ATHLETES that died in
2024
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2024. The pantheon dataset contains 30 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Michel Jazy, Galina Zybina, Milan Nenadić, Vasile Dîba, and Mihaela Peneș. The cities with the most deaths were Saint Petersburg (2), Berlin (1), and Moscow (1).
2024 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Athletes
The year 2024 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 Michel Jazy, Galina Zybina, and Milan Nenadić, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2024, 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 2024 based on cultural impact.
Michel Jazy
French Athlete
Jun 13, 1936 - Feb 1, 2024
Age 88
HPI: 54.33
Galina Zybina
Russian Athlete
Jan 22, 1931 - Aug 10, 2024
Age 93
HPI: 53.06
Milan Nenadić
Croatian Athlete
Aug 12, 1943 - Jan 16, 2024
Age 81
HPI: 52.80
Vasile Dîba
Romanian Athlete
Jul 24, 1954 - Feb 20, 2024
Age 70
HPI: 52.49
Mihaela Peneș
Romanian Athlete
Jul 22, 1947 - Aug 29, 2024
Age 77
HPI: 50.93
Nancy Mackay
British Athlete
Apr 6, 1922 - Jan 4, 2024
Age 94
HPI: 50.65
Olga Fikotová
Czech Athlete
Nov 13, 1932 - Apr 12, 2024
Age 92
HPI: 49.72
Otis Davis
American Athlete
Jul 12, 1932 - Sep 14, 2024
Age 92
HPI: 49.52
Annelie Ehrhardt
German Athlete
Jun 18, 1950 - Oct 22, 2024
Age 74
HPI: 48.93
George Rhoden
Jamaican Athlete
Dec 13, 1926 - Aug 24, 2024
Age 98
HPI: 48.67
Vyacheslav Ivanov
Russian Athlete
Jul 30, 1938 - Aug 5, 2024
Age 86
HPI: 48.59
Józef Szmidt
Polish Athlete
Mar 28, 1935 - Jul 29, 2024
Age 89
HPI: 48.50
Aleksandr Baryshnikov
Athlete
Nov 11, 1948 - Sep 15, 2024
Age 76
HPI: 48.04
Zdeněk Pecka
Czech Athlete
Feb 6, 1954 - Jan 30, 2024
Age 70
HPI: 47.48
Klaus Wolfermann
German Athlete
Mar 31, 1946 - Dec 18, 2024
Age 78
HPI: 45.77
Luciano Sušanj
Croatian Athlete
Nov 10, 1948 - Apr 14, 2024
Age 76
HPI: 45.74
Deaths by Month in 2024
January 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Milan Nenadić (HPI: 52.80), Nancy Mackay (HPI: 50.65), and Zdeněk Pecka (HPI: 47.48).
February 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Michel Jazy (HPI: 54.33), Vasile Dîba (HPI: 52.49), and Kelvin Kiptum (HPI: 42.14).
March 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Kenjiro Shinozuka (HPI: 44.14), and Gisela Birkemeyer (HPI: 43.47).
April 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Olga Fikotová (HPI: 49.72), Luciano Sušanj (HPI: 45.74), and Bernard Baudoux (HPI: 41.12).
May 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Butch Johnson (HPI: 32.07).
June 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in June of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in June were Bob Schul (HPI: 42.26).
July 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Józef Szmidt (HPI: 48.50), and Jacques Freitag (HPI: 26.91).
August 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Galina Zybina (HPI: 53.06), Mihaela Peneș (HPI: 50.93), and George Rhoden (HPI: 48.67).
September 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Otis Davis (HPI: 49.52), and Aleksandr Baryshnikov (HPI: 48.04).
October 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Annelie Ehrhardt (HPI: 48.93).
November 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were Dallas Long (HPI: 44.37).
December 2024
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2024. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Klaus Wolfermann (HPI: 45.77), Ecaterina Oancia (HPI: 41.64), and Ilke Wyludda (HPI: 40.75).
