Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1983. 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 4 Gloria Swanson

  Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

• April 4 Jacqueline Logan

  Silent film actress, dies at the age of 78.

• April 5 Abd al-Quddus al-Ansari

  Saudi arabian historian, journalist and writer. (b. 1907)

• April 6 Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri

  Indian general who served as the chief of army staff of the indian army from 1962 to 1966 and the military governor of hyderabad state from 1948 to 1949. (b. 1908)

• April 7 Gavin Gordon

  Television actor (romance and lone cowboy) dies at 82

• April 8 Isamu Kosugi

  Japanese actor and director (b. 1904)

• April 10 Issam Sartawi

  Ambassador of the palestinian liberation organization to portugal is killed.

• April 11 Dolores Del Rio

  Dolores Del Rio was a prominent Mexican actress who achieved international fame in Hollywood during the Golden Age of cinema, known for her beauty and versatile acting skills.

• April 13 Theodore Stephanides

  Greek physician, author, and poet (b. 1896)

• April 14 Gianni Rodari

  Influential Italian children's author and journalist who revolutionized children's literature with his innovative storytelling and educational approaches.

• April 14 Pete Farndon

  Bass player for the rock band The Pretenders, who tragically died in 1983 at a young age. He was an important member of the band during their early influential years.

• April 14 Ben Dunne

  Founder of dunnes stores (b. 1908)

• April 14 Willem F Bon

  Dutch composer dies at the age of 42

• April 22 Walter Slezak

  Austrian-American actor who transitioned from romantic lead to character roles, known for his Tony Award-winning performance in 'Fanny' in 1954. Son of an operatic tenor, he initially studied medicine and worked as a bank clerk before pursuing acting.

• April 22 Earl Hines

  Legendary jazz pianist known as the 'Father of Modern Jazz Piano' who significantly influenced the development of bebop and big band music. His innovative playing style revolutionized jazz piano technique.

• April 22 Earl "Fatha" Hines

  American jazz pianist/conductor, dies (born 1903).

• April 23 Buster Crabbe

  Olympic gold medalist swimmer and Hollywood actor known for adventure films and westerns, including playing Tarzan in a 1933 serial. He was a prominent athlete and screen star during the 1930s and 1940s.

• April 23 Marguerite Broquedis

  French tennis player who competed in the 1912 olympics in stockholm. she won the gold medal in outdoor doubles, beating german dora kapring 4aeur'6, 6aeur'3, 6aeur'4 in the final. she won the bronze medal in mixed doubles with albert canet. she won the french championships in 1913 and 1914. suzanne lenglen, then 15, was her final opponent. for beating lenglen …

• April 24 Rolf Stommelen

  German racing driver (b. 1943)

• April 25 William S. Bowdern

  American priest and author (b. 1897)

• April 26 Vaughn Taylor

  American actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century, contributing to the entertainment industry.

• April 30 Muddy Waters

  Legendary blues musician who profoundly influenced rock and roll, known as the 'father of modern Chicago blues'.

• April 30 George Balanchine

  Legendary Russian-born choreographer who revolutionized classical ballet in the 20th century, founding the New York City Ballet and creating numerous groundbreaking dance works that transformed modern ballet.

• April 30 Edouard Wyss-Dunant

  Swiss mountaineer and physician (d. 1983).