CHEMISTS that died in
2021
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2021. The pantheon dataset contains 778 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Paul J. Crutzen, Richard R. Ernst, Ei-ichi Negishi, Edmond H. Fischer, and Robert H. Grubbs. The cities with the most deaths were Mainz (1), Indianapolis (1), and Duarte, California (1).
2021 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Chemists
The year 2021 saw the passing of many beloved chemists, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like , these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2021, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2021 based on cultural impact.
Paul J. Crutzen
Dutch Chemist
Dec 3, 1933 - Jan 28, 2021
Age 88
HPI: 73.45
Richard R. Ernst
Swiss Chemist
Aug 14, 1933 - Jun 4, 2021
Age 88
HPI: 72.24
Ei-ichi Negishi
Chinese Chemist
Jul 14, 1935 - Jun 6, 2021
Age 86
HPI: 71.28
Edmond H. Fischer
Chinese Chemist
Apr 6, 1920 - Aug 27, 2021
Age 101
HPI: 71.19
Robert H. Grubbs
American Chemist
Feb 27, 1942 - Dec 19, 2021
Age 79
HPI: 69.57
Helen Murray Free
American Chemist
Feb 20, 1923 - May 1, 2021
Age 98
HPI: 56.16
Richard Lerner
American Chemist
Aug 26, 1938 - Dec 2, 2021
Age 83
HPI: 49.99
Deaths by Month in 2021
January 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Paul J. Crutzen (HPI: 73.45).
May 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Helen Murray Free (HPI: 56.16).
June 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Richard R. Ernst (HPI: 72.24), and Ei-ichi Negishi (HPI: 71.28).
August 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Edmond H. Fischer (HPI: 71.19).
December 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Robert H. Grubbs (HPI: 69.57), and Richard Lerner (HPI: 49.99).
