WRITERS 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 Françoise Sagan, Czesław Miłosz, Susan Sontag, Stieg Larsson, and Robert Merle. The cities with the most deaths were London (2), Moscow (2), and Damascus (1).
2004 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2004 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 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.
Françoise Sagan
French Writer
Jun 21, 1935 - Sep 24, 2004
Age 69
HPI: 74.47
Czesław Miłosz
Lithuanian Writer
Jun 30, 1911 - Aug 14, 2004
Age 93
HPI: 74.23
Susan Sontag
American Writer
Jan 16, 1933 - Dec 28, 2004
Age 71
HPI: 72.33
Stieg Larsson
Swedish Writer
Aug 15, 1954 - Nov 9, 2004
Age 50
HPI: 70.40
Robert Merle
Algerian Writer
Aug 28, 1908 - Mar 27, 2004
Age 96
HPI: 66.41
Arthur Hailey
British Writer
Apr 5, 1920 - Nov 24, 2004
Age 84
HPI: 65.72
Alexandra Ripley
American Writer
Jan 8, 1934 - Jan 10, 2004
Age 70
HPI: 60.63
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Portuguese Writer
Nov 6, 1919 - Jul 2, 2004
Age 85
HPI: 60.32
Lucia Berlin
American Writer
Nov 12, 1936 - Nov 12, 2004
Age 68
HPI: 59.72
Tiziano Terzani
Italian Writer
Sep 14, 1938 - Jul 28, 2004
Age 66
HPI: 58.90
José Giovanni
French Writer
Jun 22, 1923 - Apr 24, 2004
Age 81
HPI: 58.89
Hubert Selby Jr.
American Writer
Jul 23, 1928 - Apr 26, 2004
Age 76
HPI: 58.82
Carmen Laforet
Spanish Writer
Sep 6, 1921 - Feb 28, 2004
Age 83
HPI: 58.51
Janet Frame
New Zealander Writer
Aug 28, 1924 - Jan 29, 2004
Age 80
HPI: 57.44
Joan Aiken
British Writer
Sep 4, 1924 - Jan 4, 2004
Age 80
HPI: 57.09
Balamani Amma
Indian Writer
Jul 19, 1909 - Sep 29, 2004
Age 95
HPI: 56.32
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 Alexandra Ripley (HPI: 60.63), Janet Frame (HPI: 57.44), and Joan Aiken (HPI: 57.09).
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 Carmen Laforet (HPI: 58.51).
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 Robert Merle (HPI: 66.41), Philip Arthur Fisher (HPI: 56.31), and Albert Mol (HPI: 54.25).
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 José Giovanni (HPI: 58.89), and Hubert Selby Jr. (HPI: 58.82).
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 Gloria E. Anzaldúa (HPI: 55.21), Thea Beckman (HPI: 53.84), and Kamala Markandaya (HPI: 44.83).
June 2004
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2004. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Sara Lidman (HPI: 56.11).
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 Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (HPI: 60.32), Tiziano Terzani (HPI: 58.90), and Mochtar Lubis (HPI: 53.48).
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 Czesław Miłosz (HPI: 74.23).
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 Françoise Sagan (HPI: 74.47), Balamani Amma (HPI: 56.32), and Mulk Raj Anand (HPI: 52.49).
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 Natalya Baranskaya (HPI: 54.02), Michael Grant (HPI: 53.15), and Bernice Rubens (HPI: 50.40).
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 Stieg Larsson (HPI: 70.40), Arthur Hailey (HPI: 65.72), and Lucia Berlin (HPI: 59.72).
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 Susan Sontag (HPI: 72.33).
