Notable Figures Who Left Their Mark in 2025

Music and Entertainment

• Wayne Osmond: Founding member of The Osmonds, known for music in the 1970s.
• Rosita Missoni: Matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house, famous for zigzag-patterned knitwear.
• James Arthur Ray: Self-help guru, whose career was overshadowed by a tragic sweat lodge ceremony.
• Peter Yarrow: Member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
• Sam Moore: Half of the legendary duo Sam & Dave.
• David Lynch: Celebrated filmmaker known for dark and dreamlike visions.
• Joan Plowright: Award-winning British actor.

Politics and Activism

• Costas Simitis: Architect of Greece’s adoption of the euro.
• Jean-Marie Le Pen: Controversial far-right political figure.
• Cecile Richards: Prominent advocate for women’s rights and abortion access.
• Mauricio Funes: Former president of El Salvador.
• Dick Cheney: Polarizing figure in U.S. politics.

Sports

• George Foreman: Legendary boxer turned businessman.

Miscellaneous

• Brigitte Bardot: French sex symbol turned animal welfare activist.
• Khaleda Zia: First woman elected prime minister of Bangladesh.