MUSICIANS 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 George Harrison, Isaac Stern, John Phillips, Chet Atkins, and Luiz Bonfá. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (3), Los Angeles (2), and Honolulu (1).
2001 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2001 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like George Harrison, Isaac Stern, and John Phillips 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.
George Harrison
British Musician
Feb 25, 1943 - Nov 29, 2001
Age 58
HPI: 78.68
Isaac Stern
Ukrainian Musician
Jul 21, 1920 - Sep 22, 2001
Age 81
HPI: 66.22
John Phillips
American Musician
Aug 30, 1935 - Mar 18, 2001
Age 66
HPI: 62.82
Chet Atkins
American Musician
Jun 20, 1924 - Jun 30, 2001
Age 77
HPI: 61.52
Luiz Bonfá
Brazilian Musician
Oct 17, 1922 - Jan 12, 2001
Age 79
HPI: 58.99
Chuck Schuldiner
American Musician
May 13, 1967 - Dec 13, 2001
Age 34
HPI: 58.79
J. J. Johnson
American Musician
Jan 22, 1924 - Feb 4, 2001
Age 77
HPI: 58.48
John Lewis
American Musician
May 3, 1920 - Mar 29, 2001
Age 81
HPI: 57.41
Joe Henderson
American Musician
Apr 24, 1937 - Jun 30, 2001
Age 64
HPI: 56.19
Trịnh Công Sơn
Vietnamese Musician
Feb 28, 1939 - Apr 1, 2001
Age 62
HPI: 55.97
Tommy Flanagan
American Musician
Mar 16, 1930 - Nov 16, 2001
Age 71
HPI: 55.86
Harry Winter
Polish Musician
Sep 24, 1914 - Dec 3, 2001
Age 87
HPI: 52.88
Delia Derbyshire
British Musician
May 5, 1937 - Jul 3, 2001
Age 64
HPI: 52.20
Larry Adler
American Musician
Feb 10, 1914 - Aug 6, 2001
Age 87
HPI: 52.14
Les Brown
American Musician
Mar 14, 1912 - Jan 4, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 51.51
Billy Higgins
American Musician
Oct 11, 1936 - May 3, 2001
Age 65
HPI: 50.14
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 Luiz Bonfá (HPI: 58.99), and Les Brown (HPI: 51.51).
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 J. J. Johnson (HPI: 58.48).
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 John Phillips (HPI: 62.82), John Lewis (HPI: 57.41), and Frankie Carle (HPI: 45.71).
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 Trịnh Công Sơn (HPI: 55.97).
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 Billy Higgins (HPI: 50.14).
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 Chet Atkins (HPI: 61.52), and Joe Henderson (HPI: 56.19).
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 Delia Derbyshire (HPI: 52.20), and Leon Wilkeson (HPI: 48.86).
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 Larry Adler (HPI: 52.14).
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 Isaac Stern (HPI: 66.22).
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 George Harrison (HPI: 78.68), and Tommy Flanagan (HPI: 55.86).
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 Chuck Schuldiner (HPI: 58.79), Harry Winter (HPI: 52.88), and Stuart Adamson (HPI: 45.09).
