Famous people who died in 1985

A list of 5 celebrities and other famous people who passed away in the year 1985.

Roughly 39 years have passed since these people died.

This list is ordered by the person's date of death.

DEA agent Deceased
Died on Feb 9, 1985, at the age of 37.
Kidnapped and murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico.

Actor Deceased
Died on Feb 27, 1985, at the age of 39.
Fatally stabbed by a suspected burglar.

Actor Deceased
Died on Oct 2, 1985, at the age of 59.
AIDS-related illness.

Musician Deceased
Died on Dec 12, 1985, at the age of 47.
Heart attack.

Mob boss Deceased
Died on Dec 16, 1985, at the age of 70.
Shot dead by assassins.

Perspective

A few facts that highlight just how long ago 1985 was:

These people passed away before the Internet became a thing.
These celebrities died before TV shows such as "Matlock", "Married... with Children", "21 Jump Street", and "My Two Dads" started airing on television.
These people did not get to see movies such as "Top Gun", "Back to School", "Karate Kid 2", "Aliens", "The Fly", or "Stand by Me".
They never got the chance to send or receive a text message.
The people on this list did not live long enough to see the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Celebrities such as Irina Shayk, Vsauce, Justin Berfield, and Lady Gaga were not even born yet.
In 1985, celebrities such as Cliff Burton, Gia Carangi, Fred Astaire, and Scott La Rock were still alive.
Television shows such as "Knight Rider", "Trapper John, M.D.", "The Love Boat", and "The A-Team" were still running.

Statistics about the 5 celebrity deaths above.