Famous people and celebrities who died on April 2

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 2. 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.

• 1872 Samuel Morse

  American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code. he sent his first telegraph message on 05/22/1844. he was also a skilled portrait painter.

• 1914 Paul Heyse

  LIT - German author, poet, and translator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1830)

• 1914 Paul Johann Ludwig Heyse

  Nobel Prize laureate as a tribute to the consummate artistry, permeated with idealism, which he has demonstrated during his long productive career as a lyric poet, dramatist, novelist and writer of world-renowned short stories

• 1928 Theodore William Richards

  CHE - American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1868)

• 1935 Bennie Moten

  Bennie Moten was a renowned jazz pianist and band leader during the Harlem Renaissance.

• 1948 Sabahattin Ali

  Prominent Turkish writer known for his critical social realism and significant contributions to modern Turkish literature. He was a journalist, novelist, and poet who challenged political oppression through his works. Ali was tragically murdered, likely due to his political views.

• 1959 Benjamin Christensen

  Danish actor barnet, mockery dies at 79

• 1972 Gil Hodges

  Gil Hodges was a legendary Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman and later manager, known for his exceptional hitting skills and significant contribution to baseball history.

• 1974 Douglass Dumbrille

  Actor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84

• 1974 Georges Pompidou

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister from 1962 to 1968 under President Charles de Gaulle. He played a crucial role during the tumultuous 1968 student and worker strikes, acting as a key negotiator.

• 1976 Taos Amrouche

  Significant Algerian writer who played a crucial role in preserving North African literary traditions. Her work often explored themes of cultural identity and postcolonial experience. She was an important voice in Francophone African literature.

• 1987 Buddy Rich

  Legendary jazz drummer and big band leader known for his extraordinary technical skill and powerful performances. He was one of the most influential drummers in jazz history, leading his own band and inspiring generations of musicians.

• 1992 Paula Kelly

  Singer/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.

• 1995 Hannes Alfven

  Hannes Alfvén was a pioneering Swedish physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970 for his groundbreaking work in magnetohydrodynamics. He made significant contributions to plasma physics and is remembered for discovering Alfvén waves.

• 1995 Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén

  Nobel Prize laureate for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics

• 1997 Tomoyuki Tanaka

  Tomoyuki Tanaka was a legendary Japanese film producer at Toho Studios, most famous for creating the iconic movie monster Godzilla, which revolutionized the kaiju genre in cinema.

• 1998 Rob Pilatus

  German-American singer and dancer, famous member of pop duo Milli Vanilli, known for their controversial lip-syncing scandal.

• 2000 Tommaso Buscetta

  Tommaso Buscetta was a pivotal Sicilian mafioso who broke the code of silence (Omertà) and became a key informant against the Mafia. His detailed testimony in 1984 led to massive arrests and exposed the internal structure of the criminal organization. He is considered one of the most significant pentiti (mafia turncoats) in Italian criminal history.

• 2001 Jennifer Syme

  American actress (born 1972).

• 2002 Levi Celerio

  Renowned Filipino musician known for his significant contributions to Philippine music as a pianist, composer, and lyricist.

• 2002 John R. Pierce

  American engineer and author (b. 1910)

• 2003 Edwin Starr

  Iconic soul and R&B singer known for his powerful anti-war hit 'War' and significant contributions to the Motown sound during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2004 John Argyris

  Renowned Greek aeronautical engineer who was a pioneer in developing the finite element method, a crucial computational technique in engineering and physics.

• 2009 Bud Shank

  Renowned jazz multi-instrumentalist who was a pivotal figure in West Coast jazz, known for his exceptional skills on flute and saxophone and collaborations with legendary musicians across multiple genres.

• 2012 Elizabeth Catlett

  Elizabeth Catlett was a pioneering African-American artist and sculptor who significantly influenced 20th-century art through her powerful works addressing social justice, racial identity, and women's experiences. Her sculptures and prints were instrumental in representing African-American struggles and achievements during the civil rights era.

• 2015 Robert H. Schuller

  Prominent American televangelist and author who founded the Crystal Cathedral and hosted the 'Hour of Power' television program, influencing millions of viewers.

• 2021 Simon Bainbridge

  Renowned English composer and music educator who made significant contributions to contemporary classical music. He passed away in 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in musical composition.