WRITERS that died in
2010
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2010. The pantheon dataset contains 500 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being José Saramago, J. D. Salinger, Zecharia Sitchin, Harry Mulisch, and Miep Gies. The cities with the most deaths were London (3), Peredelkino (2), and Amsterdam (1).
2010 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2010 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 2010, 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 2010 based on cultural impact.
José Saramago
Portuguese Writer
Nov 16, 1922 - Jun 18, 2010
Age 88
HPI: 81.25
J. D. Salinger
American Writer
Jan 1, 1919 - Jan 27, 2010
Age 91
HPI: 77.17
Zecharia Sitchin
Azerbaijani Writer
Jul 11, 1920 - Oct 9, 2010
Age 90
HPI: 70.27
Harry Mulisch
Dutch Writer
Jul 29, 1927 - Oct 30, 2010
Age 83
HPI: 68.35
Miep Gies
Austrian Writer
Feb 15, 1909 - Jan 11, 2010
Age 101
HPI: 67.71
Muhammad Sayyid Tantawy
Egyptian Writer
Oct 28, 1928 - Mar 10, 2010
Age 82
HPI: 64.49
Martin Gardner
American Writer
Oct 21, 1914 - May 22, 2010
Age 96
HPI: 63.60
Bella Akhmadulina
Russian Writer
Apr 10, 1937 - Nov 29, 2010
Age 73
HPI: 62.17
Erich Segal
American Writer
Jun 16, 1937 - Jan 17, 2010
Age 73
HPI: 61.61
Andrei Voznesensky
Russian Writer
May 12, 1933 - Jun 1, 2010
Age 77
HPI: 61.25
Miguel Delibes
Spanish Writer
Oct 17, 1920 - Mar 12, 2010
Age 90
HPI: 60.98
Dick Francis
British Writer
Oct 31, 1920 - Feb 14, 2010
Age 90
HPI: 60.85
Abraham Sutzkever
Writer
Jul 15, 1913 - Jan 20, 2010
Age 97
HPI: 59.85
Alan Sillitoe
British Writer
Mar 4, 1928 - Apr 25, 2010
Age 82
HPI: 59.31
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Italian Writer
Jul 21, 1914 - Jul 31, 2010
Age 96
HPI: 58.21
Jacqueline de Romilly
French Writer
Mar 26, 1913 - Dec 18, 2010
Age 97
HPI: 56.65
Deaths by Month in 2010
January 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were J. D. Salinger (HPI: 77.17), Miep Gies (HPI: 67.71), and Erich Segal (HPI: 61.61).
Miep Gies
Jan 11, 2010
Austrian Writer
HPI: 67.71
Erich Segal
Jan 17, 2010
American Writer
HPI: 61.61
Robert B. Parker
Jan 18, 2010
American Writer
HPI: 55.36
Abraham Sutzkever
Jan 20, 2010
Writer
HPI: 59.85
J. D. Salinger
Jan 27, 2010
American Writer
HPI: 77.17
Tomás Eloy Martínez
Jan 31, 2010
Argentinean Writer
HPI: 55.90
Kage Baker
Jan 31, 2010
American Writer
HPI: 46.97
February 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Dick Francis (HPI: 60.85), William Tenn (HPI: 55.34), and David Brown (HPI: 53.68).
March 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Muhammad Sayyid Tantawy (HPI: 64.49), Miguel Delibes (HPI: 60.98), and Patricia Wrightson (HPI: 53.35).
April 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Alan Sillitoe (HPI: 59.31), and Wilma Mankiller (HPI: 51.73).
May 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Martin Gardner (HPI: 63.60), Edoardo Sanguineti (HPI: 54.28), and Peter Orlovsky (HPI: 51.02).
June 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were José Saramago (HPI: 81.25), Andrei Voznesensky (HPI: 61.25), and Carlos Monsiváis (HPI: 54.04).
July 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Suso Cecchi d'Amico (HPI: 58.21), and Beryl Bainbridge (HPI: 50.46).
August 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Ravindra Kelekar (HPI: 51.26), and Edwin Morgan (HPI: 44.08).
October 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Zecharia Sitchin (HPI: 70.27), Harry Mulisch (HPI: 68.35), and Vesna Parun (HPI: 54.74).
November 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Bella Akhmadulina (HPI: 62.17).
December 2010
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2010. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Jacqueline de Romilly (HPI: 56.65), Ruth Park (HPI: 44.71), and Elizabeth Edwards (HPI: 40.53).
