April 23rd famous deaths

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

Neldon Hatch
Neldon Hatch was a United States Senator from Utah, serving from 1977 to 2019.
Orrin Hatch
American politician, president pro tempore of the united states senate (b. 1934)

2021

Dan Kaminsky
American internet security researcher (b. 1979)

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

Albertia Walton
Albertia Walton was an American businesswoman and co-founder of the retail giant Walmart.
Jean
Grand duke of luxembourg, luxembourgish soldier and aristocrat (d. 2019)
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
American soprano singer and presenter (b. 1983)

2016

Banharn Silpa-archa
Thai politician, prime minister from 1995 to 1996 (b. 1932)
Inge King
German-born australian sculptor (b. 1915)

2015

Sawyer Sweeten
American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'
Ettamae Caldwell
Ettamae Caldwell was an American geologist who made significant contributions to the study of sedimentary rocks.
Richard Corliss
American journalist and critic (d. 2015)
Ray Jackson
Australian activist (b. 1941)
Jim Steffen
American football player (b. 1936)

Francis Tsai

American author and illustrator (b. 1967)

Pierre Claude Nolin

Canadian lawyer and politician, speaker of the canadian senate (b. 1950)

2014

Mark Shand
English conservationist and author (d. 2014.)
Connie Marrero
Cuban coach and player in baseball (d. 2014).
Patric Standford
English composer and educator (b. 1939)
F. Michael Rogers
American general (b. 1921)
Jaap Havekotte
Dutch speed skater and producer of ice skates (b. 1912)

Michael Glawogger

Austrian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer (b. 1959)

Benjamín Brea

Spanish-venezuelan clarinet player and conductor (los caa+oneros, d. 2014).

2013

Truly Nolen
Truly Nolen was an entrepreneur known for founding the pest control company Truly Nolen.
Tony Grealish
English footballer (b. 1956)
Kathryn Wasserman Davis
American philanthropist and scholar (b. 1907)
Frank W. J. Olver
English-american mathematician and academic (b. 1924)
Robert W. Edgar
American educator and politician (b. 1943)

Antonio Maccanico

Italian banker and politician (b. 1924)

Bob Brozman

American guitarist (r. crumb & his cheap suit serenaders). (d. 2013).

2012

Raymond Thorsteinsson
Canadian geologist and paleontologist (b. 1921)
Chris Ethridge
American bass player and songwriter (b. 1947)
Billy Bryans
Canadian drummer, songwriter and producer (b. 1947)
Lillemor Arvidsson
Swedish trade union leader and politician, 34th governor of gotland (b. 1943)
LeRoy T. Walker
American football player and coach (b. 1918)

2011

Eldred Gregory
Eldred Gregory was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
John Sullivan
American boxer actor and journalist (d. 1918).
James Casey
English comedian radio scriptwriter and producer (d. 2011).
Tom King
Baron king of bridgwater english soldier, politician secretary of state of defence
Geoffrey Russell
4th baron ampthill, english businessman and politician (b. 1921)

Max van der Stoel

Dutch politician and minister of state (b. 1924)

Geoffrey Russell

4th baron ampthill, born 1921)

John Sullivan

American politician and real estate agent

2010

Lynkin Faulkner
Lynkin Faulkner was a renowned American abstract expressionist painter, known for his bold, colorful canvases that explored themes of emotion and the human experience.
Peter Porter
Australian-english poet and educator (d. 2010)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2007

Daved Halberstam
Daved Halberstam was an American journalist and historian who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the Vietnam War.
Boris Yeltsin
Russian politician who was elected as the chairman of the supreme soviet of the russian republic at the end may 1990. he was the first russian leader to be elected popularly in russian history. he plans to continue radical reforms after the collapse of communism.
David Halberstam
American journalist, historian and author (b. 1934)
Peter Randall
British george medal recipient (born 1930)
Boris Yeltsin
Russian politician, 1st president of russia (d. 2007)

Paul Erdman

Canadian-american economist and author (b. 1932)

Paul Erdman

American economist and author (born in 1932).

2006

Phil Walden
American record producer and manager, co-founder of capricorn records (b. 1940)

2005

Tomothy Brown
Renowned physicist known for his work on quantum mechanics.
John Mills
British actor, producer, singer, and film star. his professional stage debut was in 1929's "the five o'clock girl," and he continued to appear in films starting in 1932. mills won an oscar for best supporting actor in 1970 for "ryan's daughter" and a golden globe award.
Joh Bjelke-Petersen
New zealand-australian farmer and politician, 31st premier of queensland (d. 2005)
Robert Farnon
Canadian-english trumpet player, composer and conductor (b. 1917)
Romano Scarpa
Italian illustrator and author (d. 2005).

Earl Wilson

American baseball player, coach and educator (b. 1934)

Al Grassby

Australian journalist and politician (b. 1928)

Sir John Mills

English actor (born in 1908)

Al Grassby

Born in brisbane to spanish-irish parents, grassby is an australian journalist and politician. he was educated at over a dozen schools worldwide and at the u. of south west england. after serving in the british army in ww ii, grassby returned to australia in 1948 and entered state politics, first as a labour member for murrumbridges (1965-1969), before moving into …

Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen

Austrailian politician (born 1911)

2004

Herman Veenstra
Dutch water polo player (b. 1911)

2003

Eldred Gregory
Eldred Gregory was a renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
Austin Wright
Noted author and academic known for his novel 'Tony and Susan.'
Fernand Fonssagrives
French-american photographer, sculptor, and painter (d. 2003)
James H Critchfield
American central intelligence agent (born 1917).

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1998

Mckinsley Johnson
Mckinsley Johnson was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Constantine Karamanlis
Greek statesman who served as Prime Minister of Greece.
Konstantinos Karamanlis
Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece and President of Greece.
Thanassis Skordalos
Greek singer-songwriter and lyra player (b. 1920)
James Earl Ray
American criminal; assassin of martin luther king jr. (d. 1998)

Konstantinos Karamanlis

Third president of greece, a greek politician and lawyer (d. 1998).

1997

Senya Rosenfeld
Influential sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and forms.
Denis Compton
Denis Compton was an English cricketer who also played football for Arsenal.

1996

Jean Victor Allard
Canadian general (b. 1913)
P. L. Travers
Australian-english author and actress (b. 1899)
Leonard Kuntstat
Blues discographer dies at the age of 70.
Pamela Lyndon Travers
Mary poppins, a writer, dies at 96
P L Travers
Australian author (born 1899)

Jean-Victor Allard

Canadian military officer (born 1913).

1995

Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and television personality, known for his distinctive voice and controversial style of broadcasting.
Howard Cosell
Howard cosell was a prominent american sports journalist and lawyer, best known for his outspoken and controversial commentary on sports events, particularly as a longtime commentator on abc's 'monday night football'.
Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and broadcaster. his blunt, sarcastic style revolutionized sports broadcasting. he is the most provocative and controversial broadcaster in television and radio history. he was a phi beta kappa key with a phi beta kappa toe, a slouch and a toupee. his voice could shatter glass and his voice broke all the rules. he was the most beloved …
Riho Lahi
Estonian journalist and author (d. 1995)
John C. Stennis
American lawyer and politician (b. 1904)

Douglas Lloyd Campbell

Canadian farmer and politician, 13th premier of manitoba (b. 1895)

Lonesome Sundown

Blues guitarist/singer, who dies at the age of 66.

John Stennis

American politician (senator-democrat-mississippi), dies at age 93.

Robert Selby Taylor

Bishop dies at the age of 86.

1994

Cassidy Clinton Cremer
Author john cremer, killed at 30
Cecile Dreesmann
Anton dreesmann's son, who dies at 74

1993

Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Bertus Aafjes
Dutch romanticism was a major influence on the dutch poet and writer. his christian beliefs vs. his belief in free love caused him conflict. he was an archeologist.
Caesar Chavez
Software engineer known for contributions to open-source projects and developer tools.
Lalith Athulathmudali
Sri lankan minister, murdered at age 59.

1992

Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema. ray was born to a bengali family that is well-known in literature and arts. ray began his career as an artist in commercial settings. he was inspired to make independent films after meeting jean renoir, a french filmmaker, and seeing vittorio de sica's 1948 italian neorealist film bicycle …
Satyajit Ray
Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921)
Tanka Prasad Acharya
Nepalese politician, 27th prime minister of nepal (b. 1912)
Deron Johnson
At 53 years old, a leader of the 1965 national league dies from cancer.
Victoria Kellem Lederman
Model dies from amyloidosis aged 52

Tanka Prasad Acharya

Nepalese statesman (born 1912)

1991

Johnny Thunders
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (new york dolls, the heartbreakers). (d. 1991).
Peter Bailey
Graphic designer/calligrapher, dies.

1990

Paullette Goddard
Paullette Goddard was an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded several successful companies in the fashion and beauty industries.
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
Paulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Albert Salmi
Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
Palmer Deane
Actor (still of the night).

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1988

Michael Arthur
Lord ramsey/archbishop de canterbury dies (born 1904).

1986

Otto Preminger
Austrian-American film director known for his work in classic films like 'Laura' and 'Anatomy of a Murder.'
Harold Arlen
American composer (d. 1986).
Jim Laker
English international cricketer and sportscaster; holder of world record for most wickets taken in a match (b. 1922)
Otto Preminger
Ukrainian-american actor, director, and producer (b. 1906)
Otto Preminger
Austrian-born film producer, director, and actor (d. 1986).

Harold Arlen [Hyman Arluck]

American music composer, killed at the age of 81 (born in 1905).

1985

Sam Ervin
American lawyer and politician (b. 1896)
Frank Farrell
Australian rugby league player and policeman (b. 1916)
Sam Ervin
American soldier and politician (d. 85)
Kent Smith
Actor (peyton place invaders), died at 78
Sam J Ervin Jr
American politician (senator-democrat-north carolina) dies at age 88.

1984

Red Garland
American pianist (miles davis quartet) (d.1984)
August "Guus" Oster
Actor/director (carrie) dies at 68

1983

Marguerite Broquedis
French tennis player who competed in the 1912 olympics in stockholm. she won the gold medal in outdoor doubles, beating german dora kapring 4aeur'6, 6aeur'3, 6aeur'4 in the final. she won the bronze medal in mixed doubles with albert canet. she won the french championships in 1913 and 1914. suzanne lenglen, then 15, was her final opponent. for beating lenglen …
Buster Crabbe
American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932. crabbe was an exceptional swimmer as a child in hawaii. he was a star in hollywood in the '30s, '40s, and starred in physical adventure films. along with many westerns, including the zane grey sagas and 42 other western flicks, he played tarzan in the 1933 serial.
Buster Crabbe
Buster Crabbe was an actor who portrayed Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in film serials.
Selena Royale
Actress (robot monster), passes away at 78

1982

Lurie Bell
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Jerl Bates
Jerl Bates was an American sculptor known for his public art commissions and abstract metal sculptures.

1981

Josep Pla
Prominent Catalan writer known for his essays, articles, and novels.

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

Blair Peach
New zealand born anti-fascist (born 1946).

1976

James Flavin
Actor (man with a camera), died at 69
Shimen Ruskin
Actor (meyercorner bar), dead at 68
Ronald Radd
Actor (king lear and up jumped a swagman), who dies at 47

1975

Pete Ham
Rocker (badfinger) commits suicide by hanging from his own wall at 27
Rolf Dieter Brinkmann
German writer associated with the 1960s literary movement.
William Hartnell
London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
R D Brinkmann
Writer

1973

Otto Eissfeldt German old testament scholar
At 85 years old, the victim dies.

1972

Breckon Ames
Breckon Ames was a renowned American painter known for his impressionistic landscapes and portraits.

1971

William Tubman
Liberian politician and lawyer 19th president of liberia (d.71)

1970

Herb Shriner
At 51, humorist/tv host (show) dies

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

Krzystzof Komeda
Composer dies at 37

1966

George Ohsawa
Japanese founder of the macrobiotic diet (b. 1893)

1965

George Adamski
Polish-american ufologist and author (b. 1891)
George Adamski
Polish-american author of the books "flying saucers have landed", and "inside the space ships." with his claim that he spoke with a venusian citizen on 11/20/1952 at 1:00 am indigo, az, he became a pioneer in the ufo culture and a cult leader.
Josephina J "Fien" de la Mar
Dutch actress pygmalion dies at 67

1962

Stirling Moss
English racing driver and sportscaster (d. 2020)

1960

Toyohiko Kagawa
Japanese christian-social reformer/writer, dies at the age of 71
Cornelis Jan Bakkerr
Dutch/us nuclear physicist, dies.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

Bak Jungyang
Korean politician

1957

William Orlamond
Actor (flesh & devil words & music), died at 89

1955

Robert H Woltjer
Classical/ar-first-member of parliament, dies at age 76.

1953

Bingham B. Dawes
American politician who served as the 30th Vice President of the United States.

1952

Elisabeth Schumann
German singer and operatic soprano, known for her lieder singing. karl alwin was her husband for a while.
Julius Freed
American inventor and banker (born in 1887).
Minus van Looi [Benjamin van der Neart]
Flemish writer dies at 60

1951

Jules Berry
French comedian and actor who played characters in the '30s, '40s. he was a veteran of paris's stage and appeared in three silent movies. he was a star in the talkies, appearing in more than 90 sound films. he did up to 14 films per year. he was a favourite of franceaeur(tm's top directors because of his impressive screen presence.
Charles G. Dawes
American banker and politician, 30th vice president of the united states, nobel peace prize laureate (b. 1865)
Charles G Dawes
Vice president of the united states, winner of the nobel peace prize (born in 1865).

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

Elzia Ritter
Elzia Ritter was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive landscapes.

1946

Jesus Castillo
Composer dies at 68

1945

Albrecht Haushofer
Writer dies at 42

1942

Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear
President of argentina (1922-1928), dies at the age of 73.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1936

Teresa de la Parra
French-venezuelan author (b. 1889)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

Rudolf W Nilsen
Norwegian poet (hverdagen), dies at 28

1927

Asher Ginsberg
Better known as Ahad Ha'am, a Hebrew essayist and one of the leading cultural figures of the Jewish Enlightenment.

1926

Joseph Pennell
Artist / author

1924

Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue
American architect known for his Gothic Revival style buildings.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1918

Percy Thomson Dean Lieutenant-commander
Zeebrugge: died

1915

Rupert Brookes
Renowned English poet known for his war sonnets.
Rupert Brooke
British poet, who was well-known for his poems and sonnets. brooke's works include "1914" & "collected poetry," 1915 which contained the poems "great lover", and "a memoir".
Rupert Brooke
Renowned English poet known for his war sonnets during World War I.
Rupert Chawner Brooke English poet (Lithuania)
At age 27, he dies.