Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1984

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1984. 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 Marvin Gaye
Legendary Motown singer and songwriter who revolutionized soul music, known for his powerful social commentary and innovative musical style. He was a pivotal figure in R&B and soul music during the 1960s and 1970s, creating groundbreaking albums like 'What's Going On'.
April 4 Oleg Antonov
Renowned Russian aircraft designer and engineer who founded the Antonov aircraft company, making significant contributions to Soviet and global aviation engineering.
April 5 Theo Koomen
Dutch sportscaster known for his prominent media presence, tragically died in a car accident at age 54.
April 5 Hans Lunding
Danish military officer (b. 1899)
April 5 Giuseppe Tucci
Italian scholar of oriental cultures (b. 1894)
April 6 Jimmy Kenndy
British singer ("south of the border") dies.
April 6 Ral Donner
Singer/narrator, dies at age 41.
April 7 Frank Church
Frank Church was a prominent Democratic U.S. Senator from Idaho who served from 1957 to 1981. He was known for his significant role in foreign policy and oversight of intelligence agencies during the Cold War era.
April 8 Pyotr Leonidovich Kapitsa
Nobel Prize laureate for his basic inventions and discoveries in the area of low-temperature physics
April 8 Pyotr Kapitsa
PHY - Russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1894)
April 9 Basil Henry Blackwell
British publisher, dies.
April 11 Edgar V. Saks
Estonian historian, author, and politician who served as Minister of Education in Estonia, playing a significant role in the country's educational development.
April 12 Ruth Taylor
Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76
April 12 Edwin T. Layton
Renowned American naval intelligence officer who played a crucial role in cryptanalysis during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.
April 15 Tommy Cooper
Welsh comedy magician known for his unique and humorous performance style.
April 18 John Lee Mahin
Screenwriter dies from emphysema, at the age of 81.
April 20 Mabel Mercer
Mabel Mercer was a legendary jazz and cabaret singer who profoundly influenced interpretive singing in the mid-20th century. She was renowned for her sophisticated phrasing and intimate performance style, inspiring many later performers like Frank Sinatra. Her career spanned several decades, making her a significant figure in American popular music.
April 21 Marcel Janco
Romanian-israeli artist (b. 1895)
April 21 Hristo Prodanov
Bulgarian mountaineer (born 1943)
April 22 Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams was a legendary American landscape photographer renowned for his breathtaking black and white images of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park. He was a pioneering environmentalist and a master of photographic technique, developing the Zone System for precise exposure and development control. His iconic images have profoundly influenced landscape photography and conservation awareness.
April 23 Red Garland
Renowned jazz pianist who was a key member of Miles Davis's First Great Quintet, known for his distinctive block chord piano style and significant contributions to bebop and hard bop jazz.
April 23 August "Guus" Oster
Actor/director (carrie) dies at 68
April 24 Rafael Pérez y Pérez
Spanish author (d. 1984)
April 26 May McAvoy
Actress ben hur dies at 82 following a heart attack
April 26 Count Basie
Legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who led the iconic Count Basie Orchestra, revolutionizing big band and swing music in the 20th century.
April 28 Silvia A Warner
Writer
April 30 Arthur T "Bomber" Harris
Bombed nazi germany