ATHLETES 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 Sohn Kee-chung, Mamo Wolde, Mahmoud Fayad, Tinus Osendarp, and Yelena Gorchakova. The cities with the most deaths were Alexandria (1), Chicago (1), and Denver (1).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2002 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 Sohn Kee-chung, Mamo Wolde, and Mahmoud Fayad, 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.
Sohn Kee-chung
North Korean Athlete
Aug 29, 1912 - Nov 15, 2002
Age 90
HPI: 63.61
Mamo Wolde
Ethiopian Athlete
Jun 22, 1932 - May 26, 2002
Age 70
HPI: 59.96
Mahmoud Fayad
Egyptian Athlete
Mar 9, 1925 - Dec 17, 2002
Age 77
HPI: 55.74
Tinus Osendarp
Dutch Athlete
May 21, 1916 - Jun 20, 2002
Age 86
HPI: 55.40
Yelena Gorchakova
Russian Athlete
May 17, 1933 - Jan 27, 2002
Age 69
HPI: 55.30
Mary Carew
American Athlete
Sep 8, 1913 - Jul 12, 2002
Age 89
HPI: 55.05
Zoran Janković
Bosnian, Herzegovinian Athlete
Jan 8, 1940 - May 25, 2002
Age 62
HPI: 53.49
Kaisa Parviainen
Finnish Athlete
Dec 3, 1914 - Oct 21, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 53.06
Willie Davenport
American Athlete
Jun 8, 1943 - Jun 17, 2002
Age 59
HPI: 52.96
Ruth Svedberg
Swedish Athlete
Apr 14, 1903 - Dec 27, 2002
Age 99
HPI: 52.81
Jack Shea
American Athlete
Sep 7, 1910 - Jan 22, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 52.77
Lily Carlstedt
Danish Athlete
Mar 5, 1926 - Jun 14, 2002
Age 76
HPI: 52.56
Bill Bruce
Australian Athlete
Jul 28, 1923 - Aug 1, 2002
Age 79
HPI: 52.27
Jerome Biffle
American Athlete
Mar 20, 1928 - Sep 4, 2002
Age 74
HPI: 51.48
Bob Hayes
American Athlete
Dec 20, 1942 - Sep 18, 2002
Age 60
HPI: 51.20
Tadeusz Rut
Polish Athlete
Oct 11, 1931 - Mar 27, 2002
Age 71
HPI: 50.20
Deaths by Month in 2002
January 2002
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2002. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Yelena Gorchakova (HPI: 55.30), and Jack Shea (HPI: 52.77).
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 Tadeusz Rut (HPI: 50.20), and Marcel Hansenne (HPI: 49.59).
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 Mamo Wolde (HPI: 59.96), and Zoran Janković (HPI: 53.49).
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 Tinus Osendarp (HPI: 55.40), Willie Davenport (HPI: 52.96), and Lily Carlstedt (HPI: 52.56).
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 Mary Carew (HPI: 55.05).
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 Bill Bruce (HPI: 52.27).
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 Jerome Biffle (HPI: 51.48), Bob Hayes (HPI: 51.20), and Marga Petersen (HPI: 50.01).
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 Kaisa Parviainen (HPI: 53.06), and Rusty Wailes (HPI: 48.72).
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 Sohn Kee-chung (HPI: 63.61).
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 Mahmoud Fayad (HPI: 55.74), and Ruth Svedberg (HPI: 52.81).
