In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2025

"Jazz drummer, composer and band leader Jack DeJohnette began playing drums in his school band at the age of 14. In 1969, he joined Miles Davis' band and played on the iconic album "Bitches Brew." He played with other jazz legends, including Keith Jarrett and Chet Baker. He won a Grammy Award in 2009 for his album, "Peace Time," and another in 2022 for his album, "Skyline.""

"Ken Dryden joined the Montreal Canadiens hockey team in 1971. He won the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year. He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy for NHL MVP, becoming the first rookie to win it. Over his career, he won the Vezina Trophy for best goalie five times and was named an All-Star six times."

2025 saw the deaths of numerous prominent individuals across various fields. Jazz drummer and composer Jack DeJohnette, born in 1942, passed away in October after a distinguished career that included playing on Miles Davis' iconic album "Bitches Brew" and collaborating with jazz legends. He received Grammy Awards and was honored with a Jazz Master Fellowship. Hockey goaltender Ken Dryden, born in 1947, died in September after pioneering achievements including winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the first rookie to achieve this honor. He later served as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs and held political office in Canada.

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