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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 Adhemar da Silva, Bill Roberts, Pavel Schmidt, Micheline Ostermeyer, and Simon Slåttvik. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Alexandria (1), and Stockholm (1).
2001 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2001 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 Adhemar da Silva, Bill Roberts, and Pavel Schmidt, 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.

Adhemar da Silva
Brazilian Athlete
Sep 29, 1927 - Jan 12, 2001
Age 74
HPI: 60.92

Bill Roberts
British Athlete
Apr 5, 1912 - Dec 5, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 60.15

Pavel Schmidt
Slovak Athlete
Feb 9, 1930 - Aug 14, 2001
Age 71
HPI: 58.98

Micheline Ostermeyer
French Athlete
Dec 23, 1922 - Oct 17, 2001
Age 79
HPI: 58.86

Simon Slåttvik
Norwegian Athlete
Jul 24, 1917 - May 7, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 58.46

Nam Sung-yong
South Korean Athlete
Nov 23, 1912 - Feb 20, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 58.41

József Csermák
Slovak Athlete
Feb 14, 1932 - Jan 12, 2001
Age 69
HPI: 57.93

Luise Krüger
Athlete
Jan 11, 1915 - Jun 13, 2001
Age 86
HPI: 57.21

Arie van Vliet
Dutch Athlete
Mar 18, 1916 - Jul 9, 2001
Age 85
HPI: 56.76

Giancarlo Brusati
Italian Athlete
Mar 6, 1910 - Jun 30, 2001
Age 91
HPI: 56.49

Édouard Artigas
French Athlete
Feb 26, 1906 - Feb 25, 2001
Age 95
HPI: 56.43

René Bondoux
French Athlete
May 26, 1905 - May 6, 2001
Age 96
HPI: 56.20

Ruhi Sarıalp
Turkish Athlete
Dec 15, 1924 - Mar 3, 2001
Age 77
HPI: 55.81

Vasili Kuznetsov
Russian Athlete
Feb 7, 1932 - Aug 6, 2001
Age 69
HPI: 55.37

Ibrahim Shams
Egyptian Athlete
Jan 16, 1917 - Jan 16, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 54.66

Boris Stenin
Russian Athlete
Jan 17, 1935 - Jan 18, 2001
Age 66
HPI: 54.15
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 Adhemar da Silva (HPI: 60.92), József Csermák (HPI: 57.93), and Ibrahim Shams (HPI: 54.66).
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 Nam Sung-yong (HPI: 58.41), and Édouard Artigas (HPI: 56.43).
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 Ruhi Sarıalp (HPI: 55.81), and Henry Jonsson (HPI: 52.24).
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 Simon Slåttvik (HPI: 58.46), René Bondoux (HPI: 56.20), and Zoltán Nemere (HPI: 54.15).
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 Luise Krüger (HPI: 57.21), Giancarlo Brusati (HPI: 56.49), and Joyce King (HPI: 51.24).
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 Arie van Vliet (HPI: 56.76).
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 Pavel Schmidt (HPI: 58.98), Vasili Kuznetsov (HPI: 55.37), and Richard Chelimo (HPI: 47.23).
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 Micheline Ostermeyer (HPI: 58.86), and Miguel del Toro (HPI: 31.18).
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 Cornelius Warmerdam (HPI: 54.11).
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 Bill Roberts (HPI: 60.15).







