Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1982. 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 Warren Oates

  Warren Oates was a distinctive American character actor known for his memorable performances in gritty, unglamorous roles. He made his film debut in 1959 with 'The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond' and became a respected figure in Hollywood.

• April 3 Herman W Filarski

  Dutch bridge journalist dies at the age of 69

• April 4 Tsvetan Tsvetanov

  Composer dies at 50

• April 5 Abe Fortas

  Prominent American lawyer who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1965 to 1969, known for his liberal judicial philosophy.

• April 9 Wilfrid Pelletier

  Canadian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1896)

• April 9 Robert H G Havemann

  German chemist/dissident, dies.

• April 15 Louis M de Guiringaud

  At 70, a french foreign minister (1976-1978) commits suicide.

• April 15 5 murderers of Egyptian President Sadat

  Executed

• April 20 Archibald MacLeish

  American poet and Librarian of Congress who also had a successful career in business.

• April 20 Mimi Boesnach

  Actress (wedding of kloris & roses), is killed at 82

• April 22 Melville Bell Grosvenor

  President of national geographic society, died at the age of 80.

• April 24 Ville Ritola

  Finnish athlete (born 1896)

• April 25 Don Wilson

  Don Wilson was a famous television announcer best known for his work on the Jack Benny Show, a popular comedy program in mid-20th century America.

• April 25 John Cody

  Us cardinal/archbishop of chicago (1965-1982), dies at the age of 74

• April 25 Paul de Vree

  Flemish writer/essayist (round table), dies.

• April 25 William R Burnett

  United states -- writer (asphalt jungle), dies at 82

• April 26 Celia Johnson

  Renowned British actress famous for her iconic roles in classic films like 'Brief Encounter' and 'This Happy Breed', she was a significant figure in mid-20th century British cinema.

• April 27 Tom Tully

  Actor (lineup, shane) dies at 85

• April 28 Bert van Dongen [Abraham J Cohen]

  Dutch singer/actor, dies at age 66.

• April 29 Raymond Bussières

  Prominent French actor who appeared in over 160 films between 1933 and 1982, known for his versatility across stage, film, television, and cabaret performances.

• April 30 Lester Bangs

  Influential rock critic and writer who revolutionized music journalism with his raw, honest, and often provocative reviews in Rolling Stone magazine.

• April 30 Taisen Deshimaru

  Influential Zen Buddhist master who significantly contributed to spreading Zen philosophy in France and establishing numerous Zen centers across Europe.

• April 30 Herman Tholen

  Dutch cabaret performer (juveniles), dies.

• April 30 Albert TLCA Bird

  Lecture artist