Born and died in 2025

French actress, singer, and animal rights activist known for her iconic presence and advocacy

English male singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his distinctive gravelly voice, slide guitar playing, and a unique blend of soft rock and blues

American filmmaker, actor, and political activist known for directing acclaimed films like This is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, winning multiple Emmy Awards, and his advocacy

British writer and novelist celebrated for her best-selling Shopaholic series, with books selling over 50 million copies and adapted into successful films

Canadian and American architect celebrated for his postmodern, sculptural buildings and innovative use of materials that redefined urban landscapes

Celebrated Czech–English playwright and screenwriter known for his intellectually stimulating plays on human rights, censorship, and philosophical themes

Indian actor, producer, and politician who starred in over 300 films and held the record for most Hindi cinema hits

American molecular biologist, geneticist, and Nobel Laureate known for co-discovering the double helix structure of DNA

American politician and businessperson who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States from 2001 to 2009

North Korean politician and diplomat who served as the president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly and was considered the head of state for over two decades

Queen Consort of Thailand who served for over six decades, a dedicated statesperson, social worker, and environmentalist

Chinese physicist and university teacher known for significant contributions to statistical mechanics, integrable systems, gauge theory, particle physics, and condensed matter physics