SINGERS 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 Birgit Nilsson, Ibrahim Ferrer, Victoria de los Ángeles, Ghena Dimitrova, and Monica Zetterlund. The cities with the most deaths were Memphis, Tennessee (2), Barcelona (1), and Rome (1).
2005 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2005 saw the passing of many beloved singers, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Birgit Nilsson, Ibrahim Ferrer, and Victoria de los Ángeles 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.
Birgit Nilsson
Swedish Singer
May 17, 1918 - Dec 25, 2005
Age 87
HPI: 67.35
Ibrahim Ferrer
Cuban Singer
Feb 20, 1927 - Aug 6, 2005
Age 78
HPI: 65.92
Victoria de los Ángeles
Spanish Singer
Nov 1, 1923 - Jan 15, 2005
Age 82
HPI: 65.81
Ghena Dimitrova
Bulgarian Singer
May 6, 1941 - Jun 11, 2005
Age 64
HPI: 61.18
Monica Zetterlund
Swedish Singer
Sep 20, 1937 - May 12, 2005
Age 68
HPI: 60.34
Sergio Endrigo
Croatian Singer
Jun 15, 1933 - Sep 7, 2005
Age 72
HPI: 59.50
Pierre Bachelet
French Singer
May 25, 1944 - Feb 15, 2005
Age 61
HPI: 58.82
Piero Cappuccilli
Italian Singer
Nov 9, 1929 - Jul 12, 2005
Age 76
HPI: 58.77
Camillo Felgen
Luxembourger Singer
Nov 17, 1920 - Jul 16, 2005
Age 85
HPI: 58.26
Shirley Horn
American Singer
May 1, 1934 - Oct 20, 2005
Age 71
HPI: 58.17
Laurel Aitken
Cuban Singer
Apr 22, 1927 - Jul 17, 2005
Age 78
HPI: 57.32
Luther Vandross
American Singer
Apr 20, 1951 - Jul 1, 2005
Age 54
HPI: 56.52
Long John Baldry
British Singer
Jan 12, 1941 - Jul 21, 2005
Age 64
HPI: 52.04
R. L. Burnside
American Singer
Nov 23, 1926 - Sep 1, 2005
Age 79
HPI: 49.52
Kâzım Koyuncu
Turkish Singer
Nov 7, 1971 - Jun 25, 2005
Age 34
HPI: 47.20
Frances Langford
American Singer
Apr 4, 1913 - Jul 11, 2005
Age 92
HPI: 46.10
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 Victoria de los Ángeles (HPI: 65.81).
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 Pierre Bachelet (HPI: 58.82).
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 Monica Zetterlund (HPI: 60.34).
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 Ghena Dimitrova (HPI: 61.18), and Kâzım Koyuncu (HPI: 47.20).
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 Piero Cappuccilli (HPI: 58.77), Camillo Felgen (HPI: 58.26), and Laurel Aitken (HPI: 57.32).
Luther Vandross
Jul 1, 2005
American Singer
HPI: 56.52
Frances Langford
Jul 11, 2005
American Singer
HPI: 46.10
Piero Cappuccilli
Jul 12, 2005
Italian Singer
HPI: 58.77
Camillo Felgen
Jul 16, 2005
Luxembourger Singer
HPI: 58.26
Laurel Aitken
Jul 17, 2005
Cuban Singer
HPI: 57.32
Long John Baldry
Jul 21, 2005
British Singer
HPI: 52.04
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 Ibrahim Ferrer (HPI: 65.92), and Little Milton (HPI: 45.81).
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 Sergio Endrigo (HPI: 59.50), and R. L. Burnside (HPI: 49.52).
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 Shirley Horn (HPI: 58.17).
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 Birgit Nilsson (HPI: 67.35).
