POLITICIANS that died in
2005
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2005. The pantheon dataset contains 382 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Edward Heath, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Rafic Hariri, Ezer Weizman, and Zhao Ziyang. The cities with the most deaths were Beijing (4), Warsaw (2), and New Delhi (2).
2005 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Politicians
The year 2005 saw the passing of many beloved politicians, 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 2005, 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 2005 based on cultural impact.
Edward Heath
British Politician
Jul 9, 1916 - Jul 17, 2005
Age 89
HPI: 79.88
Fahd of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Politician
Mar 16, 1921 - Aug 1, 2005
Age 84
HPI: 74.70
Rafic Hariri
Lebanese Politician
Nov 1, 1944 - Feb 14, 2005
Age 61
HPI: 73.01
Ezer Weizman
Israeli Politician
Jun 15, 1924 - Apr 24, 2005
Age 81
HPI: 72.62
Zhao Ziyang
Chinese Politician
Oct 17, 1919 - Jan 17, 2005
Age 86
HPI: 71.56
Aslan Maskhadov
Kazakhstani Politician
Sep 21, 1951 - Mar 8, 2005
Age 54
HPI: 70.39
James Callaghan
British Politician
Mar 27, 1912 - Mar 26, 2005
Age 93
HPI: 69.87
Princess Joséphine Charlotte of Belgium
Belgian Politician
Oct 11, 1927 - Jan 10, 2005
Age 78
HPI: 69.18
Milton Obote
Ugandan Politician
Dec 28, 1925 - Oct 10, 2005
Age 80
HPI: 68.31
Wim Duisenberg
Dutch Politician
Jul 9, 1935 - Jul 31, 2005
Age 70
HPI: 66.05
Gnassingbé Eyadéma
Togolese Politician
Dec 26, 1935 - Feb 5, 2005
Age 70
HPI: 65.57
John Garang
Sudanese Politician
Jun 23, 1945 - Jul 30, 2005
Age 60
HPI: 64.54
Yao Wenyuan
Chinese Politician
Jan 12, 1931 - Dec 23, 2005
Age 74
HPI: 63.42
Zhang Chunqiao
Chinese Politician
Feb 1, 1917 - Apr 21, 2005
Age 88
HPI: 63.30
Álvaro Cunhal
Portuguese Politician
Nov 10, 1913 - Jun 13, 2005
Age 92
HPI: 62.72
Alexander Yakovlev
Russian Politician
Dec 2, 1923 - Oct 18, 2005
Age 82
HPI: 62.07
Deaths by Month in 2005
January 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Zhao Ziyang (HPI: 71.56), Princess Joséphine Charlotte of Belgium (HPI: 69.18), and Song Renqiong (HPI: 56.61).
Shirley Chisholm
Jan 1, 2005
American Politician
HPI: 55.18
Jyotindra Nath Dixit
Jan 3, 2005
Indian Politician
HPI: 40.39
Song Renqiong
Jan 8, 2005
Chinese Politician
HPI: 56.61
Princess Joséphine Charlotte of Belgium
Jan 10, 2005
Belgian Politician
HPI: 69.18
Jerzy Pawłowski
Jan 11, 2005
Polish Politician
HPI: 53.50
Zhao Ziyang
Jan 17, 2005
Chinese Politician
HPI: 71.56
Per Borten
Jan 20, 2005
Norwegian Politician
HPI: 55.73
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański
Jan 20, 2005
German Politician
HPI: 55.65
Else Krüger
Jan 24, 2005
German Politician
HPI: 55.78
Lucien Carr
Jan 28, 2005
American Politician
HPI: 54.48
February 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Rafic Hariri (HPI: 73.01), Gnassingbé Eyadéma (HPI: 65.57), and Zurab Zhvania (HPI: 58.32).
March 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Aslan Maskhadov (HPI: 70.39), James Callaghan (HPI: 69.87), and Pál Losonczi (HPI: 58.13).
April 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Ezer Weizman (HPI: 72.62), Zhang Chunqiao (HPI: 63.30), and Maurice Hilleman (HPI: 58.83).
May 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Sangoulé Lamizana (HPI: 59.86), and Wee Kim Wee (HPI: 56.95).
June 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Álvaro Cunhal (HPI: 62.72), and Vasco Gonçalves (HPI: 59.75).
July 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Edward Heath (HPI: 79.88), Wim Duisenberg (HPI: 66.05), and John Garang (HPI: 64.54).
August 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Fahd of Saudi Arabia (HPI: 74.70), Polina Astakhova (HPI: 60.27), and Zainab al Ghazali (HPI: 59.22).
Fahd of Saudi Arabia
Aug 1, 2005
Saudi Arabian Politician
HPI: 74.70
Zainab al Ghazali
Aug 3, 2005
Egyptian Politician
HPI: 59.22
Polina Astakhova
Aug 6, 2005
Ukrainian Politician
HPI: 60.27
Robin Cook
Aug 6, 2005
British Politician
HPI: 54.84
Lakshman Kadirgamar
Aug 12, 2005
Sri Lankan Politician
HPI: 46.97
David Lange
Aug 13, 2005
New Zealander Politician
HPI: 52.08
Faimalaga Luka
Aug 19, 2005
Politician
HPI: 46.14
Mo Mowlam
Aug 19, 2005
British Politician
HPI: 42.59
September 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Julio César Turbay Ayala (HPI: 61.68), Abdallah Ibrahim (HPI: 56.20), and Eugenia Charles (HPI: 55.37).
October 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Milton Obote (HPI: 68.31), Alexander Yakovlev (HPI: 62.07), and Rong Yiren (HPI: 55.80).
November 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Kocheril R. Narayanan (HPI: 60.87).
December 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Yao Wenyuan (HPI: 63.42), Mohammed Hamza Zubeidi (HPI: 57.25), and Eugene McCarthy (HPI: 56.46).
