WRITERS that died in
2007
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2007. The pantheon dataset contains 435 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Ève Curie, Kurt Vonnegut, Sidney Sheldon, Ryszard Kapuściński, and Sri Chinmoy. The cities with the most deaths were New York City (4), Berlin (2), and Cairo (1).
2007 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2007 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 2007, 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 2007 based on cultural impact.
Ève Curie
French Writer
Dec 6, 1904 - Oct 22, 2007
Age 103
HPI: 74.14
Kurt Vonnegut
American Writer
Nov 11, 1922 - Apr 11, 2007
Age 85
HPI: 72.49
Sidney Sheldon
American Writer
Feb 11, 1917 - Jan 30, 2007
Age 90
HPI: 70.89
Ryszard Kapuściński
Belarusian Writer
Mar 4, 1932 - Jan 23, 2007
Age 75
HPI: 69.86
Sri Chinmoy
Bangladeshi Writer
Aug 27, 1931 - Oct 11, 2007
Age 76
HPI: 69.42
Henri Troyat
Russian Writer
Nov 1, 1911 - Mar 2, 2007
Age 96
HPI: 66.76
Norman Mailer
American Writer
Jan 31, 1923 - Nov 10, 2007
Age 84
HPI: 66.35
E. Howard Hunt
American Writer
Oct 9, 1918 - Jan 23, 2007
Age 89
HPI: 66.12
Magda Szabó
Hungarian Writer
Oct 5, 1917 - Nov 19, 2007
Age 90
HPI: 64.84
Jaan Kross
Estonian Writer
Feb 19, 1920 - Dec 27, 2007
Age 87
HPI: 64.74
Robert Jordan
American Writer
Oct 17, 1948 - Sep 16, 2007
Age 59
HPI: 64.26
Ira Levin
American Writer
Aug 27, 1929 - Nov 12, 2007
Age 78
HPI: 63.61
José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell
Spanish Writer
Jan 29, 1920 - Aug 30, 2007
Age 87
HPI: 62.44
Julien Gracq
French Writer
Jul 27, 1910 - Dec 22, 2007
Age 97
HPI: 62.19
Lothar-Günther Buchheim
German Writer
Feb 6, 1918 - Feb 22, 2007
Age 89
HPI: 61.84
Raul Hilberg
Austrian Writer
Jun 2, 1926 - Aug 4, 2007
Age 81
HPI: 61.83
Deaths by Month in 2007
January 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Sidney Sheldon (HPI: 70.89), Ryszard Kapuściński (HPI: 69.86), and E. Howard Hunt (HPI: 66.12).
Tillie Olsen
Jan 1, 2007
American Writer
HPI: 49.95
Art Buchwald
Jan 17, 2007
American Writer
HPI: 55.64
Ryszard Kapuściński
Jan 23, 2007
Belarusian Writer
HPI: 69.86
E. Howard Hunt
Jan 23, 2007
American Writer
HPI: 66.12
Wolfgang Iser
Jan 24, 2007
German Writer
HPI: 59.81
Sidney Sheldon
Jan 30, 2007
American Writer
HPI: 70.89
February 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Lothar-Günther Buchheim (HPI: 61.84), Marianne Fredriksson (HPI: 60.13), and Zahrad (HPI: 55.22).
March 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Henri Troyat (HPI: 66.76).
April 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Kurt Vonnegut (HPI: 72.49), Maria Gripe (HPI: 60.73), and Driss Chraïbi (HPI: 57.84).
May 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Lloyd Alexander (HPI: 57.00), Jerry Falwell (HPI: 52.84), and Tron Øgrim (HPI: 49.12).
June 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Nazik Al-Malaika (HPI: 59.63), Fred Saberhagen (HPI: 53.47), and Dragutin Tadijanović (HPI: 52.61).
July 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were George Tabori (HPI: 60.15), Isidore Isou (HPI: 56.57), and Dmitri Prigov (HPI: 52.55).
August 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell (HPI: 62.44), Raul Hilberg (HPI: 61.83), and Michael Jackson (HPI: 59.33).
John Gardner
Aug 3, 2007
British Writer
HPI: 52.89
Raul Hilberg
Aug 4, 2007
Austrian Writer
HPI: 61.83
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Aug 9, 2007
German Writer
HPI: 52.42
Qurratulain Hyder
Aug 21, 2007
Indian Writer
HPI: 55.03
Grace Paley
Aug 22, 2007
American Writer
HPI: 53.13
Francisco Umbral
Aug 28, 2007
Spanish Writer
HPI: 56.23
José Luis de Vilallonga, 9th Marquess of Castellbell
Aug 30, 2007
Spanish Writer
HPI: 62.44
Michael Jackson
Aug 30, 2007
British Writer
HPI: 59.33
September 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Robert Jordan (HPI: 64.26), Madeleine L'Engle (HPI: 53.02), and Eva Crane (HPI: 50.96).
October 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Ève Curie (HPI: 74.14), Sri Chinmoy (HPI: 69.42), and Walter Kempowski (HPI: 57.54).
November 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Norman Mailer (HPI: 66.35), Magda Szabó (HPI: 64.84), and Ira Levin (HPI: 63.61).
December 2007
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2007. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Jaan Kross (HPI: 64.74), Julien Gracq (HPI: 62.19), and Peer Hultberg (HPI: 54.56).
