Many prominent, well-loved Pakistani celebrities passed away in 2025. The year 2025 proved to be an exceptionally difficult one for the world, including Pakistan, as it witnessed several tragic, untimely, and heartbreaking deaths. Multiple renowned artists from the Pakistani media industry also tragically passed away. Legendary figures such as Ayesha Khan, Anwar Ali, Javed Kodu, Beena Masroor, and Uzair Abbasi passed away. Humaira Asghar’s death also made headlines in 2025, while the tragic deaths of Sana Yousaf and Pyari Maryam deeply grieved fans. Here, we have gathered a list of the tragic celebrity deaths of 2025.
Javed Kodu
Senior PTV actor Javed Kodu passed away in April 2025. He had been suffering from multiple illnesses and was bedridden for several months. He left behind his wife, two sons, and a daughter. His son Shera is a popular comedy artist and a member of the team Mazaqraat.
Chef Zakir Qureshi
Renowned Pakistani chef Zakir Qureshi passed away at the age of 58 in April 2025. He rose to fame through his cooking shows on Masala TV. Chef Zakir passed away after a prolonged battle with kidney disease.
Sana Yousaf
Young Pakistani digital creator Sana Yousaf from Chitral was murdered in May 2025 in Islamabad. According to reports, one of her friends/colleagues entered her house in G-13 and fatally shot her. She died on the spot and was later taken to the hospital by her parents for a postmortem. Sana Yousaf was laid to rest in her family graveyard in Chitral.
Ayesha Khan
Senior Pakistani actress Ayesha Khan passed away in June 2025 at the age of 77. She was found dead in her apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. After neighbors noticed a foul smell coming from her flat, they informed the police, who recovered her body. Reports revealed that she had passed away nearly a week earlier.
Humaira Asghar
Actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali tragically passed away in her Karachi apartment. The cause of her death remains unknown. She was found dead in her residence located in Defence Phase 6, Karachi. She had been living alone in the city for the past seven years. Medical reports stated that she passed away in October 2024, but her body recovered in July 2025.
Anwar Ali
Veteran actor Anwar Ali passed away in September 2025. He had been suffering from kidney disease and paralysis. According to his family, he was admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated, but he could not recover despite medical efforts. His funeral prayers and burial were held in Model Town, Lahore.
Umer Shah
Umer Shah, a young Pakistani social media and mainstream celebrity, passed away in September. According to details shared by his family, he felt sick late at night and vomited, which entered his lungs, cut off his oxygen supply, and led to cardiac arrest.
Uzair Abbasi
Actor Uzair Abbasi, uncle of Shamoon Abbasi, passed away on October 30, 2025. Shamoon Abbasi shared the news on his Facebook account. He wrote, “My beloved chachu, my inspiration, my friend, my mentor, left us today. Please recite Surah-e-Fatiha for his departed soul.” Uzair Abbasi was best known for his roles in drama serials Sar-e-Rah and Intiqam.
Beena Masroor
In December 2025, Pakistani television actress and educationist Beena Masroor passed away at the age of 67. She was known for her remarkable performances in dramas such as Banjara, Betiyan, Tarap, Ishq Nahi Aasan, Aangan, Agar, and Jaan-e-Jahan. She was married to Bedi Masroor. The news of her death was shared by her son, actor Paras Masroor.
Pyari Maryam
On December 4, 2025, popular Pakistani digital creator Pyari Maryam passed away after developing complications during childbirth. She gave birth to twin babies and died two days later due to excessive blood loss. Her husband, Ahsan Ali, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram. The whole of Pakistan grieved the tragic passing of Pyari Maryam.
