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Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1962

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1962. 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

  • Manolis Kalomiris
    April 3 Manolis Kalomiris

    At age 78, a greek opera composer dies.

  • Benny "Kid" Paret
    April 3 Benny "Kid" Paret

    Us welterweight boxer, dies after fight, at age 24.

  • Boo Kullberg
    April 5 Boo Kullberg

    Swedish gymnast (b. 1889)

  • J C Heldring
    April 6 J C Heldring

    Dutch businessman dies at the age of 74

  • Juan Belmonte
    April 8 Juan Belmonte

    Spanish bullfighter (b. 1892)

  • Stuart Sutcliffe
    April 10 Stuart Sutcliffe

    Original bassist of The Beatles and a talented artist who played a crucial role in the band's early formation before pursuing his artistic career.

  • Michael Curtiz
    April 10 Michael Curtiz

    Hungarian-american actor, director and producer (d. 1962).

  • George Poage
    April 11 George Poage

    American hurdler and sprinter (d. 1962).

  • Ukichiro Nakaya
    April 11 Ukichiro Nakaya

    Japanese physicist and academic (b. 1900)

  • Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
    April 12 Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

    Indian engineer and politician (born 1861).

  • Culbert Olson
    April 13 Culbert Olson

    American lawyer and politician, 29th governor of california (b. 1876)

  • M. Visvesvaraya
    April 14 M. Visvesvaraya

    Indian engineer and scholar (b. 1860)

  • Esther Minciotti
    April 15 Esther Minciotti

    Dies at 74

  • Arsenio Lacson
    April 15 Arsenio Lacson

    Prominent Filipino journalist and politician who served as Mayor of Manila during the mid-20th century, known for his significant contributions to Philippine public life.

  • Clara Blandick
    April 15 Clara Blandick

    Actress from hong kong (d. 1962).

  • Louise Fazenda
    April 17 Louise Fazenda

    American actress. she was a leading lady in the mack sennett era. she was a bathing beauty and slapstick comedian, but she became a character actress.

  • Arthur Harmat
    April 20 Arthur Harmat

    Composer dies at 76

  • Jesse G Vincent
    April 20 Jesse G Vincent

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

  • Frederick Handley Page
    April 21 Frederick Handley Page

    Designer of the first large airplane (40 seats), died.

  • Solomon Pimsleur
    April 22 Solomon Pimsleur

    Composer dies at 61

  • Vera Reynolds
    April 22 Vera Reynolds

    Actress (dragnet patrol lawless woman), is killed at 62

  • Stirling Moss
    April 23 Stirling Moss

    Legendary British racing driver considered one of the greatest Formula One drivers who never won a world championship. He was known for his exceptional skill and sportsmanship during the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • Emilio Prados
    April 24 Emilio Prados

    Emilio Prados was a Spanish poet and a member of the Generation of '27, a group of influential Spanish poets and intellectuals.

  • Milt Franklyn
    April 24 Milt Franklyn

    American musician (born 1897)

  • A. K. Fazlul Huq
    April 27 A. K. Fazlul Huq

    Bangladeshi-pakistani lawyer and politician, pakistani minister of the interior (b. 1873)