







ACTORS that died in
2001
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2001. The pantheon dataset contains 387 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Anthony Quinn, Jack Lemmon, Carroll O'Connor, Ashok Kumar, and Victor Wong. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (5), Santa Monica, California (2), and The Bronx (1).
2001 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Actors
The year 2001 saw the passing of many beloved actors, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like Anthony Quinn, Jack Lemmon, and Carroll O'Connor 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 2001, 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 2001 based on cultural impact.

Anthony Quinn
Mexican Actor
Apr 21, 1915 - Jun 3, 2001
Age 86
HPI: 79.24

Jack Lemmon
American Actor
Feb 8, 1925 - Jun 27, 2001
Age 76
HPI: 74.51

Carroll O'Connor
American Actor
Aug 2, 1924 - Jun 21, 2001
Age 77
HPI: 69.10

Ashok Kumar
Indian Actor
Oct 13, 1911 - Dec 10, 2001
Age 90
HPI: 67.74

Victor Wong
American Actor
Jul 30, 1927 - Sep 12, 2001
Age 74
HPI: 66.67

Francisco Rabal
Spanish Actor
Mar 8, 1926 - Aug 29, 2001
Age 75
HPI: 65.95

David Graf
American Actor
Apr 16, 1950 - Apr 7, 2001
Age 51
HPI: 65.90

Jean-Pierre Aumont
French Actor
Jan 5, 1911 - Jan 30, 2001
Age 90
HPI: 63.50

Soad Hosny
Egyptian Actor
Jan 26, 1943 - Jun 21, 2001
Age 58
HPI: 62.58

Kristina Söderbaum
Swedish Actor
Sep 5, 1912 - Feb 12, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 61.88

Beatrice Straight
American Actor
Aug 2, 1914 - Apr 7, 2001
Age 87
HPI: 60.50

Jason Miller
American Actor
Apr 22, 1939 - May 13, 2001
Age 62
HPI: 60.43

Nigel Hawthorne
British Actor
Apr 5, 1929 - Dec 26, 2001
Age 72
HPI: 60.13

Dorothy McGuire
American Actor
Jun 14, 1916 - Sep 13, 2001
Age 85
HPI: 60.07

Georgy Vitsin
Russian Actor
Apr 18, 1917 - Oct 22, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 59.84

Kathleen Freeman
American Actor
Feb 17, 1919 - Aug 23, 2001
Age 82
HPI: 59.71
Deaths by Month in 2001
January 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Jean-Pierre Aumont (HPI: 63.50), and Ray Walston (HPI: 58.42).
February 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Kristina Söderbaum (HPI: 61.88), Lewis Arquette (HPI: 56.07), and Dale Evans (HPI: 48.75).
March 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Ann Sothern (HPI: 52.26), and Toby Wing (HPI: 45.28).
April 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were David Graf (HPI: 65.90), Beatrice Straight (HPI: 60.50), and Jennifer Syme (HPI: 52.80).
May 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Jason Miller (HPI: 60.43), Anne Haney (HPI: 59.22), and Margaretha Krook (HPI: 55.88).
June 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Anthony Quinn (HPI: 79.24), Jack Lemmon (HPI: 74.51), and Carroll O'Connor (HPI: 69.10).

Imogene Coca
Jun 2, 2001
American Actor
HPI: 49.70

Anthony Quinn
Jun 3, 2001
Mexican Actor
HPI: 79.24

Carroll O'Connor
Jun 21, 2001
American Actor
HPI: 69.10

Soad Hosny
Jun 21, 2001
Egyptian Actor
HPI: 62.58

Corinne Calvet
Jun 23, 2001
French Actor
HPI: 54.70

Jack Lemmon
Jun 27, 2001
American Actor
HPI: 74.51

Joan Sims
Jun 27, 2001
British Actor
HPI: 47.79
July 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Sivaji Ganesan (HPI: 54.41).
August 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Francisco Rabal (HPI: 65.95), Kathleen Freeman (HPI: 59.71), and Philippe Léotard (HPI: 59.68).
September 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Victor Wong (HPI: 66.67), Dorothy McGuire (HPI: 60.07), and Gloria Foster (HPI: 58.61).
October 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Georgy Vitsin (HPI: 59.84), and Herbert Ross (HPI: 59.22).
November 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Sachiko Hidari (HPI: 54.10), and Charlotte Coleman (HPI: 45.39).
December 2001
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2001. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Ashok Kumar (HPI: 67.74), Nigel Hawthorne (HPI: 60.13), and Eileen Heckart (HPI: 58.20).

























