Soul music legend Sam Moore has passed away at the age of 89. As one half of the iconic duo Sam and Dave, Moore, who died in Coral Gables, Florida, on Friday, January 10.
While 2025 is a matter of days old, his name is added to a longer list of celebrities who have died than we would like. Moore died after complications after surgery.
He played a pivotal role in shaping the soul music scene with timeless classics like ‘Soul Man’ and ‘I Thank You’. Alongside his partner, the late Dave Prater, Moore mesmerised audiences with his electrifying live performances throughout the 1960s, earning the duo the nickname ‘The Sultans of Sweat’ and a Grammy Award for ‘Soul Man’.
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Other celebrities who have died already this year:
The Vivienne
The Vivienne was a drag performer best known as the 2019 winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” and competitor on the 2022 season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.”
David Lodge
David Lodge was an author best known for his “Campus Trilogy,” including “Changing Places,” “Small World,” and “Nice Work.”
Peter Yarrow
A family representative told NBC that the “Puff the Magic Dragon” writer died on January 7 at age 86 after a battle with bladder cancer.
Wayne Osmond
Donny and Marie Osmond’s brother died on January 1 after suffering “a massive stroke,” Merill Osmond shared via Facebook. He was 73.