Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1956

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1956. 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 Albert MLA de Bassompierre

  At 82, the ambassador of belgium to tokyo dies

• April 2 Chester Clute

  Actor (niagara falls), passes away at 65

• April 2 Philippo de Pisis

  Italian painter dies at 59

• April 3 T Kostov

  Bulgarian vice premier, executed

• April 5 William Titt

  British gymnast (b. 1881)

• April 7 Fred Appleby

  English runner (b. 1879)

• April 10 Bozidar Sirola

  Composer dies at 66

• April 10 Jozef Szulc

  Composer dies at 81

• April 10 Clarence Beaumont

  First batter in the first world series, who dies at 75

• April 13 Emil Nolde

  German painter and printmaker. he was one the first expressionists and a member in die bra 1/4 cke. he is widely regarded as one of the greatest oil painting and watercolour painters the 20th century. his expressive use of color and vigorous brushwork are his hallmarks. his work often features deep reds and golden yellows, which give life to otherwise …

• April 15 Emile Nolde [Hansen]

  German painter (grablegung christi), dies at 88

• April 19 Ernst R Curtius

  German literature historian, died at the age of 70.

• April 19 Lionel K P "Buster" Crabb

  British diver (wwii), dies at age 47.

• April 20 Lieven Duvosel

  Flemish music composer (levensschets), died at 78

• April 20 Jaap Vranken

  Organist/composer (stabat mater).

• April 21 Charles MacArthur

  American screenwriter and playwright (d. 1956).

• April 24 Henry Stephenson

  Actor (conquest mr lucky), died at 85

• April 24 Albrecht G Alt

  German theologist (small schriften), is killed at 72

• April 26 Edward Arnold

  Actor (mr smith goes to washington), is killed at 66

• April 28 Fred Marriott

  American race car driver (d. 1956).

• April 29 Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb

  German field marshal (b. 1876)

• April 29 Nemesio Otano y Eugenio

  Composer dies at 75

• April 30 Alben Barkley

  Alben Barkley was the 35th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Harry S. Truman.

• April 30 Alben W Barkley (US Vice President-Democrat-1949-53)

  At the age of 78, he dies.