Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1980

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1980. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• April 4 Aleksander Ford
• April 6 Maria Michi
• April 9 Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr

  Iraqi cleric and philosopher (b. 1935).

• April 11 Ümit Kaftancıoğlu

  Turkish journalist and producer (b. 1935).

• April 12 William R. Tolbert

  William R. Tolbert Jr.

• April 13 Michihiko Hachiya
• April 14 Gianni Rodari
• April 15 Jean-Paul Sartre

  Jean-Paul Sartre was a renowned French philosopher, playwright, novelist, political activist, biographer, and literary critic, widely recognized as one of the key figures in 20th-century existentialism and phenomenology. [bio]

• April 15 Raymond Bailey

  American actor best known for playing Mr.

• April 15 Marshall Reed

  American character actor and film producer who passed away in Los Angeles from a massive hemorrhage in 1980.

• April 16 Morris Stoloff

  American composer (b. 1898).

• April 16 Alf Sjöberg
• April 20 Helmut Käutner
• April 21 Alexander Oparin

  Russian biochemist and academic (b. 1894).

• April 21 Sohrab Sepehri
• April 21 Ľudovít Fulla
• April 22 Jane Froman

  Jane Froman was an American singer, actress, and radio/television personality, best remembered for her powerful voice and her resilience after surviving a near-fatal airplane crash in 1943. She became a popular entertainer on stage, radio, film, and TV from the 1930s through the 1950s. [bio]

• April 22 Fritz Strassmann

  Fritz Strassmann was a renowned German chemist and physicist who played a significant role in nuclear research during the early 20th...

• April 24 Alejo Carpentier

  Renowned Cuban novelist, musicologist, and influential writer of Latin American magical realism, known for works like 'The Kingdom of This...

• April 26 Cicely Courtneidge

  Cicely Courtneidge was an English actress, comedienne, and singer, best known for her extensive career in musical theatre, film, and revue throughout the 20th century. She was celebrated for her comedic timing, versatility, and contributions to British entertainment. [bio]

• April 27 Mario Bava

  Pioneering Italian film director who significantly influenced the horror and giallo genres, known for his innovative cinematography and...

• April 29 Alfred Hitchcock

  Renowned film director known for his suspenseful and psychological thrillers.

• April 30 Luis Muñoz Marín

  Puerto rican journalist and politician, 1st governor of puerto rico (b. 1898).