SINGERS 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 David Bowie, George Michael, Prince, Esma Redžepova, and Corry Brokken. The cities with the most deaths were Nashville, Tennessee (2), Finland (1), and Hamburg (1).
2016 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Singers
The year 2016 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 David Bowie, George Michael, and Prince 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 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.
David Bowie
British Singer
Jan 8, 1947 - Jan 10, 2016
Age 69
HPI: 79.65
George Michael
British Singer
Jun 25, 1963 - Dec 25, 2016
Age 53
HPI: 72.94
Prince
American Singer
Jun 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016
Age 58
HPI: 72.55
Esma Redžepova
Macedonian Singer
Aug 8, 1943 - Dec 11, 2016
Age 73
HPI: 68.38
Corry Brokken
Dutch Singer
Dec 3, 1932 - May 31, 2016
Age 84
HPI: 65.65
Black
British Singer
May 26, 1962 - Jan 26, 2016
Age 54
HPI: 63.85
Juan Gabriel
Mexican Singer
Jan 7, 1950 - Aug 28, 2016
Age 66
HPI: 62.06
Papa Wemba
Congolese Singer
Jun 14, 1949 - Apr 24, 2016
Age 67
HPI: 60.34
Rick Parfitt
British Singer
Oct 12, 1948 - Dec 24, 2016
Age 68
HPI: 59.96
Lola Novaković
Serbian Singer
Apr 25, 1935 - Apr 3, 2016
Age 81
HPI: 59.78
Frank Sinatra Jr.
American Singer
Jan 10, 1944 - Mar 16, 2016
Age 72
HPI: 59.13
Michel Delpech
French Singer
Jan 26, 1946 - Jan 2, 2016
Age 70
HPI: 58.68
Naná Vasconcelos
Brazilian Singer
Aug 2, 1944 - Mar 9, 2016
Age 72
HPI: 58.40
Signe Toly Anderson
American Singer
Sep 15, 1941 - Jan 28, 2016
Age 75
HPI: 58.34
Leon Russell
American Singer
Apr 2, 1942 - Nov 13, 2016
Age 74
HPI: 57.33
Billy Paul
American Singer
Dec 1, 1934 - Apr 24, 2016
Age 82
HPI: 57.28
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 David Bowie (HPI: 79.65), Black (HPI: 63.85), and Michel Delpech (HPI: 58.68).
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 Eddy Wally (HPI: 55.65).
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 Frank Sinatra Jr. (HPI: 59.13), Naná Vasconcelos (HPI: 58.40), and Ernestine Anderson (HPI: 50.67).
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 Prince (HPI: 72.55), Papa Wemba (HPI: 60.34), and Lola Novaković (HPI: 59.78).
Lola Novaković
Apr 3, 2016
Serbian Singer
HPI: 59.78
Kōji Wada
Apr 3, 2016
Japanese Singer
HPI: 50.82
Merle Haggard
Apr 6, 2016
American Singer
HPI: 56.51
Prince
Apr 21, 2016
American Singer
HPI: 72.55
Lonnie Mack
Apr 21, 2016
American Singer
HPI: 45.59
Papa Wemba
Apr 24, 2016
Congolese Singer
HPI: 60.34
Billy Paul
Apr 24, 2016
American Singer
HPI: 57.28
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 Corry Brokken (HPI: 65.65), Lasse Mårtenson (HPI: 55.37), and Riki Sorsa (HPI: 50.18).
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 Ofelya Hambardzumyan (HPI: 56.63), Vasyl Slipak (HPI: 45.77), and Amjad Sabri (HPI: 36.28).
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 Juan Gabriel (HPI: 62.06), and Daniela Dessì (HPI: 53.85).
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 Johnny Rebel (HPI: 49.68).
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 Bobby Vee (HPI: 54.45).
November 2016
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2016. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Leon Russell (HPI: 57.33), Sharon Jones (HPI: 47.52), and Kay Starr (HPI: 46.81).
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 George Michael (HPI: 72.94), Esma Redžepova (HPI: 68.38), and Rick Parfitt (HPI: 59.96).
