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2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2023

  • Len Goodman is a professional ballroom dancer and judge on 'Dancing with the Stars'.

2022

  • He was a canadian hockey player who played right wing for montreal canadiens between 1971 and 1985. he made a brief return to the nhl in 1988-91 with the new york rangers, quebec nordiques, and the new york rangers.

2021

2020

  • Ameliarose Hawthorne was a renowned American essayist whose insightful and eloquent writings explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Tonee Wilkins was a renowned American painter and sculptor.

  • Dorann Benson was a respected investigative journalist who uncovered several high-profile scandals during her career.

  • Leavy Emerson was a celebrated American novelist known for her award-winning novels that delved into themes of identity and social justice.

  • Arriah Blackwell was a renowned American author known for her award-winning novels exploring themes of identity and social issues.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2018

  • Renowned Indian sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and exploration of themes related to nature and the human condition.

  • Cowan Rowe was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of nature and the human experience.

2017

2015

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Famous for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Renowned poet celebrated for his lyrical works.

2014

2013

  • American singer, guitarist, songwriter. he is widely known for his stunning rendition of dylanaeur(tm's "just like a woman" and is a well-respected interpreter of bob dylan songs. his 1968 album "something else again" was his first entry on the billboard charts. however, it was his amazing performance of "freedom" at the woodstock festival 1969 that made him a star. havensaeur(tm) …

  • American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1936)

  • Indian composer and violinist (d. 2013).

2012

2011

2010

  • Talented playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • A celebrated Peruvian playwright whose works often addressed social and political issues.

  • American jazz saxophonist and composer who was a prominent figure in the jazz fusion movement.

  • Conlee Cline was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Analeise Dubois was a French poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

  • Renowned for abstract expressionist works.

  • English director, cinematographer, and photographer (d. 2009)

2008

  • Renowned chemist known for her work in spectroscopy and photochemistry.

  • Canadian ice hockey executive (born 1941).

2007

2006

  • Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress. she was born in pola (italy), in a now-occupied region of croatia. valli was a keen actress from the beginning of her childhood. she made her acting debut at age 16. her beauty and appeal ensured her a fast-rising career.

  • Italian actress known for her work in Italian and French cinema.

  • American computer scientist and academic (b. 1919)

2005

  • Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Chalon Bauer was a German poet known for her lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of nature and the human experience.

  • Scottish artist and sculptor considered one of the pioneers of pop art.

  • American astrophysicist and academic (d. 2005)

  • American physicist and academic (b. 1915)

2004

  • American football player, who quit his lucrative contract as a player to serve in the military. although initially regarded as a heroic death while fighting the enemy, his death in combat was later classified as casualties of friendly fire. in military investigations, it was discovered that the evidence and details of his death had been destroyed.

  • Noted astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • American medal of honor recipient (born in 1981)

2003

2002

  • Known for her role in the adult film 'Deep Throat'.

  • Linda Lovelace was an actress who gained fame for her role in the adult film 'Deep Throat'.

2001

  • Renowned philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science.

2000

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

1996

  • Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities. her books include "the grass is always greener than the septic tank", "if life is a bowl of cherries", and "if life is a bowl of cherries: what am i doing in the pits?" "a marriage made in heaven... or too …

  • Renowned humorist and author known for her witty observations on suburban life.

  • Irish novelist known for her works exploring the lives of the Anglo-Irish gentry.

  • American architect and golfer (d. 1996).

  • American professional golfer (born in 1908)

1995

  • Respected scholar in the field of literature.

  • Founder of the Gray Panthers, a social justice organization focused on the rights of older adults.

  • American poet and translator (d. 1995)

  • At age 89, activist (gray panthers) dies.

  • Piano/composer dies at the age of 53

1994

  • Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s. senator in 1946. in 1950, senator was elected v.p. under dwight d. eisenhower, he was elected v.p. in 1950 and was elected president of america on 11/05/1968. he resigned from his position on 8/09/1974, following the watergate scandal. he is also the author of "six crises", published in 1962.

  • 37th President of the United States who resigned from office during the Watergate scandal.

  • Contributed to the development of quantum mechanics.

  • At 64, a journalist dies

  • Tromboneist dies at the age of 80.

1993

  • Ordean Roen was a Norwegian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Oaks Burdette was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1973.

  • Japanese author known for his avant-garde literary works.

  • At 72, the founder of south africa conservative party, is killed.

  • Baseball shortstop (new york yankees), is killed at the age of 88.

1992

1990

  • Rayder Emerson was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum physics.

  • Estalene Booth was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

  • Clair Huffaker was an ecologist known for his work on predator-prey relationships.

  • American actor (b. 1928)

  • Actor (devil & max devlin)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

  • Emilio Segrè was an Italian-American physicist who shared the 1959 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the antiproton.

  • Emilio Gino Segrè was an Italian-American physicist who shared the 1959 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the antiproton.

  • Emileo Segrè was an Italian-American physicist who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the antiproton.

  • Italian-american physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1989)

  • American activist and political leader who founded the black panther party, which became a symbol for black militancy between the 1970's and the 1960's.

1988

  • American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

  • Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time. she remained in hollywood for nearly two decades. she was a talkie film star and toured the vaudeville circuits, on stage starting in 1948, and then radio for ten more years. she made "stella maris", 1918, "beau brummell," 1924 and "shanghai rose," 1929, as well as "joan of arc," 1948.

  • Russian-estonian astronomer and academic (b. 1917)

1987

1986

  • Romanian writer and historian of religions (d. 1986).

1985

1984

  • Renowned landscape photographer known for his black-and-white images of the American West.

  • American photographer artist. he is the most important figure in 20th-century photography and the best known technician in the history photography. his interpretations of natural scenes are stunning because of their beauty and grandeur.

1983

  • American musician and bandleader (d. 1983).

  • Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y. in 1954, "fanny" won the critics award. he was the son of an operatic tenor and studied medicine before he became a bank clerk. he was a romantic lead on stage and in german movies as a young man. however, his weight gain forced him to take up character roles. his …

  • American jazz pianist (born 1903)

  • American jazz pianist/conductor, dies (born 1903).

  • American convicted murderer (executed) (born 1950)

1982

1981

1980

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

  • Rosalie S. Hall was a chemist known for her work on the chemistry of coal and coal products.

1978

  • Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75

1977

  • Hampton Hawes was a renowned basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

  • American financier and ceo of banker trust of new york. sanford holds a bachelor's degree in history as well as a master's in finance.

1976

1975

1971

  • Greenly Ayers was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Novelle Cato was a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

  • Bolivian writer and poet, a key figure in indigenous literature.

1968

1967

  • Actor mark saber, betty hutton show), dies at the age of 62

1963

  • Earsel Gillis was a renowned American painter known for his vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.

1962

  • Jacobey Sinclair was a renowned British author known for her novels exploring social and political issues.

  • Actress (dragnet patrol lawless woman), is killed at 62

  • Composer dies at 61

1961

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

  • Koven Haus was a German expressionist painter known for his bold, colorful works.

1958

  • Wyn Hoop was a Welsh painter known for his landscape and portrait works.

1957

1953

1951

1950

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1946

  • Harlan F. Stone was an American politician who served as the 52nd United States Attorney General and later as the 12th Chief Justice of the United States.

  • Chief justice of the united states supreme court (born in 1872)

  • Chief justice of the united states supreme court (1941-1946), dies aged 73.

  • Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61

1945

  • German physicist who made contributions to the field of atomic and nuclear physics.

  • German engineer and mathematician (d. 1945).

  • German painter and sculptor (b. 1867)

  • German artist, print maker, and sculptor. she was a tireless advocate for the victims of war, social injustice and human rights throughout her life. kollwitz, who was elected the berlin academy's first female member in 1919, served as the director of the academy’s master classes for graphic art from 1928 to 1933 when she was fired by the nazis.

1944

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1933

1932

  • Hungarian-slovene author and historian (d. 1932).

1930

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

1925

  • A french composer and conductor, this french musician was awarded the grand prix de rome in 2001. debussy was a close friend.

  • French composer (born 1878).

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1912

  • Dracen Silverleaf was a renowned 19th-century poet who wrote extensively about the natural world and the human condition.

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on April 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

1901

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