April 23rd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on April 23rd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2022
Neldon Hatch was a United States Senator from Utah, serving from 1977 to 2019.
American politician, president pro tempore of the united states senate (b. 1934)
2021
American internet security researcher (b. 1979)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Albertia Walton was an American businesswoman and co-founder of the retail giant Walmart.
Grand duke of luxembourg, luxembourgish soldier and aristocrat (d. 2019)
American soprano singer and presenter (b. 1983)
2016
Thai politician, prime minister from 1995 to 1996 (b. 1932)
German-born australian sculptor (b. 1915)
2015
American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Everybody Loves Raymond.'
Ettamae Caldwell was an American geologist who made significant contributions to the study of sedimentary rocks.
American journalist and critic (d. 2015)
Australian activist (b. 1941)
American football player (b. 1936)
American author and illustrator (b. 1967)
Canadian lawyer and politician, speaker of the canadian senate (b. 1950)
2014
English conservationist and author (d. 2014.)
Cuban coach and player in baseball (d. 2014).
English composer and educator (b. 1939)
American general (b. 1921)
Dutch speed skater and producer of ice skates (b. 1912)
Austrian director, screenwriter, and cinematographer (b. 1959)
Spanish-venezuelan clarinet player and conductor (los caa+oneros, d. 2014).
2013
Truly Nolen was an entrepreneur known for founding the pest control company Truly Nolen.
English footballer (b. 1956)
American philanthropist and scholar (b. 1907)
English-american mathematician and academic (b. 1924)
American educator and politician (b. 1943)
Italian banker and politician (b. 1924)
American guitarist (r. crumb & his cheap suit serenaders). (d. 2013).
2012
Canadian geologist and paleontologist (b. 1921)
American bass player and songwriter (b. 1947)
Canadian drummer, songwriter and producer (b. 1947)
Swedish trade union leader and politician, 34th governor of gotland (b. 1943)
American football player and coach (b. 1918)
2011
Eldred Gregory was a professional baseball player known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
American boxer actor and journalist (d. 1918).
English comedian radio scriptwriter and producer (d. 2011).
Baron king of bridgwater english soldier, politician secretary of state of defence
4th baron ampthill, english businessman and politician (b. 1921)
Dutch politician and minister of state (b. 1924)
4th baron ampthill, born 1921)
American politician and real estate agent
2010
Lynkin Faulkner was a renowned American abstract expressionist painter, known for his bold, colorful canvases that explored themes of emotion and the human experience.
Australian-english poet and educator (d. 2010)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2007
Daved Halberstam was an American journalist and historian who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on the Vietnam War.
Russian politician who was elected as the chairman of the supreme soviet of the russian republic at the end may 1990. he was the first russian leader to be elected popularly in russian history. he plans to continue radical reforms after the collapse of communism.
American journalist, historian and author (b. 1934)
British george medal recipient (born 1930)
Russian politician, 1st president of russia (d. 2007)
Canadian-american economist and author (b. 1932)
American economist and author (born in 1932).
2006
American record producer and manager, co-founder of capricorn records (b. 1940)
2005
Renowned physicist known for his work on quantum mechanics.
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British actor, producer, singer, and film star. his professional stage debut was in 1929's "the five o'clock girl," and he continued to appear in films starting in 1932. mills won an oscar for best supporting actor in 1970 for "ryan's daughter" and a golden globe award.
New zealand-australian farmer and politician, 31st premier of queensland (d. 2005)
Canadian-english trumpet player, composer and conductor (b. 1917)
Italian illustrator and author (d. 2005).
American baseball player, coach and educator (b. 1934)
Australian journalist and politician (b. 1928)
English actor (born in 1908)
Born in brisbane to spanish-irish parents, grassby is an australian journalist and politician. he was educated at over a dozen schools worldwide and at the u. of south west england. after serving in the british army in ww ii, grassby returned to australia in 1948 and entered state politics, first as a labour member for murrumbridges (1965-1969), before moving into …
Austrailian politician (born 1911)
2004
Dutch water polo player (b. 1911)
2003
Eldred Gregory was a renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
Noted author and academic known for his novel 'Tony and Susan.'
French-american photographer, sculptor, and painter (d. 2003)
American central intelligence agent (born 1917).
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1998
Mckinsley Johnson was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Greek statesman who served as Prime Minister of Greece.
Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece and President of Greece.
Greek singer-songwriter and lyra player (b. 1920)
American criminal; assassin of martin luther king jr. (d. 1998)
Third president of greece, a greek politician and lawyer (d. 1998).
1997
Influential sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and forms.
Denis Compton was an English cricketer who also played football for Arsenal.
1996
Canadian general (b. 1913)
Australian-english author and actress (b. 1899)
Blues discographer dies at the age of 70.
Mary poppins, a writer, dies at 96
Australian author (born 1899)
Canadian military officer (born 1913).
1995
American sports commentator and television personality, known for his distinctive voice and controversial style of broadcasting.
Howard cosell was a prominent american sports journalist and lawyer, best known for his outspoken and controversial commentary on sports events, particularly as a longtime commentator on abc's 'monday night football'.
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American sports commentator and broadcaster. his blunt, sarcastic style revolutionized sports broadcasting. he is the most provocative and controversial broadcaster in television and radio history. he was a phi beta kappa key with a phi beta kappa toe, a slouch and a toupee. his voice could shatter glass and his voice broke all the rules. he was the most beloved …
Estonian journalist and author (d. 1995)
American lawyer and politician (b. 1904)
Canadian farmer and politician, 13th premier of manitoba (b. 1895)
Blues guitarist/singer, who dies at the age of 66.
American politician (senator-democrat-mississippi), dies at age 93.
Bishop dies at the age of 86.
1994
Author john cremer, killed at 30
Anton dreesmann's son, who dies at 74
1993
Cesar Chavez was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Dutch romanticism was a major influence on the dutch poet and writer. his christian beliefs vs. his belief in free love caused him conflict. he was an archeologist.
Software engineer known for contributions to open-source projects and developer tools.
Sri lankan minister, murdered at age 59.
1992
![Satyajit Ray]()
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema. ray was born to a bengali family that is well-known in literature and arts. ray began his career as an artist in commercial settings. he was inspired to make independent films after meeting jean renoir, a french filmmaker, and seeing vittorio de sica's 1948 italian neorealist film bicycle …
Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921)
Nepalese politician, 27th prime minister of nepal (b. 1912)
At 53 years old, a leader of the 1965 national league dies from cancer.
Model dies from amyloidosis aged 52
Nepalese statesman (born 1912)
1991
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (new york dolls, the heartbreakers). (d. 1991).
Graphic designer/calligrapher, dies.
1990
Paullette Goddard was an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded several successful companies in the fashion and beauty industries.
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Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
Paulette Goddard was a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
![Albert Salmi]()
Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
Actor (still of the night).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988
Lord ramsey/archbishop de canterbury dies (born 1904).
1986
Austrian-American film director known for his work in classic films like 'Laura' and 'Anatomy of a Murder.'
American composer (d. 1986).
English international cricketer and sportscaster; holder of world record for most wickets taken in a match (b. 1922)
Ukrainian-american actor, director, and producer (b. 1906)
Austrian-born film producer, director, and actor (d. 1986).
American music composer, killed at the age of 81 (born in 1905).
1985
American lawyer and politician (b. 1896)
Australian rugby league player and policeman (b. 1916)
American soldier and politician (d. 85)
Actor (peyton place invaders), died at 78
American politician (senator-democrat-north carolina) dies at age 88.
1984
American pianist (miles davis quartet) (d.1984)
Actor/director (carrie) dies at 68
1983
French tennis player who competed in the 1912 olympics in stockholm. she won the gold medal in outdoor doubles, beating german dora kapring 4aeur'6, 6aeur'3, 6aeur'4 in the final. she won the bronze medal in mixed doubles with albert canet. she won the french championships in 1913 and 1914. suzanne lenglen, then 15, was her final opponent. for beating lenglen …
![Buster Crabbe]()
American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932. crabbe was an exceptional swimmer as a child in hawaii. he was a star in hollywood in the '30s, '40s, and starred in physical adventure films. along with many westerns, including the zane grey sagas and 42 other western flicks, he played tarzan in the 1933 serial.
Buster Crabbe was an actor who portrayed Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers in film serials.
Actress (robot monster), passes away at 78
1982
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Jerl Bates was an American sculptor known for his public art commissions and abstract metal sculptures.
1981
Prominent Catalan writer known for his essays, articles, and novels.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
New zealand born anti-fascist (born 1946).
1976
Actor (man with a camera), died at 69
Actor (meyercorner bar), dead at 68
Actor (king lear and up jumped a swagman), who dies at 47
1975
Rocker (badfinger) commits suicide by hanging from his own wall at 27
German writer associated with the 1960s literary movement.
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London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
Writer
1973
At 85 years old, the victim dies.
1972
Breckon Ames was a renowned American painter known for his impressionistic landscapes and portraits.
1971
Liberian politician and lawyer 19th president of liberia (d.71)
1970
At 51, humorist/tv host (show) dies
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Composer dies at 37
1966
Japanese founder of the macrobiotic diet (b. 1893)
1965
Polish-american ufologist and author (b. 1891)
Polish-american author of the books "flying saucers have landed", and "inside the space ships." with his claim that he spoke with a venusian citizen on 11/20/1952 at 1:00 am indigo, az, he became a pioneer in the ufo culture and a cult leader.
Dutch actress pygmalion dies at 67
1962
English racing driver and sportscaster (d. 2020)
1960
Japanese christian-social reformer/writer, dies at the age of 71
Dutch/us nuclear physicist, dies.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Korean politician
1957
Actor (flesh & devil words & music), died at 89
1955
Classical/ar-first-member of parliament, dies at age 76.
1953
American politician who served as the 30th Vice President of the United States.
1952
German singer and operatic soprano, known for her lieder singing. karl alwin was her husband for a while.
American inventor and banker (born in 1887).
Flemish writer dies at 60
1951
French comedian and actor who played characters in the '30s, '40s. he was a veteran of paris's stage and appeared in three silent movies. he was a star in the talkies, appearing in more than 90 sound films. he did up to 14 films per year. he was a favourite of franceaeur(tm's top directors because of his impressive screen presence.
American banker and politician, 30th vice president of the united states, nobel peace prize laureate (b. 1865)
Vice president of the united states, winner of the nobel peace prize (born in 1865).
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Elzia Ritter was a German expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive landscapes.
1946
Composer dies at 68
1945
Writer dies at 42
1942
President of argentina (1922-1928), dies at the age of 73.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1936
French-venezuelan author (b. 1889)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Norwegian poet (hverdagen), dies at 28
1927
Better known as Ahad Ha'am, a Hebrew essayist and one of the leading cultural figures of the Jewish Enlightenment.
1926
Artist / author
1924
American architect known for his Gothic Revival style buildings.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1918
Zeebrugge: died
1915
Renowned English poet known for his war sonnets.
British poet, who was well-known for his poems and sonnets. brooke's works include "1914" & "collected poetry," 1915 which contained the poems "great lover", and "a memoir".
Renowned English poet known for his war sonnets during World War I.
At age 27, he dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on April 23rd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907
American prospector (born 1842).
1905
Canadian politician, 2nd premier of quebec (b. 1823)
Quebec politician (born 1823)