MUSICIANS that died in
2021
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2021. The pantheon dataset contains 755 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Charlie Watts, Chick Corea, Bernard Haitink, Djivan Gasparyan, and Franco Battiato. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (3), London (2), and Athens (1).
2021 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Musicians
The year 2021 saw the passing of many beloved musicians, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like Charlie Watts, Chick Corea, and Bernard Haitink 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 2021, 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 2021 based on cultural impact.
Charlie Watts
British Musician
Jun 2, 1941 - Aug 24, 2021
Age 80
HPI: 72.87
Chick Corea
American Musician
Jun 12, 1941 - Feb 9, 2021
Age 80
HPI: 68.23
Bernard Haitink
Dutch Musician
Mar 4, 1929 - Oct 21, 2021
Age 92
HPI: 67.75
Djivan Gasparyan
Armenian Musician
Oct 12, 1928 - Jul 6, 2021
Age 93
HPI: 64.40
Franco Battiato
Italian Musician
Mar 23, 1945 - May 18, 2021
Age 76
HPI: 64.21
Nelson Freire
Brazilian Musician
Oct 18, 1944 - Nov 1, 2021
Age 77
HPI: 61.83
Igor Oistrakh
Ukrainian Musician
Apr 27, 1931 - Aug 14, 2021
Age 90
HPI: 61.81
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Jamaican Musician
Mar 20, 1936 - Aug 29, 2021
Age 85
HPI: 60.69
Hilton Valentine
British Musician
May 21, 1943 - Jan 29, 2021
Age 78
HPI: 59.58
John Miles
British Musician
Apr 23, 1949 - Dec 5, 2021
Age 72
HPI: 59.41
Joey Jordison
American Musician
Apr 26, 1975 - Jul 26, 2021
Age 46
HPI: 57.94
Andrej Hoteev
Russian Musician
Dec 2, 1946 - Nov 28, 2021
Age 75
HPI: 57.24
Pat Martino
American Musician
Aug 25, 1944 - Nov 1, 2021
Age 77
HPI: 56.82
Medea Abrahamyan
Musician
Mar 8, 1932 - Mar 3, 2021
Age 89
HPI: 56.66
Alexander Gradsky
Russian Musician
Nov 3, 1949 - Nov 28, 2021
Age 72
HPI: 56.38
Chris Barber
British Musician
Apr 17, 1930 - Mar 2, 2021
Age 91
HPI: 55.91
Deaths by Month in 2021
January 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Hilton Valentine (HPI: 59.58), Tim Bogert (HPI: 53.83), and Gerry Marsden (HPI: 49.52).
Gerry Marsden
Jan 3, 2021
British Musician
HPI: 49.52
David Darling
Jan 8, 2021
American Musician
HPI: 48.71
Tim Bogert
Jan 13, 2021
American Musician
HPI: 53.83
Sylvain Sylvain
Jan 13, 2021
Egyptian Musician
HPI: 47.33
Hilton Valentine
Jan 29, 2021
British Musician
HPI: 59.58
Sophie
Jan 30, 2021
British Musician
HPI: 42.47
February 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Chick Corea (HPI: 68.23), and Mary Wilson (HPI: 53.02).
March 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Medea Abrahamyan (HPI: 56.66), and Chris Barber (HPI: 55.91).
May 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Franco Battiato (HPI: 64.21), and Curtis Fuller (HPI: 54.76).
July 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Djivan Gasparyan (HPI: 64.40), Joey Jordison (HPI: 57.94), and Pyotr Mamonov (HPI: 53.89).
August 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Charlie Watts (HPI: 72.87), Igor Oistrakh (HPI: 61.81), and Lee "Scratch" Perry (HPI: 60.69).
October 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Bernard Haitink (HPI: 67.75), Paddy Moloney (HPI: 52.80), and Leslie Bricusse (HPI: 51.86).
November 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Nelson Freire (HPI: 61.83), Andrej Hoteev (HPI: 57.24), and Pat Martino (HPI: 56.82).
December 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were John Miles (HPI: 59.41), Michael Nesmith (HPI: 54.22), and Barry Harris (HPI: 52.03).
