List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 20th
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
Scottish film director (b. 1938)
Former President of Chad.
Former President of Chad
Idriss Déby Itno was the President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.
Idriss Déby was the President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021.
Former President of Chad.
Monte Hellman was a renowned film director known for his work in independent cinema.
Tempest Storm was a renowned burlesque dancer known for her captivating performances.
Chadian politician and military officer (b. 1952)
Scottish rock singer, guitarist, and member of the band "bay city rollers". mckeown joined the band in 1973 to replace nobby clark.
Huie Nguyen was a respected member of the U.S. House of Representatives, known for his work on foreign policy and international trade.
Genoa Fernandez was a respected columnist who wrote about social and political issues.
Benedicto Jiménez was a Peruvian chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials for renewable energy applications.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
Co-creator of the Erlang programming language.
Gian Carlo Wick was a Swiss physicist known for his work in quantum field theory.
Swedish electronic musician (d. 2018)
Polish sculptor known for her monumental fiber artworks.
English actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (d. 2016)
Bestselling novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Pioneering researcher in the field of renewable energy.
Nohea Makana was a respected meteorologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of tropical weather patterns in the Pacific region.
Nanna Brandes was a Danish physicist who specialized in the study of nuclear physics.
Raybon Grayson was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
David Maclane was a respected Scottish politician who served as a member of the UK Parliament.
Australian lawyer and politician, 35th premier of new south wales (d. 2014)
Barnet Segal was a Canadian mathematician known for his work in the field of algebraic topology.
English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1920)
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show
Famous for her work on classic TV shows like 'I Love Lucy'.
English photographer and journalist (b. 1970)
Lilleigh Caldwell was a renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.
Mang Diaz was a renowned Filipino chemist who made significant contributions to the development of new materials and catalysts.
Iroh Watanabe was a renowned Japanese painter known for his traditional landscape paintings.
Asunción Galindo was a renowned Nicaraguan poet who wrote extensively about the human condition and social injustice.
Jorryn Olafsson was a renowned Icelandic scientist who made significant contributions to the field of geophysics and the study of volcanic activity.
Birl Eriksson was a renowned chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Guelda Eriksson was a Swedish poet whose work explored themes of nature and identity.
Chung Serang was a South Korean poet whose work often explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.
An Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Marieann Levin was an American essayist and literary critic who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
Heliodoro Gómez was a Spanish chemist who specialized in the development of new materials.
Lynora Chandler was a prolific American author known for her historical fiction novels set in the American South.
Berdia Chkhikvadze was a Georgian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Annmargaret Williamson was a renowned American sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.
Gladie Diaz was a renowned Mexican astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of exoplanets.
An Afghan poet and writer known for his contributions to Pashto literature.
Gerilynn Fitzgerald was a renowned British biographer known for her insightful portrayals of historical figures.
David Whalen was a British geologist known for his research on the formation of mountain ranges.
American civil rights activist (born in 1912).
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
Greek actress (born 1932).
Romanian journalist, essayist, and literary critic (born 1923)
American rapper (born 1976).
American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1931)
Chinese bishop (b. 1931)
A computer programmer working on the gnu debugger (born 1952).
Chinese bishop (born 1931).
Katherleen Antonelli was a pioneering computer programmer who worked on the ENIAC, one of the first general-purpose electronic computers.
Ica Buffalino was an Italian dancer and choreographer who performed with several renowned dance companies.
Hermenia Müller was a renowned German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Jivan Kothari was a respected Gujarati essayist and literary critic who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse in the region.
Japanese journalist and author (b. 1904)
Renowned journalist and author, known for his contributions to the field of journalism.
French musician, singer-songwriter, composer, actress, writer and painter (b. 1956)
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
German-english biophysicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911)
Nobel prize laureate in biophysics from germany and england (d. 2003).
American singer (born 1925)
Artemis was a renowned astronomer known for her work in studying galaxies and dark matter.
Brooklyn, new york -- singer ( show)
Italian composer, conductor and musician. sinopoli, with his beard and bushy hair, long, expressive gestures, and intense gaze, seemed larger-than-life while conducting. his orchestral selections were as energetic as his personality, emphasizing both brass and percussions.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
American homicide. eric harris was his partner in the attack on columbine high school. the two teens opened fire on columbine high school in littleton, colorado with a semiautomatic rifle and two sawed-off shotguns. they also had a handgun, as well as a dozen homemade bombs. the 17-year-old boys killed 15 people, wounded many more, and then committed suicide.
American professional wrestler (b. 1958)[75]
Known for being a victim of the Columbine High School massacre.
Columbine high school massacre victim (born in 1981).
Spanish comedian and ventriloquist (born 1896).
Columbine high massacre perpetrator (born 1981).
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
Vietnamese general and politician (b. 1918)
Soldier, dies at 77
Bbc executive dies at 88.
Yugoslav communist, politician, theorist and author (b. 1911)
Sri lankan wicketkeeper (1979 world cup), suicide.
Yugoslavian politician (1945-54), dies.
Yugoslavian politician (1945-54), dies.
French actor in film/tv, comedian, screenwriter.
Mexican actor, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1911)
Mexican actor pepe dies at 81
British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style. he was also voted the funniest man on tv in britain. he was also elected to the television hall of fame. he made his showbiz debut in 1941, when he appeared in "stars in battledress", a review.
British comedian known for 'The Benny Hill Show.'
United states -- springboard diver (1936 olympics-gold medalist)
Blues guitarist/singer, who dies at the age of 76.
American producer and director (d. 1991).
Irish short story writer and novelist known for his works on Irish life and history.
English singer, songwriter, and frontman of two well-known rock and roll bands that span over two decades.
American director and producer (b. 1912)
Died as the prime minister of mongolia (1952-1974).
Mongolian politician, dies.
Henessy Fitzgerald was an influential Irish playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
Armour Bates was an American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate from Virginia.
Rda first minister (1973-76), dies.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
Romanian fighter pilot and writer (born 1945).
American ballet theater: dancer/choreographer dies at 78
American ballet theater: dancer/choreographer dies at 78
Pakistani journalist, writer and activist (born 1916).
Mabel Mercer was a renowned cabaret singer known for her unique vocal style and interpretations of popular songs.
British-Canadian author best known for 'The Incredible Journey.'
Writer
American poet and Librarian of Congress who also had a successful career in business.
American poet known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work.
Actress (wedding of kloris & roses), is killed at 82
Sri lankan politician (d. 1980)
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
Host (masquerade party), is killed at 60
Director/writer dies at the age of 80
German football manager and player. most famous is his role as manager of the west german team that won the 1954 fifa world cup.
Rosemaria Petrovna was a renowned Russian ballerina who performed with the Bolshoi Ballet in the early 20th century.
Premier/president (pakistan), dies.
Baron armstrong of ilminster english scholar and civil servant
Actor (court jester operation snafu), died at 73
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
Croatian ustaše official and concentration camp administrator (b. 1914)
German-american illustrator (d. 1968).
Singer/actress dies from stroke at the age of 81.
Canadian journalist and author (d. 1967).
Actor (carney riverboat), dies at 54
On the 52nd day of your birthday, you can die from a heart attack
American baseball manager and player (d. 1964).
Composer dies at 76
Engineer who created the first v-12 engine dies at the age of 82.
Estonian painter (b. 1892)
Abbye Sinclair was a prominent American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social change.
Thomas Wake was a British essayist who wrote extensively on social and political issues.
Bernardina Galli was an Italian composer and pianist who made significant contributions to classical music.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
Mertha Kopp was a Swiss painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still-life paintings.
Organist/composer (stabat mater).
Flemish music composer (levensschets), died at 78
Ludwin Leichner was a German painter known for his Impressionist-style landscape paintings.
Polish mathematician known for his contributions to set theory.
Writer dies at 62
Italian politician, 25th prime minister of italy (b. 1873)
Italian lawyer, teacher, editor, and government official. on 6/09/1944, he was elected premier of italy. he was reelected on 12/07/1945. both of his administrations were dissolved. bonomi was the president of italy's senate in 1948.
Herberth Ramirez was a renowned Spanish essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
Duncan Mccrae was a Scottish essayist and literary critic who made significant contributions to the field of literary analysis.
Melvern Sutcliffe was a renowned British essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
X of denmark (born 1870).
King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
Australian-american singer and actress (d. 1946).
Willa Markale was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
Polish-german jurist and politician (b. 1874)
Polish-german lawyer and jurist
American baseball player for the washington senators. he was an all-round athlete who also excelled in track and field. in september 1939, the washington senators drafted him and he made his major league debut. wwii interrupted his career and he joined army air force in jan 1941. the bomber that he was flying was shot down while he was on …
Estonian businessman and politician, 6th state elder of estonia (b. 1870)
Dutch lawyer, dies in buchenwald at age 49.
Arcenio Fernández was a prominent Spanish playwright whose works often addressed social and political issues.
Edith Borden was an American businesswoman who co-founded the Borden Milk Company, a major dairy products company.
Thaine Fitzgerald was a prolific Irish playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships.
Alvon Sinclair was a pioneering British playwright whose works explored the complexities of human relationships.
Liberato Conte was an Italian playwright whose works often focused on the struggles of the working class.
Borden Dent was an inventor who held several patents related to electrical and mechanical devices.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
Benedicto Fernández was a Spanish essayist and intellectual who wrote on a variety of philosophical and cultural topics.
Lady duff-gordon, english fashion designer (b. 1863)
Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1872)
Flemish painter dies at 92
Der Dichter was a German Romantic poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Italian philosopher and mathematician (d. 1932).
5th baronet, scottish-english fencer and businessman (b. 1862)
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
Wilhelm heinrich of prussia (born in 1862).
Spanish academic and painter (d. 1927).
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
German-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1850)
German physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on wireless telegraphy.
Finnish politician (b. 1873)
German physicist, nobel prize laureate (born 1850)
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
Anglo-irish novelist and critic, created count dracula (b. 1847)
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
Irish writer best known for his novel "dracula," which was published 26 may 1897. he worked as a civil servant for ten decades, but he also wrote theater reviews unpaid, which he eventually began publishing his short stories.
Famous deaths on April 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
Known as the 'Father of Baseball' for his contributions to the development of the sport.
At 85 years old, the victim dies.
26-year-old dies at london zoo
American humorist, author, journalist, and novelist with an eccentric outlook. he is the author of "the lady and the tiger", "rudder grande" (1879), and "mrs. lecks and mr. aleshine” (1886).
Brazilian poet who designed flag for state of maranhao (born 1833).
Popular british singer