Famous people and celebrities who died on April 14

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 14. 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.

• 1925 John Singer Sargent

  Renowned portrait painter known for his elegant and realistic style.

• 1925 John Sargent

  American academic and painter (d. 1925).

• 1930 Vladimir Mayakovsky

  Russian and soviet poet, playwright and artist, as well as stage and film actors. he is a prominent representative of russian futurism in the early 20th century.

• 1934 Gerald du Maurier

  British actor-manager (unmarried escape).

• 1964 Rachel Carson

  Pioneering marine biologist and environmental activist who wrote groundbreaking books like 'Silent Spring', which exposed the dangers of pesticides and helped launch the modern environmental movement.

• 1965 Perry Smith

  Infamous criminal who, alongside Richard Hickock, murdered the Clutter family in Kansas, immortalized in Truman Capote's groundbreaking true crime novel 'In Cold Blood'.

• 1975 Fredric March

  American actor, who was a strong leading man and well-known in hollywood and broadway for his thoughtful and sensitive performances. after a few roles in the 1920s, he gained a solid reputation through films like "a star is born" (1937). march won two oscars for "dr. jekyl and mr. hyde" (1932) and "the best years of our lives" (1946).

• 1985 Noele Gordon

  British television actress and presenter best known for her iconic role in the long-running soap opera 'Crossroads', which made her a household name in the UK during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1986 Simone de Beauvoir

  Simone de Beauvoir was a groundbreaking French philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist who profoundly influenced 20th-century intellectual thought. Her seminal work 'The Second Sex' is considered a foundational text in feminist philosophy. She was a key figure in existentialism and maintained a lifelong intellectual partnership with Jean-Paul Sartre.

• 1990 Thurston Harris

  Thurston Harris was an influential rhythm and blues singer best known for his hit song 'Little Bitty Pretty One', which became a classic of the 1950s rock and roll era.

• 1995 Burl Ives

  Renowned American folk singer, actor, and cultural icon who significantly influenced mid-20th century music and entertainment. He was famous for his distinctive baritone voice and memorable performances in folk music and film. Ives was a Grammy Award winner and appeared in notable movies like 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'.

• 1999 Ellen Corby

  Renowned American character actress best known for her Emmy-winning role as Grandma Walton. She was a respected film and television performer with multiple Academy Award nominations in the 1940s.

• 1999 Anthony Newley

  Renowned British-American entertainer who was a Broadway star, known for writing, directing, and starring in the musical 'Stop the World, I Want to Get Off' in 1962. He was a creative genius who made significant contributions to theater and music.

• 2000 Wilf Mannion

  Wilf Mannion was a prominent English footballer who played as a forward and later became a manager. He was known for his exceptional skills and played for Middlesbrough during the 1930s and 1940s, becoming a key figure in the club's history.

• 2001 Jim Baxter

  Scottish football legend known as 'Slim Jim', renowned for his exceptional midfield skills and crucial victories against England in 1963 and 1967.

• 2005 Saunders Mac Lane

  Saunders Mac Lane was a renowned American mathematician who fundamentally shaped modern abstract algebra and category theory. He was a professor at the University of Chicago and made groundbreaking contributions to mathematical foundations. His work significantly influenced mathematical logic and algebraic structures.

• 2007 René Rémond

  Prominent French historian and political scientist who significantly contributed to understanding contemporary French political thought and institutions during the 20th century.

• 2008 Ollie Johnston

  Ollie Johnston was a legendary Disney animator who played a crucial role in the golden age of animation, contributing to classic Disney films and inspiring generations of animators. He was part of the famous 'Nine Old Men' who defined Disney's animation style.

• 2008 Tommy Holmes

  Tommy Holmes was a notable American baseball player and manager who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-20th century, primarily with the Boston Braves.

• 2009 Maurice Druon

  Maurice Druon was a renowned French novelist and historian, famous for his epic historical novel series 'The Accursed Kings' which deeply influenced historical fiction and inspired George R.R. Martin.

• 2010 Peter Steele

  Peter Steele was the bassist and lead singer of the gothic metal band Type O Negative. Known for his towering height and distinctive bass-baritone vocals, he was a significant figure in alternative metal music.

• 2011 William N. Lipscomb

  Nobel Prize laureate for his studies on the structure of boranes illuminating problems of chemical bonding

• 2012 Jonathan Frid

  Canadian actor best known for his iconic role as Barnabas Collins in the gothic soap opera 'Dark Shadows', which became a cult classic television series.

• 2013 Colin Davis

  Sir Colin Davis was a renowned British conductor who led major orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra and was celebrated for his interpretations of Mozart, Berlioz, and other classical composers.

• 2014 Wally Olins

  Renowned British branding expert and author who significantly influenced corporate identity and brand strategy globally.

• 2015 Percy Sledge

  Legendary American soul singer best known for his iconic hit 'When a Man Loves a Woman', a timeless classic in the genre of soul music.

• 2018 Hal Greer

  Hal Greer was a legendary NBA basketball player who spent his entire 15-year career with the Syracuse/Philadelphia franchise, becoming a ten-time NBA All-Star.

• 2019 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.

• 2021 Bernard Madoff

  Infamous American financier who orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding investors of billions of dollars and ultimately sentenced to 150 years in prison.

• 2022 Mike Bossy

  Legendary NHL forward for the New York Islanders, famous for scoring 50 goals in 50 games and being a key player in the team's four consecutive Stanley Cup victories.