Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1970

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1970. 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 3 Avigdor Hameiri

  Israeli author (b. 1890)

• April 4 Byron Foulger

  Actor (captain nice petticoat junction), is killed at 70

• April 5 Karl von Spreti

  German diplomat (b. 1907)

• April 5 Louisa Bolus

  South african botanist and taxonomist (b. 1877)

• April 5 Alfred Sturtevant

  American geneticist and academic (b. 1891)

• April 5 Jacob H "Jaap" Stotijn oboist/conductor

  At the age of 78, he dies.

• April 6 Maurice Stokes

  Maurice Stokes was a pioneering NBA player known for his exceptional skills before a tragic injury ended his career prematurely. He was a groundbreaking African American athlete in the 1950s who significantly influenced professional basketball.

• April 8 Marie V Felix

  The prince of luxemburg dies.

• April 9 Gustaf Tenggren

  Swedish-american animator and illustrator (d. 1970).

• April 10 Charles Paton

  Dies at 96

• April 11 Cathy O'Donnell

  American actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.

• April 11 John O'Hara

  Prominent American novelist and short story writer known for his realistic portrayals of social class and mid-20th century American life. He was a significant literary figure who published extensively in The New Yorker and wrote notable works like 'Appointment in Samarra'.

• April 16 Péter Veres

  Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of defence (b. 1897)

• April 16 Richard Neutra

  The los angeles county hall of records was designed by an austrian-american architect (d. 1970).

• April 17 Shakeel Badayuni

  Shakeel Badayuni was a prominent Indian lyricist who significantly contributed to Bollywood's golden era of music during the 1950s and 1960s. He wrote memorable songs that became timeless classics in Indian cinema. His poetic lyrics were known for their emotional depth and linguistic beauty.

• April 17 Sergei U S Aleksi

  At 92, the russian-orthodox church's patriarch dies

• April 23 Herb Shriner

  At 51, humorist/tv host (show) dies

• April 24 Otis Spann

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who was a key figure in Chicago blues, known for his influential work with Muddy Waters and his powerful solo career.

• April 26 Gypsy Rose Lee

  Iconic American burlesque performer, actress, and writer who became a cultural sensation in mid-20th century entertainment.

• April 26 Erik Bergman

  Swedish minister and author (b. 1886)

• April 26 Gypsy Rose Lee [Rose Louise Hovick]

  Actress/stripper (pruitts in southampton) dies at 56 from cancer.

• April 26 John Knittel

  Writer dies at 79

• April 27 Arthur Shields

  Actor (your time to act) dies at 73

• April 30 Inger Stevens

  Swedish-American actress known for her role in 'The Farmer's Daughter' TV series. She experienced a challenging childhood marked by insecurity and loneliness. Her career was tragically cut short by her early death at 35.

• April 30 Jacques Presser

  Dutch historian, writer and poet (b. 1899)

• April 30 Hall Johnson

  Composer dies at 82

• April 30 Jacob Presser

  Writer/historian (doom, ondergang), reaches death at 71