ATHLETES that died in
2018
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2018. The pantheon dataset contains 648 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Irena Szewińska, Dragutin Šurbek, Roger Bannister, Sergey Litvinov, and Durward Knowles. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Budapest (2), and Eindhoven (1).
2018 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2018 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 Irena Szewińska, Dragutin Šurbek, and Roger Bannister, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2018, 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 2018 based on cultural impact.
Irena Szewińska
Russian Athlete
May 24, 1946 - Jun 29, 2018
Age 72
HPI: 64.82
Dragutin Šurbek
Croatian Athlete
Aug 8, 1946 - Jul 15, 2018
Age 72
HPI: 60.90
Roger Bannister
British Athlete
Mar 23, 1929 - Mar 3, 2018
Age 89
HPI: 60.24
Sergey Litvinov
Russian Athlete
Jan 23, 1958 - Feb 19, 2018
Age 60
HPI: 59.23
Durward Knowles
Bahamian Athlete
Nov 2, 1917 - Feb 24, 2018
Age 101
HPI: 58.50
Angelo Vanzin
Italian Athlete
Feb 8, 1932 - May 22, 2018
Age 86
HPI: 57.13
Liz Chase
Zimbabwean Athlete
Apr 26, 1950 - May 10, 2018
Age 68
HPI: 56.99
Hans Günter Winkler
German Athlete
Jul 24, 1926 - Jul 9, 2018
Age 92
HPI: 56.87
Sven-Olov Sjödelius
Swedish Athlete
Jun 13, 1933 - Mar 29, 2018
Age 85
HPI: 56.83
Frank Havens
American Athlete
Aug 1, 1924 - Jul 22, 2018
Age 94
HPI: 56.68
Lindy Remigino
American Athlete
Jun 3, 1931 - Jul 11, 2018
Age 87
HPI: 56.39
Yurik Vardanyan
Armenian Athlete
Jun 13, 1956 - Nov 1, 2018
Age 62
HPI: 55.48
Arthur Barnard
American Athlete
Mar 10, 1929 - May 1, 2018
Age 89
HPI: 55.24
Irina Beglyakova
Athlete
Feb 26, 1933 - Mar 19, 2018
Age 85
HPI: 54.94
Saida Gunba
Athlete
Aug 30, 1959 - Nov 24, 2018
Age 59
HPI: 54.79
István Hevesi
Hungarian Athlete
Apr 2, 1931 - Feb 9, 2018
Age 87
HPI: 54.44
Deaths by Month in 2018
January 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Horace Ashenfelter (HPI: 50.92).
February 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Sergey Litvinov (HPI: 59.23), Durward Knowles (HPI: 58.50), and István Hevesi (HPI: 54.44).
Cliff Bourland
Feb 1, 2018
American Athlete
HPI: 53.85
Jarrod Bannister
Feb 7, 2018
Australian Athlete
HPI: 28.67
István Hevesi
Feb 9, 2018
Hungarian Athlete
HPI: 54.44
Sergey Litvinov
Feb 19, 2018
Russian Athlete
HPI: 59.23
Yuriy Tyukalov
Feb 19, 2018
Russian Athlete
HPI: 48.35
Durward Knowles
Feb 24, 2018
Bahamian Athlete
HPI: 58.50
March 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Roger Bannister (HPI: 60.24), Sven-Olov Sjödelius (HPI: 56.83), and Irina Beglyakova (HPI: 54.94).
April 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Aleksandr Kurlovich (HPI: 50.42).
May 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Angelo Vanzin (HPI: 57.13), Liz Chase (HPI: 56.99), and Arthur Barnard (HPI: 55.24).
June 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Irena Szewińska (HPI: 64.82), Bob Clotworthy (HPI: 54.16), and Charles Vinci (HPI: 53.06).
July 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Dragutin Šurbek (HPI: 60.90), Hans Günter Winkler (HPI: 56.87), and Frank Havens (HPI: 56.68).
August 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were László Fábián (HPI: 52.48), and Nicholas Bett (HPI: 40.05).
September 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Kurt Helmudt (HPI: 54.33), and Juris Silovs (HPI: 53.31).
October 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Arthur Schnabel (HPI: 53.92), and Boris Kokorev (HPI: 49.42).
November 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Yurik Vardanyan (HPI: 55.48), Saida Gunba (HPI: 54.79), and Marc Bouissou (HPI: 53.27).
December 2018
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2018. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Paul Meister (HPI: 48.90), and Yumiko Shige (HPI: 41.40).
