WRITERS 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 Arthur Miller, Claude Simon, Peter Drucker, Saul Bellow, and Ahmed Deedat. The cities with the most deaths were Paris (2), Bordeaux (1), and Barcelona (1).
2005 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2005 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 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.
Arthur Miller
American Writer
Oct 17, 1915 - Feb 10, 2005
Age 90
HPI: 75.16
Claude Simon
Malagasy Writer
Oct 10, 1913 - Jul 6, 2005
Age 92
HPI: 74.67
Peter Drucker
Austrian Writer
Nov 19, 1909 - Nov 11, 2005
Age 96
HPI: 74.16
Saul Bellow
Canadian Writer
Jun 10, 1915 - Apr 5, 2005
Age 90
HPI: 70.10
Ahmed Deedat
Indian Writer
Jul 1, 1918 - Aug 8, 2005
Age 87
HPI: 68.24
John Fowles
British Writer
Mar 31, 1926 - Nov 5, 2005
Age 79
HPI: 67.13
Ephraim Kishon
Hungarian Writer
Aug 23, 1924 - Jan 29, 2005
Age 81
HPI: 66.06
Emmanuelle Arsan
Thai Writer
Jan 19, 1932 - Jun 12, 2005
Age 73
HPI: 66.00
Robert Sheckley
American Writer
Jul 16, 1928 - Dec 9, 2005
Age 77
HPI: 65.55
Hunter S. Thompson
American Writer
Jul 18, 1937 - Feb 20, 2005
Age 68
HPI: 65.32
Ba Jin
Chinese Writer
Nov 25, 1904 - Oct 17, 2005
Age 101
HPI: 63.52
Augusto Roa Bastos
Paraguayan Writer
Jun 13, 1917 - Apr 26, 2005
Age 88
HPI: 63.21
Ed McBain
American Writer
Oct 15, 1926 - Jul 6, 2005
Age 79
HPI: 61.89
Amrita Pritam
Pakistani Writer
Aug 31, 1919 - Oct 31, 2005
Age 86
HPI: 61.78
Edward Bunker
American Writer
Dec 31, 1933 - Jul 19, 2005
Age 72
HPI: 61.41
Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Cuban Writer
Apr 22, 1929 - Feb 21, 2005
Age 76
HPI: 61.02
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 Ephraim Kishon (HPI: 66.06), Pierre Daninos (HPI: 55.67), and Humphrey Carpenter (HPI: 49.75).
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 Arthur Miller (HPI: 75.16), Hunter S. Thompson (HPI: 65.32), and Guillermo Cabrera Infante (HPI: 61.02).
Michalina Wisłocka
Feb 5, 2005
Polish Writer
HPI: 55.47
Arthur Miller
Feb 10, 2005
American Writer
HPI: 75.16
Jean Cayrol
Feb 10, 2005
French Writer
HPI: 54.72
Hunter S. Thompson
Feb 20, 2005
American Writer
HPI: 65.32
Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Feb 21, 2005
Cuban Writer
HPI: 61.02
Mario Luzi
Feb 28, 2005
Italian Writer
HPI: 52.74
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 Andre Norton (HPI: 59.70), Robert Creeley (HPI: 50.56), and Alan Dundes (HPI: 47.77).
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 Saul Bellow (HPI: 70.10), Augusto Roa Bastos (HPI: 63.21), and Andrea Dworkin (HPI: 60.60).
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 Carl Amery (HPI: 53.32).
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 Emmanuelle Arsan (HPI: 66.00), Juan José Saer (HPI: 57.94), and Larry Collins (HPI: 56.25).
Juan José Saer
Jun 11, 2005
Argentinean Writer
HPI: 57.94
Emmanuelle Arsan
Jun 12, 2005
Thai Writer
HPI: 66.00
Jesús Moncada
Jun 13, 2005
Spanish Writer
HPI: 55.92
Eugénio de Andrade
Jun 13, 2005
Portuguese Writer
HPI: 54.98
Larry Collins
Jun 20, 2005
American Writer
HPI: 56.25
Christopher Fry
Jun 30, 2005
British Writer
HPI: 49.30
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 Claude Simon (HPI: 74.67), Ed McBain (HPI: 61.89), and Edward Bunker (HPI: 61.41).
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 Ahmed Deedat (HPI: 68.24), Françoise d'Eaubonne (HPI: 57.97), and Vizma Belševica (HPI: 57.92).
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 Mustai Karim (HPI: 57.71), and M. Scott Peck (HPI: 52.16).
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 Ba Jin (HPI: 63.52), Amrita Pritam (HPI: 61.78), and Attilâ İlhan (HPI: 57.34).
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 Peter Drucker (HPI: 74.16), John Fowles (HPI: 67.13), and Nadia Anjuman (HPI: 43.89).
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 Robert Sheckley (HPI: 65.55).
