Weekly Celebrity Tribute Report | November 2025 #3

Weekly Celebrity Tribute Report | November 2025 #3

In this Weekly Celebrity Tribute Report for November 2025, Week 3, we remember the notable figures we sadly lost.
These influential individuals from film, television, music, sports, journalism, activism, gaming, and culture left us this week — and their impact will continue to shape generations.
Their legacies will never be forgotten.

🕊️ This week we honor:

-Cleo Hearn (Rodeo pioneer; founder of the Cowboys of Color Rodeo; key figure in promoting multicultural representation in rodeo culture)

-Jim Avila (Veteran ABC News journalist; senior correspondent known for political coverage and investigative reporting)

-Gary “Mani” Mounfield (Renowned bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream; defining figure in the Madchester music scene)

-Todd Snider (Influential folk/alt-country singer-songwriter; celebrated for storytelling, wit, and Americana legacy)

-Kenny Easley (Seattle Seahawks legend; Pro Football Hall of Famer regarded as one of the greatest safeties in NFL history)

-Alice Wong (Writer and disability rights activist; founder of the Disability Visibility Project; leading voice for disability justice)

-Elizabeth Franz (Award-winning Broadway and screen actress; Tony winner for Death of a Salesman)

-Homayoun Ershadi (Acclaimed Iranian actor; internationally recognized for his performance in Taste of Cherry)

-Rebecca Heineman (Pioneering game developer; Interplay co-founder; early national video game champion; contributor to classic RPGs)

-John Beam (Football coach and mentor; longtime Laney College leader; widely known from Netflix’s Last Chance U)

-Paige Greco (Australian Paralympic cyclist; gold medallist at Tokyo 2020; world championship medallist)

-Randy Jones (MLB pitcher; Cy Young Award winner; foundational star of the San Diego Padres)

-Walt Aldridge (Influential country songwriter, producer, and musician; key figure in the Muscle Shoals scene; writer of multiple #1 hits)

📺 Watch the full tribute to learn more about their lives, achievements, and the lasting influence they leave behind.