Famous people and celebrities who died on April 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 18. 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.

• 1802 Erasmus Darwin

  English physician and grandfather of Charles Darwin.

• 1873 Justus von Liebig

  Renowned chemist known for his discoveries in the field of organic chemistry.

• 1898 Gustave Moreau

  French symbolist painter whose primary focus was on the illustration of biblical or mythological figures. moreau was a painter who appealed to some symbolist writers.

• 1928 Epifanio de los Santos

  Epifanio de los Santos was a prominent Filipino historian and scholar.

• 1940 Florrie Forde

  Florrie Forde was a popular music hall singer and entertainer in the early 20th century.

• 1942 Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

  Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was an American sculptor, art patron, and the founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

• 1945 Ernie Pyle

  Legendary World War II war correspondent who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943 and was killed in action in Okinawa. He was renowned for his human-interest stories that captured the experiences of ordinary soldiers. General Omar Bradley considered him an exceptional journalist and humanitarian.

• 1955 Albert Einstein

  German-swiss-american scientist, a physicist who developed the theory of relativity in 1905, and the general theory in 1916, laying the groundwork for 20th century physics and providing the essential structure of the cosmos. for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, he was awarded the nobel prize in 1922. his name is …

• 1960 Emory Johnson

  Director (phantom express and shield of honor), died at 66

• 1965 Guillermo González Camarena

  Mexican inventor who pioneered color television technology and made significant contributions to television broadcasting in Mexico. His color television transmission system was groundbreaking for its time and influenced global television development.

• 1974 Betty Compson

  Actress (barker. weary river. drag net), dies in 77

• 1974 Marcel Pagnol

  French playwright and filmmaker known for his Marseille-based stories.

• 1983 George Balanchine

  Legendary Russian-American choreographer who revolutionized ballet by liberating it from traditional 19th-century symmetrical forms. He created iconic roles for dancers and is considered one of the most influential ballet choreographers of the 20th century.

• 1988 Pierre Desproges

  Renowned French comedian and satirist famous for his sharp, intellectual humor and biting social critiques that challenged societal norms and political correctness.

• 1988 Oktay Rıfat Horozcu

  Oktay Rıfat Horozcu was a prominent Turkish poet and playwright who significantly contributed to modern Turkish literature during the mid-20th century.

• 1995 Arturo Frondizi

  Duplicate of Arturo Frondizi record

• 1996 Piet Hein

  Piet Hein was a renowned Danish polymath known for his contributions to mathematics, poetry, and design, particularly famous for creating the 'superellipse' geometric shape and the game Hex.

• 1996 Kalim Siddiqui

  Founder of the Siddiqui Group, a prominent business conglomerate with diverse business interests across multiple sectors.

• 2002 Thor Heyerdahl

  Norwegian adventurer and anthropologist famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition, which proved ancient peoples could have made long sea voyages using primitive rafts. His groundbreaking maritime journeys challenged established theories about human migration and seafaring capabilities.

• 2004 Kamisese Mara

  Kamisese Mara was a pivotal Fijian political leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Fiji and played a crucial role in the country's independence and early governance.

• 2012 Dick Clark

  Legendary American television host who revolutionized pop music broadcasting through 'American Bandstand' and pioneered multiple game show formats across national networks. He was a cultural icon who introduced generations to popular music and entertainment. Clark's influence on American media and music culture was profound and long-lasting.

• 2013 Storm Thorgerson

  Iconic graphic designer and artist famous for creating legendary album cover art for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and other major rock bands during the 1970s and 1980s.

• 2018 Bruno Sammartino

  Bruno Sammartino was an iconic Italian-American professional wrestler who dominated the WWE (then WWF) in the 1960s and 1970s, holding the world heavyweight championship for an unprecedented total of 11 years. He is widely considered one of the most influential and longest-reigning champions in professional wrestling history.

• 2019 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.

• 2019 Lyra McKee

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

• 2022 Harrison Birtwistle

  Renowned British contemporary classical composer known for his innovative and complex musical compositions, significantly influencing 20th and 21st-century classical music.