ATHLETES that died in
2006
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2006. The pantheon dataset contains 419 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Ibolya Csák, Peter Norman, Gert Fredriksson, Hans Berglund, and Teresa Ciepły. The cities with the most deaths were Budapest (2), Amsterdam (1), and Brazil (1).
2006 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2006 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 Ibolya Csák, Peter Norman, and Gert Fredriksson, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2006, 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 2006 based on cultural impact.
Ibolya Csák
Hungarian Athlete
Jan 6, 1915 - Feb 9, 2006
Age 91
HPI: 61.79
Peter Norman
Australian Athlete
Jun 15, 1942 - Oct 3, 2006
Age 64
HPI: 58.68
Gert Fredriksson
Swedish Athlete
Nov 21, 1919 - Jul 5, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 57.86
Hans Berglund
Swedish Athlete
Feb 24, 1918 - Sep 17, 2006
Age 88
HPI: 56.29
Teresa Ciepły
Polish Athlete
Oct 19, 1937 - Mar 8, 2006
Age 69
HPI: 55.44
Don Thompson
British Athlete
Jan 20, 1933 - Oct 3, 2006
Age 73
HPI: 55.19
Ondina Valla
Italian Athlete
May 20, 1916 - Oct 16, 2006
Age 90
HPI: 55.04
Fritz Schwab
German Athlete
Dec 31, 1919 - Nov 24, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 54.63
Kalervo Toivonen
Finnish Athlete
Jan 22, 1913 - Jul 5, 2006
Age 93
HPI: 53.91
Reidar Liaklev
Norwegian Athlete
Jul 15, 1917 - Mar 1, 2006
Age 89
HPI: 53.65
Annette Rogers
American Athlete
Oct 22, 1913 - Nov 8, 2006
Age 93
HPI: 52.98
Gunnar Åkerlund
Swedish Athlete
Nov 20, 1923 - Oct 4, 2006
Age 83
HPI: 52.92
Kaarlo Tuominen
Finnish Athlete
Feb 9, 1908 - Oct 20, 2006
Age 98
HPI: 52.42
Mirko Sandić
Serbian Athlete
May 9, 1942 - Dec 24, 2006
Age 64
HPI: 52.39
Ion Drîmbă
Romanian Athlete
Mar 18, 1942 - Feb 20, 2006
Age 64
HPI: 52.09
Erik Elmsäter
Swedish Athlete
Oct 7, 1919 - Mar 9, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 52.00
Deaths by Month in 2006
February 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Ibolya Csák (HPI: 61.79), Ion Drîmbă (HPI: 52.09), and Lou Jones (HPI: 51.26).
March 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Teresa Ciepły (HPI: 55.44), Reidar Liaklev (HPI: 53.65), and Erik Elmsäter (HPI: 52.00).
April 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were László Jeney (HPI: 50.20), and Joseph Vissers (HPI: 50.01).
June 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Neroli Fairhall (HPI: 45.09).
July 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Gert Fredriksson (HPI: 57.86), and Kalervo Toivonen (HPI: 53.91).
August 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Mervyn Wood (HPI: 47.19).
September 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Hans Berglund (HPI: 56.29), Gordon George Avery (HPI: 50.40), and Mihály Fülöp (HPI: 46.50).
October 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Peter Norman (HPI: 58.68), Don Thompson (HPI: 55.19), and Ondina Valla (HPI: 55.04).
Rafael Quintero
Oct 1, 2006
Montenegrin Athlete
HPI: 33.66
Peter Norman
Oct 3, 2006
Australian Athlete
HPI: 58.68
Don Thompson
Oct 3, 2006
British Athlete
HPI: 55.19
Gunnar Åkerlund
Oct 4, 2006
Swedish Athlete
HPI: 52.92
Bertha Brouwer
Oct 6, 2006
Dutch Athlete
HPI: 51.79
Chun Wei Cheung
Oct 14, 2006
Dutch Athlete
HPI: 39.52
Ondina Valla
Oct 16, 2006
Italian Athlete
HPI: 55.04
Kaarlo Tuominen
Oct 20, 2006
Finnish Athlete
HPI: 52.42
November 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Fritz Schwab (HPI: 54.63), and Annette Rogers (HPI: 52.98).
December 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Mirko Sandić (HPI: 52.39).
