2025 sees significant music industry losses due to deaths

The music industry has faced significant losses in 2025, with several notable figures passing away. Country music legend Dolly Parton recently announced the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died at 82. Other prominent musicians who have died this year include R&B singer Marianne Faithfull, who passed away at 78, and Grammy winner Roberta Flack, who died at 88. The year has also seen the deaths of rock and R&B artists, including Garth Hudson, Irv Gotti, and Chris Jasper. The losses have affected various music genres, with many artists battling serious health issues. The music community continues to mourn these significant figures who have shaped the industry.