ATHLETES that died in
2018
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2018. The pantheon dataset contains 628 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Irena Szewińska, Roger Bannister, Dragutin Šurbek, Sergey Litvinov, and Yurik Vardanyan. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (2), Budapest (2), and Nassau, Bahamas (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, Roger Bannister, and Dragutin Šurbek, 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: 56.15
Roger Bannister
British Athlete
Mar 23, 1929 - Mar 3, 2018
Age 89
HPI: 53.31
Dragutin Šurbek
Croatian Athlete
Aug 8, 1946 - Jul 15, 2018
Age 72
HPI: 51.65
Sergey Litvinov
Russian Athlete
Jan 23, 1958 - Feb 19, 2018
Age 60
HPI: 51.06
Yurik Vardanyan
Armenian Athlete
Jun 13, 1956 - Nov 1, 2018
Age 62
HPI: 49.05
Hans Günter Winkler
German Athlete
Jul 24, 1926 - Jul 9, 2018
Age 92
HPI: 49.02
Lindy Remigino
American Athlete
Jun 3, 1931 - Jul 11, 2018
Age 87
HPI: 48.11
Arthur Barnard
American Athlete
Mar 10, 1929 - May 1, 2018
Age 89
HPI: 48.08
Durward Knowles
Bahamian Athlete
Nov 2, 1917 - Feb 24, 2018
Age 101
HPI: 47.71
Sven-Olov Sjödelius
Swedish Athlete
Jun 13, 1933 - Mar 29, 2018
Age 85
HPI: 46.39
Kurt Helmudt
Danish Athlete
Dec 7, 1943 - Sep 7, 2018
Age 75
HPI: 45.80
Cliff Bourland
American Athlete
Jan 1, 1921 - Feb 1, 2018
Age 97
HPI: 45.64
Irina Beglyakova
Athlete
Feb 26, 1933 - Mar 19, 2018
Age 85
HPI: 45.64
László Fábián
Hungarian Athlete
Jul 10, 1936 - Aug 10, 2018
Age 82
HPI: 45.06
Juris Silovs
Latvian Athlete
Aug 30, 1950 - Sep 28, 2018
Age 68
HPI: 44.16
Angelo Vanzin
Italian Athlete
Feb 8, 1932 - May 22, 2018
Age 86
HPI: 43.47
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: 41.93).
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: 51.06), Durward Knowles (HPI: 47.71), and Cliff Bourland (HPI: 45.64).
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: 53.31), Sven-Olov Sjödelius (HPI: 46.39), and Irina Beglyakova (HPI: 45.64).
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 Arthur Barnard (HPI: 48.08), Angelo Vanzin (HPI: 43.47), and Bengt Nilsson (HPI: 43.32).
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: 56.15), Jānis Bojārs (HPI: 39.74), and Charles Vinci (HPI: 38.91).
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: 51.65), Hans Günter Winkler (HPI: 49.02), and Lindy Remigino (HPI: 48.11).
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: 45.06), and Nicholas Bett (HPI: 23.30).
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: 45.80), and Juris Silovs (HPI: 44.16).
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: 42.60), and Boris Kokorev (HPI: 37.11).
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: 49.05), Christine Muzio (HPI: 42.63), and Saida Gunba (HPI: 42.01).
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: 36.70).
