Deaths for the week ending 11 January 2025:
Sunday, 5 January 2025
Al MacNeil, NHL hockey player (Montreal Canadiens), 89.
James Williams, aka The Vivienne, drag performer ("RuPaul's Drag Race UK"), 32. His death was announced on 5 January, with no DOD or other details given.
Monday, 6 January 2025
Dwight Foster, NHL hockey player (Boston Bruins), cause not reported, 67.
Brian Matusz, major leaguer (Baltimore Orioles), cause not reported, 37.
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Peter Yarrow, folk singer (Peter, Paul & Mary), of bladder cancer, 86.
Thursday, 9 January 2025
Bill Byrge, actor (Bobby in the Ernest film series), 92.
Richard Harris, aka Black Bart, pro wrestler (National Wrestling Alliance), cause not reported, 76.
Friday, 10 January 2025
Felix Mantilla, major leaguer (Milwaukee Braves), 90.
William McCartney, college football coach (University of Colorado Boulder), of complications from dementia, 84.
Sam Moore, R&B singer (Sam & Dave), following surgery, 89.