RIP: Feb 2025 celebrity deaths
A fond farewell to those who made us laugh and cry, and revealed our humanity
February 5, 2025
Brian Murphy, 92, British sitcom actor who starred in Man About the House and George and Mildred.
Irv Gotti,54, Music executive and producer.
February 7, 2025
Tony Roberts, 85, American stage and screen actor best known for starring in six Woody Allen films, including the Academy Award-winning Annie Hall.
February 11, 2025
Philip Brady, 85, Australian radio broadcaster and television personality.
February 18, 2025
Rick Buckler, 69, British drummer with chart-topping 1980s trio The Jam.
February 24, 2025
Roberta Flack, 88, US singer whose hits include Killing Me Softly With His Song.
February 26, 2025
Michelle Trachtenberg, 39, US actress who appeared in the TV series Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Gene Hackman, 95, American actor found dead along with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog. (Bodies found on this date; deaths occurred earlier.)
February 27, 2025
Chris Hughes, 77, British quizzer best known for his role in the TV series Eggheads.