"They were our neighbors. In 2025, we said farewell to notable residents whose names were well-known. And we remember those whose faces were less familiar. Dennis Richmond and Belva Davis came into our homes for years with all the top headlines. Sly Stone sparked a revolution in music in the 1960s and '70s. Charles Phan changed the way we thought about Vietnamese food."
"Stan Buchanan, 91: He was a starter on the University of San Francisco's celebrated 1955 national championship basketball team alongside Bill Russell and K.C Jones, then later became a teacher and coach at several Bay Area high schools; Jan. 2 Perry, 30: The beloved donkey, who lived for years at Bol Park in Palo Alto, was the inspiration for the character of Donkey in the "Shrek" films; Jan. 2"
Numerous Bay Area residents and local figures died in 2025, spanning journalists, musicians, chefs, politicians, coaches, actors, and beloved animals. Longtime news anchors and reporters brought headlines into homes for decades. Musicians like Sly Stone influenced popular music with revolutionary contributions in the 1960s and 1970s. Chefs such as Charles Phan transformed perceptions of Vietnamese cuisine through acclaimed restaurants. Lawmakers and mentors shaped political careers over many years. Coaches and educators guided youth athletics and development. Many lesser-known community members also left lasting legacies across culture, civic life, and local institutions.
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