List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 6th
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Russian politician known for his nationalist views.
British politician (b. 1923)
Swiss author and theologian. although he was ordained a roman catholic priest by the roman catholic church in 1954, ka 1/4 ngaeur (tm)'s controversial liberal views caused the vatican to ban his teachings in 1979. his publications, which challenge traditional church doctrine include "rechtfertigung. die lehre karl barths und eine katholische besinnung" (justification: a catholic reflection and the doctrine of …
Jshon Freedman was a Canadian journalist and author known for his work with The Globe and Mail.
Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire career with the Detroit Tigers.
American baseball player, broadcaster and executive (b.1934)
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
American politician and a us senator from south carolina. fritz hollings graduated in 1942 from the citadel and enlisted as an officer in the us army during world war ii. he served in the north african, european and african campaigns. he received the bronze star, seven ribbons, and the silver star. he left the army in 1945 and enrolled at …
American politician and entrepreneur who served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina and was known for his business acumen and political career.
British physician, journalist, author and broadcaster (b. 1928)
Renowned French painter known for his abstract art.
Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr. warmth'.
French playwright known for his politically engaged works.
Known for his hit songs and contributions to country music
Renowned country music artist
American singer, songwriter and country-western singer. haggard's down-to-earth style was a hit on country music charts during the 1960s and 1970s. although haggard was once a regular on local country radio stations, it is now difficult to find his songs on major country radio stations. haggard's world-weary baritone voice conveyed sorrowful songs about heartache, depression and hardships. his 1969 song, …
Merl Haggard was a legendary country music singer known for hits like 'Okie from Muskogee'.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
James best was an american actor best known for his role as sheriff rosco p. coltrane on the television series the dukes of hazzard.
Gertrude Weaver was an American supercentenarian who was briefly the oldest living person in the world.
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1929)
Italian lawyer and politician (b. 1924)
American singer-songwriter and conductor (b. 1918)
Mickey rooney was an american actor and comedian known for his long career in the entertainment industry, including his role as andy hardy in a series of films.
Carolyn McCarthy was a U.S. Representative for New York's 4th congressional district.
Italian motorcycle designer, co-founded bimota (b. 1943)
French pianist and composer (b. 1926)
American actress (d. 2014.)
Norwegian actress (b. 1922)
American soldier, journalist, and academic (b. 1924)
Spanish director and screenwriter (b. 1946)
English footballer and manager (b. 1931)
German lawyer and politician (b. 1946)
Grenadian physician and politician, 2nd governor of grenada (b. 1921)
Known as the 'Painter of Light', Thomos Kinkade was a renowned American artist.
Painter of light known for his tranquil and luminous landscapes.
American poet and critic (b. 1919)
American admiral (b. 1934)
Australian fashion designer and journalist (b. 1920)
Chinese astrophysicist and academic (b. 1936)
American cinematographer and director (d. 2011).
British actor, politician, and noted family. he is the son of actor sir michael redgrave, born 3/20/1908 in bristol, and rachel kempson, a prominent theatrical family. both his sisters, vanessa redgrave and lynn redgrave, are noted actresses. redgrave is co-director of britain’s moving theatre, and the founder of symposium 90. this international association studies the causes and consequences of stalinism. …
First female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and a prominent advocate for Native American rights.
American tribal leader (b. 1945)
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Canadian historian and academic (d. 2009)
Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1982)
Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
Italian director and screenwriter (d. 2007)
Greek actor and director (b. 1926)
American businessman and diplomat (d. 2006)
American basketball player and coach (b. 1977)
American college basketball coach (born 1977).
Greek actor (born in 1926)
U.s. diplomat, prominent socialite (born 1917).
American author known for his memoir Stop-Time.
American orthopedic surgeon and professor (b. 1904)
Prince of monaco (b. 1923)
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the crickets), (d. 2004).
Russian activist and linguist (d. 2004).
American baseball player (b. 1929)
American computer scientist and educator; founded anita borg institute for women and technology (b. 1949)
Canadian cardinal (d. 2003)
Nigerian-american drummer, educator, and activist (d. 2003)
American journalist (b. 1963)
Greek stage director of the metropolitan opera (b. 1919)
Canadian cardinal (born 1912).
Renowned chemist known for his work on the structure of organic compounds.
American singer (charles & eddie) (d. 2001).
American singer (born 1963)
Tunisian journalist and politician, 1st president of the republic of tunisia (d. 2000)
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
American vibraphone composer and player (d. 1999).
Pioneering biologist in the field of avian taxonomy.
American country singer who was named female vocalist of the year by the country music association three times. tammy's story seemed straight out of a country western song. between 1976-1978, a series of tragedies struck tammy. she was kidnapped at gunpoint, and then beaten and choked in oct 1978.
American singer (plasmatics) (born 1949)
German footballer (d. 1998)
German footballer (born 1958)
At age 84, a washington redskins owner dies.
Anglo-american actress, garson was very popular in the second world war. she was listed by the motion picture herald among america's top ten box office draws between 1942 and 1946. garson was one of the most prominent stars at metro-goldwyn-mayer in the 1940s. she received seven academy award nominations including five consecutive nominations. in 1942, garson won the best actress …
Greek banker and politician, president of greece (b. 1912)
Greek politician (born 1912)
Died as the prime minister of finland (1959-1961).
Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
Burundian politician, 5th president of burundi (d. 1994)
Rwandan banker and politician, 3rd president of rwanda (b. 1937)
Assassination of president of burundi (1993-1994).
Burundi politician (born 1956).
Jazz musician dies at 77
Chair (sherlock holmes society), died at 75
Age 54, humanist/architect in amsterdam.
At 19 years old, "baby doll" indies actress diwana dies in a car accident
Died as prime minister of tunisia (1970-1980).
Renowned science fiction writer known for his Foundation series.
A prolific writer of science fiction and popular science, he is best known for his Foundation series and his work on robotics and artificial intelligence.
American author and biochemist known for his science fiction works.
Prolific science fiction writer known for his Foundation series and Robot series.
Izic Asimov was a renowned biochemist who made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology.
Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author. his books included 400, and he sold more than 15,000,000 hardcover and paperback books in the united states alone. he was an active mensa member and served on the international board. he is also a member scicop, as well as a debunker of astrology.
Issaic Asimov was a prolific science fiction writer known for his Foundation series and Robot series.
Astronaut (apollo 17) dies from a heart attack aged 57.
(1946 best dressed woman), died at 73
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Singer/narrator, dies at age 41.
British singer ("south of the border") dies.
Indian general who served as the chief of army staff of the indian army from 1962 to 1966 and the military governor of hyderabad state from 1948 to 1949. (b. 1908)
Salvador guerilla leader, murdered
Indian independence activist and politician.
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
The ss was designed by a bulgarian architect. national library cyril and methodius (d. 1979).
Softball pitcher (hall of fame 1957), is killed at the age of 61.
American composer dies at 85
Russian-american composer and educator (d. 1978)
Dutch actor unrest of grave, dies at 65
Renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Japanese politician, 13th lord keeper of the privy seal of japan (b. 1889)
American bullfighter (born in 1903)
Writer
He was a chinese general, military leader, and statesman. he was also the director of china 1928-1949, and the leader of formosa since 1949. he was the chief of staff at shampa military academy from 5/03/1924 to 5/15/1926 and was also named head of kuomintang 5.15/1926. soong may-ling, his third wife was he married 12/01/1927.
Australian pilot and businessman, co-founded qantas airways limited (b. 1895)
Dutch architect (b. 1884)
Dutch architect (hilversum town hall), is killed at the age of 89.
Dutch architect (born in 1884)
Born 1895, australian businessman and aviator (born 1895).
South African middle-distance runner who won the 880 yards at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Ihor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor who is widely considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
Isaly Stravinsky was a renowned Russian composer and conductor, known for his innovative and influential works in the early 20th century.
Russian-american pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1882)
Russian composer (le sacre du printemps), dies in new york at age 88.
Russian composer and conductor, widely considered to be the greatest and most versatile composers the 20th century. his brilliant imagination and exceptional craftsmanship helped to revolutionize music. stravinsky was to music the picasso of art. he broke with musical tradition by creating unorthodox rhythms and dissonances. his most important works are "the firebird", 1910, "the rites of spring," 1914, "petrouchka," …
American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1955 to 1958.
American doctor was charged with murdering his wife on 7/04/1954 in their own bed. he beat her with 27 punches to the head
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Us black panther leader shot to death
Actress (10 commandments). samson & delilah) die at 73
American lawyer and Assistant Attorney General known for her work in law enforcement.
Ukrainian-american astronomer and academic (b. 1897)
Dutch businessman dies at the age of 74
Belgian microbiologist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1870)
Belgian bacteriologist (nobel prize 1919), is killed at the age of 90.
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Polish-israeli scholar and academic (b. 1895)
Professor and scholar in israel of islamic art (born 1895).
Idris Davies was a Welsh poet known for his works in the 20th century.
Composer dies at 71
American pole vaulter (b. 1882)
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
German agronomist and politician (b. 1896)
Composer dies at 58
German politician and agronomist (d. 1947).
President (dutch liberal states party), dies at 42
Renowned illustrator known for creating the Kewpie characters.
Illustrator, artist, and writer (b. 1874)
Composer dies at 49
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
British theater producer
Haik Melkonian was an Armenian revolutionary and one of the founders of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun).
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for his narrative poems.
Us poet
American poet (born 1869).
George armstrong custer's wife (born 1842).
Composer dies at 73
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
American poet (b. 1850)
Antifascist/editor-in-chief (il mondo) dies at 43
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
At the age of 63, he dies.
4th earl belmore (d. 1913).
On his 78th birthday, he dies.
Jiovany Pascoli was an Italian poet and classical scholar, known for his lyrical and evocative poems about nature and rural life.
Italian scholar and writer, the author of melancholy, graceful lyrics. he was professor of italian literature at the university.
Famous deaths on April 6th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Irish poet and writer known for her lyrical poetry.
Norwegian author, playwright, and politician, 6th county governor of møre og romsdal (b. 1849)
At the age of 57, she dies.