The Vivienne, Jeff Baena and More Celebrities Who Have Died in 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race U.K. Season 1 winner The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, died at the age of 32.

The drag artist's manager and publicist Simon Jones confirmed the news on X and Instagram on January 5. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed to the public.

"Viv was a close friend, a client and someone I loved very much. From the moment I met them in 2019 I knew we could create magic together and I became their manager. Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing. No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comedic genius and quick wit was like no other," said Jones.

Jones contnued, "I'm so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life every day for the last 5 years. It's tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had found a space and career they loved, excelled and thrived in. I am heartbroken and devastated at this news. RIP my wonderful friend. You left us way too soon."

Aubrey Plaza's husband, Jeff Baena, was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on January 3. Law enforcement sources told TMZ the 47-year-old Life After Beth director was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office ruled Baena's manner of death as suicide by hanging.

"The Oogum Boogum Song" hitmaker Brenton Wood died at his Moreno Valley, Calif., home on January 3, his manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirmed to TMZ.

"It just was his old age. He was 83 years old," Gallegos told the New York Post while details about Wood's cause of death have yet to be disclosed. "He went in his sleep peacefully. The love that he gave us, God took him the same way."

Prior to his death, Wood reportedly gave Gallegos a message he sought to be conveyed to his fans.

"'I might not be here for long,'" he quoted the singer, adding, "[Wood] said, 'Catch you on the rebound.'"

Wood's last words were a reference to his 1967 song.

Famed Argentine singer-songwriter Leo Dan passed away on January 1 at the age of 82, an official statement on Instagram confirmed.

"We invite all those who were part of his story and who were touched by his legacy, to celebrate his love, his music and his life. With much peace in our hearts, we remember and feel his deep love… forever," part of the message read.

The Osmonds founding member Wayne Osmond died on January 1 in Salt Lake City at the age of 73.

His brothers Donny, Merrill and Jay released statements on their social media pages on January 2, confirming the death of their sibling after suffering a stroke.

"I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit him in the hospital before he passed," Donny wrote on Instagram. "Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him, especially me. He was the ultimate optimist and was loved by everyone."

He continued, "I'm sure I speak on behalf of every one of us siblings when I state that we were fortunate to have Wayne as a brother. Even though we are separated in this mortal life, I know that by the grace and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we will have the opportunity to be with Wayne for eternity. I love you, Wayne. Your brother forever."

Merrill called their late brother "a saint" on his Facebook tribute, adding, "I've never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met."

In a separate Facebook post, Jay referred to Wayne as "a true legend" who was his "roommate and my [his] confidant over the decades."

Prior to his fatal stroke, Wayne faced the same condition that affected his ability to play guitar in 2012. He was also diagnosed with a brain tumor in 1997.