SINGERS 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 Miriam Makeba, Yma Sumac, Ivan Rebroff, Giuseppe Di Stefano, and Muslim Magomayev. The cities with the most deaths were Los Angeles (2), Detroit (1), and Frankfurt (1).
2008 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2008 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 Miriam Makeba, Yma Sumac, and Ivan Rebroff 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.
Miriam Makeba
South African Singer
Mar 4, 1932 - Nov 9, 2008
Age 76
HPI: 74.65
Yma Sumac
Peruvian Singer
Sep 10, 1923 - Nov 1, 2008
Age 85
HPI: 70.30
Ivan Rebroff
German Singer
Jul 31, 1931 - Feb 27, 2008
Age 77
HPI: 67.47
Giuseppe Di Stefano
Italian Singer
Jul 24, 1921 - Mar 3, 2008
Age 87
HPI: 66.99
Muslim Magomayev
Azerbaijani Singer
Aug 17, 1942 - Oct 25, 2008
Age 66
HPI: 64.45
Eartha Kitt
American Singer
Jan 17, 1927 - Dec 25, 2008
Age 81
HPI: 63.70
Leyla Gencer
Turkish Singer
Oct 10, 1928 - May 10, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 62.52
Henri Salvador
Singer
Jul 18, 1917 - Feb 13, 2008
Age 91
HPI: 62.14
Vice Vukov
Croatian Singer
Aug 3, 1936 - Sep 24, 2008
Age 72
HPI: 61.19
Šaban Bajramović
Serbian Singer
Apr 16, 1936 - Jun 8, 2008
Age 72
HPI: 60.06
Mikel Laboa
Spanish Singer
Jun 15, 1934 - Dec 1, 2008
Age 74
HPI: 59.49
Cedella Booker
Jamaican Singer
Jul 23, 1926 - Apr 8, 2008
Age 82
HPI: 56.60
Odetta
American Singer
Dec 31, 1930 - Dec 2, 2008
Age 78
HPI: 56.49
Nunzio Gallo
Italian Singer
Mar 25, 1928 - Feb 22, 2008
Age 80
HPI: 54.47
Jo Stafford
American Singer
Nov 12, 1917 - Jul 16, 2008
Age 91
HPI: 52.49
Alton Ellis
Jamaican Singer
Sep 1, 1938 - Oct 10, 2008
Age 70
HPI: 51.26
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 Ivan Rebroff (HPI: 67.47), Henri Salvador (HPI: 62.14), and Nunzio Gallo (HPI: 54.47).
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 Giuseppe Di Stefano (HPI: 66.99).
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 Cedella Booker (HPI: 56.60).
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 Leyla Gencer (HPI: 62.52), and Eddy Arnold (HPI: 50.98).
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 Šaban Bajramović (HPI: 60.06).
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 Jo Stafford (HPI: 52.49), and Suzanne Tamim (HPI: 47.07).
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 Yodrak Salakjai (HPI: 50.10).
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 Vice Vukov (HPI: 61.19), and Mahendra Kapoor (HPI: 50.06).
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 Muslim Magomayev (HPI: 64.45), Alton Ellis (HPI: 51.26), and Levi Stubbs (HPI: 47.29).
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 Miriam Makeba (HPI: 74.65), Yma Sumac (HPI: 70.30), and Jimmy Carl Black (HPI: 50.70).
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 Eartha Kitt (HPI: 63.70), Mikel Laboa (HPI: 59.49), and Odetta (HPI: 56.49).
