Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1989

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1989. 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 Henk Gortzak

  Dutch member of parliament (cpn/psp), dies at the age of 57

• April 3 Norman Woolard

  Actor (guilty, saul & david, medeleine), dies at 79

• April 5 Karel Zeman

  Pioneering Czech filmmaker renowned for innovative animation techniques and imaginative visual storytelling in films like 'The Fabulous World of Jules Verne'. He significantly influenced animation cinema with his unique blend of live-action and animation.

• April 5 Frank Foss

  American pole vaulter (b. 1895)

• April 5 Maria Cristina Gomez

  Salvadoran teacher (born 1938)

• April 7 Tikhon Toropets

  Patriarch of russian orthodox / saint

• April 10 Joan Barry

  Dies at 85

• April 11 Henk van Galen Last

  Dutch journalist dies at the age of 68

• April 12 Sugar Ray Robinson

  Sugar Ray Robinson was a legendary professional boxer widely regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history. He revolutionized boxing with his exceptional speed, power, and technical skills during the 1940s and 1950s. His influence extended beyond the ring, making him a cultural icon of his era. [bio]

• April 12 Abbie Hoffman

  Prominent American political activist and counterculture icon of the 1960s who co-founded the Yippie movement, known for theatrical political protests against the Vietnam War and social conservatism.

• April 15 Charles Vanel

  France actor

• April 15 Hu Yaobang

  Chinese soldier and politician, former general secretary of the chinese communist party (b. 1915)

• April 16 Hakkı Yeten

  Turkish footballer, manager and president (b. 1910)

• April 16 Jocko Conlan

  American baseball player and umpire (b. 1899)

• April 16 Miles Lawrence

  English cricketer (born 1940)

• April 16 Tawfieq Yusuf Awwaad

  Lebanese writer, dies.

• April 19 Daphne du Maurier

  Acclaimed British novelist and short story writer, best known for her gothic romance 'Rebecca' and suspense novels that often explored psychological complexity and dark themes.

• April 20 Doru Davidovici

  Romanian fighter pilot and writer (born 1945).

• April 22 Huey Newton

  Prominent civil rights leader and co-founder of the Black Panther Party, a revolutionary political organization that fought for African American rights and social justice during the 1960s and 1970s.

• April 22 Emilio G. Segrè

  PHY - Italian-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1989)

• April 25 George Coulouris

  Actor (papillon runaway bus, actor) dies at 85

• April 26 Lucille Ball

  Iconic American actress and comedian who revolutionized television comedy through her groundbreaking sitcom 'I Love Lucy'. She was a pioneering female television producer and one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. Her trademark fiery red hair and comedic genius made her a beloved cultural icon. [bio]

• April 27 Konosuke Matsushita

  Japanese businessman, founded panasonic (b. 1894)

• April 28 Olaff J de Landell [JB van Sparwoude]

  Dutch writer dies at the age of 77.

• April 30 Sergio Leone

  Legendary Italian film director renowned for revolutionizing the Western genre with his iconic 'Spaghetti Westerns' like 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', which significantly influenced global cinema and launched Clint Eastwood's career.