Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1998. 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 Gene Evans
Decorated World War II veteran and actor who appeared in numerous films, known for his military service and subsequent acting career spanning four decades.
April 1 Rozz Williams
Influential American gothic rock musician, founder of Christian Death, known for his avant-garde musical and artistic contributions before his tragic suicide in 1998.
April 2 Rob Pilatus
German-American singer and dancer, famous member of pop duo Milli Vanilli, known for their controversial lip-syncing scandal.
April 5 Cozy Powell
Legendary English rock drummer who played with numerous iconic bands including Rainbow, Whitesnake, and Black Sabbath. He was known for his powerful and dynamic drumming style that significantly influenced hard rock and heavy metal music.
April 5 Frederick Charles Frank
British theoretical physicist (b. 1911)
April 6 Wendy O Williams
Pioneering punk rock singer and lead vocalist of the Plasmatics, known for her radical performance style and rebellious music that challenged social norms.
April 6 Tammy Wynette
Legendary country music singer known as the 'First Lady of Country Music', famous for hits like 'Stand By Your Man' and her tumultuous personal life.
April 6 Norbert Schmitz
German footballer (born 1958)
April 7 Alex Schomburg
Puerto rican painter and illustrator (b. 1905)
April 10 Seraphim of Athens
Greek archbishop (b. 1913)
April 10 Seraphim
Archbishop of athens (born 1913)
April 12 Robert Ford
Canadian poet and diplomat (b. 1915)
April 15 Pol Pot
Cambodian general and politician, 29th prime minister of cambodia (b. 1925)
April 16 Fred Davis
Legendary English snooker player who was a prominent figure in the sport during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional skill and competitive spirit.
April 16 Alberto Calderón
Alberto Calderón was a distinguished Argentinian-American mathematician known for his significant contributions to mathematical analysis. He made groundbreaking work in harmonic analysis and partial differential equations, earning international recognition in the academic mathematical community. Calderón is considered one of the most important mathematicians of the 20th century.
April 16 Marie-Louise Meilleur
Canadian super-centenarian (d. 1998)
April 17 Linda McCartney
American photographer, activist, and musician (b. 1941)
April 19 Octavio Paz
Octavio Paz was a renowned Mexican poet, writer, and diplomat who significantly influenced Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1990 for his extensive poetic and intellectual contributions. His works explored themes of Mexican identity, politics, and human experience.
April 21 Jean-François Lyotard
Influential French post-structuralist philosopher and literary theorist, best known for his groundbreaking work on postmodernism, particularly 'The Postmodern Condition'.
April 23 Konstantinos Karamanlis
Konstantinos Karamanlis was a prominent Greek statesman who played a crucial role in Greece's political transition to democracy after the military dictatorship. He served as both Prime Minister and President, significantly shaping modern Greek political history.
April 23 James Earl Ray
Infamous American criminal who assassinated civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, an act that shocked the world and had profound historical implications.
April 25 Wright Morris
Renowned American photographer and novelist known for his innovative documentary-style photography and critically acclaimed literary works.
April 27 Carlos Castaneda
Renowned Peruvian-American anthropologist and author who wrote influential books about shamanism and indigenous Mexican spiritual practices.
April 27 Dominique Aury
French writer and intellectual who authored the groundbreaking erotic novel 'Story of O' under the pseudonym Pauline Réage.
April 27 John Bassett
Canadian journalist and politician (b. 1915)
April 27 H Browning Ross
American long-distance running olympian (born in 1924)
April 30 Nizar Qabbani
Celebrated Syrian-English poet, renowned for his powerful and influential poetry that explored themes of love, politics, and Arab identity.