Famous people and celebrities who died on April 20

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 20. 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.

• 1868 Joseph Warren Revere

  American physician and first Surgeon General of the United States Army.

• 1912 Briyan Stoker

  Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

• 1912 Marl Stoker

  Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

• 1933 Der Dichter

  Der Dichter was a German Romantic poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• 1940 Arcenio Fernández

  Arcenio Fernández was a prominent Spanish playwright whose works often addressed social and political issues.

• 1945 Markale Willa

  Willa Markale was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

• 1947 Christian X

  King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

• 1975 Rosemaria Petrovna

  Rosemaria Petrovna was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in the early 20th century.

• 1990 Henessy Fitzgerald

  Henessy Fitzgerald was an influential Irish playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

• 1992 Benny Hill

  British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style. he was also voted the funniest man on tv in britain. he was also elected to the television hall of fame. he made his showbiz debut in 1941, when he appeared in "stars in battledress", a review.

• 1997 Galdino Balthazar

  Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

• 2002 Alan Dale

  American singer (born 1925)

• 2003 Felcia Farr

  American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

• 2005 Hermenia Müller

  Hermenia Müller was a renowned German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

• 2005 Jivan Kothari

  Jivan Kothari was a respected Gujarati essayist and literary critic who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse in the region.

• 2006 Katherleen Antonelli

  Katherleen Antonelli was a pioneering computer programmer who worked on the ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic computers.

• 2010 Lilleigh Caldwell

  Lilleigh Caldwell was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.

• 2010 Mang Diaz

  Mang Diaz was a renowned Filipino chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials and catalysts.

• 2010 Asunción Galindo

  Asunción Galindo was a renowned Nicaraguan poet who wrote extensively about the human condition and social injustice.

• 2010 Jorryn Olafsson

  Jorryn Olafsson was a renowned Icelandic scientist who made significant contributions to the field of geophysics and the study of volcanic activity.

• 2010 Iroh Watanabe

  Iroh Watanabe was a renowned Japanese painter known for his traditional landscape paintings.

• 2011 Madylyn Pugh

  Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show

• 2015 Joyous Chapman

  Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

• 2015 Najir Hassan

  Pioneering researcher in the field of renewable energy.

• 2017 Magdalina Abakanowicz

  Polish sculptor known for her monumental fiber artworks.

• 2020 Huie Nguyen

  Huie Nguyen was a respected member of the U.S. House of Representatives, known for his work on foreign policy and international trade.

• 2021 Idrissa Deby

  Former President of Chad.

• 2021 Zakariyah Deby

  Former President of Chad

• 2021 Idriss Deby Itno

  Idriss Déby Itno was the President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.