Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1975

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1975. 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 Eugeen Yoors
Flemish glass painter/draftsman, dies at 95.
April 3 Mary Ure
Scottish actress known for her stage and screen performances, nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 1960, with a notable career spanning from 1955.
April 5 Inez Courtney
Dies at 67
April 5 Victor Marijnen
Dutch politician (b. 1917)
April 5 Chiang Kai-shek
Chinese general and politician, 1st president of the republic of china (b. 1887)
April 5 Tell Berna
American middle and long-distance runner (b. 1891)
April 5 Harold Osborn
American high jumper and decathlete (d. 1974)
April 10 Marjorie Main
Actress (ma & pa kettle), is killed at 85
April 10 Walker Evans
Renowned American documentary photographer famous for his powerful Depression-era images capturing rural poverty and social landscapes, particularly his work for the Farm Security Administration.
April 12 Josephine Baker
Iconic African-American performer who became a French citizen and resistance fighter during World War II. She was a groundbreaking entertainer, civil rights activist, and international star who challenged racial boundaries in the early 20th century.
April 13 Larry Parks
American actor known for his breakthrough role in 'The Jolson Story', a biographical film about singer Al Jolson. He was a prominent Broadway and film actor during the 1940s, appearing in 13 films between 1941 and 1945.
April 13 François Tombalbaye
First president of Chad who led the country from independence in 1960 until his assassination in 1975. He was a key political figure in post-colonial African politics, transitioning Chad from French colonial rule to national sovereignty.
April 13 Francois (Ngarta) Tombalbaye
Chadian politician (born 1918)
April 14 Fredric March
American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances. after a few roles in the 1920s, he gained a solid reputation through films like "a star is born" (1937). march won two oscars for "dr. jekyl and mr. hyde" (1932) and "the best years of our lives" (1946).
April 14 Günter Dyhrenfurth
German-swiss mountaineer, geologist, and explorer (b. 1886)
April 15 Richard Conte
Richard Conte was a prominent American film actor known for his roles in film noir and crime dramas during the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in notable films like '13 Rue Madeleine' and worked alongside many famous actors of his era.
April 17 Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Indian philosopher and politician, 2nd president of india (b. 1888)
April 18 Rob Touber [Robert J Noordervliet)
Chansonnier/director, dies at age 38.
April 19 Percy Lavon Julian
African American chemist who made important contributions to the synthesis of cortisone.
April 22 Mary Philips
Actress (farewell to arms) dies at 75
April 23 William Hartnell
William Hartnell was a prominent British actor best known for being the first actor to portray Doctor Who in the iconic BBC science fiction series from 1963 to 1966.
April 23 Pete Ham
Welsh musician and guitarist of the rock band Badfinger, tragically died by suicide at the young age of 27.
April 25 Mike Brant
Israeli pop star who achieved significant fame in France, known for his hit song 'Laissemoi t'aimer' before tragically committing suicide in 1975 at the height of his career.
April 28 Tom Donahue
Pioneering American FM radio DJ who was instrumental in developing freeform radio format during the 1960s and 1970s.
April 28 Jan A de Jonge
Dutch historian dies at 48.
April 29 William Craig Nystul
Us marine corps captain, one the last us soldiers to be killed in vietnam.
April 29 Darwin Judge
Us marine corp-corporal, one the last us soldiers to be killed in vietnam.