Hector was basically the main warrior/prince of the Trojans, so when he died, the city of Troy kind of lost their hope to survive the Greek assault. Also, he was one of the main characters in the Iliad--so that's important too!
Hector Holthouse died in 1991.
Hector Cazenave died in 1958.
Hector Hodler died in 1920.
Hector McNeil died in 1955.
Hector McLean died in 1888.
Hector Craig died in 1842.
Hector Ayala died in 1990.
Hector Gillespie died in 1954.
Hector Blondet died in 2006.
Hector Dyer died in 1990.
Hector Boece died in 1536.
Hector Berthelot died in 1895.