WRITERS 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 Wilbur Smith, Noah Gordon, Jean-Claude Carrière, Anne Rice, and Lucinda Riley. The cities with the most deaths were Stockholm (2), Kolkata (2), and New York City (2).
2021 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Writers
The year 2021 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 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.
Wilbur Smith
Zambian Writer
Jan 9, 1933 - Nov 13, 2021
Age 88
HPI: 68.09
Noah Gordon
American Writer
Nov 11, 1926 - Nov 22, 2021
Age 95
HPI: 67.00
Jean-Claude Carrière
French Writer
Sep 17, 1931 - Feb 8, 2021
Age 90
HPI: 66.92
Anne Rice
American Writer
Oct 4, 1941 - Dec 11, 2021
Age 80
HPI: 66.22
Lucinda Riley
British Writer
Feb 16, 1965 - Jun 11, 2021
Age 56
HPI: 63.29
Joan Didion
American Writer
Dec 5, 1934 - Dec 23, 2021
Age 87
HPI: 63.18
Adam Zagajewski
Ukrainian Writer
Jun 21, 1945 - Mar 21, 2021
Age 76
HPI: 63.11
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
American Writer
Mar 24, 1919 - Feb 22, 2021
Age 102
HPI: 61.93
Jaan Kaplinski
Estonian Writer
Jan 22, 1941 - Aug 8, 2021
Age 80
HPI: 61.36
Eric Carle
American Writer
Jun 25, 1929 - May 23, 2021
Age 92
HPI: 60.34
Etel Adnan
Lebanese Writer
Feb 24, 1925 - Nov 14, 2021
Age 96
HPI: 60.13
Lars Norén
Swedish Writer
May 9, 1944 - Jan 26, 2021
Age 77
HPI: 59.38
Kjell Askildsen
Norwegian Writer
Sep 30, 1929 - Sep 23, 2021
Age 92
HPI: 59.34
Yury Vlasov
Ukrainian Writer
Dec 5, 1935 - Feb 13, 2021
Age 86
HPI: 59.28
Roberto Calasso
Italian Writer
May 30, 1941 - Jul 28, 2021
Age 80
HPI: 58.82
Gunilla Bergström
Swedish Writer
Jul 3, 1942 - Aug 25, 2021
Age 79
HPI: 58.48
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 Lars Norén (HPI: 59.38), and Vassilis Alexakis (HPI: 56.64).
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 Jean-Claude Carrière (HPI: 66.92), Lawrence Ferlinghetti (HPI: 61.93), and Yury Vlasov (HPI: 59.28).
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 Adam Zagajewski (HPI: 63.11), Larry McMurtry (HPI: 53.12), and Beverly Cleary (HPI: 48.72).
April 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Shankha Ghosh (HPI: 54.38), and Arthur Kopit (HPI: 49.55).
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 Eric Carle (HPI: 60.34), and José Manuel Caballero (HPI: 52.54).
June 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Lucinda Riley (HPI: 63.29), Friederike Mayröcker (HPI: 57.57), and Buddhadeb Dasgupta (HPI: 50.07).
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 Roberto Calasso (HPI: 58.82), and Mo Hayder (HPI: 48.07).
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 Jaan Kaplinski (HPI: 61.36), Gunilla Bergström (HPI: 58.48), and Evgeny Sveshnikov (HPI: 53.11).
September 2021
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2021. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Kjell Askildsen (HPI: 59.34), Alfonso Sastre (HPI: 54.25), and Jean-Denis Bredin (HPI: 51.65).
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 Wilbur Smith (HPI: 68.09), Noah Gordon (HPI: 67.00), and Etel Adnan (HPI: 60.13).
Raúl Rivero
Nov 6, 2021
Cuban Writer
HPI: 49.25
Wilbur Smith
Nov 13, 2021
Zambian Writer
HPI: 68.09
Etel Adnan
Nov 14, 2021
Lebanese Writer
HPI: 60.13
Satya Vrat Shastri
Nov 14, 2021
Writer
HPI: 50.25
Robert Bly
Nov 21, 2021
American Writer
HPI: 52.53
Noah Gordon
Nov 22, 2021
American Writer
HPI: 67.00
Almudena Grandes
Nov 27, 2021
Spanish Writer
HPI: 56.60
Marie-Claire Blais
Nov 30, 2021
Canadian Writer
HPI: 56.79
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 Anne Rice (HPI: 66.22), Joan Didion (HPI: 63.18), and Bell hooks (HPI: 58.24).
