April 1st famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 1st

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2020

Yerachmiel Begun
Yerachmiel Begun was a renowned cantor and composer who made significant contributions to the preservation and development of Jewish liturgical music.
Pascha Volkov
Pascha Volkov was a Russian essayist and literary critic who wrote extensively on Russian literature and culture.
Dai Yun
Dai Yun was a Chinese physicist who made important contributions to the development of nuclear physics and particle accelerators in China.
Ellis Marsalis
Renowned jazz pianist and patriarch of the Marsalis family.
Ellis Marsalis Jr.
Ellis Marsalis Jr. was a renowned jazz pianist and educator.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Rafel Sánchez Ferlosio
Spanish writer and member of the Real Academia Española known for his influential novels.
Vonda N. McIntyre
American science fiction author (b. 1948)

2018

Efrain Rios Montt
Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as President of Guatemala.
Art Fischer
Art Fischer was a renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Steven Bochco
American television writer and producer (b. 1943)

2017

Caisley Gordon
Prolific writer of mystery novels.
Eveny Yevtushenko
Eveny Yevtushenko was a renowned Russian poet and political activist who was known for his powerful and socially conscious poetry.
Eveny Evtushenko
A prominent Russian poet and writer who was known for his political and social commentary.
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Russian poet, leading spokesperson for post-stalin youth. he was a poet and a popular speaker at poetry readings. however, he was not arrested due to his popularity. in 1974, he protested publicly the deportation and arrest of solzhenitsyn.
Lonnie Brooks
American blues singer and guitarist (b. 1933)

2016

Smita Bhattacharya
Indian author known for her literary works.

2015

Cynthia Lennon
The first wife of john lennon's british family was the first to marry. they had a son, julian, and they divorced on 11/08/1969.
Annapurna Sen
Indian politician and social worker.
Nicolae Rainea
Romanian footballer and referee (b. 1933)

2014

Jacques Le Goff
French historian and prolific writer, who specializes in the middle ages.
King Fleming
American pianist and bandleader (b. 1922)
Rolf Rendtorff
German theologian and academic (b. 1925)

2013

Barbara Piasecka Johnson
Heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune and philanthropist.
Karen Muir
South african swimmer and physician (b. 1952)
Moses Blah
Liberian general and politician, 23rd president of liberia (b. 1947)

2012

Giorgio Chinaglia
He was the italian champion soccer player. he played for swansea city (1964aeur”1966), massese (66aeur”1967), internapoli (67aeur”1969), lazio (1869aeur”1976) and internapoli (1967aeur”1969).
Lionel Bowen
Australian soldier, lawyer, and politician, deputy prime minister of australia (b. 1922)
Miguel de la Madrid
Mexican banker, academic, and politician, 52nd president of mexico (b. 1934)

2011

Manning Marable
Renowned historian known for his work on African American history.

2010

Tamula Devi
Tamula Devi was a renowned Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Odissi style.
John Forsythe
American actor, singer, and producer (d.2010)
Captola Dillard
Captola Dillard was a successful track and field athlete who competed in the 1950s and 1960s, specializing in sprinting events.
Timothea Wilkins
Timothea Wilkins was a renowned British poet who published several collections of poetry during her lifetime.
Tzannis Tzannetakis
Greek soldier and politician, 175th prime minister of greece (b. 1927)

Tzannis Tzannetakis

Greek soldier and politician 175th prime minster of greece (d.2010)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2007

Herb Carneal
American sports broadcaster (born in 1923)

2006

In Tam
Cambodian general and politician, 26th prime minister of cambodia (b. 1916)
In Tam
Cambodian politician (born 1916)

2005

Harald Juhnke
German comedian, actor and entertainer, well-known.
Alexander Brott
Canadian violinist, composer, and conductor (d. 2005)
Jack Keller
American songwriter (born 1936).
Paul Bomani
Tanzanian politician and diplomat, 1st tanzanian minister of finance (d. 2005)
Robert Coldwell Wood
American political scientist and academic (b. 1923)

Paul Bomani

Tanzanian diplomat and politician 1st tanzanian minister for finance (d. 2005).

2004

Carrie Snodgress
Carrie snodgress was an american actress known for her role in the film 'diary of a mad housewife' for which she received an academy award nomination.
Ioannis Kyrastas
Greek footballer and manager (born 1952).
Aaron Bank
American office of strategic services officer and founder of the us army special forces. (born 1902).
Nilo Soruco
Bolivian singer-songwriter (d. 2004)

2003

Leslie Cheung
Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

2002

Simo Häyhä
Finnish soldier and sniper (b. 1905)
Gavin Pfuhl
South african sportscaster and cricketer (d. 2002).
Simo Hayha
Finnish marksman (born in 1905)

2001

Olivia Barclay
British astrologer and founder of the qualifying horary diploma program. she is also the author of "horary astrology rediscovered", 1990 (schiffer whitford press u.s.a.), for which she was awarded an award from the professional astrologers of america inc. and "a study in classical astrology", 1990. olivia was an extraordinary memory-keeper and was outspoken. despite this, she was a valued member …
Jo-Jo Moore
American baseball player (born in 1908)
Trịnh Công Sơn
Vietnamese guitarist and composer (b. 1939)
Trinh Cong Son
Vietnamese composer (born 1939).

2000

Alexander Mackenzie Stuart
Baron mackenzie-stuart, scottish jurist (born 1924)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

Jesse Stone
American pianist, songwriter, and producer (b. 1901)

1998

Gene Evans
American actor, with a career that spans four decades. his first experience of theatre was during wwii, when he performed in a group of soldiers in europe. he served as an army combat engineer and was subject to combat trauma. he was also awarded the purple heart for bravery in action and the bronze star. he returned to california, where …
Rozz Williams
American singer-songwriter (christian death shadow project, premature ejaculation). (d. 1998).

1997

Makar Honcharenko
Ukrainian footballer and manager (b. 1912)
Norman Carr
British conservationist (born 1912)
Nancy Woodhull
At 52, usa today's news editor dies from cancer
Jolie Gabor
At the age of 97, eva and zsa zsa's mother die.

1996

Ester Krumbachová
Czech screenwriter and costume designer.
Alfredo Nobre Coast
Died as the prime minister of portugal (1978).
John McSheery dies of heart attack while umpiring a game
At age 51.
Mario Viegas
Actor (the jew and divine comedy), died at 47
Edwin H "Buddy" Morris
Music publisher dies at 89

John Alwyne Kitching

Zoologist dies at 87.

1995

Francisco Moncion
Dominican american ballet dancer, choreographer, charter member of the new york city ballet (b. 1918)
Francisco Moncion
Dominican american ballet dancer, choreographer, charter member of the new york city ballet (b. 1918)
H. Adams Carter
American mountaineer, journalist, and educator (b. 1914)
Lucie Rie
Austrian-english potter (b. 1902)
Cheryl Waltz
Author/film producer dies at the age of 50.

Sampson DeBrier

Actor (inauguration of pleasure dome), is killed at 86

Lucie Rie

Potter dies at 93

Lucy Rie

American potter (born in 1902)

H Adams Carter

American alpine club president, 10th mountain division trainer (born 1914).

Richard Pool

Naval officer dies at 75.

Johnny Nichols

Football player dies at the age of 63.

1994

Robert Doisneau
French photographer, whose photographs of ordinary people were immensely popular. doisneau's photos are well-known for their depth and humor. doisneau was a commercial and industrial photographer. he also joined the french resistance during world war ii as a forger. he was known for his photographs of france's liberation. he worked as a photojournalist for paris' news agency rapho after ww …
Leon Degrelle
Belgium general
Stuart Sloan
Age 72, war hero/test pilot.
Rosalind Laura Burke
Aviatrix dies at the age of 86.

1993

Solly Zuckerman
Renowned biologist known for his work in primatology and anatomy.
Alan Kulwicki
American race car driver (b. 1954)
Alan Kulwicki
American stock car racer, who was 38 years old when he was killed in a plane accident (born 1954).
Juan of Borbon y Battemberg
Juan carlos i, father of king juan carlos i, is killed.
Wayne Mack
Actor/sportcaster (storyville), succumbs to cancer at the age of 68

Ihsan Mohamed Salem [Yunis Awad]

Palestinian leader of al-fatah, shot to death.

1992

Michael Havers
Baron havers, english lawyer and politician, lord high chancellor of great britain (b. 1923)
Juanito
Soccer star (madrid real 1977-87), dies at 37 in car crash
Nigel Preston
English drummer (born 1959)
Michael Havers
British politician and barrister (born 1923)

1991

Marthella Graham
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
Jaime Guzmán
Chilean lawyer and politician (b. 1946)
Martha Graham
American dancer and choreographer (b. 1894)
Martha Graham
American choreographer, dancer, and teacher. he is the leading international exponent of modern dancing.
Paulo Muwanga
Chief of uganda (1980), is killed.

Jaime Guzman

Chilean politician (born 1946)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

Henk Gortzak
Dutch member of parliament (cpn/psp), dies at the age of 57

1988

Jim Jordan
Actor fibber mcgee, who was born 1896, dies of a blod lump at the age of 91.
Marius W Holtrop
At 85 years old, economist/president (netherlands bank) dies.

1987

Henri Cochet
French tennis champion, and winner of wimbledon men's singles in 1927 and 1929. he was 85 years old when he died in france, april 1, 1987.

1986

Erik Bruhn
Danish ballet dancer. he was the fourth child of three daughters. he was a moody, gifted, handsome and graceful man with a cruel streak. bruhn rose to fame in giselle in 1955. in 1971, he retired from classical ballet but returned to dance in 1/1976 for a gala 35th anniversary party to celebrate the american ballet theatre. his performance was …
Edwin Boston
English clergyman, author, and railway preservationist
Erik Bruhn
Danish actor, director, and choreographer (b. 1928)

1985

Douglass Wallop
American playwright and novelist (born 1920).

1984

Murvin Gaye
Murvin Gaye was an American novelist who explored themes of race, identity, and social justice in his works.
Marvin Gaye
American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter. he was a major star of motown during the '60s and '70s, and a significant force in the world of music. gaye, a gifted musician, blazed the trail for motownaeur(tm),'s promotion of black talent. he moved from lean, powerful r&b, to stylish, sophisticated soul, to finally reach an intensely personal and political form …
Marvelous Marvin Gaye
Iconic soul singer and songwriter with a lasting impact on music.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was a legendary American singer-songwriter known for his soulful music.
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye was a legendary American singer-songwriter known for his soulful music.

Elizabeth Goudge

English author (b. 1900)

1981

Eua Sunthornsanan
Thai singer-songwriter and bandleader (b. 1910)
D[ennis] F[eltham] Jones
At 65, sci-fi author (colossus) dies

1980

Osten Mäkinen
Osten Mäkinen was a Finnish painter known for his landscape and still life paintings.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Nedda Harrigan
American actress known for her work in theater and film during the early 20th century.
Bruno Coquatrix
French entertainment producer. he is best known for being the manager and owner of paris olympia, europeaeurtms largest music hall. he helped to recognize and expose the talents of emerging performers and brought international celebrities to parisian audiences.
Marinus Peijnenburg
Dutch politician dies at 51
Barbara Luddy
American actress (born in 1908)

1977

Calder Marshall
British actor who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

1976

Max Ernst
German painter, sculptor, and leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements.
Max Ernst
German painter, sculptor, and leading figure in the Dada and Surrealist movements.
Freddie Lennon
John lennon's father, dies at the age of 63.
S Constantine Timoshenko
Russian marshal dies at the age of 75.
Miroslav Ponc
Composer dies at 73

Max Ernst

German-french artist, and a prota (c)ga (c) of andré breton. ernst, slim and handsome, pioneered research on textural surfaces and graphic surrealist collage. although he was not a natural painter, ernst did create some great canvases, such as the comical, darkly humorous "celebes" (1921). his work was a mix of exotic techniques and he enjoyed trying new painting techniques. he …

1975

Eugeen Yoors
Flemish glass painter/draftsman, dies at 95.

1974

Alfred Ernest Whitehead
Composer dies at 86

1971

Kathleen Lonsdale
Kathleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer who made significant contributions to the understanding of the structure of benzene and other organic compounds.
Kateleen Lonsdale
Kateleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of X-ray crystallography.
Katherleen Lonsdale
Katherleen Lonsdale was a pioneering British crystallographer who made significant contributions to the field of X-ray crystallography.
Kathlee Lonsdale
Known for her work on the structure of organic compounds.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Helena Rubinstein
American cosmetics manufacturer, who dies around age 89.
Helena Rubinstein
American cosmetics manufacturer, who dies around age 89.

1968

Liyla Landau
Soviet physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.
Lev Landau
Azerbaijani-russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1968)
Lev Landau
Soviet physicist who made important contributions to theoretical physics in many areas. his achievements include the co-discovery, with john von neumann, of the density matrix method of quantum mechanics, and the theory for superfluidity. he also created the ginzburgaeur”landau theory superconductivity.
Lev D Landau
Russian physicist (nobel prize 1962), is killed at the age of 59.
Lev Davidovich Landau
Russian physicist, nobel prize laureate (born 1908)

1967

Chaslyn Fitzgerald
Chaslyn Fitzgerald was a renowned American poet who published several collections of poetry during the early 20th century.

1966

Flann O'Brien
Flann O'Brien was an Irish novelist, playwright, and satirist, best known for his novels 'At Swim-Two-Birds' and 'The Third Policeman'.
Walter Elias
Co-founder of The Walt Disney Company and brother of Walt Disney.
Brian O'Nolan
Irish playwright and author (d. 1966).
Karl B Adam
German theologian (jesus christ), passes away at age 89.

1965

Helena Rubinstein
Polish-american entrepreneur. she began her journey to marketing success by selling homemade skin cream in 1890. to build a $100 million fortune, she opened salons and started mass production.
Henry D G Crerar
Canadian general (world war i normandy), dies at the age of 76

1964

Bozidar Kunc
Composer dies at the age of 60

1962

Jussi Kekkonen
Finnish captain and businessman (b. 1910)

1960

Piet[er O] Bakker
Dutch journalist/writer, ciske, dies at the age of 62

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1957

Gheorge Tatarescu
Premier romania (1933-37, 1939-40), dies.

1950

Charles R. Drew
American physician and surgeon (b. 1904)
Recep Peker
Turkish soldier and politician, 6th prime minister of turkey (b. 1889)
Charles R Drew
American physician (born 1904)

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

George II
George ii of greece (d. 477)
George King
American notable family, the son and daughter of admiral king, a distinguished naval commander, for whom king hall at naval postgraduate school is named.

1946

Noah Beery
Jr. american actor and singer
Noah Beery
Actor (beau geste, cimarron kid, mammy), dies at 62

1945

Alwin Berg
Expressionist painter known for his colorful and emotional works.

1941

Hippolyte Delehaye
Flemish historian dies at the age of 81.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

Mortimer Menpes
British-Australian artist and author known for his paintings and etchings.

1936

Mikhail Vladimirovich Ivanov-Boretsky
Composer dies at 61

1933

Frederick Lord Chelmsford
Viceroy of british-india (1916-21), died at the age of 64.

1930

Cosima Liszt
Richard wagner's wife, maria, is 92 years old.
Cosima Wagner
Italian notable family, illegitimate child of franz liszt, married conductor hans von bulow, and composer richard wagner.
Zawditu
1st reigning female monarch of ethiopia

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1925

Francis William Davenport
Composer dies at 77

1924

Frank Capone
The younger brother of Al Capone and a member of the Chicago Outfit.
Jacob Bolotin
American physician (b. 1888)
Stan Rowley
Australian sprinter (b. 1876)
Lloyd Hildebrand
English cyclist (b. 1870)

1922

Charles I
1/4 ttel for duke of brunswick-wolfenba (d. 1780).
Emperor Karl
I of austria (born 1887).
Charles I
Emperor (austria), / king of hungary, (v)

1920

Walter Simon
German banker and philanthropist (d. 202).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on April 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

Karl Fritjof Valentin composer
At the age of 64, he dies.

1917

Scott Joplin
Influential African-American composer and pianist known as the 'King of Ragtime.'
Scott Joplin
Influential African-American composer and pianist known as the 'King of Ragtime.'