ATHLETES that died in
2000
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2000. The pantheon dataset contains 365 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Emil Zátopek, William Porter, John Ljunggren, Karen Hoff, and Rhadi Ben Abdesselam. The cities with the most deaths were Kraków (2), Detroit (1), and Moscow (1).
2000 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2000 saw the passing of many beloved athletes, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like Emil Zátopek, William Porter, and John Ljunggren, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2000, 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 2000 based on cultural impact.
Emil Zátopek
Czech Athlete
Sep 19, 1922 - Nov 22, 2000
Age 78
HPI: 75.90
William Porter
American Athlete
Mar 24, 1926 - Mar 10, 2000
Age 74
HPI: 62.23
John Ljunggren
Swedish Athlete
Sep 9, 1919 - Jan 13, 2000
Age 81
HPI: 61.94
Karen Hoff
Danish Athlete
May 29, 1921 - Feb 29, 2000
Age 79
HPI: 59.57
Rhadi Ben Abdesselam
Moroccan Athlete
Feb 28, 1929 - Oct 4, 2000
Age 71
HPI: 58.22
Henry Eriksson
Swedish Athlete
Jan 23, 1920 - Jan 8, 2000
Age 80
HPI: 57.94
Émile Druart
Athlete
Jan 1, 1900 - Jan 1, 2000
Age 100
HPI: 57.53
Henri Hérouin
French Athlete
Feb 19, 1876 - Jan 1, 2000
Age 124
HPI: 56.67
Émile Mercier
Athlete
Jan 1, 1900 - Jan 1, 2000
Age 100
HPI: 56.15
Petter Hugsted
Norwegian Athlete
Jul 11, 1921 - May 19, 2000
Age 79
HPI: 55.03
Mildred Wiley
American Athlete
Dec 3, 1901 - Feb 7, 2000
Age 99
HPI: 54.88
Audun Boysen
Norwegian Athlete
May 10, 1929 - Mar 2, 2000
Age 71
HPI: 54.85
Nils Täpp
Swedish Athlete
Oct 27, 1917 - Oct 23, 2000
Age 83
HPI: 54.69
Yuriy Lituyev
Russian Athlete
Apr 11, 1925 - Mar 2, 2000
Age 75
HPI: 53.82
Erich Borchmeyer
German Athlete
Jan 23, 1905 - Aug 17, 2000
Age 95
HPI: 53.73
Alberto Demiddi
Argentinean Athlete
Apr 11, 1944 - Oct 25, 2000
Age 56
HPI: 53.71
Deaths by Month in 2000
January 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were John Ljunggren (HPI: 61.94), Henry Eriksson (HPI: 57.94), and Émile Druart (HPI: 57.53).
Émile Druart
Jan 1, 2000
Athlete
HPI: 57.53
Henri Hérouin
Jan 1, 2000
French Athlete
HPI: 56.67
Émile Mercier
Jan 1, 2000
Athlete
HPI: 56.15
Helmut Berthold
Jan 1, 2000
German Athlete
HPI: 53.59
Spyridon Belokas
Jan 1, 2000
Greek Athlete
HPI: 50.58
Henry Eriksson
Jan 8, 2000
Swedish Athlete
HPI: 57.94
John Ljunggren
Jan 13, 2000
Swedish Athlete
HPI: 61.94
Masao Harada
Jan 22, 2000
Japanese Athlete
HPI: 53.53
Mae Faggs
Jan 27, 2000
American Athlete
HPI: 51.03
Jafar Salmasi
Jan 31, 2000
Iraqi Athlete
HPI: 51.41
February 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Karen Hoff (HPI: 59.57), and Mildred Wiley (HPI: 54.88).
March 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were William Porter (HPI: 62.23), Audun Boysen (HPI: 54.85), and Yuriy Lituyev (HPI: 53.82).
Audun Boysen
Mar 2, 2000
Norwegian Athlete
HPI: 54.85
Yuriy Lituyev
Mar 2, 2000
Russian Athlete
HPI: 53.82
Sandra Schmirler
Mar 2, 2000
Canadian Athlete
HPI: 36.85
William Porter
Mar 10, 2000
American Athlete
HPI: 62.23
Mack Robinson
Mar 12, 2000
American Athlete
HPI: 49.16
Udham Singh
Mar 23, 2000
Indian Athlete
HPI: 50.06
April 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Federico Gil (HPI: 34.95).
May 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Petter Hugsted (HPI: 55.03).
August 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Erich Borchmeyer (HPI: 53.73), and Steve McCrory (HPI: 39.06).
September 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Mihály Mayer (HPI: 51.43), and Roger Verey (HPI: 50.08).
October 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Rhadi Ben Abdesselam (HPI: 58.22), Nils Täpp (HPI: 54.69), and Alberto Demiddi (HPI: 53.71).
November 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Emil Zátopek (HPI: 75.90), and Barbara Sobotta (HPI: 51.75).
December 2000
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2000. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Kurt Schmid (HPI: 52.01).
