WRITERS 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 Umberto Eco, Imre Kertész, Dario Fo, Gabriele Amorth, and Alvin Toffler. The cities with the most deaths were Milan (2), Budapest (2), and Vienna (2).
2016 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2016 saw the passing of many beloved writers, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like 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.
Umberto Eco
Italian Writer
Jan 5, 1932 - Feb 19, 2016
Age 84
HPI: 82.33
Imre Kertész
Hungarian Writer
Nov 9, 1929 - Mar 31, 2016
Age 87
HPI: 76.45
Dario Fo
Italian Writer
Mar 24, 1926 - Oct 13, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 76.05
Gabriele Amorth
Italian Writer
May 1, 1925 - Sep 16, 2016
Age 91
HPI: 71.37
Alvin Toffler
American Writer
Oct 4, 1928 - Jun 27, 2016
Age 88
HPI: 71.32
Elie Wiesel
Romanian Writer
Sep 30, 1928 - Jul 2, 2016
Age 88
HPI: 71.31
Harper Lee
American Writer
Apr 28, 1926 - Feb 19, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 69.91
Michel Tournier
French Writer
Dec 19, 1924 - Jan 18, 2016
Age 92
HPI: 66.82
Sonia Rykiel
French Writer
May 25, 1930 - Aug 25, 2016
Age 86
HPI: 66.65
Michel Butor
French Writer
Sep 14, 1926 - Aug 24, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 66.25
Edward Albee
American Writer
Mar 12, 1928 - Sep 16, 2016
Age 88
HPI: 64.14
Péter Esterházy
Hungarian Writer
Apr 14, 1950 - Jul 14, 2016
Age 66
HPI: 62.34
Richard Adams
British Writer
May 9, 1920 - Dec 24, 2016
Age 96
HPI: 60.78
Peter Shaffer
British Writer
May 15, 1926 - Jun 6, 2016
Age 90
HPI: 60.77
Ilse Aichinger
Austrian Writer
Nov 1, 1921 - Nov 11, 2016
Age 95
HPI: 60.70
Frano Selak
Croatian Writer
Jun 14, 1929 - Nov 30, 2016
Age 87
HPI: 60.63
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 Michel Tournier (HPI: 66.82), Edmonde Charles-Roux (HPI: 56.51), and Gunnel Vallquist (HPI: 52.94).
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 Umberto Eco (HPI: 82.33), Harper Lee (HPI: 69.91), and Yūko Tsushima (HPI: 59.67).
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 Imre Kertész (HPI: 76.45), Anita Brookner (HPI: 56.96), and Ken Adam (HPI: 56.77).
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 Arnold Wesker (HPI: 58.59), Martin Gray (HPI: 58.15), and Joe Medicine Crow (HPI: 48.90).
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 Yang Jiang (HPI: 58.16), Adolf Born (HPI: 54.52), and Vera Henriksen (HPI: 54.21).
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 Alvin Toffler (HPI: 71.32), Peter Shaffer (HPI: 60.77), and Benoîte Groult (HPI: 56.38).
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 Elie Wiesel (HPI: 71.31), Péter Esterházy (HPI: 62.34), and Mahasweta Devi (HPI: 59.76).
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 Sonia Rykiel (HPI: 66.65), Michel Butor (HPI: 66.25), and Françoise Mallet-Joris (HPI: 55.10).
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 Gabriele Amorth (HPI: 71.37), Edward Albee (HPI: 64.14), and Mark Dvoretsky (HPI: 54.43).
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 Dario Fo (HPI: 76.05), and Brigitte Hamann (HPI: 56.74).
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 Ilse Aichinger (HPI: 60.70), Frano Selak (HPI: 60.63), and William Trevor (HPI: 56.36).
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 Richard Adams (HPI: 60.78), Michel Déon (HPI: 55.20), and Ferreira Gullar (HPI: 52.93).
