SOCCER PLAYERS 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 Josef Bican, Didi, Seishiro Shimatani, Masao Ono, and Luis Carniglia. The cities with the most deaths were Liverpool (2), Moscow (2), and Prague (2).
2001 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Soccer Players
The year 2001 saw the passing of many beloved soccer players, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like Josef Bican, Didi, and Seishiro Shimatani, 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.
Josef Bican
Austrian Soccer Player
Sep 25, 1913 - Dec 12, 2001
Age 88
HPI: 75.23
Didi
Brazilian Soccer Player
Oct 8, 1928 - May 12, 2001
Age 73
HPI: 73.86
Seishiro Shimatani
Japanese Soccer Player
Nov 6, 1938 - Oct 24, 2001
Age 63
HPI: 64.24
Masao Ono
Japanese Soccer Player
Mar 2, 1923 - Feb 11, 2001
Age 78
HPI: 63.41
Luis Carniglia
Argentinean Soccer Player
Oct 4, 1917 - Jun 22, 2001
Age 84
HPI: 62.64
Aldo Olivieri
Italian Soccer Player
Oct 2, 1910 - Apr 5, 2001
Age 91
HPI: 59.11
David Kipiani
Georgian Soccer Player
Nov 18, 1951 - Sep 17, 2001
Age 50
HPI: 58.81
Javier Urruticoechea
Spanish Soccer Player
Feb 17, 1952 - May 24, 2001
Age 49
HPI: 58.46
Juan Carlos Lorenzo
Argentinean Soccer Player
Oct 27, 1922 - Nov 14, 2001
Age 79
HPI: 58.41
Enrique Mateos
Spanish Soccer Player
Jul 15, 1934 - Jul 6, 2001
Age 67
HPI: 57.74
Luis Rijo
Uruguayan Soccer Player
Sep 28, 1927 - May 8, 2001
Age 74
HPI: 57.27
Alberto Gallardo
Peruvian Soccer Player
Nov 28, 1940 - Jan 19, 2001
Age 61
HPI: 56.29
Mario Perazzolo
Italian Soccer Player
Jun 7, 1911 - Aug 3, 2001
Age 90
HPI: 56.01
Juan Acuña
Spanish Soccer Player
Feb 14, 1923 - Aug 30, 2001
Age 78
HPI: 55.97
Joe Fagan
British Soccer Player
Mar 12, 1921 - Jun 30, 2001
Age 80
HPI: 55.74
Ettore Puricelli
Uruguayan Soccer Player
Sep 15, 1916 - May 14, 2001
Age 85
HPI: 55.53
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 Alberto Gallardo (HPI: 56.29), and Stephen Malcolm (HPI: 35.89).
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 Masao Ono (HPI: 63.41), Olle Håkansson (HPI: 52.26), and Mario Bergara (HPI: 50.38).
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 Bent Hansen (HPI: 50.35), and David Rocastle (HPI: 38.77).
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 Aldo Olivieri (HPI: 59.11), Leonid Ostrovski (HPI: 54.52), and Andreas Kupfer (HPI: 51.91).
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 Didi (HPI: 73.86), Javier Urruticoechea (HPI: 58.46), and Luis Rijo (HPI: 57.27).
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 Luis Carniglia (HPI: 62.64), Joe Fagan (HPI: 55.74), and Otto Hemele (HPI: 52.15).
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 Enrique Mateos (HPI: 57.74), and Billy Liddell (HPI: 51.19).
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 Mario Perazzolo (HPI: 56.01), Juan Acuña (HPI: 55.97), and Bobby Johnstone (HPI: 46.78).
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 David Kipiani (HPI: 58.81).
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 Seishiro Shimatani (HPI: 64.24), Mwanza Mukombo (HPI: 52.89), and Bertie Mee (HPI: 50.00).
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 Juan Carlos Lorenzo (HPI: 58.41).
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 Josef Bican (HPI: 75.23), and Pavel Sadyrin (HPI: 53.63).
