Looks like it is up to me to start this thread, as we already have our first celebrity death of the year.
Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas and Friends, has died at 81
Britt Allcroft, creator of Thomas and Friends, has died at 81
2025 Celebrity Death Thread
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Voice Actor Dave Wilson Passes Away
Another loss for the Transformers community, as Dave was the voice of Smokescreen/Hoist in Transformers Armada and the voice of Mudflap in Transformers Cybertron.
Another loss for the Transformers community, as Dave was the voice of Smokescreen/Hoist in Transformers Armada and the voice of Mudflap in Transformers Cybertron.
Anita Bryant, Singer and Crusader Against Gay Rights, Dies at 84
She has hits with songs like "Paper Roses" and served as a spokesperson for Florida orange juice before her career came crashing down.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
This might be the first PRO LGBT+ thing to happen in 2025.
I was coming to post that. Always sad when we lose one of our own, especially so young.
Bob Uecker, beloved baseball announcer and 'Major League' actor, dies at 90
The Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster enjoyed mocking his unremarkable playing career, which preceded a legendary life behind the mic.
www.nbcnews.com
More of Doctor Who thing, I guess, but Christopher Benjamin passed away a few days ago.
www.doctorwhonews.net
Doctor Who News - Christopher Benjamin 1934-2025
The actor Christopher Benjamin has died at the age of 90. (from Doctor Who News)
www.doctorwhonews.net
Okay Thursday, that's enough.
apnews.com
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks.”
apnews.com
Okay Thursday, that's enough.
David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78
David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and the TV series “Twin Peaks.”
I agree. Enough for one day.
May David Lynch and the other who died today rest in peace.
John Erwin Passes Away At 88
We have officially lost the voice of the original He-Man. Long live Eternia. Long live the power of Greyskull.
We have officially lost the voice of the original He-Man. Long live Eternia. Long live the power of Greyskull.
Roberta Flack, timeless R&B singer who made 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' a hit, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the R&B singer behind the landmark hits 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' has died. She was 88.
www.latimes.com
Roberto Orci Dies: ‘Star Trek’, ‘Transformers’ & ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Writer-Producer Was 51
Roberto “Bob” Gaston Orci, a film and TV writer-producer, died today, Feb. 25, after a battle with kidney disease. He was 51.
deadline.com
Didn't expect to see that!
Exclusive | Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star recently underwent liver transplant
Trachtenberg starred in a variety of kid-oriented movies and shows, making her film debut in 1996’s “Harriet the Spy.”
nypost.com
I just saw that! That is way too young to go!
Just saw the news. Aw, man 
Gene Hackman and wife passed away too
And apparently his dog too.
Actor Gene Hackman, His Wife and Dog Found Dead in Santa Fe Home: Sheriff
The two-time Oscar winner and star of 'The French Connection' and 'Superman,' has died at 95 alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa