ATHLETES that died in
2024
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2024. The pantheon dataset contains 562 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Nancy Mackay, Klaus Wolfermann, Mihaela Peneș, Ecaterina Oancia, and Annelie Ehrhardt. 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 Nancy Mackay, Klaus Wolfermann, and Mihaela Peneș, 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.
Nancy Mackay
British Athlete
Apr 6, 1922 - Jan 4, 2024
Age 94
Klaus Wolfermann
German Athlete
Mar 31, 1946 - Dec 18, 2024
Age 78
HPI: 62.21
Mihaela Peneș
Romanian Athlete
Jul 22, 1947 - Aug 29, 2024
Age 77
HPI: 62.07
Ecaterina Oancia
Romanian Athlete
Mar 25, 1954 - Dec 3, 2024
Age 70
HPI: 61.28
Annelie Ehrhardt
German Athlete
Jun 18, 1950 - Oct 22, 2024
Age 74
HPI: 61.15
George Rhoden
Jamaican Athlete
Dec 13, 1926 - Aug 24, 2024
Age 98
HPI: 60.70
Dallas Long
American Athlete
Jun 13, 1940 - Nov 10, 2024
Age 84
HPI: 60.40
Józef Szmidt
Polish Athlete
Mar 28, 1935 - Jul 29, 2024
Age 89
HPI: 59.82
Vyacheslav Ivanov
Russian Athlete
Jul 30, 1938 - Aug 5, 2024
Age 86
HPI: 59.59
Galina Zybina
Russian Athlete
Jan 22, 1931 - Aug 10, 2024
Age 93
HPI: 59.52
Aleksandr Baryshnikov
Athlete
Nov 11, 1948 - Sep 15, 2024
Age 76
HPI: 58.60
Olga Fikotová
Czech Athlete
Nov 13, 1932 - Apr 12, 2024
Age 92
HPI: 58.60
Gisela Birkemeyer
German Athlete
Dec 22, 1931 - Mar 26, 2024
Age 93
HPI: 58.01
Milan Nenadić
Croatian Athlete
Aug 12, 1943 - Jan 16, 2024
Age 81
HPI: 57.96
Michel Jazy
French Athlete
Jun 13, 1936 - Feb 1, 2024
Age 88
HPI: 57.29
Otis Davis
American Athlete
Jul 12, 1932 - Sep 14, 2024
Age 92
HPI: 56.99
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 Nancy Mackay (HPI: undefined), Milan Nenadić (HPI: 57.96), and Zdeněk Pecka (HPI: 49.40).
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: 57.29), Vasile Dîba (HPI: 54.94), and Kelvin Kiptum (HPI: 50.31).
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 Gisela Birkemeyer (HPI: 58.01), and Kenjiro Shinozuka (HPI: 52.65).
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: 58.60), Luciano Sušanj (HPI: 56.72), and Bernard Baudoux (HPI: 54.34).
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: 47.11).
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: 56.92).
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: 59.82), and Jacques Freitag (HPI: 34.75).
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 Mihaela Peneș (HPI: 62.07), George Rhoden (HPI: 60.70), and Vyacheslav Ivanov (HPI: 59.59).
Vyacheslav Ivanov
Aug 5, 2024
Russian Athlete
HPI: 59.59
Galina Zybina
Aug 10, 2024
Russian Athlete
HPI: 59.52
George Rhoden
Aug 24, 2024
Jamaican Athlete
HPI: 60.70
Mihaela Peneș
Aug 29, 2024
Romanian Athlete
HPI: 62.07
Robertas Žulpa
Aug 30, 2024
Lithuanian Athlete
HPI: 51.99
Mislav Bezmalinović
Aug 31, 2024
Croatian Athlete
HPI: 47.93
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 Aleksandr Baryshnikov (HPI: 58.60), Otis Davis (HPI: 56.99), and Rebecca Cheptegei (HPI: 35.82).
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: 61.15).
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: 60.40).
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: 62.21), Ecaterina Oancia (HPI: 61.28), and Ilke Wyludda (HPI: 54.10).
