Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2006

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2006. 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 In Tam

  Cambodian general and politician, 26th prime minister of cambodia (b. 1916)

• April 2 Lloyd Searwar

  Guyanese anthologist and diplomat (b. 1925)

• April 5 Gene Pitney

  Gene Pitney was an influential American pop singer and songwriter of the 1960s, known for his distinctive voice and hit songs like 'Town Without Pity'. He was also a successful songwriter who wrote hits for other artists.

• April 5 Allan Kaprow

  Pioneering American artist who revolutionized contemporary art through his groundbreaking 'happenings' and performance art concepts.

• April 5 Yevgeny Seredin

  Russian swimmer (b. 1958)

• April 5 Pasquale Macchi

  Roman catholic archbishop (b. 1923)

• April 6 Stefanos Stratigos

  Greek actor and director (b. 1926)

• April 8 Gerard Reve

  Gerard Reve was a prominent Dutch writer known for his distinctive literary style, exploring themes of melancholy, sexuality, and personal transformation through his conversion to Catholicism.

• April 9 Vilgot Sjöman

  Swedish director and screenwriter (b. 1924)

• April 10 Kleitos Kyrou

  Greek poet and translator (b. 1921)

• April 11 June Pointer

  June Pointer was a prominent member of the Grammy Award-winning Pointer Sisters, a groundbreaking R&B and pop group that achieved significant success in the 1970s and 1980s. She contributed to the group's diverse musical style, spanning jazz, pop, and rock genres, and also released two solo albums.

• April 11 DeShaun Holton

  American rapper and actor (b. 1973)

• April 12 William Sloane Coffin

  Prominent American minister, civil rights activist, and anti-war advocate who was a leading voice in social justice movements during the 1960s and 1970s. He served as chaplain at Yale University and was a key figure in the peace movement.

• April 13 Muriel Spark

  Renowned Scottish novelist and poet, best known for 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', which was adapted into a successful film. She received numerous prestigious literary awards and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1993.

• April 14 Mahmut Bakalli

  Kosovo politician (b. 1936)

• April 17 Scott Brazil

  American television director and producer. (born 1955)

• April 19 Albert Scott Crossfield

  Pioneering American test pilot and aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to high-speed flight research. He was the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound and played a crucial role in advancing aviation technology during the mid-20th century.

• April 21 TK Ramakrishnan

  Indian politician (born 1922)

• April 22 Alida Valli

  Renowned Italian actress of international fame, Alida Valli was a prominent figure in European cinema during the mid-20th century. Born in Pola, she began her acting career at 16 and quickly became known for her exceptional beauty and dramatic talent. Her performances in films like 'The Third Man' solidified her status as a significant actress of her era.

• April 23 Phil Walden

  American record producer and manager, co-founder of capricorn records (b. 1940)

• April 24 Moshe Teitelbaum

  Prominent Romanian-American Orthodox rabbi, spiritual leader of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty, and influential author in Jewish religious circles.

• April 24 Brian Labone

  English footballer (b. 1940)

• April 25 Jane Jacobs

  Jane Jacobs was a groundbreaking urban theorist who revolutionized modern city planning through her influential writings and community-focused approach. Her seminal work 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' challenged prevailing urban design paradigms and advocated for human-scale, diverse urban environments. She was a pivotal figure in urban studies and community development.

• April 27 Julia Thorne

  John kerry's ex-wife (born 1944).

• April 29 John Kenneth Galbraith

  Renowned economist who wrote extensively about economic power, affluence, and social inequality, winning the Hillman Award in 1958 for his influential work.

• April 30 Jean-François Revel

  Prominent French philosopher, political commentator, and journalist who was part of the French Resistance during World War II. He was a notable intellectual who wrote influential books critiquing political ideologies and defending democratic values.

• April 30 Pramoedya Ananta Toer

  Indonesian author and academic (b. 1925)

• April 30 Lawrence Patrick

  Biomechanics professor and crash subject (born 1920).