WRITERS that died in
2019
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2019. The pantheon dataset contains 644 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Toni Morrison, Bert Hellinger, Andrea Camilleri, Tony Buzan, and Rosamunde Pilcher. The cities with the most deaths were Rome (2), The Bronx (1), and Derry (1).
2019 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2019 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 2019, 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 2019 based on cultural impact.
Toni Morrison
American Writer
Feb 18, 1931 - Aug 5, 2019
Age 88
HPI: 80.96
Bert Hellinger
German Writer
Dec 16, 1925 - Sep 19, 2019
Age 94
HPI: 70.32
Andrea Camilleri
Italian Writer
Sep 6, 1925 - Jul 17, 2019
Age 94
HPI: 69.34
Tony Buzan
British Writer
Jun 2, 1942 - Apr 13, 2019
Age 77
HPI: 68.46
Rosamunde Pilcher
British Writer
Sep 22, 1924 - Feb 6, 2019
Age 95
HPI: 65.68
Tomi Ungerer
French Writer
Nov 28, 1931 - Feb 9, 2019
Age 88
HPI: 64.34
Jonas Mekas
Lithuanian Writer
Dec 24, 1922 - Jan 23, 2019
Age 97
HPI: 64.20
Alasdair Gray
British Writer
Dec 28, 1934 - Dec 29, 2019
Age 85
HPI: 63.86
György Konrád
Hungarian Writer
Apr 2, 1933 - Sep 13, 2019
Age 86
HPI: 62.54
Hirokazu Kanazawa
Japanese Writer
May 3, 1931 - Dec 8, 2019
Age 88
HPI: 62.43
Jean Starobinski
Swiss Writer
Nov 17, 1920 - Mar 4, 2019
Age 99
HPI: 62.16
Judith Kerr
German Writer
Jun 14, 1923 - May 22, 2019
Age 96
HPI: 61.84
Harold Bloom
American Writer
Jul 11, 1930 - Oct 14, 2019
Age 89
HPI: 61.38
Vonda N. McIntyre
American Writer
Aug 28, 1948 - Apr 1, 2019
Age 71
HPI: 61.02
Krishna Sobti
Pakistani Writer
Feb 18, 1925 - Jan 25, 2019
Age 94
HPI: 60.21
Sogyal Rinpoche
Chinese Writer
Invalid Date - Aug 28, 2019
Age 72
HPI: 59.97
Deaths by Month in 2019
January 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Jonas Mekas (HPI: 64.20), Krishna Sobti (HPI: 60.21), and Mirjam Pressler (HPI: 55.20).
February 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Rosamunde Pilcher (HPI: 65.68), Tomi Ungerer (HPI: 64.34), and Janet Asimov (HPI: 57.70).
March 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Jean Starobinski (HPI: 62.16), W. S. Merwin (HPI: 51.49), and Okwui Enwezor (HPI: 44.27).
April 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Tony Buzan (HPI: 68.46), Vonda N. McIntyre (HPI: 61.02), and Gene Wolfe (HPI: 58.04).
May 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Judith Kerr (HPI: 61.84), Sven Lindqvist (HPI: 57.34), and Herman Wouk (HPI: 57.34).
June 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Gloria Vanderbilt (HPI: 57.56), Agustina Bessa-Luís (HPI: 56.35), and Judith Krantz (HPI: 52.96).
July 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Andrea Camilleri (HPI: 69.34), Luciano De Crescenzo (HPI: 57.93), and Eva Mozes Kor (HPI: 57.70).
August 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Toni Morrison (HPI: 80.96), and Sogyal Rinpoche (HPI: 59.97).
September 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Bert Hellinger (HPI: 70.32), György Konrád (HPI: 62.54), and Günter Kunert (HPI: 54.69).
October 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Harold Bloom (HPI: 61.38).
November 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Nabaneeta Dev Sen (HPI: 49.39).
December 2019
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2019. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Alasdair Gray (HPI: 63.86), Hirokazu Kanazawa (HPI: 62.43), and Marion Chesney (HPI: 59.90).
