Famous people and celebrities who died on April 29

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 29. 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.

• 1827 Deborah Sampson

  American Revolutionary War soldier who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army.

• 1933 Constantine Cavafy

  Renowned Greek poet known for his distinctive style and themes of nostalgia and personal reflection.

• 1935 Leroy Carr

  Influential blues musician of the 1930s who significantly impacted urban blues piano style and influenced many later musicians.

• 1951 Ludwig Wittgenstein

  Austrian philosopher, linguist, and writer who had a profound influence on many schools of logic positivism, semantic analysis, and linguistics.

• 1959 Kenneth Anderson

  British military officer who served as Governor of Gibraltar, with a distinguished career in the British Army during the mid-20th century.

• 1961 Cisco Houston

  Cisco Houston was an influential American folk musician and close collaborator of Woody Guthrie, known for his significant contributions to the folk music revival of the mid-20th century. He was a skilled guitarist, singer, and songwriter who helped preserve and popularize traditional American folk music. Houston was also an important figure in the labor and social justice movements of his …

• 1967 J B Lenoir

  J.B. Lenoir was an influential American blues musician known for his distinctive guitar style and socially conscious lyrics during the 1950s and 1960s.

• 1967 Anthony Mann

  Renowned American film director known for Western and film noir genres, famous for directing classics like 'El Cid' and 'The Last Frontier'.

• 1982 Raymond Bussières

  Prominent French actor who appeared in over 160 films between 1933 and 1982, known for his versatility across stage, film, television, and cabaret performances.

• 1988 James McCracken

  Renowned American dramatic tenor known for his powerful voice and impressive physical presence in opera performances.

• 1988 Andrew Cruickshank

  Scottish stage and screen actor best known for his long-running role as Dr. Angus Cameron in 'Dr. Finlay's Casebook'. He had a distinguished career in theater and television spanning several decades.

• 1991 Claude Gallimard

  Claude Gallimard was a prominent French publisher who played a crucial role in the literary world, leading the renowned Gallimard publishing house.

• 1992 Mae Clarke

  Mae Clarke was a prominent Hollywood actress famous for her role in the classic horror film 'Frankenstein' and her significant contributions to early cinema.

• 1993 Mick Ronson

  Influential English guitarist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work with David Bowie in the Spiders from Mars and collaborations with Mott the Hoople. A key figure in glam rock and rock music production during the 1970s.

• 1993 Michael Gordon

  Michael Gordon was an accomplished American film director and actor, best known for directing the classic romantic comedy 'Pillow Talk' starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson.

• 1997 Mike Royko

  Renowned Chicago newspaper columnist who won the Pulitzer Prize, known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and influential writing style.

• 2000 Phạm Văn Đồng

  Prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the second Prime Minister of North Vietnam and later the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1987.

• 2001 Arthur B. C. Walker Jr.

  Renowned American physicist and academic who made significant contributions to solar physics and space research.

• 2006 John Kenneth Galbraith

  Renowned economist who wrote extensively about economic power, affluence, and social inequality, winning the Hillman Award in 1958 for his influential work.

• 2007 Ivica Račan

  Prominent Croatian politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of Croatia from 2000 to 2003. He was a key figure in Croatia's transition to democracy and European integration.

• 2008 Albert Hofmann

  Albert Hofmann was a renowned Swiss chemist who accidentally discovered LSD in 1943 while working at Sandoz Laboratories in Basel. He is famous for intentionally taking the first deliberate LSD dose and documenting its profound psychological effects. His book 'LSD: My Problem Child' provides a comprehensive account of his groundbreaking research.

• 2010 Avigdor Arikha

  Renowned French-Israeli artist, printmaker, and art historian who made significant contributions to modern art and art theory.

• 2011 Joanna Russ

  Pioneering feminist science fiction author who significantly influenced the genre through groundbreaking works like 'The Female Man', challenging traditional gender narratives in speculative fiction.

• 2014 Bob Hoskins

  Acclaimed English actor known for distinctive roles in films like 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' and 'Mona Lisa', often portraying tough cockney characters with remarkable depth and nuance.

• 2014 Al Feldstein

  Renowned American comic book artist and editor, best known for his influential work at MAD Magazine during the 1950s and 1960s, significantly shaping satirical comic art.

• 2015 François Michelin

  Prominent French industrialist who led the Michelin tire company from 1955 to 1999, transforming it into a global manufacturing powerhouse and innovating in tire technology and business management.

• 2015 Calvin Peete

  Pioneering African American professional golfer who was one of the most successful players on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.

• 2015 Jean Nidetch

  Pioneering American businesswoman who co-founded Weight Watchers, revolutionizing the weight loss and wellness industry.

• 2020 Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan was a critically acclaimed Indian actor who made significant contributions to both Bollywood and Hollywood cinema, known for his nuanced performances in films like 'Life of Pi', 'Slumdog Millionaire', and 'The Namesake'.

• 2022 Joanna Barnes

  Accomplished American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'The Parent Trap' and 'Spartacus', who also worked as a writer during her career.