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Nora Aunor Emman Atienza Gloria Romero and other stars who passed away

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Peter Andrew Acierto

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<p>This year has been one of the toughest times for the entertainment industry as several celebrities passed away. Let’s take a look back at some of the personalities that bid farewell in 2025.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Gloria Romero</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/1/25/movie-tv-icon-gloria-romero-passes-away-1922" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Movie, TV icon Gloria Romero passes away</strong></a></div><p>The veteran actress peacefully passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 91. Over the course of her career in the showbiz industry, she has appeared in over 250 movies and television productions.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Barbie Hsu</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/29/barbie-hsu-s-husband-dj-koo-spotted-visiting-her-grave-almost-daily-1904" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Barbie Hsu’s husband DJ Koo spotted visiting her grave almost daily</strong></a></div><p>The Taiwanese actress, who rose to fame across Asia for her role in <em>Meteor Garden,</em> died on February 2 at the age of 48 due to a respiratory illness. She developed pneumonia during a family trip to Japan according to her younger sister.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Margarita Forés</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/2/11/renowned-chef-margarita-for-s-passes-away-1825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Renowned chef Margarita Forés passes away</strong></a></div><p>The renowned chef and restaurateur was 65 years old at the time of her passing on February 11. Her sudden passing was announced by her son, Amado Forés, on social media to the surprise of her loyal customers. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Matutina</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/17/family-of-late-matutina-shares-her-last-days-and-struggle-with-kidney-disease-1900" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Family of late Matutina shares her last days and struggle with kidney disease</strong></a></div><p>The veteran comedian whose real name is Evelyn Bontogon-Guerrero passed away during Valentine’s Day at the age of 78. She was a Chronic Kidney Disease patient who had been undergoing dialysis for several years prior to her passing. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Michelle Trachtenberg</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/26/-buffy-actor-michelle-trachtenberg-dies-at-39-us-media-0644" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: &#x27;Buffy&#x27; actor Michelle Trachtenberg dies at 39: US media</strong></a></div><p>The <em>Gossip Girl </em>star was found in her Manhattan apartment unconscious and unresponsive by the police who responded to an emergency call back on February 26. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Gene Hackman</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/2/28/hackman-and-wife-deceased-for-quite-a-while-sheriff-s-department-0942" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Hackman and wife &#x27;deceased for quite a while&#x27; - sheriff&#x27;s department</strong></a></div><p>The award-winning Hollywood actor was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Reports stated that he and his wife were found dead in separate rooms and had been deceased for &quot;quite a while.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Angel Colmenares</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/6/throwback-angel-locsin-buys-beach-property-for-father-1732" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: THROWBACK: Angel Locsin buys beach property for father</strong></a></div><p>The father of Angel Locsin passed away back in March 5 at the age of 98.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wheesung</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/11/south-korean-singer-wheesung-passes-away-at-43-0924" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: South Korean singer Wheesung passes away at 43</strong></a></div><p>South Korean singer Wheesung passed away at the age of 43 last March 10 as confirmed by his entertainment agency. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Delia Razon</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/18/carla-abellana-shares-details-of-wake-of-grandma-delia-razon-1146" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Carla Abellana shares details of wake of grandma Delia Razon</strong></a></div><p>The veteran actress’s death was announced to the public by her granddaughter, Carla Abellana. She was 94 years old at the time of her passing.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Pilita Corrales</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/12/celebrating-pilita-corrales-the-milestones-of-asia-s-queen-of-songs-1641" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Celebrating Pilita Corrales: The milestones of Asia’s Queen of Songs</strong></a></div><p>The OPM legend passed away on April 12, 2025 at the age of 87 as announced by her family on social media. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Nora Aunor</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/16/nora-aunor-s-inspiring-life-five-facts-you-need-to-know-about-the-superstar-0110" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Nora Aunor’s inspiring life: Five facts you need to know about the Superstar</strong></a></div><p>The Philippines’ superstar passed away on April 16 to the surprise of many of her fans from all over the world. She died after a medical procedure according to her son, Ian De Leon.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Hajji Alejandro </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/13/rachel-alejandro-honors-her-dad-hajji-alejandro-as-an-instrument-for-joy-1338" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Rachel Alejandro honors her dad Hajji Alejandro as, ‘an instrument for joy’</strong></a></div><p>The OPM veteran died on April 21 and was 70 years old at the time of his passing. He has produced several hit songs which include “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” “May Minamahal,“ and “Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan,” among others.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Jiggly Caliente</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/4/25/jiggly-caliente-has-right-leg-amputated-after-severe-infection-1050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Jiggly Caliente has right leg amputated after severe infection</strong></a></div><p>The <em>Drag Race Philippines</em> judge peacefully passed away on April 27 as announced by her family. Prior to her death, she had one of her legs amputated.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Ricky Davao</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/2/ricky-davao-passes-away-at-63-1920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ricky Davao passes away at 63</strong></a></div><p>At 63 years old, the award-winning actor died after battling complications related to cancer last May 1. His death was announced to the public by his daughter, Ara Davao. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Freddie Aguilar</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/27/here-are-the-freddie-aguilar-songs-that-cemented-his-legacy-1152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Here are the Freddie Aguilar songs that cemented his legacy</strong></a></div><p>The veteran OPM star passed away last May 27 as confirmed by Josephine Quiepo. His death has left a huge mark on the music industry as his songs inspired several generations.   </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Red Sternberg</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/5/30/former-tgis-star-red-sternberg-passes-away-at-50-1632" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Former TGIS star Red Sternberg passes away at 50 </strong></a></div><p>The <em>T.G.I.S</em>. star died on the same day as Freddie but was confirmed by his wife Sandy through a Facebook post days after. He was 50 years old at the time of his death. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Cocoy Laurel</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/6/16/throwback-cocoy-laurel-and-nora-aunor-s-on-screen-pairing-1811" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Throwback: Cocoy Laurel and Nora Aunor’s on-screen pairings</strong></a></div><p>The veteran actor and visual artist passed away back in June 14 which was announced by his family on social media. He rose to fame during the 1970s and was the on-screen partner of Nora.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Lolit Solis</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/4/throwback-the-colorful-life-of-lolit-solis-in-the-entertainment-industry-1034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: THROWBACK: The colorful life of Lolit Solis in the entertainment industry</strong></a></div><p>The talent manager and showbiz columnist died on July 3 and was confirmed by her colleague Gorgy Rula through a Facebook post. She had one of the most colorful runs in the showbiz industry with her no-nonsense way of reporting.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Hulk Hogan</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/7/25/the-controversial-life-of-hulk-hogan-outside-the-wrestling-ring-1803" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: The controversial life of Hulk Hogan outside the wrestling ring</strong></a></div><p>The American wrestler passed away on July 24 at the age of 71. He became an icon of professional wrestling back in the 1980s which helped the sport become known globally.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Davey Langit</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/22/singer-songwriter-davey-langit-passes-away-1459" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Singer-songwriter Davey Langit passes away</strong></a></div><p>The <em>Pinoy Dream Academy</em> alum passed away in October as confirmed by his wife, Therese Villarante-Langit. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Emman Atienza</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/24/kuya-kim-atienza-s-daughter-emman-passes-away-1148" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kuya Kim Atienza&#x27;s daughter Emman passes away</strong></a></div><p>Kuya Kim Atienza’s youngest daughter died on October 22 which was announced to the public two days later on October 24. The social media personality’s death has created a huge impact on various people as she was a staunch advocate of mental health. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Dwight Gaston</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/25/joel-torre-mourns-the-passing-of-veteran-actor-dwight-gaston-the-umbilical-cord-has-been-cut-0920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Joel Torre mourns the passing of veteran actor Dwight Gaston: ‘The umbilical cord has been cut’</strong></a></div><p>The veteran actor passed away on October 23 and was 66 years old at the time of his passing. His good friend, Joel Torre, expressed his grief and paid tribute to him on social media. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Anna Feliciano</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/25/seasoned-choreographer-anna-feliciano-has-passed-away-family-confirms-1505" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Seasoned choreographer Anna Feliciano has passed away, family confirms</strong></a></div><p>The choreographer died on October 23 as confirmed by her family on social media. She was 65 years old. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Patrick dela Rosa</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/27/former-actor-and-politician-patrick-dela-rosa-passes-away-at-64-2041" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Former actor and politician Patrick Dela Rosa passes away at 64</strong></a></div><p>The former actor and politician passed away on October 26 as revealed by his family. He was known for his roles in films such as <em>Kristo, Suspek, Ping Lacson: Super Cop, Sisingilin ko ng Dugo</em>, and <em>Ex-Con.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Rosa Rosal</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/3/famas-apologizes-to-rosa-rosal-over-fake-news-family-shares-she-is-alive-1848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: FAMAS apologizes to Rosa Rosal over fake news; family shares she is alive</strong></a></div><p>The actress was 97 years old at the time of her passing back in November 15. Apart from her award-winning roles in the entertainment industry, she has devoted her life in the service of humanitarian work.  </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Kuhol</strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/24/filipino-comedian-kuhol-passes-away-1235" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Comedian Kuhol passes away</strong></a></div><p>The comedian was 66 years old at the time of his passing in December.</p>

<p>These are some of the celebrities that passed away in 2025. </p>

These are some of the celebrities that passed away in 2025.

2025 RECAP: Nora Aunor, Emman Atienza, Gloria Romero, and other stars who passed away

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2025 RECAP: Nora Aunor, Emman Atienza, Gloria Romero, and other stars who passed away

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Published January 01, 2026 02:25 PM PHT

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