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

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

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

81st Prime Minister of Japan, notable for his historic Murayama Statement apologizing for Japan's wartime actions

American musician, composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement

American actress and film director known for her work in the New Hollywood movement, an Academy Award winner, and recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award

British developmental biologist recognized for pioneering research in nuclear transplantation and cloning

French-Italian actress celebrated as a leading figure of Italian cinema, appearing in over 175 films across six decades and regarded as one of the last stars of the Golden Age of European cinema