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 Nicol died in 1982.
Hector Hughes died in 1970.
Hector of Provence died in 679.
Tim Hector died in 2002.
Georges Hector died in 1993.
Hector Hyppolite died in 1948.
Hector Quintanilla died in 1996.
Hector Bolitho died in 1974.
Hector Robinson died in 1950.
Hector Hanoteau died in 1890.
Hector Hyslop died in 1920.
Hector Lépine died in 1951.