Dead personalities 2025: These celebrities died in October

An incomplete overview of the personalities from music, film, art, culture, sports and politics who died in October 2025.

The month began with the deaths of three prominent women: On October 3rd we had to say goodbye to the two actresses Patricia Routledge and Kimberly Hébert Gregory as well as chimpanzee researcher Dr. Say goodbye to Jane Goodall. And acting legend Diane Keaton and neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo unfortunately passed away this month.

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Here and in the gallery above is an incomplete overview of the celebrities from art, culture, sport and politics who died in October 2025.

Dead musicians, actors and co.: The personalities who died in October 2025

October 2025:

• Dr. Jane Goodall (†91, researcher), October 1st
• Patricia Routledge (†96, actress), October 3rd
• Kimberly Hébert Gregory (†52, actress), October 3rd
• Fede Dorcaz (†29, Latin pop singer), October 9th
• D’Angelo (†51, neo-soul singer), October 14th

You can find out which celebrities we also had to say goodbye to in 2025 in our annual collection article.