WRITERS 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 Astrid Lindgren, Traudl Junge, Camilo José Cela, Chico Xavier, and Francisco Coloane. The cities with the most deaths were Madrid (2), Dayton, Ohio (1), and Eugene, Oregon (1).
2002 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2002 saw the passing of many beloved writers, 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.
Astrid Lindgren
Swedish Writer
Nov 14, 1907 - Jan 28, 2002
Age 95
HPI: 83.16
Traudl Junge
German Writer
Mar 16, 1920 - Feb 10, 2002
Age 82
HPI: 72.11
Camilo José Cela
Spanish Writer
May 11, 1916 - Jan 17, 2002
Age 86
HPI: 69.83
Chico Xavier
Brazilian Writer
Apr 2, 1910 - Jun 30, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 64.66
Francisco Coloane
Chilean Writer
Jul 19, 1910 - Aug 5, 2002
Age 92
HPI: 57.16
Gabrielle Wittkop
French Writer
May 27, 1920 - Dec 22, 2002
Age 82
HPI: 56.95
Luise Rinser
Writer
Apr 30, 1911 - Mar 17, 2002
Age 91
HPI: 56.42
Reginald Rose
American Writer
Dec 10, 1920 - Apr 19, 2002
Age 82
HPI: 55.95
Damon Knight
American Writer
Sep 19, 1922 - Apr 15, 2002
Age 80
HPI: 55.33
Chaim Potok
American Writer
Feb 17, 1929 - Jul 23, 2002
Age 73
HPI: 55.11
Alexander Kazantsev
Kazakhstani Writer
Sep 2, 1906 - Sep 13, 2002
Age 96
HPI: 54.34
Harold Russell
Canadian Writer
Jan 14, 1914 - Jan 29, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 54.26
Jan de Hartog
Dutch Writer
Apr 22, 1914 - Sep 22, 2002
Age 88
HPI: 53.81
Melih Cevdet Anday
Turkish Writer
Mar 13, 1915 - Nov 29, 2002
Age 87
HPI: 53.12
Dee Brown
American Writer
Feb 28, 1908 - Dec 12, 2002
Age 94
HPI: 52.67
Regīna Ezera
Latvian Writer
Dec 20, 1930 - Jun 11, 2002
Age 72
HPI: 52.55
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 Astrid Lindgren (HPI: 83.16), Camilo José Cela (HPI: 69.83), and Harold Russell (HPI: 54.26).
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 Traudl Junge (HPI: 72.11), Daniel Pearl (HPI: 52.41), and Aglaja Veteranyi (HPI: 51.01).
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 Luise Rinser (HPI: 56.42), and R. A. Lafferty (HPI: 51.97).
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 Reginald Rose (HPI: 55.95), Damon Knight (HPI: 55.33), and George Alec Effinger (HPI: 50.30).
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 Walter Lord (HPI: 51.61), and Kaifi Azmi (HPI: 49.38).
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 Chico Xavier (HPI: 64.66), Regīna Ezera (HPI: 52.55), and Timothy Findley (HPI: 46.22).
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 Chaim Potok (HPI: 55.11).
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 Francisco Coloane (HPI: 57.16).
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 Alexander Kazantsev (HPI: 54.34), and Jan de Hartog (HPI: 53.81).
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 Melih Cevdet Anday (HPI: 53.12).
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 Gabrielle Wittkop (HPI: 56.95), Dee Brown (HPI: 52.67), and José Hierro (HPI: 52.45).
