ATHLETES that died in
2015
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2015. The pantheon dataset contains 609 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Esther Brand, Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs, Ron Clarke, Elżbieta Krzesińska, and Evelyn Furtsch. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Budapest (2), and Bishkek (1).
2015 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2015 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 Esther Brand, Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs, and Ron Clarke, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2015, 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 2015 based on cultural impact.
Esther Brand
South African Athlete
Sep 29, 1922 - Jun 20, 2015
Age 93
HPI: 62.11
Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs
Dutch Athlete
Oct 29, 1923 - Mar 19, 2015
Age 92
HPI: 61.79
Ron Clarke
Australian Athlete
Feb 21, 1937 - Jun 17, 2015
Age 78
HPI: 59.49
Elżbieta Krzesińska
Polish Athlete
Nov 11, 1934 - Dec 29, 2015
Age 81
HPI: 59.06
Evelyn Furtsch
American Athlete
Apr 17, 1914 - Mar 5, 2015
Age 101
HPI: 58.97
Franjo Mihalić
Croatian Athlete
Mar 9, 1920 - Feb 14, 2015
Age 95
HPI: 58.80
Karel Mejta Sr
Czech Athlete
Jun 18, 1928 - Nov 6, 2015
Age 87
HPI: 57.43
Mate Trojanović
Croatian Athlete
May 20, 1930 - Mar 27, 2015
Age 85
HPI: 57.22
Jaroslav Holík
Czech Athlete
Aug 3, 1942 - Apr 17, 2015
Age 73
HPI: 56.45
Mária Gulácsy
Ukrainian Athlete
Apr 27, 1941 - Apr 13, 2015
Age 74
HPI: 55.76
Henry Carr
American Athlete
Nov 27, 1941 - May 29, 2015
Age 74
HPI: 55.69
Michel Scheuer
Luxembourger Athlete
May 20, 1927 - Mar 31, 2015
Age 88
HPI: 55.28
Eduardo Guerrero
Argentinean Athlete
Mar 4, 1928 - Aug 17, 2015
Age 87
HPI: 55.09
Richard Meade
British Athlete
Dec 4, 1938 - Jan 8, 2015
Age 77
HPI: 54.84
Gottfried Diener
Swiss Athlete
Nov 1, 1926 - May 26, 2015
Age 89
HPI: 54.81
Nina Otkalenko
Russian Athlete
May 23, 1928 - May 13, 2015
Age 87
HPI: 53.92
Deaths by Month in 2015
January 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Richard Meade (HPI: 54.84), Bruno Visintin (HPI: 53.66), and Lucjan Lis (HPI: 48.41).
February 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Franjo Mihalić (HPI: 58.80), and Alexander Melentyev (HPI: 48.19).
March 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Gerda van der Kade-Koudijs (HPI: 61.79), Evelyn Furtsch (HPI: 58.97), and Mate Trojanović (HPI: 57.22).
April 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Jaroslav Holík (HPI: 56.45), Mária Gulácsy (HPI: 55.76), and Ferenc Konrád (HPI: 50.89).
May 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Henry Carr (HPI: 55.69), Gottfried Diener (HPI: 54.81), and Nina Otkalenko (HPI: 53.92).
June 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Esther Brand (HPI: 62.11), and Ron Clarke (HPI: 59.49).
July 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Miloslava Misáková (HPI: 53.33).
August 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Eduardo Guerrero (HPI: 55.09), and Maria Golubnichaya (HPI: 53.35).
October 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Sergio Caprari (HPI: 53.08), and Mikhail Burtsev (HPI: 49.49).
November 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Karel Mejta Sr (HPI: 57.43), Miroslav Poljak (HPI: 53.42), and Mal Whitfield (HPI: 49.96).
December 2015
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2015. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Elżbieta Krzesińska (HPI: 59.06), Ernst Larsen (HPI: 52.58), and Ali Eid (HPI: 45.90).
