Famous people and celebrities who died on April 24

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 24. 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.

• 1924 G. Stanley Hall

  Known for his contributions to the study of child development and educational psychology.

• 1941 Karin Boye

  Karin Boye was a prominent Swedish modernist poet and novelist, best known for her dystopian novel 'Kallocain', which critically explores themes of totalitarianism and individual freedom.

• 1960 Max von Laue

  PHY - German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879)

• 1961 Lee Moran

  American actor, director and screenwriter (b. 1888)

• 1962 Emilio Prados

  Emilio Prados was a Spanish poet and a member of the Generation of '27, a group of influential Spanish poets and intellectuals.

• 1965 Louise Dresser

  Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86

• 1967 Vladimir Komarov

  Soviet cosmonaut and engineer who became the first human to die during a space mission, tragically perishing in the Soyuz 1 spacecraft crash in 1967.

• 1970 Otis Spann

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who was a key figure in Chicago blues, known for his influential work with Muddy Waters and his powerful solo career.

• 1974 Bud Abbott

  Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

• 1979 John Carroll

  Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

• 1980 Alejo Carpentier

  Renowned Cuban novelist, musicologist, and influential writer of Latin American magical realism, known for works like 'The Kingdom of This World' and significant contributions to 20th-century literature.

• 1986 Wallis Simpson

  American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931. after her second divorce, she met prince edward, the heir to great britain's throne, and began an affair. she was american and had been divorced.

• 1993 Oliver Tambo

  Prominent South African anti-apartheid leader who played a crucial role in the African National Congress (ANC) during the struggle against racial segregation. He was a key figure in the fight for democracy and equality in South Africa, working alongside Nelson Mandela.

• 1993 Tran Duc Thao

  Vietnamese-French philosopher known for his work on phenomenology and Marxist theory, contributing significantly to post-colonial philosophical discourse.

• 1997 Eugene Stoner

  Eugene Stoner was a pioneering American firearms designer who revolutionized modern military weaponry by creating the AR-15 rifle, which became the basis for the M16 rifle used extensively by the US military.

• 1997 Allan Francovich

  American director and producer (b. 1941)

• 2002 Lucien Wercollier

  Prominent Luxembourgian sculptor known for his significant contributions to 20th-century European art. He was active during a pivotal period of artistic development and created notable sculptural works.

• 2004 Estée Lauder

  Pioneering American businesswoman who founded Estée Lauder Companies, a global cosmetics and skincare empire that revolutionized the beauty industry.

• 2004 José Giovanni

  Renowned French filmmaker and writer of Corsican descent who became a Swiss citizen in 1986, known for his significant contributions to cinema and literature.

• 2005 Ezer Weizman

  Prominent Israeli military leader and politician who served as the 7th President of Israel from 1993 to 2000. He was a former commander of the Israeli Air Force and played significant roles in Israel's political and military history.

• 2006 Moshe Teitelbaum

  Prominent Romanian-American Orthodox rabbi, spiritual leader of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty, and influential author in Jewish religious circles.

• 2008 Jimmy Giuffre

  Innovative jazz musician who significantly influenced free jazz and improvisation, known for his experimental approach to clarinet and saxophone performance and composition.

• 2011 Sathya Sai Baba

  Renowned Indian spiritual leader and guru who founded the Sathya Sai Organization, dedicated to humanitarian and educational services worldwide.

• 2014 Hans Hollein

  Prominent Austrian architect known for innovative postmodern design, particularly the controversial Haas House in Vienna. He was a significant figure in contemporary architecture and academic circles.

• 2014 Tadeusz Różewicz

  Renowned Polish playwright and poet who was a significant figure in post-World War II literature, known for his innovative and existential works.

• 2015 Władysław Bartoszewski

  Prominent Polish historian, journalist, politician, and Holocaust survivor who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a significant role in Polish-Jewish reconciliation during and after World War II.

• 2016 Tommy Kono

  Tommy Kono was a renowned American weightlifter who competed in multiple Olympic Games and is considered one of the greatest weightlifters in history.