of personalities who have shaped the identity of the last decades from various fields such as religion, art and politics.
These losses represent not only the deaths of important figures, but also the final closure of remembered chapters.
One of the most momentous consequences worldwide occurred in the first few months of the year with the death of Pope Francis.
The intellectual and cinematic sectors also suffered irreparable losses. Universal literature said goodbye to Mario Vargas Llosa, a fundamental writer whose works of stories and essays shaped the thinking of generations. At the same time, the film industry lost iconic faces and minds: actors of the caliber of Gene Hackman and visionary directors like David Lynch left behind a filmographic legacy that today becomes an object of reverence and study.
On a musical level, the silence was noticeable with the omission of references from different genres. From the compositional talent of Lalo Schifrin and the genius of Brian Wilson to the popular charisma of Leo Dan, music lost sound architects who knew how to interpret the feelings of millions of people around the world.
The emotional impact of Argentina was as profound as the loss of highly respected and beloved artists. The deaths of Alejandra Darín and the emblematic Héctor Alterio represented a lasting blow to national culture and left reference spaces empty in local theaters and cinemas.
On the other hand, pop music also mourned the loss of international personalities close to the audience, such as Paquita la del Barrio and the prominent Roberta Flack. In the realm of politics, it recorded the farewells of leaders of historic weight and contrasting visions, such as former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica and French leader Jean-Marie Le Pen.
Let’s remember the personalities who died in 2025: Leo Dan: died on January 1st, he was 82 years old and died as a result of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Jeff Baena: American filmmaker and husband of actress Audrey Plaza committed suicide on January 3, 2025 at the age of 47. Jean-Marie Le Pen: Jean-Marie Le Pen died on January 7th this year at the age of 96 and was the founder of the Front National, a far-right party in France.
Alejandra Darín: She died on January 15, one day after her nephew Chino Darín’s birthday and one day before her brother Ricardo’s birthday. The actress and president of the Argentine Actors’ Association died of cancer. David Lynch: David Lynch, who died January 15 of emphysema, was an American director, musician and visual artist known for films such as Blue Velvet and the Twin Peaks series.
Paquita la del Barrio: The artist died on February 17 at the age of 77 and her departure shocked the whole world in which she shone with her songs and her talent. Roberta Flack: She died on February 24th at the age of 88 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She was an American singer and pianist, winner of five Grammy Awards.
Michelle Trachtenberg: The young actress was 39 years old at the time of her death on February 26th. According to current knowledge, the reasons for his departure are likely to be related to a liver transplant. Gene Hackman: The actor was found dead along with his wife on February 26th. At the time of his departure he was 95 years old and his death would have been due to natural causes. During his career in Hollywood he became a film legend and even won two Oscars.
Antonio Gasalla: The Argentine actor and comedian died on March 18 this year. He suffered from senile dementia, a neurodegenerative disease. He was 84 years old at the time of his death. Mario Vargas Llosa: The 2010 Nobel Prize winner for literature died of pneumonia on April 13th of this year in Peru. He was 89 years old.
Pope Francis: The first Argentine pontiff died on April 21 at the age of 88 in Vatican City. His papacy, which began in 2013, was characterized by a pastoral approach focused on inclusion, social justice and interreligious dialogue. Pepe Mujica: The former president (term from 2010 to 2015) died on May 13, 2025 in Uruguay, was 89 years old and suffered from esophageal cancer, one of the most aggressive.
Lalo Schifrin: The famous Argentine composer who starred in works for Hollywood shows and films, including the soundtrack to “Mission: Impossible,” has died at the age of 93. His death was announced on June 26, shocking everyone, including some of today’s most important actors, as he contributed to the soundtracks of more than 100 films.
Julian McMahon: The American actor died on July 2nd at the age of 56 from lung metastases resulting from head and neck cancer. Michael Madsen: The American actor died on July 3 at the age of 67 following cardiac arrest and liver complications. . His career has always been marked by his association with Quentin Tarantino, with whom he worked in films such as Reservoir Dogs (1992).
Ozzy Osoburne: His death was one of the most shocking of the year. The musician died on June 22nd at the age of 76. His departure took place at his home in England, where he was surrounded by his family. The truth is that the famous “Rock Prince of Darkness” suffered from Parkinson’s and emphysema for years. Locomotive Oliveras: The famous Argentine boxer died on July 28th at the age of 47 after suffering an ischemic stroke on July 14th.
Graham Greene: The actor died on September 1st at the age of 73 at his home in Ontario after a lengthy illness. Greene gained international fame for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances with Wolves (1990). He had recently completed two films which will be released posthumously. Giorgio Armani: The renowned Italian designer died on September 4th at the age of 91 after being hospitalized for pneumonia weeks earlier.
Héctor Alterio: The icon of Argentine and Spanish cinema died on December 13th at the age of 96. His death leaves a cinematic legacy that will always be remembered. And Rob Reiner: The director of “Harry and Sally,” one of the most important films in the history of romantic cinema, was murdered by his son Nick Reiner on December 14th.
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