ATHLETES that died in
2003
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2003. The pantheon dataset contains 382 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Valeriy Brumel, Herma Bauma, Eugenio Monti, Veikko Hakulinen, and Naftali Temu. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (3), Nairobi (1), and Warsaw (1).
2003 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2003 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 Valeriy Brumel, Herma Bauma, and Eugenio Monti, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2003, 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 2003 based on cultural impact.
Valeriy Brumel
Russian Athlete
Apr 14, 1942 - Jan 26, 2003
Age 61
HPI: 62.88
Herma Bauma
Austrian Athlete
Jan 23, 1915 - Feb 9, 2003
Age 88
HPI: 59.93
Eugenio Monti
Italian Athlete
Jan 23, 1928 - Dec 1, 2003
Age 75
HPI: 57.24
Veikko Hakulinen
Russian Athlete
Jan 4, 1925 - Oct 24, 2003
Age 78
HPI: 56.66
Naftali Temu
Kenyan Athlete
Apr 20, 1945 - Mar 10, 2003
Age 58
HPI: 55.13
Mike Larrabee
American Athlete
Dec 2, 1933 - Apr 22, 2003
Age 70
HPI: 54.77
Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak
Polish Athlete
Aug 3, 1929 - Mar 23, 2003
Age 74
HPI: 53.16
Tranquilo Cappozzo
American Athlete
Jan 25, 1918 - May 14, 2003
Age 85
HPI: 53.04
German Sveshnikov
Russian Athlete
May 11, 1937 - Jun 9, 2003
Age 66
HPI: 52.92
Willem Slijkhuis
Dutch Athlete
Jan 13, 1923 - Jun 28, 2003
Age 80
HPI: 52.89
Valentin Gavrilov
Russian Athlete
Jul 26, 1946 - Dec 23, 2003
Age 57
HPI: 52.55
Sven Fahlman
Swedish Athlete
Jul 11, 1914 - Jun 23, 2003
Age 89
HPI: 52.55
Bruno Boni
Italian Athlete
May 13, 1915 - Mar 30, 2003
Age 88
HPI: 52.17
Sultan Rakhmanov
Uzbekistani Athlete
Jul 6, 1950 - May 5, 2003
Age 53
HPI: 51.34
Pierre Blondiaux
French Athlete
Jan 23, 1922 - Apr 14, 2003
Age 81
HPI: 50.93
Grigory Mkrtychan
Russian Athlete
Jan 3, 1925 - Feb 14, 2003
Age 78
HPI: 50.39
Deaths by Month in 2003
January 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Valeriy Brumel (HPI: 62.88).
February 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Herma Bauma (HPI: 59.93), Grigory Mkrtychan (HPI: 50.39), and Chris Brasher (HPI: 46.96).
March 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Naftali Temu (HPI: 55.13), Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak (HPI: 53.16), and Bruno Boni (HPI: 52.17).
April 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Mike Larrabee (HPI: 54.77), Pierre Blondiaux (HPI: 50.93), and Juha Tiainen (HPI: 48.75).
May 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Tranquilo Cappozzo (HPI: 53.04), and Sultan Rakhmanov (HPI: 51.34).
June 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were German Sveshnikov (HPI: 52.92), Willem Slijkhuis (HPI: 52.89), and Sven Fahlman (HPI: 52.55).
July 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Erland Herkenrath (HPI: 48.98).
October 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Veikko Hakulinen (HPI: 56.66).
December 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Eugenio Monti (HPI: 57.24), Valentin Gavrilov (HPI: 52.55), and Dezső Lemhényi (HPI: 47.18).
