Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2003

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2003. 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 Leslie Cheung

  Iconic Hong Kong singer and actor who was a major cultural figure in Asian entertainment, known for his versatility and groundbreaking performances in film and music.

• April 2 Edwin Starr

  Iconic soul and R&B singer known for his powerful anti-war hit 'War' and significant contributions to the Motown sound during the 1960s and 1970s.

• April 5 Keizo Morishita

  Japanese painter (b. 1944)

• April 6 Babatunde Olatunji

  Renowned Nigerian-American percussionist who popularized African drumming in the United States, influential in world music and cultural education.

• April 6 Gerald Emmett Carter

  Canadian Roman Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Toronto from 1978 to 1990 and was an influential religious leader in Canada during the late 20th century.

• April 6 Anita Borg

  Pioneering computer scientist who advocated for women in technology and founded the Anita Borg Institute to increase women's representation in computing fields.

• April 6 David Bloom

  American journalist (b. 1963)

• April 6 Dino Yannopoulos

  Greek stage director of the metropolitan opera (b. 1919)

• April 7 David Greene

  British television director (born 1921)

• April 10 Little Eva

  American pop singer known for her hit song 'The Locomotion', which became a major chart success in the early 1960s.

• April 11 Cecil Green

  Cecil Green was a prominent co-founder of Texas Instruments, a pioneering technology company that played a crucial role in the development of semiconductor and electronic technologies in the 20th century.

• April 11 Cecil Howard Green

  English-american geophysicist and businessman, founded texas instruments (b. 1900)

• April 12 Sydney Lassick

  American actor (born in 1922)

• April 16 Graham Stuart Thomas

  English horticulturalist and author (b. 1909)

• April 17 Robert Atkins

  Renowned American physician and cardiologist who created the famous Atkins Diet, a globally recognized low-carbohydrate nutritional approach.

• April 17 Earl King

  Earl King was a renowned American blues musician, songwriter, and guitarist who significantly influenced the New Orleans blues and R&B scene during the mid-20th century.

• April 17 Yiannis Latsis

  Influential Greek shipping magnate who built a massive business empire and became one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Greece.

• April 17 John Paul Getty

  Jr., american-english philanthropist (b. 1932)

• April 20 Sir Bernard Katz

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the humoral transmitters in the nerve terminals and the mechanism for their storage, release and inactivation

• April 21 Nina Simone

  Nina Simone was a groundbreaking African American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist who blended multiple musical genres including soul, blues, jazz, and gospel. Her powerful voice and emotionally charged performances made her an iconic figure in 20th-century music. She was particularly known for her civil rights anthems and unique interpretations of classic songs.

• April 22 Felice Bryant

  Songwriter known for writing the hit song 'Bye Bye Love' performed by the Everly Brothers, a significant contribution to rock and roll music history.

• April 22 Mike Larrabee

  American Olympic gold medal sprinter and educator who competed in the 1960s track and field events.

• April 22 Martha Griffiths

  Prominent U.S. congresswoman who served during the mid-20th century, known for her significant contributions to women's rights and political representation.

• April 26 Rosemary Brown

  Pioneering Canadian politician and social worker who broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black woman elected to a provincial legislature in Canada, representing British Columbia's New Democratic Party.

• April 26 Edward Max Nicholson

  Irish environmentalist, co-founded the world wide fund for nature (b. 1904)

• April 30 Possum Bourne

  Possum Bourne was a legendary New Zealand rally driver who tragically died in a car accident in 2003, leaving a significant mark on motorsport history.

• April 30 Mark Berger

  University of kentucky professor (born in 1955).