Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2020

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2020. 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 3 Ira Einhorn

  Controversial Philadelphia counterculture figure who became infamous for murdering his girlfriend and later being convicted of first-degree murder after a complex international manhunt.

• April 5 Honor Blackman

  Honor Blackman was a renowned British actress famous for her iconic roles in 'The Avengers' and as Bond girl Pussy Galore in 'Goldfinger'. She was a pioneering actress who broke ground in action and spy genres during the 1960s.

• April 6 Al Kaline

  Legendary Detroit Tigers baseball player, inducted into the Hall of Fame, who spent his entire 22-year career with the team and was known as 'Mr. Tiger'.

• April 7 John Prine

  Legendary American folk and country singer-songwriter known for his poetic and insightful lyrics, who passed away in 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.

• April 8 Abdul Momin Imambari

  Bangladeshi islamic scholar (b. 1930)

• April 8 Rick May

  American-canadian voice actor (b. 1940)

• April 11 John Horton Conway

  Renowned English mathematician famous for creating Conway's Game of Life, a groundbreaking cellular automaton simulation that revolutionized computational theory and complexity science.

• April 12 Tarvaris Jackson

  NFL quarterback who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills during his professional football career. He tragically passed away in a car accident in 2020.

• April 15 Ranjit Chowdhry

  Versatile Indian actor who successfully worked across Bollywood and Hollywood, known for his character roles and cross-cultural performances.

• April 22 Shirley Knight

  Acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and theater, winning multiple awards including an Emmy and two Oscar nominations.

• April 27 Eavan Boland

  Renowned Irish poet who significantly contributed to contemporary poetry, publishing over 30 works and pioneering new perspectives in Irish literature.

• April 29 Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan was a critically acclaimed Indian actor who made significant contributions to both Bollywood and Hollywood cinema, known for his nuanced performances in films like 'Life of Pi', 'Slumdog Millionaire', and 'The Namesake'.

• April 29 Guido Münch

  Mexican astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1921)

• April 30 Rishi Kapoor

  Legendary Bollywood actor known for his iconic roles in romantic and dramatic films, who was part of the famous Kapoor acting dynasty and had a significant impact on Indian cinema.

• April 30 Tony Allen

  Legendary Nigerian drummer, composer, and pioneer of Afrobeat music, known for his innovative work with Fela Kuti and significant contributions to world music.