ATHLETES that died in
2023
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2023. The pantheon dataset contains 37 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Dick Fosbury, Tom Courtney, Jim Hines, Ralph Boston, and Vera Krepkina. 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, Tom Courtney, 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: 63.81
Tom Courtney
American Athlete
Aug 17, 1933 - Aug 22, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 58.46
Jim Hines
American Athlete
Sep 10, 1946 - Jun 3, 2023
Age 77
HPI: 56.75
Ralph Boston
American Athlete
May 9, 1939 - Apr 30, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 56.46
Vera Krepkina
Russian Athlete
Apr 15, 1933 - Apr 25, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 56.27
Niels Holst-Sørensen
Danish Athlete
Dec 19, 1922 - Oct 24, 2023
Age 101
HPI: 55.22
Viktor Mamatov
Russian Athlete
Jul 21, 1937 - Oct 27, 2023
Age 86
HPI: 54.86
Klas Lestander
Swedish Athlete
Apr 18, 1931 - Jan 13, 2023
Age 92
HPI: 53.00
Bernard Morel
French Athlete
Mar 30, 1925 - Oct 23, 2023
Age 98
HPI: 52.86
Mariya Pisareva
Athlete
Apr 19, 1933 - Dec 10, 2023
Age 90
HPI: 52.78
Veniamin Soldatenko
Kazakhstani Athlete
Jan 4, 1939 - Jul 15, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 52.20
Argentina Menis
Romanian Athlete
Jul 19, 1948 - Mar 3, 2023
Age 75
HPI: 51.71
Renate Boy
Russian Athlete
Jan 24, 1939 - Jan 5, 2023
Age 84
HPI: 50.26
Pat McCormick
American Athlete
May 12, 1930 - Mar 7, 2023
Age 93
HPI: 50.22
Nicolae Neagoe
Romanian Athlete
Aug 2, 1941 - Apr 29, 2023
Age 82
HPI: 50.19
Dimitrie Popescu
Romanian Athlete
Sep 10, 1961 - Nov 11, 2023
Age 62
HPI: 49.57
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: 53.00), and Renate Boy (HPI: 50.26).
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: 45.90), and Tim Lobinger (HPI: 37.25).
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: 63.81), Argentina Menis (HPI: 51.71), and Pat McCormick (HPI: 50.22).
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 Ralph Boston (HPI: 56.46), Vera Krepkina (HPI: 56.27), and Nicolae Neagoe (HPI: 50.19).
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: 47.64), and Jan Mrvík (HPI: 45.34).
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: 56.75), Klaus Beer (HPI: 46.70), and Dean Smith (HPI: 43.22).
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 Veniamin Soldatenko (HPI: 52.20), Marianne Werner (HPI: 49.48), and Remigijus Valiulis (HPI: 48.52).
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 Tom Courtney (HPI: 58.46), Richard Murphy (HPI: 47.06), and Anvar Ibragimov (HPI: 44.82).
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: 42.79).
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 Niels Holst-Sørensen (HPI: 55.22), Viktor Mamatov (HPI: 54.86), and Bernard Morel (HPI: 52.86).
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: 49.57), and Kusuma Wardhani (HPI: 46.92).
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: 52.78), Peter-Michael Kolbe (HPI: 48.36), and Dean Crawford (HPI: 40.79).
