ATHLETES that died in
2001
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2001. The pantheon dataset contains 373 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Adhemar da Silva, Arie van Vliet, Micheline Ostermeyer, Édouard Artigas, and Nam Sung-yong. 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, Arie van Vliet, and Micheline Ostermeyer, 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: 58.83
Arie van Vliet
Dutch Athlete
Mar 18, 1916 - Jul 9, 2001
Age 85
HPI: 57.81
Micheline Ostermeyer
French Athlete
Dec 23, 1922 - Oct 17, 2001
Age 79
HPI: 57.45
Édouard Artigas
French Athlete
Feb 26, 1906 - Feb 25, 2001
Age 95
HPI: 56.64
Nam Sung-yong
South Korean Athlete
Nov 23, 1912 - Feb 20, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 56.37
Simon Slåttvik
Norwegian Athlete
Jul 24, 1917 - May 7, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 55.76
Cornelius Warmerdam
American Athlete
Jun 22, 1915 - Nov 13, 2001
Age 86
HPI: 55.47
Luise Krüger
Athlete
Jan 11, 1915 - Jun 13, 2001
Age 86
HPI: 55.37
Ibrahim Shams
Egyptian Athlete
Jan 16, 1917 - Jan 16, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 55.34
Giancarlo Brusati
Italian Athlete
Mar 6, 1910 - Jun 30, 2001
Age 91
HPI: 55.29
Vasili Kuznetsov
Russian Athlete
Feb 7, 1932 - Aug 6, 2001
Age 69
HPI: 55.28
József Csermák
Slovak Athlete
Feb 14, 1932 - Jan 12, 2001
Age 69
HPI: 55.27
Pavel Schmidt
Slovak Athlete
Feb 9, 1930 - Aug 14, 2001
Age 71
HPI: 54.88
Bill Roberts
British Athlete
Apr 5, 1912 - Dec 5, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 54.77
Boris Stenin
Russian Athlete
Jan 17, 1935 - Jan 18, 2001
Age 66
HPI: 52.00
Zoltán Nemere
Hungarian Athlete
Apr 20, 1942 - May 6, 2001
Age 59
HPI: 51.79
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: 58.83), Ibrahim Shams (HPI: 55.34), and József Csermák (HPI: 55.27).
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 Édouard Artigas (HPI: 56.64), and Nam Sung-yong (HPI: 56.37).
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: 50.74), and Henry Jonsson (HPI: 50.08).
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: 55.76), Zoltán Nemere (HPI: 51.79), and René Bondoux (HPI: 50.64).
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: 55.37), Giancarlo Brusati (HPI: 55.29), and Joyce King (HPI: 50.52).
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: 57.81).
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 Vasili Kuznetsov (HPI: 55.28), Pavel Schmidt (HPI: 54.88), and Richard Chelimo (HPI: 43.73).
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: 57.45), and Miguel del Toro (HPI: 30.83).
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: 55.47).
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: 54.77).
