The year 2025 saw the passing of several notable global figures across arts and politics. Among them were Indian advertising legend Piyush Pandey and actor Dharmendra. Internationally, Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani and pro-right activist Charlie Kirk also died. Filmmaker David Lynch passed away in January, reportedly due to cardiac arrest complications. South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, known for 'Bloodhounds', died in February at age 24, marking a significant loss in the K-drama industry.