The beloved actress’ death from pneumonia was “not a shock” to a longtime friend who claims she had been sick for a while.

R&B musician D’Angelo, often called a visionary in neo-soul music, passed away on October 14, following several other high-profile deaths so far this year. The 51-year-old from Virginia had been privately suffering from pancreatic cancer, and it was his family who announced the news of his death to the media.

It was a difficult month in July 2025 when multiple stars died, with some passing away the same day. Go behind the conspiracy theory that alleges celebrities die in groups of three. 2025 has been heartbreaking now that multiple celebrities have died.

Celeste Rivas’ funeral was held nearly one month after her body was discovered in a car registered to singer D4vd

Sometimes, the death of a celebrity can fly under the radar for fans who may not even realize the stars they love have quietly passed away. Here are some of those public figures whose deaths may surprise you.