Most Notable Celebs who Died in November 2025

November 2025 brought the loss of several widely recognized figures across film, music, sports, literature, science, and public life. Below is a concise roll call of the month’s most prominent passings, with key works, roles, and distinctions to help place each person’s impact in context. Dates shown refer to the day of death as recorded by public sources.

Dick Cheney

The former U.S. vice president served from 2001 to 2009 after previously holding the post of secretary of defense from 1989 to 1993 and representing Wyoming in the U.S. House from 1979 to 1989. He played a central role in post-9/11 U.S. policy and the Iraq War. He died at age 84 of pneumonia and heart disease. His passing was recorded on November 3, 2025.

Diane Ladd

An acclaimed American actor, she earned Academy Award nominations for roles including ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ and later appeared in ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Rambling Rose.’ She won a BAFTA for her work in the mid-1970s and amassed decades of film and television credits. She died at age 89 from respiratory failure complicated by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Her death is listed on November 3, 2025.

Tom Stoppard

The Czech-born British playwright was a dominant voice in postwar theatre with ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ and screenwriting credits on films such as ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and ‘Empire of the Sun.’ He received five Tony Awards across his career. Stoppard died at age 88. His death is recorded on November 29, 2025.

Jimmy Cliff

A Jamaican reggae icon and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he recorded standards like “Many Rivers to Cross” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and starred in ‘The Harder They Come,’ which helped popularize reggae worldwide. He died at age 81 of pneumonia. His death is listed on November 24, 2025.

Dharmendra

A towering figure in Indian cinema, he headlined classics spanning decades and also served in India’s Parliament from 2004 to 2009. His filmography includes ‘Ayee Milan Ki Bela,’ ‘Mera Gaon Mera Desh,’ and ‘Life in a… Metro.’ He died at age 89 from heart disease. His death is recorded on November 24, 2025.

Udo Kier

The German actor built a prolific international career with standout turns in ‘Flesh for Frankenstein,’ ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ and ‘Blade,’ among many arthouse and genre projects. He died at age 81. His death is listed on November 23, 2025.

Ornella Vanoni

One of Italy’s most enduring singers and performers, she was known for hits like “Senza fine” and “L’appuntamento” and worked across music and film. She died at age 91 of a heart attack. Her death is listed on November 21, 2025.

James Watson

The American molecular biologist shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for co-discovering the structure of DNA and led Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in later years. He died at age 97 from complications of an infection. His death is recorded in early November 2025.

Jack Shepherd

The English actor was widely recognized on television for ‘Wycliffe’ and earlier work including ‘Bill Brand’ and ‘Wonderland.’ He died at age 85. His death is listed on November 24, 2025.

Lô Borges

The Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, a founding member of the ‘Clube da Esquina’ collective with Milton Nascimento, was celebrated for his solo work and collaborations. He died at age 73 due to multiple organ failure complicated by medication poisoning. His death is recorded on November 2, 2025.

If we missed someone you consider a notable figure from November’s list, tell us in the comments and share who you’d add.