Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1981

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1981. 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 1 Eua Sunthornsanan
Eua Sunthornsanan was a prominent Thai singer-songwriter and bandleader who significantly influenced the Thai music scene in the mid-20th...
April 3 Juan Trippe
Pan american world airways was founded by an american businessman (d. 1981).
April 4 Carl Ludwig Siegel
April 5 Bob Hite
Founding member and singer of the blues-rock band Canned Heat, known for his distinctive harmonica playing.
April 5 Émile Hanse
Belgian footballer (b. 1892).
April 5 Pinchus Kremegne
French artist (b. 1890).
April 7 Norman Taurog
American director and screenwriter (b. 1899).
April 7 Kit Lambert
British record producer and manager (the who), (born 1935).
April 8 Omar Bradley
Omar Bradley was a highly respected American general who played a key role in World War II.
April 10 Howard Thurman
Influential African American theologian, philosopher, and civil rights leader who deeply influenced Martin Luther King Jr.
April 11 Caroline Gordon
American author and critic (b. 1895).
April 12 Joe Louis
Joe Louis, known as the 'Brown Bomber,' was an American professional boxer who reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight fighters of all time. [bio]
April 12 Prince Yasuhiko Asaka of Japan (b. 1887)
April 12 Luigi Chiereghin
April 13 Yasuhiko Asaka
April 14 Sergio Amidei
April 15 John Thach
April 16 Walter O'Malley
April 18 Boļeslavs Sloskāns
April 23 Josep Pla
Prominent Catalan writer known for his essays, articles, and novels.
April 24 Friedrich Karl Topp
April 26 Robert Davi
Robert Davi is an American actor, singer, and director known for his roles as a villain in popular films such as 'Die Hard' and 'Licence to Kill.' With a career spanning film, television, and music, Davi is recognized for his distinctive presence and deep baritone voice. [bio]
April 26 Jim Davis (cartoonist)
Jim Davis is an iconic American cartoonist who created the globally popular comic strip Garfield, featuring the witty, lasagna-loving cat.
April 26 Madge Evans
American actress and television personality known for her appearances on panel shows in the mid-20th century.
April 28 Mickey Walker
April 30 François Bordes
April 30 Peter Huchel