Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1948

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1948. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• April 2 Sabahattin Ali

  Prominent Turkish writer known for his critical social realism and significant contributions to modern Turkish literature. He was a journalist, novelist, and poet who challenged political oppression through his works. Ali was tragically murdered, likely due to his political views.

• April 5 Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

  American socialite and philanthropist (b. 1874)

• April 8 Josef B Kjellgren

  Swedish writer, guldkedjan, dies at the age of 40

• April 9 Jorge Eliécer Gaitán

  Prominent Colombian political leader and lawyer who served as the 16th Minister of National Education, assassinated in 1948 which triggered significant political upheaval in Colombia.

• April 9 George Carpenter

  Australian 5th general of the salvation army (b. 1872)

• April 15 Radola Gajda

  Montenegrin-czech general and politician (b. 1892)

• April 17 Kantarō Suzuki

  Japanese admiral and politician, 42nd prime minister of japan (b. 1868)

• April 17 Johan P Earl of Limburg Stirum

  Diplomat dies at 75

• April 21 Aldo Leopold

  American scientist, author, ecologist and forester. he was a professor at the university of wisconsin. his book, a sand county almanac (1949), has been sold over two million times.

• April 21 Carlos Lopez Buchardo

  Composer dies at 66

• April 24 Jāzeps Vītols

  Latvian composer (d. 1948).

• April 24 Manuel Marua Ponce

  Mexican composer (ferial), dies at 65

• April 24 Rosita Marstini

  Actress (i cover waterfront and big parade), dies aged 54

• April 24 Joseph Wihtol

  Composer dies at 84