WRITERS that died in
2003
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2003. The pantheon dataset contains 386 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Edward Said, Maurice Blanchot, Roberto Bolaño, Monique Wittig, and Diana Mosley. The cities with the most deaths were Barcelona (2), Moscow (2), and Budapest (2).
2003 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2003 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 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.
Edward Said
Israeli Writer
Nov 1, 1935 - Sep 25, 2003
Age 68
HPI: 73.06
Maurice Blanchot
French Writer
Sep 22, 1907 - Feb 20, 2003
Age 96
HPI: 70.75
Roberto Bolaño
Chilean Writer
Apr 28, 1953 - Jul 15, 2003
Age 50
HPI: 67.50
Monique Wittig
French Writer
Jul 13, 1935 - Jan 3, 2003
Age 68
HPI: 67.00
Diana Mosley
British Writer
Jun 17, 1910 - Aug 11, 2003
Age 93
HPI: 66.86
Rasul Gamzatov
Russian Writer
Sep 8, 1923 - Nov 3, 2003
Age 80
HPI: 66.71
Manuel Vázquez Montalbán
Spanish Writer
Jun 14, 1939 - Oct 18, 2003
Age 64
HPI: 65.51
Mohamed Choukri
Moroccan Writer
Jul 15, 1935 - Nov 15, 2003
Age 68
HPI: 64.39
Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza
French Writer
Aug 13, 1911 - Jul 5, 2003
Age 92
HPI: 64.31
William Steig
American Writer
Nov 14, 1907 - Oct 3, 2003
Age 96
HPI: 62.84
Sébastien Japrisot
French Writer
Jul 4, 1931 - Mar 4, 2003
Age 72
HPI: 62.67
Vasil Bykaŭ
Belarusian Writer
Jun 19, 1924 - Jun 22, 2003
Age 79
HPI: 61.79
Mohammed Dib
Algerian Writer
Jul 21, 1920 - May 2, 2003
Age 83
HPI: 61.69
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Indian Writer
Nov 27, 1907 - Jan 18, 2003
Age 96
HPI: 61.28
Neil Postman
American Writer
Mar 8, 1931 - Oct 5, 2003
Age 72
HPI: 60.95
Charles Berlitz
American Writer
Nov 23, 1913 - Dec 18, 2003
Age 90
HPI: 60.75
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 Monique Wittig (HPI: 67.00), Harivansh Rai Bachchan (HPI: 61.28), and Françoise Giroud (HPI: 59.00).
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 Maurice Blanchot (HPI: 70.75), Augusto Monterroso (HPI: 58.96), and Aleksandar Tišma (HPI: 58.59).
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 Sébastien Japrisot (HPI: 62.67), and Howard Fast (HPI: 60.11).
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 Dorothee Sölle (HPI: 58.57), Terenci Moix (HPI: 56.02), and Izzat Ghazzawi (HPI: 54.72).
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 Mohammed Dib (HPI: 61.69), and Blaga Dimitrova (HPI: 58.31).
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 Vasil Bykaŭ (HPI: 61.79), Kató Lomb (HPI: 60.56), and Leon Uris (HPI: 60.05).
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 Roberto Bolaño (HPI: 67.50), Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza (HPI: 64.31), and Winston Graham (HPI: 56.56).
Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza
Jul 5, 2003
French Writer
HPI: 64.31
Kathleen Raine
Jul 6, 2003
British Writer
HPI: 51.21
Winston Graham
Jul 10, 2003
British Writer
HPI: 56.56
Bhisham Sahni
Jul 11, 2003
Pakistani Writer
HPI: 52.99
Éva Janikovszky
Jul 14, 2003
Hungarian Writer
HPI: 51.80
Roberto Bolaño
Jul 15, 2003
Chilean Writer
HPI: 67.50
Carol Shields
Jul 16, 2003
American Writer
HPI: 52.59
Bill Bright
Jul 19, 2003
American Writer
HPI: 52.86
August 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Diana Mosley (HPI: 66.86), Walter J. Ong (HPI: 54.48), and Peter Hacks (HPI: 52.15).
September 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Edward Said (HPI: 73.06), and Kir Bulychev (HPI: 59.14).
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 Manuel Vázquez Montalbán (HPI: 65.51), William Steig (HPI: 62.84), and Neil Postman (HPI: 60.95).
November 2003
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2003. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Rasul Gamzatov (HPI: 66.71), Mohamed Choukri (HPI: 64.39), and Rachel de Queiroz (HPI: 56.78).
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 Charles Berlitz (HPI: 60.75), Ahmadou Kourouma (HPI: 59.27), and Fadwa Tuqan (HPI: 58.22).
