ACTORS that died in
2002
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2002. The pantheon dataset contains 367 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Richard Harris, James Coburn, Rod Steiger, Hildegard Knef, and Song Hye-rim. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (7), Paris (3), and Rome (3).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Actors
The year 2002 saw the passing of many beloved actors, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like Richard Harris, James Coburn, and Rod Steiger and iconic musicians like 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 2002, 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 2002 based on cultural impact.
Richard Harris
Irish Actor
Oct 1, 1930 - Oct 25, 2002
Age 72
HPI: 73.55
James Coburn
American Actor
Aug 31, 1928 - Nov 18, 2002
Age 74
HPI: 71.73
Rod Steiger
American Actor
Apr 14, 1925 - Jul 9, 2002
Age 77
HPI: 68.36
Hildegard Knef
German Actor
Dec 28, 1925 - Feb 1, 2002
Age 77
HPI: 67.78
Song Hye-rim
South Korean Actor
Jan 24, 1937 - May 18, 2002
Age 65
HPI: 66.99
Raf Vallone
Italian Actor
Feb 17, 1916 - Oct 31, 2002
Age 86
HPI: 66.76
María Félix
Mexican Actor
Apr 8, 1914 - Apr 8, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 66.37
François Périer
French Actor
Nov 10, 1919 - Jun 29, 2002
Age 83
HPI: 63.66
Marina Berti
British Actor
Sep 29, 1924 - Oct 29, 2002
Age 78
HPI: 63.40
Kim Hunter
American Actor
Nov 12, 1922 - Sep 11, 2002
Age 80
HPI: 63.11
Katy Jurado
Mexican Actor
Jan 16, 1924 - Jul 5, 2002
Age 78
HPI: 62.97
Barbara Valentin
Austrian Actor
Dec 15, 1940 - Feb 22, 2002
Age 62
HPI: 61.11
Brad Dexter
American Actor
Apr 9, 1917 - Dec 12, 2002
Age 85
HPI: 60.90
Dudley Moore
British Actor
Apr 19, 1935 - Mar 27, 2002
Age 67
HPI: 60.26
Daniel Gélin
French Actor
May 19, 1921 - Nov 29, 2002
Age 81
HPI: 60.17
Wolfgang Preiss
German Actor
Feb 27, 1910 - Nov 27, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 60.00
Deaths by Month in 2002
February 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Hildegard Knef (HPI: 67.78), Barbara Valentin (HPI: 61.11), and John Thaw (HPI: 58.05).
Hildegard Knef
Feb 1, 2002
German Actor
HPI: 67.78
George Nader
Feb 4, 2002
American Actor
HPI: 54.90
Barry Foster
Feb 11, 2002
British Actor
HPI: 53.92
Kevin Smith
Feb 15, 2002
New Zealander Actor
HPI: 54.89
John Thaw
Feb 21, 2002
British Actor
HPI: 58.05
Barbara Valentin
Feb 22, 2002
Austrian Actor
HPI: 61.11
Lawrence Tierney
Feb 26, 2002
American Actor
HPI: 57.29
Spike Milligan
Feb 27, 2002
Indian Actor
HPI: 53.73
March 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Dudley Moore (HPI: 60.26), Irán Eory (HPI: 57.03), and Milton Berle (HPI: 56.45).
April 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were María Félix (HPI: 66.37), Vlastimil Brodský (HPI: 59.94), and Robert Urich (HPI: 58.19).
Jack Kruschen
Apr 2, 2002
Canadian Actor
HPI: 53.63
John Agar
Apr 7, 2002
American Actor
HPI: 56.00
María Félix
Apr 8, 2002
Mexican Actor
HPI: 66.37
Robert Urich
Apr 16, 2002
American Actor
HPI: 58.19
Vlastimil Brodský
Apr 20, 2002
Czech Actor
HPI: 59.94
Albrecht Becker
Apr 22, 2002
German Actor
HPI: 54.09
Indra Devi
Apr 25, 2002
Latvian Actor
HPI: 54.87
May 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Song Hye-rim (HPI: 66.99), Yves Robert (HPI: 59.52), and Vitaly Solomin (HPI: 59.06).
June 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were François Périer (HPI: 63.66), Signe Hasso (HPI: 55.03), and Dolores Gray (HPI: 46.86).
July 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Rod Steiger (HPI: 68.36), Katy Jurado (HPI: 62.97), and Leo McKern (HPI: 59.40).
August 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Jeff Corey (HPI: 55.25), and Josh Ryan Evans (HPI: 39.59).
September 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Kim Hunter (HPI: 63.11), Lolita Torres (HPI: 58.54), and Sergei Bodrov Jr. (HPI: 53.69).
October 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Richard Harris (HPI: 73.55), Raf Vallone (HPI: 66.76), and Marina Berti (HPI: 63.40).
November 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were James Coburn (HPI: 71.73), Daniel Gélin (HPI: 60.17), and Wolfgang Preiss (HPI: 60.00).
December 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Brad Dexter (HPI: 60.90), Tita Merello (HPI: 56.38), and Mary Brian (HPI: 53.34).
