MUSICIANS that died in
2008
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2008. The pantheon dataset contains 409 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Richard Wright, Jerry Reed, Bo Diddley, Isaac Hayes, and Mitch Mitchell. The cities with the most deaths were Toronto (2), Austin, Texas (1), and Cardiff (1).
2008 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2008 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Richard Wright, Jerry Reed, and Bo Diddley 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 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.
Richard Wright
British Musician
Jul 28, 1943 - Sep 15, 2008
Age 65
HPI: 71.63
Jerry Reed
American Musician
Mar 20, 1937 - Sep 1, 2008
Age 71
HPI: 64.91
Bo Diddley
American Musician
Dec 30, 1928 - Jun 2, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 63.84
Isaac Hayes
American Musician
Aug 20, 1942 - Aug 10, 2008
Age 66
HPI: 63.81
Mitch Mitchell
British Musician
Jul 9, 1946 - Nov 12, 2008
Age 61
HPI: 61.35
Dee Dee Warwick
American Musician
Sep 25, 1942 - Oct 18, 2008
Age 66
HPI: 58.79
Dorival Caymmi
Brazilian Musician
Apr 30, 1914 - Aug 16, 2008
Age 94
HPI: 58.72
Freddie Hubbard
American Musician
Apr 7, 1938 - Dec 29, 2008
Age 70
HPI: 58.56
Ronnie Drew
Irish Musician
Sep 16, 1934 - Aug 16, 2008
Age 74
HPI: 57.50
Horst Stein
German Musician
May 2, 1928 - Jul 27, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 55.51
Johnny Griffin
American Musician
Apr 24, 1928 - Jul 25, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 55.24
Yegor Letov
Russian Musician
Sep 10, 1964 - Feb 19, 2008
Age 44
HPI: 54.80
Esbjörn Svensson
Swedish Musician
Apr 16, 1964 - Jun 14, 2008
Age 44
HPI: 54.02
Neal Hefti
American Musician
Oct 29, 1922 - Oct 11, 2008
Age 86
HPI: 53.50
Ola Brunkert
Swedish Musician
Sep 15, 1946 - Mar 16, 2008
Age 62
HPI: 53.46
Jimmy Giuffre
American Musician
Apr 26, 1921 - Apr 24, 2008
Age 87
HPI: 53.33
Deaths by Month in 2008
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 Yegor Letov (HPI: 54.80), and Buddy Miles (HPI: 51.83).
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 Ola Brunkert (HPI: 53.46), and Jeff Healey (HPI: 51.51).
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 Jimmy Giuffre (HPI: 53.33).
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 Alexander Courage (HPI: 52.73), and John Rutsey (HPI: 47.75).
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 Bo Diddley (HPI: 63.84), and Esbjörn Svensson (HPI: 54.02).
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 Horst Stein (HPI: 55.51), Johnny Griffin (HPI: 55.24), and Beatrice Ohanessian (HPI: 49.49).
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 Isaac Hayes (HPI: 63.81), Dorival Caymmi (HPI: 58.72), and Ronnie Drew (HPI: 57.50).
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 Richard Wright (HPI: 71.63), Jerry Reed (HPI: 64.91), and Earl Palmer (HPI: 47.36).
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 Dee Dee Warwick (HPI: 58.79), and Neal Hefti (HPI: 53.50).
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 Mitch Mitchell (HPI: 61.35), and Richey Edwards (HPI: 53.09).
December 2008
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2008. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Freddie Hubbard (HPI: 58.56).
