SINGERS 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 Gilbert Bécaud, John Lee Hooker, Charles Trenet, Joey Ramone, and Perry Como. The cities with the most deaths were Athens (1), Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), and London (1).
2001 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2001 saw the passing of many beloved singers, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Gilbert Bécaud, John Lee Hooker, and Charles Trenet 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.
Gilbert Bécaud
French Singer
Oct 24, 1927 - Dec 18, 2001
Age 74
HPI: 70.35
John Lee Hooker
American Singer
Aug 22, 1917 - Jun 21, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 68.50
Charles Trenet
French Singer
May 18, 1913 - Feb 19, 2001
Age 88
HPI: 67.40
Joey Ramone
American Singer
May 19, 1951 - Apr 15, 2001
Age 50
HPI: 64.25
Perry Como
American Singer
May 18, 1912 - May 12, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 62.60
Renato Carosone
Italian Singer
Jan 3, 1920 - May 20, 2001
Age 81
HPI: 60.92
Davorin Popović
Bosnian, Herzegovinian Singer
Sep 23, 1946 - Jun 18, 2001
Age 55
HPI: 60.35
Aaliyah
American Singer
Jan 16, 1979 - Aug 25, 2001
Age 22
HPI: 59.18
Melanie Thornton
American Singer
May 13, 1967 - Nov 24, 2001
Age 34
HPI: 58.28
Stelios Kazantzidis
Greek Singer
Aug 29, 1931 - Sep 14, 2001
Age 70
HPI: 58.06
Martha Mödl
German Singer
Mar 22, 1912 - Dec 17, 2001
Age 89
HPI: 55.48
Rufus Thomas
American Singer
Mar 26, 1917 - Dec 15, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 52.14
Cássia Eller
Brazilian Singer
Dec 10, 1962 - Dec 29, 2001
Age 39
HPI: 51.57
Tony Ashton
British Singer
Mar 1, 1946 - May 28, 2001
Age 55
HPI: 49.42
Fred Neil
American Singer
Mar 16, 1936 - Jul 7, 2001
Age 65
HPI: 48.81
Betty Everett
American Singer
Nov 23, 1939 - Aug 19, 2001
Age 62
HPI: 46.29
Deaths by Month in 2001
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 Charles Trenet (HPI: 67.40).
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 Joey Ramone (HPI: 64.25).
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 Perry Como (HPI: 62.60), Renato Carosone (HPI: 60.92), and Tony Ashton (HPI: 49.42).
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 John Lee Hooker (HPI: 68.50), and Davorin Popović (HPI: 60.35).
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 Fred Neil (HPI: 48.81).
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 Aaliyah (HPI: 59.18), and Betty Everett (HPI: 46.29).
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 Stelios Kazantzidis (HPI: 58.06).
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 Melanie Thornton (HPI: 58.28).
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 Gilbert Bécaud (HPI: 70.35), Martha Mödl (HPI: 55.48), and Rufus Thomas (HPI: 52.14).
