ATHLETES that died in
2008
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2008. The pantheon dataset contains 419 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Dora Ratjen, Douglas Bennett, Bill Miller, František Čapek, and Anatoly Khrapaty. The cities with the most deaths were Budapest (2), Germany (1), and Prague (1).
2008 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2008 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 Dora Ratjen, Douglas Bennett, and Bill Miller, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2008, 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 2008 based on cultural impact.
Dora Ratjen
German Athlete
Nov 20, 1918 - Apr 22, 2008
Age 90
HPI: 63.46
Douglas Bennett
Canadian Athlete
Sep 13, 1918 - Jun 28, 2008
Age 90
HPI: 59.96
Bill Miller
American Athlete
Nov 1, 1912 - Nov 13, 2008
Age 96
HPI: 59.77
František Čapek
Czech Athlete
Oct 24, 1914 - Jan 31, 2008
Age 94
HPI: 59.13
Anatoly Khrapaty
Kazakhstani Athlete
Oct 20, 1962 - Aug 11, 2008
Age 46
HPI: 58.19
Elfriede Kaun
German Athlete
Oct 5, 1914 - Mar 5, 2008
Age 94
HPI: 57.00
Gábor Delneky
Hungarian Athlete
May 29, 1932 - Oct 26, 2008
Age 76
HPI: 55.93
Tsvetanka Khristova
Bulgarian Athlete
Mar 14, 1962 - Nov 14, 2008
Age 46
HPI: 55.17
Miroslav Koranda
Czech Athlete
Nov 6, 1934 - Oct 6, 2008
Age 74
HPI: 54.92
Irmgard Praetz
German Athlete
Aug 9, 1920 - Nov 7, 2008
Age 88
HPI: 54.84
Finn Haunstoft
Danish Athlete
Jul 8, 1928 - May 12, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 53.90
Witold Woyda
Polish Athlete
May 10, 1939 - May 5, 2008
Age 69
HPI: 53.85
Péter Baczakó
Hungarian Athlete
Sep 27, 1951 - Apr 1, 2008
Age 57
HPI: 53.81
Larry James
American Athlete
Nov 6, 1947 - Nov 6, 2008
Age 61
HPI: 53.76
Carl Kaufmann
American Athlete
Mar 25, 1936 - Sep 1, 2008
Age 72
HPI: 53.69
Jean-Jacques Guissart
French Athlete
Aug 5, 1927 - Sep 14, 2008
Age 81
HPI: 53.64
Deaths by Month in 2008
January 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were František Čapek (HPI: 59.13), Bjørn Paulson (HPI: 52.45), and Maryvonne Dupureur (HPI: 51.17).
February 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Stephen Kipkorir (HPI: 42.25).
March 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Elfriede Kaun (HPI: 57.00).
April 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Dora Ratjen (HPI: 63.46), and Péter Baczakó (HPI: 53.81).
May 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Finn Haunstoft (HPI: 53.90), Witold Woyda (HPI: 53.85), and Harald Hein (HPI: 52.85).
June 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Douglas Bennett (HPI: 59.96).
July 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were György Kolonics (HPI: 46.17).
August 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Anatoly Khrapaty (HPI: 58.19).
September 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Carl Kaufmann (HPI: 53.69), Jean-Jacques Guissart (HPI: 53.64), and Andrzej Badeński (HPI: 51.63).
October 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Gábor Delneky (HPI: 55.93), Miroslav Koranda (HPI: 54.92), and Alexei Cherepanov (HPI: 37.45).
November 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Bill Miller (HPI: 59.77), Tsvetanka Khristova (HPI: 55.17), and Irmgard Praetz (HPI: 54.84).
