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The month began with the tragic death of the singer Jill Sobule, who died in a house fire. Shortly afterwards we had to say goodbye to children’s actress Millena Brandao and film director James Foley. On May 9, the German TV personality Nadja “Naddel” abd el Farrag died of organ failure.
Here and above in the gallery an incomplete overview of the celebrities from art, culture, sport and politics, who died in May 2025.
Dead musicians, actors and co.: The personalities deceased in May 2025
May 2025:
- Jill Sobule († 66, singer), May 1st
- Charley Scalies († 84, actor), May 1st
- Ruth Buzzi († 88, actress), May 1st
- Millena Brandao († 11, actress), May 2nd
- James Foley († 71, film director), May 8th
- Nadja Abd El Farrag († 60, TV personality), May 9th
- Samuel French († 45, actor), May 12th
You can find out which celebrities we also had to say goodbye to in 2025 in our annual collection article.