ATHLETES that died in
2004
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2004. The pantheon dataset contains 349 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Fanny Blankers-Koen, Irina Press, James Quinn, Alexander Ragulin, and Mildred McDaniel. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Malmö (2), and Pasadena, California (2).
2004 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2004 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 Fanny Blankers-Koen, Irina Press, and James Quinn, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2004, 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 2004 based on cultural impact.
Fanny Blankers-Koen
Dutch Athlete
Apr 26, 1918 - Jan 25, 2004
Age 86
HPI: 67.25
Irina Press
Ukrainian Athlete
Mar 10, 1939 - Feb 22, 2004
Age 65
HPI: 62.47
James Quinn
American Athlete
Sep 9, 1906 - Jul 12, 2004
Age 98
HPI: 59.21
Alexander Ragulin
Russian Athlete
May 5, 1941 - Nov 17, 2004
Age 63
HPI: 57.70
Mildred McDaniel
American Athlete
Nov 4, 1933 - Sep 30, 2004
Age 71
HPI: 57.63
Jacques Noël
French Athlete
Apr 6, 1920 - Oct 7, 2004
Age 84
HPI: 55.73
Gunder Hägg
Swedish Athlete
Dec 31, 1918 - Nov 27, 2004
Age 86
HPI: 55.45
George Baird
American Athlete
Mar 5, 1907 - Sep 4, 2004
Age 97
HPI: 55.12
Shirley Strickland
Australian Athlete
Jul 18, 1925 - Feb 11, 2004
Age 79
HPI: 54.89
Julius Sang
Kenyan Athlete
Jun 30, 1946 - Apr 9, 2004
Age 58
HPI: 53.31
Lennox Miller
Jamaican Athlete
Oct 8, 1946 - Nov 8, 2004
Age 58
HPI: 52.74
Sylvi Saimo
Russian Athlete
Nov 12, 1914 - Mar 12, 2004
Age 90
HPI: 52.68
Guinn Smith
American Athlete
May 2, 1920 - Jan 20, 2004
Age 84
HPI: 52.68
Lennart Strand
Swedish Athlete
Jun 13, 1921 - Jan 23, 2004
Age 83
HPI: 52.26
Velimir Valenta
Croatian Athlete
Apr 21, 1929 - Nov 27, 2004
Age 75
HPI: 52.22
Leonid Shcherbakov
Russian Athlete
Apr 7, 1927 - May 19, 2004
Age 77
HPI: 51.85
Deaths by Month in 2004
January 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Fanny Blankers-Koen (HPI: 67.25), Guinn Smith (HPI: 52.68), and Lennart Strand (HPI: 52.26).
February 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Irina Press (HPI: 62.47), Shirley Strickland (HPI: 54.89), and Friedrich Waller (HPI: 50.43).
March 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Sylvi Saimo (HPI: 52.68).
April 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Julius Sang (HPI: 53.31).
May 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Leonid Shcherbakov (HPI: 51.85).
July 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were James Quinn (HPI: 59.21), and Bob Tisdall (HPI: 48.01).
August 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Bjarne Andersson (HPI: 50.36).
September 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Mildred McDaniel (HPI: 57.63), and George Baird (HPI: 55.12).
October 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Jacques Noël (HPI: 55.73).
November 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Alexander Ragulin (HPI: 57.70), Gunder Hägg (HPI: 55.45), and Lennox Miller (HPI: 52.74).
December 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were June Maston (HPI: 46.99).
