Famous people and celebrities who died on April 13

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 13. 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.

• 1904 Vasily Vereshchagin

  Russian realist artist known for his war scenes and landscapes.

• 1909 Whitley Stokes

  Anglo-irish lawyer and scholar (b. 1830)

• 1941 Annie Cannon

  Annie Cannon was a pioneering American astronomer known for her work on stellar classification.

• 1944 Cecile Chaminade

  Cecile Chaminade was a French composer and pianist known for her piano music and songs.

• 1954 Samuel Jones

  Legendary Boston Celtics basketball player who was a five-time NBA All-Star during the 1960s, playing professionally for 12 seasons.

• 1956 Emil Nolde

  German painter and printmaker. he was one the first expressionists and a member in die bra 1/4 cke. he is widely regarded as one of the greatest oil painting and watercolour painters the 20th century. his expressive use of color and vigorous brushwork are his hallmarks. his work often features deep reds and golden yellows, which give life to otherwise …

• 1959 Eduard van Beinum

  Eduard van Beinum was a prominent Dutch conductor and musician who led the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam and made significant contributions to classical music performance in the mid-20th century.

• 1966 Carlo Carrà

  Italian essayist and artist, carra is a leader in the futurist movement. carra is most well-known for his still lives in the metaphysical style. he was a teacher at the milan academy for many years and had a profound influence on the development of italian art in the second half of the 20th century. carra was a self-taught artist, although …

• 1975 François Tombalbaye

  First president of Chad who led the country from independence in 1960 until his assassination in 1975. He was a key political figure in post-colonial African politics, transitioning Chad from French colonial rule to national sovereignty.

• 1975 Larry Parks

  American actor known for his breakthrough role in 'The Jolson Story', a biographical film about singer Al Jolson. He was a prominent Broadway and film actor during the 1940s, appearing in 13 films between 1941 and 1945.

• 1978 Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

  Pioneering Nigerian educator, political activist, and women's rights leader who played a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and fought for women's suffrage.

• 1990 Luis Trenker

  Tyrolian mountain-climber, movie-maker,writer.showed in his work an idyllic character of people in the alps, heroic adventures with demagogic traits for the fascist regimes of hitler and mussolini.his numerous movies and books were well known to that time.

• 1992 Daniel Pollock

  Australian actor (b. 1968)

• 1992 Maurice Sauvé

  Canadian economist, academic, and politician who played a notable role in Canadian public life during the mid-20th century.

• 1993 Wallace Stegner

  Renowned American novelist, historian, and environmentalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel 'Angle of Repose' in 1972. He was a significant figure in Western American literature and conservation efforts.

• 1999 Willi Stoph

  Prominent East German politician who served as Prime Minister of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) during the Cold War period, playing a significant role in the socialist government of East Germany.

• 1999 Ortvin Sarapu

  Estonian-new zealand chess player and author (b. 1924)

• 2000 Giorgio Bassani

  Renowned Italian Jewish writer who masterfully explored themes of identity, memory, and the impact of fascism in his works. His novel 'The Garden of the Finzi-Continis' is considered a classic of 20th-century Italian literature.

• 2005 Johnnie Johnson

  Renowned African American pianist and songwriter who significantly influenced rock and roll music, particularly through his collaboration with Chuck Berry.

• 2005 Philippe Volter

  Philippe Volter was a Belgian actor and director who worked in theater and film before his untimely death in 2005.

• 2006 Muriel Spark

  Renowned Scottish novelist and poet, best known for 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', which was adapted into a successful film. She received numerous prestigious literary awards and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1993.

• 2008 John Wheeler

  Prominent American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and nuclear physics, known for his work on black holes and quantum theory.

• 2009 Harry Kalas

  Legendary American sportscaster best known for his work with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

• 2009 Mark Fidrych

  Mark Fidrych was a charismatic Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, known for his unique personality and remarkable rookie season in 1976. Despite a promising start, his career was cut short by injuries, but he remains a memorable figure in baseball history.

• 2015 Eduardo Galeano

  Renowned Uruguayan writer and journalist famous for his influential works on Latin American history and politics, including 'Open Veins of Latin America'.

• 2015 Günter Grass

  LIT - German novelist, poet, playwright, and illustrator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1927)

• 2022 Michel Bouquet

  Renowned French actor with an illustrious career spanning over seven decades, Michel Bouquet was a highly respected figure in French cinema and theater. He won numerous awards and was considered one of the most talented actors of his generation, known for his nuanced and powerful performances.

• 2022 Gloria Parker

  American musician and bandleader (b.1921)