Famous people and celebrities who died on April 7

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 7. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1917 Spyridon Samaras

  Greek composer known for his operas and choral works.

• 1947 Henry Ford

  American auto entrepreneur, father and instigator of mass production of his automobiles. he was the one who brought america to its feet by selling more than 15,000,000 cars between 1908 and 27.

• 1950 Walter Huston

  Walter huston was a renowned actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as 'the treasure of the sierra madre' and 'dodsworth'.

• 1955 Theda Bara

  American actress (b. 1885)

• 1961 Marian Jordan

  Fibber mcgee and molly, a radio comedian, dies at 62

• 1968 Jim Clark

  Scottish racing driver who was a Formula One world champion, winning 25 Grand Prix races and the Indy 500 in 1965.

• 1974 Oscar Zeta Acosta

  Prominent Chicano lawyer, author, and activist who was a key figure in the Chicano civil rights movement and known for his groundbreaking literature exploring Chicano identity and social struggles.

• 1983 Gavin Gordon

  Television actor (romance and lone cowboy) dies at 82

• 1984 Frank Church

  Frank Church was a prominent Democratic U.S. Senator from Idaho who served from 1957 to 1981. He was known for his significant role in foreign policy and oversight of intelligence agencies during the Cold War era.

• 1986 Leonid Kantorovich

  Soviet mathematician and economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1975 for his work on optimal resource allocation.

• 1986 Leonid Vitaliyevich Kantorovich

  Nobel Prize laureate for their contributions to the theory of optimum allocation of resources

• 1990 Ronald Evans

  NASA astronaut who served as command module pilot on Apollo 17, the final human lunar mission. He set a record for longest time in orbit at 147 hours 41 minutes and 13 seconds. Evans was a key figure in the final stages of the Apollo space program.

• 1992 Alix Talton

  Former miss georgia dies from lung cancer at 72.

• 1994 Golo Mann

  German/Swiss historian and essayist, third son of famous novelist Thomas Mann. He was a significant intellectual who lived in exile and later returned to Switzerland.

• 2001 David Graf

  American actor best known for his memorable role as Sergeant Eugene Tackleberry in the popular Police Academy movie franchise, which ran from 1984 to 1994.

• 2001 Beatrice Straight

  Oscar-winning American actress known for her powerful performances in film and theater, particularly in the movie 'Network'.

• 2002 John Agar

  American actor primarily known for his marriage to Shirley Temple and his roles in science fiction and western films during the 1950s.

• 2005 Bob Kennedy

  Prominent American baseball player, coach, and manager who had a significant career in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century.

• 2007 Barry Nelson

  American actor known for his television roles, particularly in 'My Favorite Husband' and as the first actor to play James Bond on American television.

• 2009 Dave Arneson

  Legendary game designer who co-created Dungeons & Dragons, fundamentally transforming the role-playing game industry.

• 2012 Mike Wallace

  Iconic American journalist and media personality who passed away in 2012, best known for his groundbreaking work on '60 Minutes'.

• 2013 Andy Johns

  Renowned English-American record engineer and music producer who worked with legendary rock bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.

• 2013 Lilly Pulitzer

  Iconic American fashion designer who revolutionized resort wear with her bright, colorful prints and preppy style. She created a distinctive brand that became synonymous with Palm Beach leisure fashion and upper-class casual elegance.

• 2014 Josep Maria Subirachs

  Renowned Spanish sculptor and painter known for his distinctive modernist artistic style, particularly famous for his work on the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

• 2014 Peaches Geldof

  Media personality and daughter of Bob Geldof who tragically passed away in 2014, known for her work in journalism, television, and fashion.

• 2014 John Shirley-Quirk

  Renowned English baritone and vocal educator who made significant contributions to classical music and opera performance.

• 2015 Geoffrey Lewis

  American character actor known for his versatile roles in film and television, particularly in Clint Eastwood westerns and comedies.

• 2015 Stan Freberg

  Stan Freberg was a renowned American comedian, satirist, and advertising creative who revolutionized comedy and advertising with his innovative humor. He won 21 Clio Awards and was a talented musical parodist who topped pop music charts in the 1950s.

• 2019 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.