Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1980. 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 9 Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr

  Iraqi cleric and philosopher (b. 1935)

• April 9 Bint al-Huda

  Islamic writer (born 1938).

• April 11 Ümit Kaftancıoğlu

  Turkish journalist and producer (b. 1935)

• April 12 William R. Tolbert

  William R. Tolbert Jr. was the 20th President of Liberia, serving from 1971 until his assassination during a military coup in 1980. He was a significant political figure in Liberian history, known for his leadership during a tumultuous period of the country's development.

• April 13 Markus Hottinger

  Austrian racing driver (born 1956)

• April 15 Jean-Paul Sartre

  Jean-Paul Sartre was a pivotal French philosopher and writer who developed existentialism, emphasizing individual freedom and personal responsibility. He was a leading intellectual of the 20th century, influencing philosophy, literature, and political thought. Sartre famously declined the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964 as a political statement.

• April 15 Raymond Bailey

  American actor best known for playing Mr. Drysdale in the popular television sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• April 15 Marshall Reed

  American character actor and film producer who passed away in Los Angeles from a massive hemorrhage in 1980.

• April 15 Paul Langton

  Actor (leslie peyton place), died at 76

• April 16 Morris Stoloff

  American composer (b. 1898)

• April 19 Ethel Wilson

  Actress (aunt harriet aldrich family), is killed at 88

• April 21 Alexander Oparin

  Russian biochemist and academic (b. 1894)

• April 22 Jane Froman

  Jane Froman was a renowned American singer, actress, and entertainer who became famous in the 1930s and 1940s. She survived a tragic plane crash during World War II and continued her career as an inspiration to many. Her life story was later portrayed in the film 'With a Song in My Heart'.

• April 22 Fritz Strassmann

  Fritz Strassmann was a renowned German chemist and physicist who played a significant role in nuclear research during the early 20th century. He is best known for his collaborative work on nuclear fission with Otto Hahn, which was groundbreaking in understanding atomic science.

• April 24 Alejo Carpentier

  Renowned Cuban novelist, musicologist, and influential writer of Latin American magical realism, known for works like 'The Kingdom of This World' and significant contributions to 20th-century literature.

• April 25 Katia Mann

  Thomas mann's wife (born 1883).

• April 26 Cicely Courtneidge

  Australian-born british actress, comedian and singer (b. 1893)

• April 27 Mario Bava

  Pioneering Italian film director who significantly influenced the horror and giallo genres, known for his innovative cinematography and visual style.

• April 28 Dee Carroll [Betty Jean Marsh]

  Actress (mad bomber split, split).

• April 29 Alfred Hitchcock

  Renowned film director known for his suspenseful and psychological thrillers.

• April 30 Luis Muñoz Marín

  Puerto rican journalist and politician, 1st governor of puerto rico (b. 1898)