Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1957

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1957. 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 1 Gheorge Tatarescu

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

• April 3 Ned Sparks

  Canadian-american actor and singer (d. 2005)

• April 4 E. Herbert Norman

  Canadian historian and diplomat who served in the mid-20th century, known for his scholarly work on Japan and diplomatic service during a complex geopolitical period.

• April 15 Pedro Infante

  Pedro Infante was a legendary Mexican actor and singer who defined the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He starred in over 60 films and recorded approximately 350 songs, becoming a cultural icon in Latin America. His talent was recognized internationally, including winning the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival.

• April 19 Charles Funk

  Encylopediest (funk and wagnalls), passes away at the age of 76.

• April 19 Johan W Albarda

  First dutch sdap minister (1939-1945), dies aged 79.

• April 22 Ignatius Roy D Campbell

  British poet (garcia lorca), dies at 54

• April 23 William Orlamond

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

• April 24 Andries CD de Graeff

  Governor-general of netherlands indies (1926-1931), dies aged 84.

• April 24 Harry McClintock

  American country singer and hobo (born 1882).

• April 26 Gichin Funakoshi

  Shotokan, a japanese martial artist and educator, was founded in 1957.

• April 27 Mario A Gianini

  Creator of the maraschino cherry, he dies.

• April 28 Heinz ''Pritzl'' Bar

  German fighter pilot (born 1913).

• April 29 Otallo Morales

  Composer dies at 82

• April 30 Ludwig Schiedermair

  German musicologist beethoven dies at the age of 80.