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List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 12th

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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

  • Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and problem child.

2021

  • British journalist and politician known for her contributions to liberal politics.

  • American actor and producer (b. 1955)

2020

  • Lilyonna Dubois was a renowned French scientist who made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy research.

  • Taris Emerson was a renowned physicist who made important contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of new materials.

  • Former NFL quarterback known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

  • Marsella Dubois was a prominent French politician who served in the European Parliament and was known for her advocacy of human rights and social welfare policies.

  • Renowned scholar and author of several books on the history of the Middle East.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2018

  • Leelynn Fitzgerald was an acclaimed author known for her novels exploring themes of identity and social issues.

  • Jaiyden Dupont was a French essayist and intellectual who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Katrisha Dubois was a French historian who specialized in the study of medieval European history.

  • Lebaron Abrams was an American educator and administrator who served as the president of several universities.

  • Mexican author known for his contributions to contemporary literature.

2017

2016

  • British dramatist known for his plays depicting working-class life.

  • Moishy Shulman was a biochemist who conducted groundbreaking research on the structure and function of proteins, particularly in the field of enzyme catalysis.

  • Davide Casaleggio was an Italian entrepreneur and co-founder of the Five Star Movement.

  • Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress. (dirty dingus magee. angel levine).

  • Emirati politician & diplomat (b. 1930)

2015

  • Esten Johnsen was a Norwegian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Urania Dimitrova was a Bulgarian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Tanny Bates was a renowned British sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations and her exploration of themes related to the human form.

  • He was a french professional tennis player. he retired and became henri leconte’s coach, as well as a tv presenter (analyst). he was then named national technical director of the french tennis federation (2005-11).

  • Brazilian jurist and politician (b. 1924)

2014

2013

2012

2011

  • Czech photographer known for his unconventional and surrealist style.

  • Co-founder of Harman Kardon and a prominent businessman.

  • Bahraini journalist, co-founded al-wasat (b. 1962)

2010

  • Brealyn Emerson was a celebrated American poet whose work often focused on the natural world and the human experience.

  • Mattalyn Emerson was a renowned American poet who was celebrated for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on nature and the human experience.

  • Yousaf Bashir Qureshi was a renowned Pakistani poet who was known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Chrys Balthazar was a French artist known for his abstract paintings and sculptures.

  • Izaias Picado was a celebrated Nicaraguan playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and political upheaval.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress. she is a star in her field, appearing in films like "insatiable" or "behind the green door". she was often paired with ron jeremy and john holmes, male porno actors.

  • Eve Sedgwick was a renowned literary theorist known for her work on gender and sexuality studies.

2008

  • Indian artist and political activist.

  • American film producer and director. he started producing movies with his brother dave zucker. then he went on to produce his own productions of "ghost," 1990, "first knight," 1995 and "my best friend's wedding," 1998. he was also co-executive producers of the tv series "police squad."

  • England, united kingdom -- figure skater (1936 olympics - silver medalist)

  • Israeli-american businessman and philanthropist (b. 1949)

  • Irish physician and politician, 6th president of ireland (b. 1923)

2007

2006

2005

  • Hildy Stern was a celebrated American playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice.

  • Taimi Räisänen was a Finnish essayist who wrote extensively on topics of feminism and social justice.

2004

  • Cid Corman was an American entrepreneur and publisher who founded Origin magazine.

  • Venturi mask was invented by an english-canadian academic and physician (d. 2004).

2003

2002

  • American playwright best known for his work 'Twelve Angry Men'.

  • Ukrainian-born american academic and linguist (born in 1908)

2001

  • Contributed to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • American illustrator, created the smiley (d. 2001)

  • American illustrator, created the smiley (b. 1921)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

  • American country music singer lecil travis martin was actually lecil travis martin. he sang in an "old-time hobo", complete with a dirty face, overalls and a floppy cap. boxcar willie was initially a character in a song he wrote. however, he adopted the name as his own.

  • American spree killer (born 1949).

1998

1997

  • Isabellarose Fitzgerald was an American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • American neurobiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1997)

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

1990

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record of 173 wins, 19 losses, and 6 draws.

  • Known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • American author and radical who was active from his uc berkeley days during the 1960s, when he opposed vietnam war. he formed a group of political pranksters, the yuppies, in 1968 with jerry rubin. they ran a pig for president in 1968.

  • Abbey Hoffman was a prominent political and social activist in the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Better known as Sugar Ray Robinson, he was a legendary American boxer.

1988

  • Alanmichael Paton was a South African novelist and social reformer, best known for his novel 'Cry, the Beloved Country'.

  • French actress and singer (d. 1988).

  • South african historian and author (b. 1903)

  • South african writer, dies (born 1903).

  • South african activist and author (d. 1988).

1987

1986

1984

1983

  • British author of thriller novels, best known for his book 'The Golden Keel'.

  • Norwegian football player and journalist (b. 1906)

  • American baseball player (born 1944).

1981

1980

  • Prudy Emerson was a prolific author who wrote several acclaimed novels and short stories during the mid-20th century.

  • Burris Atkins was an American journalist and foreign correspondent who reported on events in Europe and Asia during the mid-20th century.

  • Jr., liberian politician, 20th president of liberia (b. 1913)

  • Jr., liberian politician (born 1913)

  • Liberian president and 27 other victims of coup

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1977

  • American businessman, co-founded lincoln park gun club (b. 1894)

  • American baseball executive and manufacturer (born in 1894)

  • Baseball owner (chicago cubs), passes away at the age of 82.

1976

  • Matteus Birkeland was a Norwegian playwright and theater director who wrote plays exploring social and political themes.

  • Greek mountain guide (b. 1882)

  • Actor (phil silvers show), died at 74

1975

  • Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, civil rights activist, and French Resistance agent.

  • Josaphine Baker was an American-born French entertainer and civil rights activist who became a major figure in the French Resistance during World War II.

  • Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer. she was a nude on stage, an exotic, sexy, and dazzling statue. paris adored her.

  • Josephine Baker was a renowned entertainer and civil rights activist.

1974

  • Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Dies at 72

1973

1972

1971

1970

  • Waverley Crockett was a professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1930s.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1968

  • German businessman and engineer who worked at bmw from 1926 until 1930. he was promoted to opel in 1930 as a sales engineer. this position he held for twelve years. he was promoted to director at opel in 1942, and remained there until 1945. he was appointed by the british occupation authorities to head volkswagen three years later. he became …

1966

  • English racing driver and founder of the allard car company (b. 1910)

  • President of republic south moluccas, executed

1964

  • Famous for his role in the TV series 'Bewitched'.

1962

1961

1960

  • Beautifull Meadows was a renowned American painter known for her impressionistic landscapes and still-life paintings.

  • Clydell Walton was a renowned American sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.

  • Lillieann Sinclair was a Canadian essayist who wrote extensively on topics of social and political importance.

  • Lilymae Wilkins was a pioneering African American educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underserved communities.

  • Finnan Garner was a British painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

1954

1953

  • Australian actor and therapist (b. 1880)

  • Speech therapist who worked alongside king george vi of england (born 1880).

1951

1950

  • Maddock Sinclair was a Scottish author who is best known for his novels set in the Scottish Highlands.

  • Platon Zhukovsky was a Russian architect who designed several notable buildings in Moscow.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1947

1946

1945

  • 32nd President of the United States who led the country through the Great Depression and World War II.

  • 32nd President of the United States known for his New Deal policies during the Great Depression.

  • American politician, u.s. president 1933-1945. he was the only person to serve four terms. he was a state senator from 1910-13. he was assistant secretary to the navy 1913-20 and attorney governor of new york 1929-1933. roosevelt was elected to the highest office in the country in november 1932.

  • American lawyer and politician, 32nd president of the united states (b. 1882)

  • At 63, the 32nd president of the united states (1933-1945, democrat) dies from a cerebral hemorhage in warm springs (georgia, usa).

1943

1942

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1938

1937

1933

  • American general and politician, 30th governor of mississippi (b. 1835)

  • American politician and general 27th governor of mississippi (d. 333)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

  • British writer known for her novels set in India during the British Raj.

1922

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1914

1912

  • American founder of red cross. from 1870-1871 she was a nurse in europe during the franco-prussian war. she observed the international red cross at its work. she began to push for an american red cross when she returned to the u.s.a in 1873. nine years later, she was the first woman to be elected president in 22 years.

  • American nurse and humanitarian, founded the american red cross (b. 1821)

1910

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on April 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1909

1906

1902

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