Famous people and celebrities who died on April 10

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 10. 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.

• 1919 Emiliano Zapata

  A leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, known for his role in the agrarian reform movement and his fight for the rights of peasants.

• 1931 Khalil Gibran

  Khalil Gibran was a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, best known for his book 'The Prophet', which has been translated into over 100 languages.

• 1962 Stuart Sutcliffe

  Original bassist of The Beatles and a talented artist who played a crucial role in the band's early formation before pursuing his artistic career.

• 1962 Michael Curtiz

  Hungarian-american actor, director and producer (d. 1962).

• 1965 Linda Darnell

  Linda Darnell was a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1940s and 1950s, known for her exotic beauty and versatile roles in films like 'Blood and Sand' and 'Forever Amber'. She transitioned from playing virginal heroines to sultry temptresses, becoming a notable star of her era.

• 1966 Evelyn Waugh

  Evelyn Waugh was a prominent British novelist known for his satirical works, including 'Decline and Fall' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. He was a key figure in 20th-century English literature, renowned for his sharp wit and social commentary.

• 1975 Marjorie Main

  Actress (ma & pa kettle), is killed at 85

• 1975 Walker Evans

  Renowned American documentary photographer famous for his powerful Depression-era images capturing rural poverty and social landscapes, particularly his work for the Farm Security Administration.

• 1979 Nino Rota

  Renowned Italian film composer famous for his iconic musical scores, particularly for Federico Fellini's films and Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' series. He won an Oscar for his collaborative work on 'The Godfather Part II' in 1974. Rota is considered one of the most influential film composers of the 20th century.

• 1989 Joan Barry

  Dies at 85

• 1991 Kevin Peter Hall

  Actor known for 'Harry and the Hendersons', who tragically died from AIDS at age 35. He was also notable for his roles in 'Predator' and other films.

• 1993 Chris Hani

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and leader of the South African Communist Party, assassinated in 1993 during the critical transition period from apartheid to democracy.

• 1999 Jean Vander Pyl

  Jean Vander Pyl was a renowned American voice actress best known for her role as Wilma Flintstone in the classic animated series 'The Flintstones'. She had a significant career in voice acting during the golden age of animation.

• 2000 Larry Linville

  American actor best known for playing Major Frank Burns in the iconic TV series M*A*S*H, a role that made him famous in the 1970s.

• 2003 Little Eva

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

• 2010 Dixie Carter

  Beloved American television actress best known for her role in 'Designing Women'. She had a prolific career in television, appearing in multiple series throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.

• 2010 Lech Kaczyński

  Polish lawyer and politician who served as the 4th President of Poland until his tragic death in the Smolensk air disaster on 10 April 2010.

• 2012 Raymond Aubrac

  Prominent French Resistance leader during World War II who later became a respected civil engineer, symbolizing courage and resilience during the Nazi occupation.

• 2013 Robert G. Edwards

  Nobel Prize laureate for the development of in vitro fertilization

• 2013 Angela Voigt

  East German long jumper who won Olympic gold medal in 1976, representing the German Democratic Republic in track and field.

• 2014 Phyllis Frelich

  Phyllis Frelich was a groundbreaking deaf actress who made history by becoming the first deaf performer to win a Tony Award for her powerful role in the Broadway production of 'Children of a Lesser God'.

• 2014 Sue Townsend

  Renowned British author famous for her Adrian Mole book series, which humorously chronicles the life of a teenage boy. Her works became cultural touchstones in British literature, blending comedy and social commentary.

• 2014 Dominique Baudis

  Prominent French politician who served as mayor of Toulouse and had a distinguished career in journalism as a foreign correspondent and news anchor.

• 2015 Richie Benaud

  Legendary Australian cricket player and renowned sports commentator who significantly influenced cricket broadcasting. He was a respected figure in both playing and commentating on the sport.

• 2016 Howard Marks

  Howard Marks was a notorious Welsh cannabis smuggler, author, and prominent cannabis legalization activist who became a counterculture icon through his controversial life story.

• 2023 Al Jaffee

  Legendary cartoonist famous for his iconic MAD Magazine fold-ins and satirical illustrations, who had an extraordinary career spanning over seven decades.