As Tears Go By: stars we lost in January 2025

Born in London in 1946, Marianne Faithfull became a star when she performed the song 'As Tears Go By' in 1964. Keith Richard and Mick Jagger had written it, and the singer had an illustrious relationship with the latter. An icon of the 1960s, the singer and actress died at age 78.

Legendary American director David Lynch, who directed classic titles such as Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, and The Elephant Man, died on January 20 at the age of 78. In August 2024, he announced that he was suffering from pulmonary emphysema.

The star of Netflix's 'Bling Empire' reality show has died at the age of 52 after spending several days in the hospital following a fatal skiing accident. "My mum passed away on Monday. I know she wanted to share her journey after her accident and brain surgery, so I thought she would appreciate one last post sharing the news to people who supported her," her own son wrote on Instagram.

Brazilian influencer Ricardo Godoi died of multiple organ failure after requesting general anesthesia to get a large tattoo on his back.

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The American actress, best known for her roles in 'King Creole' (1958), a film in which she starred alongside Elvis Presley, died on January 17 in a California hospital where she had been hospitalized for several days with pneumonia. She was 96 years old.

The British actress passed away on January 16 at the age of 95. "It is with great sadness that the family of Dame Joan Plowright, the Lady Olivier, inform you that she passed away peacefully on January 16 2025 surrounded by her family at Denville Hall," read a statement published by the BBC. For members of an entire generation, she will always be remembered as the beloved Martha Wilson from the film 'Dennis the Menace'.

The body of Spanish actor Francisco San Martin, known for his roles in series such as 'Jane the Virgin' and 'Days of Our Lives', was found dead on January 16. According to American media, the Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed that he had taken his own life. He was 39 years old.

The English actor, best known for his role in the British soap opera 'Hollyoaks', died on January 15 at the age of 46 from causes his family decided not to share with the media.

British actor and comedian Tony Slattery passed away on January 14, 2025, at 65. He had suffered a heart attack two days before his death.

On January 14, French director Jeannot Szwarc, director of films such as 'Jaws 2' (1978) and 'Somewhere in Time' (1980), passed away. He was 85 years old.

The renowned Italian photographer, best known for his controversial campaigns for Benetton, died in a hospital in Tuscany (Italy) where he was admitted on January 10 due to amyloidosis. He died three days later from the illness. He was 82 years old.

American actress Leslie Charleson, best known for her role as Monica Quartermaine on the series 'General Hospital', died on January 12 at the age of 79. She had been in very poor health for some time.

Soul and R&B singer Sam Moore died on January 10 at the age of 89 after undergoing surgery at a Florida hospital.

"We express our deepest condolences toward Lee Yoon Hee, who was passionately devoted to his art," read the statement released by the agency Beom Entertainment to announce the death of its manager, 64-year-old South Korean actor Lee Yoon Hee. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

American singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow, who was part of the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, passed away on January 7 at the age of 86 due to bladder cancer. During his professional career, there were several calls to cancel him due to his conviction for abuse of children.

Drag performer The Vivienne, winner of the first edition of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK', whose real name was James Lee Williams, died at the age of 32 on January 5. "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend," his representative, Simon Jones, said in a statement. According to The Independent, police officers found no evidence of criminal activity at the address where his body was found.

At the age of 83, on January 3, American singer and songwriter Brenton Wood, remembered for the famous song 'Oogum Boogum', passed away. The soul legend passed away at his home in Moreno Valley (California).

American screenwriter and film director Jeff Baena was found dead in his Los Angeles home on January 3. According to the Los Angeles County coroner, he may have taken his own life. He was only 47 years old.

Italian designer Rosita Missoni, known for the fashion label she founded with her husband, Ottavio Missoni, passed away on January 1 at the age of 93.

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