Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2019. 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 Vonda N. McIntyre

  Award-winning American science fiction author known for her contributions to Star Trek novels and original sci-fi works.

• April 5 Sydney Brenner

  Sydney Brenner was a pioneering molecular biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to genetics and developmental biology, winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2002 for his work on programmed cell death and genetic regulation.

• April 6 David J. Thouless

  Nobel Prize laureate for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter

• April 6 Ernest Hollings

  Long-serving US Senator from South Carolina, World War II veteran who received multiple military honors and later became a prominent political figure in state and national politics.

• April 7 Seymour Cassel

  Seymour Cassel was an acclaimed American independent film actor known for his significant collaborations with director John Cassavetes and his distinctive roles in art house cinema.

• April 8 Josine Ianco-Starrels

  Romanian-born american art curator (b. 1926)

• April 9 Charles Van Doren

  American writer and editor known for his controversial involvement in the 1950s quiz show scandal, which significantly impacted television entertainment ethics.

• April 14 Bibi Andersson

  Bibi Andersson was a renowned Swedish actress who was a key figure in Ingmar Bergman's cinematic world, famously starring in iconic films like 'Persona' and significantly contributing to the Swedish New Wave cinema of the 1960s.

• April 14 Gene Wolfe

  Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his complex and innovative works like 'The Book of the New Sun' series.

• April 15 Owen Garriott

  NASA astronaut who participated in Skylab-3 mission and STS-9 shuttle flight, known for being part of the first international crew in space.

• April 17 Alan García

  Prominent Peruvian politician who served two non-consecutive presidential terms, representing the Peruvian Aprista Party and significantly influencing Peru's political landscape in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

• April 18 Lorraine Warren

  Renowned paranormal investigator who, alongside her husband Ed Warren, became famous for investigating supernatural cases like the Amityville haunting. She was a prominent figure in the field of demonology and supernatural research, documenting numerous controversial paranormal events.

• April 18 Lyra McKee

  Investigative journalist tragically killed during riots in Northern Ireland, known for her work on the legacy of the Troubles.

• April 23 Jean

  Grand Duke of Luxembourg who reigned from 1964 to 2000, playing a significant role in modernizing the Grand Duchy and promoting European integration. He was a respected constitutional monarch known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to social welfare.

• April 23 Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick

  American soprano singer and presenter (b. 1983)

• April 25 John Havlicek

  Legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his exceptional scoring and defensive skills. He was a key member of eight NBA championship teams during the 1960s and 1970s. Havlicek was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984.

• April 28 John Singleton

  Pioneering African American film director known for groundbreaking movies like 'Boyz n the Hood' that explored Black urban experiences. He was the first African American nominated for a Best Director Oscar and significantly influenced modern cinema.

• April 28 Richard Lugar

  American lieutenant and politician, 44th mayor of indianapolis (d. 2019)

• April 29 Josef Šural

  Czech footballer (b. 1990)

• April 30 Peter Mayhew

  Peter Mayhew was a renowned British-American actor famous for portraying Chewbacca in the iconic Star Wars film series, becoming a beloved figure in science fiction cinema.