ATHLETES that died in
2023
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2023. The pantheon dataset contains 628 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Dick Fosbury, Vera Krepkina, Jim Hines, Klas Lestander, and Ralph Boston. The cities with the most deaths were Germany (1), Lübeck (1), and Los Angeles (1).
2023 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2023 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 Dick Fosbury, Vera Krepkina, and Jim Hines, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2023, 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 2023 based on cultural impact.
Dick Fosbury
American Athlete
Mar 6, 1947 - Mar 12, 2023
Age 76
HPI: 67.24
Vera Krepkina
Russian Athlete
Apr 15, 1933 - Apr 25, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 61.41
Jim Hines
American Athlete
Sep 10, 1946 - Jun 3, 2023
Age 77
HPI: 60.99
Klas Lestander
Swedish Athlete
Apr 18, 1931 - Jan 13, 2023
Age 92
HPI: 60.62
Ralph Boston
American Athlete
May 9, 1939 - Apr 30, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 60.51
Dean Smith
American Athlete
Jan 15, 1932 - Jun 24, 2023
Age 91
HPI: 59.92
Marianne Werner
German Athlete
Jan 4, 1924 - Jul 22, 2023
Age 99
HPI: 58.95
Pat McCormick
American Athlete
May 12, 1930 - Mar 7, 2023
Age 93
HPI: 58.47
Renate Boy
Russian Athlete
Jan 24, 1939 - Jan 5, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 58.43
Argentina Menis
Romanian Athlete
Jul 19, 1948 - Mar 3, 2023
Age 75
HPI: 56.74
Veniamin Soldatenko
Kazakhstani Athlete
Jan 4, 1939 - Jul 15, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 56.42
Remigijus Valiulis
Lithuanian Athlete
Sep 20, 1958 - Jul 19, 2023
Age 65
HPI: 55.78
Bernard Morel
French Athlete
Mar 30, 1925 - Oct 23, 2023
Age 98
HPI: 55.67
Richard Murphy
American Athlete
Nov 14, 1931 - Aug 8, 2023
Age 92
HPI: 55.50
Siiri Rantanen
Finnish Athlete
Dec 14, 1924 - May 5, 2023
Age 99
HPI: 55.37
Nicolae Neagoe
Romanian Athlete
Aug 2, 1941 - Apr 29, 2023
Age 82
HPI: 55.25
Deaths by Month in 2023
January 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Klas Lestander (HPI: 60.62), and Renate Boy (HPI: 58.43).
February 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Bob Richards (HPI: 54.30), Tim Lobinger (HPI: 43.36), and Kéné Ndoye (HPI: 40.63).
March 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Dick Fosbury (HPI: 67.24), Pat McCormick (HPI: 58.47), and Argentina Menis (HPI: 56.74).
April 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Vera Krepkina (HPI: 61.41), Ralph Boston (HPI: 60.51), and Nicolae Neagoe (HPI: 55.25).
May 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Siiri Rantanen (HPI: 55.37), Jan Mrvík (HPI: 52.69), and Calvin Davis (HPI: 35.95).
June 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Jim Hines (HPI: 60.99), Dean Smith (HPI: 59.92), and Klaus Beer (HPI: 54.81).
July 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Marianne Werner (HPI: 58.95), Veniamin Soldatenko (HPI: 56.42), and Remigijus Valiulis (HPI: 55.78).
August 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Richard Murphy (HPI: 55.50), Tom Courtney (HPI: 54.34), and Anvar Ibragimov (HPI: 45.62).
September 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Edward Ferry (HPI: 50.57).
October 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Bernard Morel (HPI: 55.67), Viktor Mamatov (HPI: 54.05), and Niels Holst-Sørensen (HPI: 53.78).
November 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Dimitrie Popescu (HPI: 51.27), and Kusuma Wardhani (HPI: 46.66).
December 2023
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2023. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Mariya Pisareva (HPI: 52.15), Peter-Michael Kolbe (HPI: 51.45), and Dean Crawford (HPI: 46.92).
