ATHLETES that died in
2002
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2002. The pantheon dataset contains 373 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Sohn Kee-chung, Jack Shea, Mamo Wolde, Tinus Osendarp, and Bill Bruce. 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, Jack Shea, and Mamo Wolde, 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: 65.17
Jack Shea
American Athlete
Sep 7, 1910 - Jan 22, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 63.39
Mamo Wolde
Ethiopian Athlete
Jun 22, 1932 - May 26, 2002
Age 70
HPI: 60.00
Tinus Osendarp
Dutch Athlete
May 21, 1916 - Jun 20, 2002
Age 86
HPI: 58.30
Bill Bruce
Australian Athlete
Jul 28, 1923 - Aug 1, 2002
Age 79
HPI: 56.80
Kaisa Parviainen
Finnish Athlete
Dec 3, 1914 - Oct 21, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 56.77
Marcel Hansenne
French Athlete
Jan 24, 1917 - Mar 22, 2002
Age 85
HPI: 55.83
Mahmoud Fayad
Egyptian Athlete
Mar 9, 1925 - Dec 17, 2002
Age 77
HPI: 55.77
Zoran Janković
Bosnian, Herzegovinian Athlete
Jan 8, 1940 - May 25, 2002
Age 62
HPI: 55.76
Yelena Gorchakova
Russian Athlete
May 17, 1933 - Jan 27, 2002
Age 69
HPI: 55.51
Lily Carlstedt
Danish Athlete
Mar 5, 1926 - Jun 14, 2002
Age 76
HPI: 55.51
Mary Carew
American Athlete
Sep 8, 1913 - Jul 12, 2002
Age 89
HPI: 53.94
Ruth Svedberg
Swedish Athlete
Apr 14, 1903 - Dec 27, 2002
Age 99
HPI: 53.66
Willie Davenport
American Athlete
Jun 8, 1943 - Jun 17, 2002
Age 59
HPI: 53.15
Tadeusz Rut
Polish Athlete
Oct 11, 1931 - Mar 27, 2002
Age 71
HPI: 53.06
Jerome Biffle
American Athlete
Mar 20, 1928 - Sep 4, 2002
Age 74
HPI: 53.04
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 Jack Shea (HPI: 63.39), and Yelena Gorchakova (HPI: 55.51).
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 Marcel Hansenne (HPI: 55.83), and Tadeusz Rut (HPI: 53.06).
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: 60.00), and Zoran Janković (HPI: 55.76).
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: 58.30), Lily Carlstedt (HPI: 55.51), and Willie Davenport (HPI: 53.15).
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: 53.94).
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: 56.80).
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: 53.04), Bob Hayes (HPI: 52.78), and Marga Petersen (HPI: 52.29).
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: 56.77), and Rusty Wailes (HPI: 49.57).
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: 65.17), and Kim Gallagher (HPI: 36.92).
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: 55.77), and Ruth Svedberg (HPI: 53.66).
