Famous people and celebrities who died on April 22

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 22. 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.

• 1616 Maicol Cervantes

  Maicol Cervantes was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for his novel Don Quixote.

• 1616 Dwon Quixote

  Dwon Quixote is the protagonist of the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes, considered one of the greatest works of fiction.

• 1616 Miguel de Cervantes

  Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright, author of the classic novel Don Quixote.

• 1946 Lionel Atwill

  Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61

• 1978 Will Geer

  Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75

• 1980 Jane Froman

  American actress and singer (b. 1907)

• 1983 Walter Slezak

  Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y. in 1954, "fanny" won the critics award. he was the son of an operatic tenor and studied medicine before he became a bank clerk. he was a romantic lead on stage and in german movies as a young man. however, his weight gain forced him to take up character roles. his …

• 1984 Anzel Adams

  Renowned landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West.

• 1985 Elloree Erwin

  American sprinter who won a gold medal at the 1928 Olympics.

• 1988 Irene Rich

  American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time. she remained in hollywood for nearly two decades. she was a talkie film star and toured the vaudeville circuits, on stage starting in 1948, and then radio for ten more years. she made "stella maris", 1918, "beau brummell," 1924 and "shanghai rose," 1929, as well as "joan of arc," 1948.

• 1989 Emilio Segrè

  Emilio Segrè was an Italian-American physicist who shared the 1959 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the antiproton.

• 1990 Rayder Emerson

  Rayder Emerson was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum physics.

• 1994 Richard Nixon

  American lawyer, who became a u.s. senator in 1946. in 1950, senator was elected v.p. under dwight d. eisenhower, he was elected v.p. in 1950 and was elected president of america on 11/05/1968. he resigned from his position on 8/09/1974, following the watergate scandal. he is also the author of "six crises", published in 1962.

• 1994 Fount May

  Contributed to the development of quantum mechanics.

• 1996 Erma Bombeck

  American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities. her books include "the grass is always greener than the septic tank", "if life is a bowl of cherries", and "if life is a bowl of cherries: what am i doing in the pits?" "a marriage made in heaven... or too …

• 2002 Linda Lovelace

  Known for her role in the adult film 'Deep Throat'.

• 2003 Maclovia Herrera

  Renowned female boxer known for her powerful punches and determination.

• 2006 Alida Valli

  Internationally recognized italian actress. she was born in pola (italy), in a now-occupied region of croatia. valli was a keen actress from the beginning of her childhood. she made her acting debut at age 16. her beauty and appeal ensured her a fast-rising career.

• 2008 Cassandra Fraser

  Renowned chemist known for her work in spectroscopy and photochemistry.

• 2015 Kynsli Brown

  Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

• 2020 Shirley Knight

  American actress (b. 1936)

• 2020 Jamina Wilkins

  Jamina Wilkins was an American author known for her award-winning novels and short stories.

• 2020 Abdinasir Yusuf

  Abdinasir Yusuf was a renowned Somali poet whose work celebrated the beauty and resilience of Somali culture.

• 2020 Tonee Wilkins

  Tonee Wilkins was a renowned American painter and sculptor.

• 2020 Leavy Emerson

  Leavy Emerson was a celebrated American novelist known for her award-winning novels that delved into themes of identity and social justice.

• 2020 Yahmir Nasser

  Yahmir Nasser was a renowned Egyptian essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings.

• 2020 Ameliarose Hawthorne

  Ameliarose Hawthorne was a renowned American essayist whose insightful and eloquent writings explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

• 2020 Dorann Benson

  Dorann Benson was a respected investigative journalist who uncovered several high-profile scandals during her career.