ATHLETES that died in
2016
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2016. The pantheon dataset contains 649 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Iolanda Balaș, Miruts Yifter, Harald Grønningen, Leonid Zhabotinsky, and Faina Melnik. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Rio de Janeiro (2), and Honolulu (1).
2016 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2016 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 Iolanda Balaș, Miruts Yifter, and Harald Grønningen, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2016, 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 2016 based on cultural impact.
Iolanda Balaș
Romanian Athlete
Dec 12, 1936 - Mar 11, 2016
Age 80
HPI: 65.78
Miruts Yifter
Ethiopian Athlete
May 15, 1944 - Dec 22, 2016
Age 72
HPI: 57.90
Harald Grønningen
Norwegian Athlete
Oct 9, 1934 - Aug 26, 2016
Age 82
HPI: 57.75
Leonid Zhabotinsky
Ukrainian Athlete
Jan 28, 1938 - Jan 14, 2016
Age 78
HPI: 57.09
Faina Melnik
Ukrainian Athlete
Jun 9, 1945 - Dec 16, 2016
Age 71
HPI: 56.99
Nina Ponomaryova
Russian Athlete
Apr 27, 1929 - Aug 19, 2016
Age 87
HPI: 56.11
Martin Lundström
Swedish Athlete
May 30, 1918 - Jun 30, 2016
Age 98
HPI: 55.37
Norbert Schemansky
American Athlete
May 30, 1924 - Sep 7, 2016
Age 92
HPI: 55.21
Arthur Harnden
American Athlete
May 20, 1924 - Sep 30, 2016
Age 92
HPI: 54.59
Bob Baetens
Belgian Athlete
Oct 28, 1930 - Oct 19, 2016
Age 86
HPI: 53.60
Rune Larsson
Swedish Athlete
Jun 17, 1924 - Sep 17, 2016
Age 92
HPI: 53.55
Carlo Monti
Italian Athlete
Mar 24, 1920 - Apr 7, 2016
Age 96
HPI: 52.82
Kazimierz Barburski
Polish Athlete
Aug 7, 1942 - May 26, 2016
Age 74
HPI: 52.35
Ion Panțuru
Romanian Athlete
Sep 11, 1934 - Jan 17, 2016
Age 82
HPI: 52.21
Aage Larsen
Danish Athlete
Aug 3, 1923 - Oct 31, 2016
Age 93
HPI: 51.89
Franco Faggi
Italian Athlete
Mar 8, 1926 - Jun 12, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 51.56
Deaths by Month in 2016
January 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Leonid Zhabotinsky (HPI: 57.09), Ion Panțuru (HPI: 52.21), and Medea Jugeli (HPI: 50.75).
February 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Wiesław Rudkowski (HPI: 49.66), and John Disley (HPI: 45.09).
March 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Iolanda Balaș (HPI: 65.78), and Sarah Tait (HPI: 37.16).
April 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Carlo Monti (HPI: 52.82), Tommy Kono (HPI: 50.42), and Klaus Siebert (HPI: 49.40).
May 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Kazimierz Barburski (HPI: 52.35), Tage Henriksen (HPI: 51.10), and Müzahir Sille (HPI: 50.99).
June 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Martin Lundström (HPI: 55.37), and Franco Faggi (HPI: 51.56).
July 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Mohammed Shahid (HPI: 40.26).
August 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Harald Grønningen (HPI: 57.75), Nina Ponomaryova (HPI: 56.11), and Siegbert Horn (HPI: 48.36).
September 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Norbert Schemansky (HPI: 55.21), Arthur Harnden (HPI: 54.59), and Rune Larsson (HPI: 53.55).
Antonina Seredina
Sep 2, 2016
Russian Athlete
HPI: 50.76
Norbert Schemansky
Sep 7, 2016
American Athlete
HPI: 55.21
Rune Larsson
Sep 17, 2016
Swedish Athlete
HPI: 53.55
Toimi Pitkänen
Sep 17, 2016
Finnish Athlete
HPI: 49.15
Bahman Golbarnezhad
Sep 17, 2016
Iranian Athlete
HPI: 44.61
Arthur Harnden
Sep 30, 2016
American Athlete
HPI: 54.59
October 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Bob Baetens (HPI: 53.60), and Aage Larsen (HPI: 51.89).
December 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Miruts Yifter (HPI: 57.90), Faina Melnik (HPI: 56.99), and Heinz Ulzheimer (HPI: 51.40).
