SINGERS that died in
2012
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2012. The pantheon dataset contains 529 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Robin Gibb, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, and Eduard Khil. The cities with the most deaths were Barcelona (1), Cairo (1), and London (1).
2012 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2012 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 Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, and Robin Gibb 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 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.
Whitney Houston
American Singer
Aug 9, 1963 - Feb 11, 2012
Age 49
HPI: 76.08
Donna Summer
American Singer
Dec 31, 1948 - May 17, 2012
Age 64
HPI: 71.13
Robin Gibb
Singer
Dec 22, 1949 - May 20, 2012
Age 63
HPI: 70.51
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
German Singer
May 28, 1925 - May 18, 2012
Age 87
HPI: 68.30
Eduard Khil
Russian Singer
Sep 4, 1934 - Jun 4, 2012
Age 78
HPI: 66.72
Etta James
American Singer
Jan 25, 1938 - Jan 20, 2012
Age 74
HPI: 66.16
Chavela Vargas
Costa Rican Singer
Apr 17, 1919 - Aug 5, 2012
Age 93
HPI: 66.16
Warda Al-Jazairia
French Singer
Jul 22, 1939 - May 17, 2012
Age 73
HPI: 65.41
Galina Vishnevskaya
Russian Singer
Oct 25, 1926 - Dec 11, 2012
Age 86
HPI: 63.71
Andy Williams
American Singer
Dec 3, 1927 - Sep 25, 2012
Age 85
HPI: 62.61
Lisa Della Casa
Swiss Singer
Feb 2, 1919 - Dec 10, 2012
Age 93
HPI: 60.13
Luis Alberto Spinetta
Argentinean Singer
Jan 23, 1950 - Feb 8, 2012
Age 62
HPI: 57.96
Barney McKenna
Irish Singer
Dec 16, 1939 - Apr 5, 2012
Age 73
HPI: 55.65
Bob Welch
American Singer
Aug 31, 1945 - Jun 7, 2012
Age 67
HPI: 53.92
Evelyn Lear
American Singer
Jan 8, 1926 - Jul 1, 2012
Age 86
HPI: 53.87
José Guardiola
Spanish Singer
Oct 22, 1930 - Apr 9, 2012
Age 82
HPI: 53.55
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 Etta James (HPI: 66.16), Johnny Otis (HPI: 50.99), and Leslie Carter (HPI: 42.41).
February 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Whitney Houston (HPI: 76.08), and Luis Alberto Spinetta (HPI: 57.96).
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 Barney McKenna (HPI: 55.65), and José Guardiola (HPI: 53.55).
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 Donna Summer (HPI: 71.13), Robin Gibb (HPI: 70.51), and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (HPI: 68.30).
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 Eduard Khil (HPI: 66.72), Bob Welch (HPI: 53.92), and Ghazala Javed (HPI: 38.89).
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 Evelyn Lear (HPI: 53.87), and Kitty Wells (HPI: 48.87).
August 2012
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2012. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Chavela Vargas (HPI: 66.16), and Jerry Nelson (HPI: 47.44).
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 Andy Williams (HPI: 62.61).
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 Galina Vishnevskaya (HPI: 63.71), Lisa Della Casa (HPI: 60.13), and Jenni Rivera (HPI: 52.69).
