April 8th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 8th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
Austrian jewish secretary (b. 1915)
2020
Bangladeshi islamic scholar (b. 1930)
American-canadian voice actor (b. 1940)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Romanian-born american art curator (b. 1926)
2016
Faysal Edhi was a Pakistani journalist and philanthropist who worked with the Edhi Foundation, one of the largest charitable organizations in Pakistan.
2015
Discovered the first planetary nebula without central star, now known as Hanny's Voorwerp.
Cardinal archbishop montreal
Indian journalist and author (b. 1934)
Hong kong chemist and academic (b. 1920)
Ukrainian kick-boxer (d. 2015)
American journalist and publisher (b. 1933)
2014
German activist and author (d. 2014).
Iraqi patriarch (b. 1927)
New zealand architect, designed the te papa tongarewa museum (b. 1930)
2013
The first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies and transformative impact on British politics.
Margaret Thatcher was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, and was also a journalist earlier in her career.
Magdelyn Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.
First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.
Margrete Thatcher was a British politician and businesswoman who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Amarys Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from 1979 to 1990.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Conservative Party.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Mally Thatcher was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Emmersen Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Ulyssa Thatcher was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
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American actress. she is the most well-known of the "mickey mouse club' mouseketeers from the late 1950s. she was a star in many disney films as well as guest appearances on the "zorro", a tv series by the studio. she was paired with frankie avalon for a series of "beach movies" for teens in the 1960s.
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Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928)
First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom known for her conservative policies.
Legend Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies.
Russian journalist (b. 1958)
Spanish economist and author (d. 2013)
2012
Polish-american businessman, founded commodore international (b. 1928)
Polish-american soldier, historian, and political scientist (b. 1921)
American football player and coach (b. 1961)
2011
Shantana Devi was an acclaimed Indian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Romanian-born American artist known for her abstract paintings.
Romanian-american painter and photographer (b. 1910)
2010
Known for managing the Sex Pistols and influencing the punk rock movement.
British musician and impresario known for managing the Sex Pistols.
Abel Muzorewa was a Zimbabwean politician who served as the country's first black Prime Minister from 1979 to 1980.
Dutch singer (born 1926)
Irish-born american world war ii veteran (born in 1922)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
American scientologist, author, investigative journalist, and psychologist (b. 1922)
Polish mountaineer (born 1976)
2008
Japanese painter (b. 1924)
American actor (born 1943).
Baron beaumont, whitley (born 1928).
Australian politician (born 1933)
2007
American artist known for his contributions to conceptual art.
Renowned Pakistani classical and ghazal singer.
American clergyman (born in 1905)
2006
The dutch writer known for his naturalistic realism is "melancholia," 1951. "a prison song in prose," 1967. and an autobiography. he converted to catholicism in 1936, and also wrote about his homosexuality.
2005
Canadian choreographer and dancer (d. 2005).
American baseball player (born in 1926)
2004
German actor (b. 1921)
Gaelic footballer (born 1941).
2003
American actor best known for his role as Deputy Clem Foster in 'Bonanza'.
2002
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Mexican film actress. she is considered to be one of the most significant female characters of the golden age mexican cinema. she was also regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in film and one of spanish-language cinema's greatest erotica. she is also known as pedro armenda!riz or dolores del rao and one of the most prominent figures in …
American painter and educator (d. 2002)
2000
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American singer and actress (d. 2000).
Czech motorcycle racer and sportscaster (d. 2000)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Chandrasekhar Behera was a prominent Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Chhamana Athaguntha' and 'Daka Munshi'.
Arkie Shaw was an American jazz pianist and bandleader.
American lawyer and diplomat known for his work in international law.
1997
Nyro, an american singer-songwriter began her songwriting career young. she had already written "and when i die" at age 17 and was later popularized by peter, paul, and mary, and blood, sweat, and tears.
1996
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100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified)
Argentinian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1906)
Australian politician (b. 1936)
Singer, dies at 67
Argentine film director (born 1906)
Farmer/campaigner dies at the age of 80.
American businessman (born in 1907)
Foraker, oklahoma -- actor (chisum, battle force, dillinger)
1994
French-canadian actor (b. 1899)
American entertainment businessman (d. 1994)
Musician dies at 27
Singer, dies at 91
French canadian actor (born in 1899).
German theologist (world council of churches), is dead at 64.
1993
Renowned African-American contralto singer who performed at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939.
Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- operatic contralto (banned d.a.r.
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Deaths of a stroke at the 78
American singer with a beautiful voice that brought tears to the eyes of her listeners. on 27 august 1925, she made her debut with the new york philharmonic. her voice was exceptional and her professionalism, uncompromising standards, and her ability to overcome obstacles and keep going, broke color barriers.
Bishop of breda
1992
Swiss-Italian pharmacologist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries relating to synthetic compounds that act on the nervous system.
Swiss-italian pharmacologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1992)
Dies at 78
1991
Swedish musician (b. 1969)
Swedish metal singer (mayhem) (born 1969)
1990
American activist, inspired the ryan white care act (b. 1971)
American activist, inspired the ryan white care act (b. 1971)
56 deaths from aids
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1987
At 90 years old, a us naval officer (wwii, wwii, korea), dies.
1985
American pianist and composer (b. 1897)
1984
Nobel laureate known for his work in low-temperature physics.
Russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1894)
Soviet physicist who invent new machines for the liquefaction and discovery of the superfluidity liquid helium in 1937. for his fundamental inventions and discoveries in low-temperature physics, he was the corecipient of 1978 nobel prize for physics.
1983
Japanese actor and director (b. 1904)
1982
Renowned for her work in magazine design.
1981
Omar Bradley was a highly respected American general who played a key role in World War II.
At 88 years old, the last american five-star general dies in new york.
American screenwriter and director (d. 1981).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
American short story writer known for his distinctive literary style.
American author known for his short stories set in rural West Virginia.
1978
Sem Gryzbowski was a Polish novelist and short story writer, known for his works exploring the human condition.
Baseball executive known for his role as the Commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Baseball commissioner, dies aged 83.
1977
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Actor (witness), passes away at 71
1974
Canadian cardinal (b. 1894)
Catholic archbishop toronto (born in 1894)
1973
A Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
Antion Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Picasso, a spanish artist who spent most of his time in france, is world-famous as the founder of the cubist movement. his works are displayed in some of the most prestigious museums around the globe. he is widely considered to be the most influential, original and dominant figure in visual arts in the early 20th century. his huge output of …
Greysin Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Amarys Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor who co-founded the Cubist movement and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Cydne Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Wildon Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor, a pioneer of the Cubist movement.
Spanish painter, sculptor, and co-founder of the Cubist movement.
A renowned Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, Antario Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Braxson Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor who was a pioneer of the Cubist movement and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Gabreal Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Altonio Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
A pioneering Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement and is renowned for his innovative and influential artistic style.
A renowned Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, Laterica Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Jaxxson Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and stage designer who is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Dreden Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theatre designer who is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Casanova Picasso was a Spanish painter who was a pioneer of the Cubist movement in art.
Beyla Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor, known for her avant-garde and cubist style.
Spanish painter and sculptor (b. 1881)
Spanish/french painter (guernica) dies at 91
1970
The prince of luxemburg dies.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Cooley is an american heart surgeon who performed the first implant of a complete artificial heart. cooley is also the founder and chief surgeon of the texas heart institute. he is also a consultant in cardiovascular surgery for texas children's hospital and a clinical professor of surgery for the university of texas health science center in houston.
Ukrainian astronomer (b. 1900)
Composer dies at 78
1968
Air stewardess (born1945)
1966
Belgian sculptor/painter dies at the age of 79.
1965
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Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness
Swedish art historian/poet/author, dies at age 70.
1962
Emmert Kline was an American abstract expressionist painter.
Spanish bullfighter (b. 1892)
1961
Australian public servant (b. 1885)
1960
Glema Sinclair was a prolific British author who wrote numerous novels and short stories during the early 20th century.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Roman catholic archbishop of athens (b. 1913)
Belgian literature historian, dies.
1958
Australian author (born 1872)
1950
Russian choreographer and dancer (d. 1950).
Ukrainian ballet dancer, dies in london, england.
Russian ballet dancer. his style is one of high-jumping, spectacular leaps. nijinski was a ballet genius because of his extraordinary virtuosity, which combined featherweight lightness and steel-like strength.
Austrian-born german expressionist poet. his poetry demonstrates a rejection of bourgeois values as well as fascination with the orient, especially china. he died 8 april 1950, new york.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Swedish writer, guldkedjan, dies at the age of 40
1947
Norwegian target shooter (d. 1947)
American entrepreneur, noted family member, the eldest child of edsel bryant ford. he is also the grandson of henry ford, industrial tycoon and industrialist. he became vice-president after the death of his father in 1943. in 1945, he took over the chairmanship of ford motor company. it was nearing bankruptcy in 1945 and he made ford motor company the highest …
1943
French designer, painter and poster artist.
First to win the us national amateur tennis match at amateur level, dies aged 81.
1942
Greek guitarist and composer (b. 1880)
German poet and writer.
1941
French novelist and playwright (b. 1862)
1940
Blease Fitzgerald was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
Nobel Prize-winning physician for his work on the physiology and pathology of the vestibular apparatus.
1937
At 77, composer (studies in modern music), is killed
Us composer / organist, dies at the age of 84
1936
Austrian physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1876)
Czech poet and novelist (b. 1873)
Austro-hungarian otologist. he was awarded the 1914 nobel prize in physiology or medicine for his work on the pathology and physiology of the vestibular system of the ear.
1935
Adolph Ochs was an American newspaper publisher best known for purchasing The New York Times and transforming it into a respected publication.
Economist
1931
Swedish poet nobel prize laureate (b. 1864)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1927
French author known for her novel The Phantom of the Opera.
1922
Elonzo Bates was an American inventor who held several patents, including for a device that improved the efficiency of steam engines.
1921
1920
American composer and pianist (d. 1920).
At the age of 35, he dies.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Founder of the Woolworth retail stores, one of the first five-and-dime stores.
Hungarian physicist, academic, and politician, hungarian minister of education (b. 1848)
Hungarian physicist (born 1848)
1918
Founder of Franklin Templeton Investments.
1917
American politician who served as the 43rd United States Secretary of State.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on April 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1906
German woman, first person diagnosed with alzheimer's disease (b. 1850)
First documented victim of alzheimer's (born 1850).
1902
Russian minister of interior / headed secret service, assassinated