ATHLETES that died in
2012
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2012. The pantheon dataset contains 532 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being George Kerr, Xenia Stad-de Jong, Nelson Prudêncio, Jacqueline Mazéas, and Gustaf Jansson. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Cologne (1), and Mediterranean Sea (1).
2012 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2012 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 George Kerr, Xenia Stad-de Jong, and Nelson Prudêncio, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2012, 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 2012 based on cultural impact.
George Kerr
Jamaican Athlete
Oct 16, 1937 - Jun 15, 2012
Age 75
HPI: 59.81
Xenia Stad-de Jong
Indonesian Athlete
Mar 4, 1922 - Apr 3, 2012
Age 90
HPI: 57.81
Nelson Prudêncio
Brazilian Athlete
Apr 4, 1944 - Nov 23, 2012
Age 68
HPI: 57.46
Jacqueline Mazéas
French Athlete
Oct 10, 1920 - Jul 9, 2012
Age 92
HPI: 56.80
Gustaf Jansson
Swedish Athlete
Jan 5, 1922 - Apr 11, 2012
Age 90
HPI: 56.63
Anna-Lisa Eriksson
Swedish Athlete
Jun 21, 1928 - May 26, 2012
Age 84
HPI: 56.57
William Grut
Swedish Athlete
Sep 17, 1914 - Nov 20, 2012
Age 98
HPI: 56.34
Mark Midler
Russian Athlete
Sep 24, 1931 - May 31, 2012
Age 81
HPI: 55.97
István Rózsavölgyi
Hungarian Athlete
Mar 30, 1929 - Jan 27, 2012
Age 83
HPI: 55.42
Valeri Vasiliev
Russian Athlete
Aug 3, 1949 - Apr 19, 2012
Age 63
HPI: 55.00
Josef Kloimstein
Austrian Athlete
Nov 1, 1929 - Nov 15, 2012
Age 83
HPI: 53.88
Takao Sakurai
Japanese Athlete
Sep 25, 1941 - Jan 10, 2012
Age 71
HPI: 53.26
András Szente
Hungarian Athlete
Dec 10, 1939 - Sep 14, 2012
Age 73
HPI: 52.61
Finn Pedersen
Danish Athlete
Jul 30, 1925 - Jan 14, 2012
Age 87
HPI: 51.15
Keith Gardner
Jamaican Athlete
Sep 6, 1929 - May 25, 2012
Age 83
HPI: 50.88
Leslie Claudius
Indian Athlete
Mar 25, 1927 - Dec 20, 2012
Age 85
HPI: 50.26
Deaths by Month in 2012
January 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were István Rózsavölgyi (HPI: 55.42), Takao Sakurai (HPI: 53.26), and Finn Pedersen (HPI: 51.15).
March 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were António Leitão (HPI: 49.11).
April 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Xenia Stad-de Jong (HPI: 57.81), Gustaf Jansson (HPI: 56.63), and Valeri Vasiliev (HPI: 55.00).
May 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Anna-Lisa Eriksson (HPI: 56.57), Mark Midler (HPI: 55.97), and Keith Gardner (HPI: 50.88).
June 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were George Kerr (HPI: 59.81).
July 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Jacqueline Mazéas (HPI: 56.80).
September 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were András Szente (HPI: 52.61).
October 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Erhard Wunderlich (HPI: 47.92).
November 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Nelson Prudêncio (HPI: 57.46), William Grut (HPI: 56.34), and Josef Kloimstein (HPI: 53.88).
December 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Leslie Claudius (HPI: 50.26), and Arnaldo Mesa (HPI: 46.25).
