WRITERS that died in
2017
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2017. The pantheon dataset contains 692 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Derek Walcott, Louise Hay, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Sam Shepard, and John Berger. The cities with the most deaths were London (3), Oxford (2), and San Diego (2).
2017 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2017 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 2017, 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 2017 based on cultural impact.
Derek Walcott
Saint Lucian Writer
Jan 23, 1930 - Mar 17, 2017
Age 87
HPI: 69.57
Louise Hay
American Writer
Oct 8, 1926 - Aug 30, 2017
Age 91
HPI: 69.31
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Russian Writer
Jul 18, 1933 - Apr 1, 2017
Age 84
HPI: 67.84
Sam Shepard
American Writer
Nov 5, 1943 - Jul 27, 2017
Age 74
HPI: 66.88
John Berger
British Writer
Nov 5, 1926 - Jan 2, 2017
Age 91
HPI: 66.54
Colin Dexter
British Writer
Sep 29, 1930 - Mar 21, 2017
Age 87
HPI: 64.44
Juan Goytisolo
Spanish Writer
Jan 5, 1931 - Jun 4, 2017
Age 86
HPI: 64.13
Dick Bruna
Dutch Writer
Aug 23, 1927 - Feb 16, 2017
Age 90
HPI: 63.74
Peter Abrahams
South African Writer
Mar 3, 1919 - Jan 18, 2017
Age 98
HPI: 63.17
Brian Aldiss
British Writer
Aug 18, 1925 - Aug 19, 2017
Age 92
HPI: 62.57
Robert James Waller
American Writer
Aug 1, 1939 - Mar 10, 2017
Age 78
HPI: 62.45
Anne Golon
French Writer
Dec 17, 1921 - Jul 14, 2017
Age 96
HPI: 61.94
Jean d'Ormesson
French Writer
Jun 16, 1925 - Dec 5, 2017
Age 92
HPI: 61.48
William Peter Blatty
American Writer
Jan 7, 1928 - Jan 12, 2017
Age 89
HPI: 61.24
Ulf Stark
Swedish Writer
Jul 12, 1944 - Jun 13, 2017
Age 73
HPI: 61.15
Kate Millett
American Writer
Sep 14, 1934 - Sep 6, 2017
Age 83
HPI: 61.04
Deaths by Month in 2017
January 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were John Berger (HPI: 66.54), Peter Abrahams (HPI: 63.17), and William Peter Blatty (HPI: 61.24).
John Berger
Jan 2, 2017
British Writer
HPI: 66.54
Ivo Brešan
Jan 3, 2017
Croatian Writer
HPI: 56.87
Ricardo Piglia
Jan 6, 2017
Argentinean Writer
HPI: 59.25
Nat Hentoff
Jan 7, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 47.79
Clare Hollingworth
Jan 10, 2017
British Writer
HPI: 51.90
William Peter Blatty
Jan 12, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 61.24
Giulio Angioni
Jan 12, 2017
Italian Writer
HPI: 57.27
Horacio Guarany
Jan 13, 2017
Writer
HPI: 52.35
Peter Abrahams
Jan 18, 2017
South African Writer
HPI: 63.17
Buchi Emecheta
Jan 25, 2017
Nigerian Writer
HPI: 51.23
Bharati Mukherjee
Jan 28, 2017
Indian Writer
HPI: 45.91
February 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Dick Bruna (HPI: 63.74), Predrag Matvejević (HPI: 60.88), and Dritëro Agolli (HPI: 60.38).
March 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Derek Walcott (HPI: 69.57), Colin Dexter (HPI: 64.44), and Robert James Waller (HPI: 62.45).
Paula Fox
Mar 1, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 54.76
Robert James Waller
Mar 10, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 62.45
Torgny Lindgren
Mar 16, 2017
Swedish Writer
HPI: 57.51
Derek Walcott
Mar 17, 2017
Saint Lucian Writer
HPI: 69.57
Colin Dexter
Mar 21, 2017
British Writer
HPI: 64.44
David Storey
Mar 27, 2017
British Writer
HPI: 51.42
April 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Yevgeny Yevtushenko (HPI: 67.84), Robert M. Pirsig (HPI: 60.17), and Donna Williams (HPI: 45.66).
May 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Karel Schoeman (HPI: 49.88), Denis Johnson (HPI: 48.82), and Javier Valdez Cárdenas (HPI: 45.76).
June 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Juan Goytisolo (HPI: 64.13), Ulf Stark (HPI: 61.15), and Michael Bond (HPI: 59.70).
July 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Sam Shepard (HPI: 66.88), Anne Golon (HPI: 61.94), and Max Gallo (HPI: 60.14).
Spencer Johnson
Jul 3, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 58.40
Daniil Granin
Jul 4, 2017
Russian Writer
HPI: 56.23
Peter Härtling
Jul 10, 2017
German Writer
HPI: 54.18
Anne Golon
Jul 14, 2017
French Writer
HPI: 61.94
Julia Hartwig
Jul 14, 2017
Polish Writer
HPI: 52.46
Max Gallo
Jul 18, 2017
French Writer
HPI: 60.14
Sam Shepard
Jul 27, 2017
American Writer
HPI: 66.88
August 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Louise Hay (HPI: 69.31), Brian Aldiss (HPI: 62.57), and Marjorie Boulton (HPI: 60.07).
September 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Kate Millett (HPI: 61.04), John Ashbery (HPI: 57.85), and Kito Lorenc (HPI: 52.55).
October 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Yambo Ouologuem (HPI: 55.64), Richard Wilbur (HPI: 49.61), and Robert Elsie (HPI: 48.91).
November 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Vladimir Makanin (HPI: 53.88).
December 2017
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2017. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Jean d'Ormesson (HPI: 61.48), Sue Grafton (HPI: 55.24), and William H. Gass (HPI: 49.76).
