POLITICIANS 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 B. D. Jatti, Xi Zhongxun, Ne Win, Cyrus Vance, and Sigvard Bernadotte. The cities with the most deaths were Miami (2), Athens (1), and Abakan (1).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Politicians
The year 2002 saw the passing of many beloved politicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like 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.
B. D. Jatti
Indian Politician
Sep 10, 1912 - Jun 7, 2002
Age 90
HPI: 72.08
Xi Zhongxun
Chinese Politician
Oct 15, 1913 - May 24, 2002
Age 89
HPI: 68.41
Ne Win
Burmese Politician
Jul 10, 1910 - Dec 5, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 68.25
Cyrus Vance
American Politician
Mar 27, 1917 - Jan 12, 2002
Age 85
HPI: 67.44
Sigvard Bernadotte
Swedish Politician
Jun 7, 1907 - Feb 4, 2002
Age 95
HPI: 67.43
Pim Fortuyn
Dutch Politician
Feb 19, 1948 - May 6, 2002
Age 54
HPI: 67.17
Agatha Barbara
Maltese Politician
Mar 11, 1923 - Feb 4, 2002
Age 79
HPI: 67.11
Hugo Banzer
Bolivian Politician
May 10, 1926 - May 5, 2002
Age 76
HPI: 66.38
Abba Eban
South African Politician
Feb 2, 1915 - Nov 17, 2002
Age 87
HPI: 65.10
Joaquín Balaguer
Dominican Politician
Sep 1, 1906 - Jul 14, 2002
Age 96
HPI: 64.98
Infanta Beatriz of Spain
Spanish Politician
Jun 22, 1909 - Nov 22, 2002
Age 93
HPI: 64.96
Pierre Werner
French Politician
Dec 29, 1913 - Jun 24, 2002
Age 89
HPI: 64.46
Alexander Lebed
Russian Politician
Apr 20, 1950 - Apr 28, 2002
Age 52
HPI: 63.49
Spyros Kyprianou
Cypriot Politician
Oct 28, 1932 - Mar 12, 2002
Age 70
HPI: 62.91
Joseph Luns
Dutch Politician
Aug 28, 1911 - Jul 17, 2002
Age 91
HPI: 62.84
Michail Stasinopoulos
Greek Politician
Jul 27, 1903 - Oct 31, 2002
Age 99
HPI: 62.82
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 Cyrus Vance (HPI: 67.44), Martti Miettunen (HPI: 60.69), and Gustaaf Deloor (HPI: 59.66).
Sanya Dharmasakti
Jan 6, 2002
Thai Politician
HPI: 58.24
Cyrus Vance
Jan 12, 2002
American Politician
HPI: 67.44
Paul Fannin
Jan 13, 2002
American Politician
HPI: 45.59
Martti Miettunen
Jan 19, 2002
Finnish Politician
HPI: 60.69
Elie Hobeika
Jan 24, 2002
Lebanese Politician
HPI: 59.64
Gustaaf Deloor
Jan 28, 2002
Belgian Politician
HPI: 59.66
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 Sigvard Bernadotte (HPI: 67.43), Agatha Barbara (HPI: 67.11), and Vernon A. Walters (HPI: 54.93).
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 Spyros Kyprianou (HPI: 62.91), Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin (HPI: 61.06), and Văn Tiến Dũng (HPI: 59.48).
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 Alexander Lebed (HPI: 63.49), and Ramiro de León Carpio (HPI: 57.61).
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 Xi Zhongxun (HPI: 68.41), Pim Fortuyn (HPI: 67.17), and Hugo Banzer (HPI: 66.38).
Barbara Castle
May 3, 2002
British Politician
HPI: 60.28
Muhammad Haji Ibrahim Egal
May 3, 2002
Somali Politician
HPI: 55.65
Hugo Banzer
May 5, 2002
Bolivian Politician
HPI: 66.38
Pim Fortuyn
May 6, 2002
Dutch Politician
HPI: 67.17
John Gorton
May 19, 2002
New Zealander Politician
HPI: 54.10
Ruth Williams Khama
May 22, 2002
British Politician
HPI: 56.60
Xi Zhongxun
May 24, 2002
Chinese Politician
HPI: 68.41
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 B. D. Jatti (HPI: 72.08), and Pierre Werner (HPI: 64.46).
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 Joaquín Balaguer (HPI: 64.98), Joseph Luns (HPI: 62.84), and Krishan Kant (HPI: 51.34).
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 Zaid ibn Shaker (HPI: 57.26).
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 Robert Guéï (HPI: 60.62), Hans-Peter Tschudi (HPI: 55.04), and Patsy Mink (HPI: 48.64).
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 Michail Stasinopoulos (HPI: 62.82), Héctor Trujillo (HPI: 59.77), and Richard Helms (HPI: 56.62).
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 Abba Eban (HPI: 65.10), Infanta Beatriz of Spain (HPI: 64.96), and Rudolf Augstein (HPI: 57.32).
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 Ne Win (HPI: 68.25), Gabriel Almond (HPI: 59.54), and Desmond Hoyte (HPI: 52.56).
