April 20th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 20th

2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

• Gavin Millar

  Scottish film director (b. 1938)

2021

• Idrissa Deby

  Former President of Chad.

• Zakariyah Deby

  Former President of Chad

• Idriss Deby Itno

  Idriss Déby Itno was the President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.

• Idriss Déby

  Idriss Déby was the President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.

• Idris Deby

  Former President of Chad.

Monte Hellman

Monte Hellman was a renowned film director known for his work in independent cinema.

Tempest Storm

Tempest Storm was a renowned burlesque dancer known for her captivating performances.

Les McKeown

Scottish rock singer, guitarist, and member of the band "bay city rollers". mckeown joined the band in 1973 to replace nobby clark.

Idriss Déby

Chadian politician and military officer (b. 1952)

2020

• Huie Nguyen

  Huie Nguyen was a respected member of the U.S. House of Representatives, known for his work on foreign policy and international trade.

• Genoa Fernandez

  Genoa Fernandez was a respected columnist who wrote about social and political issues.

• Benedicto Jiménez

  Benedicto Jiménez was a Peruvian chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials for renewable energy applications.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

• Joe Armstrong

  Co-creator of the Erlang programming language.

2018

• Gian Carlo Wick

  Gian Carlo Wick was a Swiss physicist known for his work in quantum field theory.

• Avicii

  Swedish electronic musician (d. 2018)

2017

• Magdalina Abakanowicz

  Polish sculptor known for her monumental fiber artworks.

2016

• Victoria Wood

  English actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (d. 2016)

2015

• Joyous Chapman

  Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

• Najir Hassan

  Pioneering researcher in the field of renewable energy.

• Nohea Makana

  Nohea Makana was a respected meteorologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of tropical weather patterns in the Pacific region.

• Nanna Brandes

  Nanna Brandes was a Danish physicist who specialized in the study of nuclear physics.

• Raybon Grayson

  Raybon Grayson was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

David Maclane

David Maclane was a respected Scottish politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament.

2014

• Neville Wran

  Australian lawyer and politician, 35th premier of new south wales (d. 2014)

2013

• Barnet Segal

  Barnet Segal was a Canadian mathematician known for his work in the field of algebraic topology.

2012

• Bert Weedon

  English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1920)

2011

• Madylyn Pugh

  Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show

• Madelyn Pugh

  Famous for her work on classic TV shows like 'I Love Lucy'.

• Tim Hetherington

  English photographer and journalist (b. 1970)

2010

• Lilleigh Caldwell

  Lilleigh Caldwell was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

• Iroh Watanabe

  Iroh Watanabe was a renowned Japanese painter known for his traditional landscape paintings.

• Mang Diaz

  Mang Diaz was a renowned Filipino chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials and catalysts.

• Jorryn Olafsson

  Jorryn Olafsson was a renowned Icelandic scientist who made significant contributions to the field of geophysics and the study of volcanic activity.

• Asunción Galindo

  Asunción Galindo was a renowned Nicaraguan poet who wrote extensively about the human condition and social injustice.

Marieann Levin

Marieann Levin was an American essayist and literary critic who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

Birl Eriksson

Birl Eriksson was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

Guelda Eriksson

Guelda Eriksson was a Swedish poet whose work explored themes of nature and identity.

Heliodoro Gómez

Heliodoro Gómez was a Spanish chemist who specialized in the development of new materials.

Chung Serang

Chung Serang was a South Korean poet whose work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.

Clydell Hines

Clydell Hines was a renowned American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

Raha Ashrafi

An Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

Lynora Chandler

Lynora Chandler was a prolific American author known for her historical fiction novels set in the American South.

Berdia Chkhikvadze

Berdia Chkhikvadze was a Georgian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

Annmargaret Williamson

Annmargaret Williamson was a renowned American sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.

Denney Fitzgerald

Denney Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

Ruhani Rahmani

An Afghan poet and writer known for his contributions to Pashto literature.

Gerilynn Fitzgerald

Gerilynn Fitzgerald was a renowned British biographer known for her insightful portrayals of historical figures.

Gladie Diaz

Gladie Diaz was a renowned Mexican astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

David Whalen

David Whalen was a British geologist known for his research on the formation of mountain ranges.

Dorothy Height

American civil rights activist (born in 1912).

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

• Beata Asimakopoulou

  Greek actress (born 1932).

2008

• Monica Lovinescu

  Romanian journalist, essayist, and literary critic (born 1923)

• VL Mike

  American rapper (born 1976).

2007

• Michael Fu Tieshan

  Chinese bishop (b. 1931)

• Andrew Hill

  American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1931)

• Fred Fish

  A computer programmer working on the gnu debugger (born 1952).

• Michael Fu Tieshan

  Chinese bishop (born 1931).

2006

• Katherleen Antonelli

  Katherleen Antonelli was a pioneering computer programmer who worked on the ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic computers.

• Ica Buffalino

  Ica Buffalino was an Italian dancer and choreographer who performed with several renowned dance companies.

2005

• Hermenia Müller

  Hermenia Müller was a renowned German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

• Jivan Kothari

  Jivan Kothari was a respected Gujarati essayist and literary critic who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse in the region.

• Fumio Niwa

  Japanese journalist and author (b. 1904)

2004

• Corran McWhirter

  Renowned journalist and author, known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

• Lizzy Mercier Descloux

  French musician, singer-songwriter, composer, actress, writer and painter (b. 1956)

2003

• Felcia Farr

  American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

• Bernard Katz

  German-english biophysicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911)

• Bernard Katz

  Nobel prize laureate in biophysics from germany and england (d. 2003).

2002

• Alan Dale

  American singer (born 1925)

• Artemis

  Artemis was a renowned astronomer known for her work in studying galaxies and dark matter.

• Alan Dale

  Brooklyn, new york -- singer ( show)

2001

• Giuseppe Sinopoli

  Italian composer, conductor and musician. sinopoli, with his beard and bushy hair, long, expressive gestures, and intense gaze, seemed larger-than-life while conducting. his orchestral selections were as energetic as his personality, emphasizing both brass and percussions.

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

• Dylan Klebold

  American homicide. eric harris was his partner in the attack on columbine high school. the two teens opened fire on columbine high school in littleton, colorado with a semiautomatic rifle and two sawed-off shotguns. they also had a handgun, as well as a dozen homemade bombs. the 17-year-old boys killed 15 people, wounded many more, and then committed suicide.

• Rick Rude

  American professional wrestler (b. 1958)[75]

• Cassie Bernall

  Known for being a victim of the Columbine High School massacre.

• Eric David Harris

  Columbine high massacre perpetrator (born 1981).

• Senor Wences

  Spanish comedian and ventriloquist (born 1896).

Rachel Joy Scott

Columbine high school massacre victim (born in 1981).

1997

• Galdino Balthazar

  Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

1996

• Trần Văn Trà

  Vietnamese general and politician (b. 1918)

• Cecilia Grace Hunt Reeves Gillie

  Bbc executive dies at 88.

• Tran Van Tra

  Soldier, dies at 77

1995

• Milovan Đilas

  Yugoslav communist, politician, theorist and author (b. 1911)

• Sunil Jayasinghe

  Sri lankan wicketkeeper (1979 world cup), suicide.

• Milovan Djilas

  Yugoslavian politician (1945-54), dies.

• Milovan Djilas

  Yugoslavian politician (1945-54), dies.

1994

• Jean Carmet

  French actor in film/tv, comedian, screenwriter.

1993

• Cantinflas

  Mexican actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1911)

• Cantinflas [Mario Moreno]

  Mexican actor pepe dies at 81

1992

• Benny Hill

  British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style. he was also voted the funniest man on tv in britain. he was also elected to the television hall of fame. he made his showbiz debut in 1941, when he appeared in "stars in battledress", a review.

• Benny Hill

  British comedian known for 'The Benny Hill Show.'

• Marjorie Gestring

  United states -- springboard diver (1936 olympics-gold medalist)

• Johnny Shines Delta

  Blues guitarist/singer, who dies at the age of 76.

1991

• Don Siegel

  American producer and director (d. 1991).

• Sean O'Faolain

  Irish short story writer and novelist known for his works on Irish life and history.

• Don Siegel

  American director and producer (b. 1912)

• Steve Marriott

  English singer, songwriter, and frontman of two well-known rock and roll bands that span over two decades.

• Jumjaagiyn Tsedenbal

  Mongolian politician, dies.

Yumzhagin Tsendenbal

Died as the prime minister of mongolia (1952-1974).

1990

• Henessy Fitzgerald

  Henessy Fitzgerald was an influential Irish playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

• Lydian Bauer

  Lydian Bauer was a renowned German painter known for her vibrant, abstract depictions of Lydian landscapes.

• Armour Bates

  Armour Bates was an American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate from Virginia.

• Horst Sinderman

  Rda first minister (1973-76), dies.

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

• Doru Davidovici

  Romanian fighter pilot and writer (born 1945).

1987

• Antony Tudor

  American ballet theater: dancer/choreographer dies at 78

• Antony Tudor

  American ballet theater: dancer/choreographer dies at 78

1986

• Sibte Hassan

  Pakistani journalist, writer and activist (born 1916).

1984

• Mabel Mercer

  Mabel Mercer was a renowned cabaret singer known for her unique vocal style and interpretations of popular songs.

• Sheila Burnford

  British-Canadian author best known for 'The Incredible Journey.'

1983

• Jerzy Andrezjewski

  Writer

1982

• Archibald Macleish

  American poet known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work.

• Archibald MacLeish

  American poet and Librarian of Congress who also had a successful career in business.

• Mimi Boesnach

  Actress (wedding of kloris & roses), is killed at 82

1980

• M. Canagaratnam

  Sri lankan politician (d. 1980)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

• Peter Donald

  Host (masquerade party), is killed at 60

1977

• Bryan Foy

  Director/writer dies at the age of 80

• Sepp Herberger

  German football manager and player. most famous is his role as manager of the west german team that won the 1954 fifa world cup.

1975

• Rosemaria Petrovna

  Rosemaria Petrovna was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in the early 20th century.

1974

• Mohammed Ayub Khan

  Premier/president (pakistan), dies.

1973

• Robert Armstrong

  Baron armstrong of ilminster english scholar and civil servant

1971

• Cecil Parker

  Actor (court jester operation snafu), died at 73

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

• Vjekoslav Luburić

  Croatian ustaše official and concentration camp administrator (b. 1914)

1968

• Rudolph Dirks

  German-american illustrator (d. 1968).

• Marion Weeks

  Singer/actress dies from stroke at the age of 81.

1967

• Léo-Paul Desrosiers

  Canadian journalist and author (d. 1967).

1965

• Richard Wessell

  Actor (carney riverboat), dies at 54

• Dick Wessel

  On the 52nd day of your birthday, you can die from a heart attack

1964

• Berish Kagan

  Berish Kagan was a Russian-born American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

• Eddie Dyer

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1964).

1962

• Arthur Harmat

  Composer dies at 76

• Jesse G Vincent

  Engineer who created the first v-12 engine dies at the age of 82.

1961

• Ado Vabbe

  Estonian painter (b. 1892)

1960

• Abbye Sinclair

  Abbye Sinclair was a prominent American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social change.

• Bernardina Galli

  Bernardina Galli was an Italian composer and pianist who made significant contributions to classical music.

• Thomas Wake

  Thomas Wake was a British essayist who wrote extensively on social and political issues.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1958

• Mertha Kopp

  Mertha Kopp was a Swiss painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still-life paintings.

1956

• Jaap Vranken

  Organist/composer (stabat mater).

• Lieven Duvosel

  Flemish music composer (levensschets), died at 78

1955

• Ludwin Leichner

  Ludwin Leichner was a German painter known for his Impressionist-style landscape paintings.

1954

• Romuald Twardowski

  Polish mathematician known for his contributions to set theory.

1953

• Erich Weinert

  Writer dies at 62

1951

• Ivanoe Bonomi

  Italian politician, 25th prime minister of italy (b. 1873)

• Ivanoe Bonomi

  Italian lawyer, teacher, editor, and government official. on 6/09/1944, he was elected premier of italy. he was reelected on 12/07/1945. both of his administrations were dissolved. bonomi was the president of italy's senate in 1948.

1950

• Herberth Ramirez

  Herberth Ramirez was a renowned Spanish essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

• Duncan Mccrae

  Duncan Mccrae was a Scottish essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the field of literary analysis.

• Melvern Sutcliffe

  Melvern Sutcliffe was a renowned British essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

• Christian X of Denmark (b. 1870)
• Christian X

  King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

• King Christian

  X of denmark (born 1870).

1946

• Mae Busch

  Australian-american singer and actress (d. 1946).

1945

• Markale Willa

  Willa Markale was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

• Erwin Bumke

  Polish-german jurist and politician (b. 1874)

• Erwin Bumke

  Polish-german lawyer and jurist

1944

• Elmer Gedeon

  American baseball player for the washington senators. he was an all-round athlete who also excelled in track and field. in september 1939, the washington senators drafted him and he made his major league debut. wwii interrupted his career and he joined army air force in jan 1941. the bomber that he was flying was shot down while he was on …

1942

• Jüri Jaakson

  Estonian businessman and politician, 6th state elder of estonia (b. 1870)

1941

• Barend ter Haar

  Dutch lawyer, dies in buchenwald at age 49.

1940

• Arcenio Fernández

  Arcenio Fernández was a prominent Spanish playwright whose works often addressed social and political issues.

• Willadene Fitzgerald

  Willadene Fitzgerald was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

• Edith Borden

  Edith Borden was an American businesswoman who co-founded the Borden Milk Company, a major dairy products company.

• Alvon Sinclair

  Alvon Sinclair was a pioneering British playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships.

• Thaine Fitzgerald

  Thaine Fitzgerald was a prolific Irish playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships.

Liberato Conte

Liberato Conte was an Italian playwright whose works often focused on the struggles of the working class.

Borden Dent

Borden Dent was an inventor who held several patents related to electrical and mechanical devices.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1935

• Benedicto Fernández

  Benedicto Fernández was a Spanish essayist and intellectual who wrote on a variety of philosophical and cultural topics.

• John Cameron

  Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1872)

• Lucy

  Lady duff-gordon, english fashion designer (b. 1863)

• Juliaan de Vriendt

  Flemish painter dies at 92

1933

• Der Dichter

  Der Dichter was a German Romantic poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

1932

• Giuseppe Peano

  Italian philosopher and mathematician (d. 1932).

1931

• Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon

  5th baronet, scottish-english fencer and businessman (b. 1862)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

• Prince Henry of Prussia (b. 1862)
• Prince Albert

  Wilhelm heinrich of prussia (born in 1862).

1927

• Enrique Simonet

  Spanish academic and painter (d. 1927).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

• Karl Ferdinand Braun

  German-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1850)

• Ferdinand Braun

  German physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on wireless telegraphy.

• Jussi Merinen

  Finnish politician (b. 1873)

• Karl Ferdinand Braun

  German physicist, nobel prize laureate (born 1850)

1912

• Briyan Stoker

  Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

• Marl Stoker

  Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

• Bram Stoker

  Anglo-irish novelist and critic, created count dracula (b. 1847)

• Bran Stoker

  Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

• Bram Stoker

  Irish writer best known for his novel "dracula," which was published 26 may 1897. he worked as a civil servant for ten decades, but he also wrote theater reviews unpaid, which he eventually began publishing his short stories.

Bram Stoker Irish theater manager/writer (Dracula)

Dies.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

• Henry Chadwick

  Known as the 'Father of Baseball' for his contributions to the development of the sport.

• Henry Chadwick sports reporter (baseball)

  At 85 years old, the victim dies.

1906

• Australian wombat oldest known marsupial

  26-year-old dies at london zoo

1902

• Frank Stockton

  American humorist, author, journalist, and novelist with an eccentric outlook. he is the author of "the lady and the tiger", "rudder grande" (1879), and "mrs. lecks and mr. aleshine” (1886).

• Joaquim de Sousa Andrade

  Brazilian poet who designed flag for state of maranhao (born 1833).

1900

• Mebel Mercer

  Popular british singer