MUSICIANS 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 Joe Strummer, Peggy Lee, John Entwistle, Ray Conniff, and Lionel Hampton. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (2), Brussels (1), and Baku (1).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2002 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Joe Strummer, Peggy Lee, and John Entwistle 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.
Joe Strummer
Turkish Musician
Aug 21, 1952 - Dec 22, 2002
Age 50
HPI: 64.77
Peggy Lee
American Musician
May 26, 1920 - Jan 21, 2002
Age 82
HPI: 63.82
John Entwistle
British Musician
Oct 9, 1944 - Jun 27, 2002
Age 58
HPI: 63.77
Ray Conniff
American Musician
Nov 6, 1916 - Oct 12, 2002
Age 86
HPI: 63.04
Lionel Hampton
American Musician
Apr 20, 1908 - Aug 31, 2002
Age 94
HPI: 62.80
Dee Dee Ramone
American Musician
Sep 18, 1951 - Jun 5, 2002
Age 51
HPI: 62.60
Layne Staley
American Musician
Aug 22, 1967 - Apr 5, 2002
Age 35
HPI: 58.46
Ray Brown
American Musician
Oct 13, 1926 - Jul 2, 2002
Age 76
HPI: 58.36
Vlado Perlemuter
Lithuanian Musician
May 26, 1904 - Sep 4, 2002
Age 98
HPI: 58.03
Wolfgang Schneiderhan
Austrian Musician
May 25, 1915 - May 18, 2002
Age 87
HPI: 57.11
Mal Waldron
American Musician
Aug 16, 1925 - Dec 2, 2002
Age 77
HPI: 54.89
Mikhail Krug
Russian Musician
Apr 7, 1962 - Jul 1, 2002
Age 40
HPI: 54.06
Jovdat Hajiyev
Azerbaijani Musician
Jun 5, 1917 - Jan 18, 2002
Age 85
HPI: 52.09
Otis Blackwell
American Musician
Feb 16, 1931 - May 6, 2002
Age 71
HPI: 51.60
Shirley Scott
American Musician
Mar 14, 1934 - Mar 10, 2002
Age 68
HPI: 49.22
Lisa Lopes
American Musician
May 27, 1971 - Apr 25, 2002
Age 31
HPI: 49.12
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 Peggy Lee (HPI: 63.82), and Jovdat Hajiyev (HPI: 52.09).
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 Shirley Scott (HPI: 49.22).
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 Layne Staley (HPI: 58.46), and Lisa Lopes (HPI: 49.12).
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 Wolfgang Schneiderhan (HPI: 57.11), and Otis Blackwell (HPI: 51.60).
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 John Entwistle (HPI: 63.77), and Dee Dee Ramone (HPI: 62.60).
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 Ray Brown (HPI: 58.36), and Mikhail Krug (HPI: 54.06).
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 Lionel Hampton (HPI: 62.80).
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 Vlado Perlemuter (HPI: 58.03).
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 Ray Conniff (HPI: 63.04).
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 Joe Strummer (HPI: 64.77), and Mal Waldron (HPI: 54.89).
