WRITERS that died in
2009
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2009. The pantheon dataset contains 442 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Milorad Pavić, Maurice Druon, John Updike, Albert Barillé, and Sergey Mikhalkov. The cities with the most deaths were London (3), Manhattan (3), and New York City (3).
2009 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2009 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 2009, 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 2009 based on cultural impact.
Milorad Pavić
Serbian Writer
Oct 15, 1929 - Nov 30, 2009
Age 80
HPI: 69.18
Maurice Druon
French Writer
Apr 23, 1918 - Apr 14, 2009
Age 91
HPI: 67.86
John Updike
American Writer
Mar 18, 1932 - Jan 27, 2009
Age 77
HPI: 66.28
Albert Barillé
Polish Writer
Feb 14, 1920 - Feb 5, 2009
Age 89
HPI: 65.90
Sergey Mikhalkov
Russian Writer
Feb 28, 1913 - Aug 27, 2009
Age 96
HPI: 65.13
Mario Benedetti
Uruguayan Writer
Sep 14, 1920 - May 17, 2009
Age 89
HPI: 64.87
J. G. Ballard
Chinese Writer
Nov 15, 1930 - Apr 19, 2009
Age 79
HPI: 64.16
Philip José Farmer
American Writer
Jan 26, 1918 - Feb 25, 2009
Age 91
HPI: 63.74
Tavo Burat
Italian Writer
May 22, 1932 - Dec 8, 2009
Age 77
HPI: 63.11
Augusto Boal
Brazilian Writer
Mar 16, 1931 - May 2, 2009
Age 78
HPI: 62.98
Vasily Aksyonov
Russian Writer
Aug 20, 1932 - Jul 6, 2009
Age 77
HPI: 62.01
Inger Christensen
Danish Writer
Jan 16, 1935 - Jan 2, 2009
Age 74
HPI: 61.44
Frank McCourt
American Writer
Aug 19, 1930 - Jul 19, 2009
Age 79
HPI: 61.16
Tayeb Salih
Sudanese Writer
Jul 12, 1929 - Feb 18, 2009
Age 80
HPI: 60.32
Alda Merini
Italian Writer
Mar 21, 1931 - Nov 1, 2009
Age 78
HPI: 60.27
Béla Király
Hungarian Writer
Apr 14, 1912 - Jul 4, 2009
Age 97
HPI: 60.25
Deaths by Month in 2009
January 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were John Updike (HPI: 66.28), Inger Christensen (HPI: 61.44), and Johannes Mario Simmel (HPI: 59.92).
Johannes Mario Simmel
Jan 1, 2009
Austrian Writer
HPI: 59.92
Inger Christensen
Jan 2, 2009
Danish Writer
HPI: 61.44
Milan Rúfus
Jan 11, 2009
Slovak Writer
HPI: 53.41
John Mortimer
Jan 16, 2009
British Writer
HPI: 45.82
Grigore Vieru
Jan 18, 2009
Moldovan Writer
HPI: 57.70
John Updike
Jan 27, 2009
American Writer
HPI: 66.28
Lino Aldani
Jan 31, 2009
Italian Writer
HPI: 57.09
February 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Albert Barillé (HPI: 65.90), Philip José Farmer (HPI: 63.74), and Tayeb Salih (HPI: 60.32).
March 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Tullio Pinelli (HPI: 56.65), and Horton Foote (HPI: 46.56).
April 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Maurice Druon (HPI: 67.86), J. G. Ballard (HPI: 64.16), and Corín Tellado (HPI: 55.05).
May 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Mario Benedetti (HPI: 64.87), Augusto Boal (HPI: 62.98), and Pierre Gamarra (HPI: 59.70).
June 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were David Eddings (HPI: 58.37).
July 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Vasily Aksyonov (HPI: 62.01), Frank McCourt (HPI: 61.16), and Béla Király (HPI: 60.25).
John Keel
Jul 3, 2009
American Writer
HPI: 53.26
Jorge Enrique Adoum
Jul 3, 2009
Ecuadorean Writer
HPI: 51.75
Béla Király
Jul 4, 2009
Hungarian Writer
HPI: 60.25
Vasily Aksyonov
Jul 6, 2009
Russian Writer
HPI: 62.01
Uma Aaltonen
Jul 13, 2009
Finnish Writer
HPI: 53.17
Frank McCourt
Jul 19, 2009
American Writer
HPI: 61.16
Stanley Middleton
Jul 25, 2009
British Writer
HPI: 46.56
August 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Sergey Mikhalkov (HPI: 65.13), and Budd Schulberg (HPI: 59.65).
September 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Jim Carroll (HPI: 58.87), and William Safire (HPI: 47.16).
October 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Otar Chiladze (HPI: 56.18), and Jacques Chessex (HPI: 54.40).
November 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Milorad Pavić (HPI: 69.18), Alda Merini (HPI: 60.27), and Robert Holdstock (HPI: 59.92).
December 2009
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2009. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Tavo Burat (HPI: 63.11), and Jim Rohn (HPI: 59.43).
