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In memoriam: Notable people we lost in 2025

December 23, 2025

They made us laugh, marvel in awe at their fearlessness, led with kindness, moved us with their words and gave us a window into other worlds. As the year comes to a close, The Globe and Mail looks back at some of the notable people who died in 2025.

Below are excerpted obituaries and tributes marking their exceptional lives.



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