SINGERS 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 James Brown, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Mariska Veres, Billy Preston, and Marek Grechuta. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (3), Atlanta (1), and Kraków (1).
2006 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2006 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 James Brown, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, and Mariska Veres 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 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.
James Brown
American Singer
May 3, 1933 - Dec 25, 2006
Age 73
HPI: 74.57
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Polish Singer
Dec 9, 1915 - Aug 3, 2006
Age 91
HPI: 68.05
Mariska Veres
Dutch Singer
Oct 1, 1947 - Dec 2, 2006
Age 59
HPI: 66.29
Billy Preston
American Singer
Sep 2, 1946 - Jun 6, 2006
Age 60
HPI: 63.72
Marek Grechuta
Polish Singer
Dec 10, 1945 - Oct 9, 2006
Age 61
HPI: 61.71
Ali Farka Touré
Malian Singer
Oct 31, 1939 - Mar 6, 2006
Age 67
HPI: 61.48
Wilson Pickett
American Singer
Mar 18, 1941 - Jan 19, 2006
Age 65
HPI: 60.33
Shoshana Damari
Yemeni Singer
Mar 31, 1923 - Feb 14, 2006
Age 83
HPI: 60.27
Rocío Jurado
Spanish Singer
Sep 18, 1946 - Jun 1, 2006
Age 60
HPI: 60.02
Anita O'Day
American Singer
Oct 18, 1919 - Nov 23, 2006
Age 87
HPI: 57.64
Lou Rawls
American Singer
Dec 1, 1933 - Jan 6, 2006
Age 73
HPI: 56.05
Betty Curtis
Italian Singer
Mar 21, 1936 - Jun 15, 2006
Age 70
HPI: 55.63
Hanka Bielicka
Ukrainian Singer
Nov 9, 1915 - Mar 9, 2006
Age 91
HPI: 52.03
Jon Nödtveidt
Swedish Singer
Jun 28, 1975 - Aug 13, 2006
Age 31
HPI: 50.69
Soraya
American Singer
Mar 11, 1969 - May 10, 2006
Age 37
HPI: 50.00
Valentín Elizalde
Mexican Singer
Feb 1, 1979 - Nov 25, 2006
Age 27
HPI: 49.59
Deaths by Month in 2006
January 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Wilson Pickett (HPI: 60.33), and Lou Rawls (HPI: 56.05).
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 Shoshana Damari (HPI: 60.27), and J Dilla (HPI: 47.69).
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 Ali Farka Touré (HPI: 61.48), and Hanka Bielicka (HPI: 52.03).
May 2006
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2006. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Soraya (HPI: 50.00).
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 Billy Preston (HPI: 63.72), Rocío Jurado (HPI: 60.02), and Betty Curtis (HPI: 55.63).
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 Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (HPI: 68.05), and Jon Nödtveidt (HPI: 50.69).
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 Marek Grechuta (HPI: 61.71).
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 Anita O'Day (HPI: 57.64), and Valentín Elizalde (HPI: 49.59).
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 James Brown (HPI: 74.57), Mariska Veres (HPI: 66.29), and Martha Tilton (HPI: 48.16).
