Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1982. 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 Aldo Semerari
• April 3 Warren Oates

  Warren Oates was a distinctive American character actor known for his memorable performances in gritty, unglamorous roles.

• April 5 Abe Fortas

  Prominent American lawyer who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1965 to 1969, known for his...

• April 6 Pavel Alekseevič Rotmistrov
• April 6 Sándor Fröhlich
• April 6 Marie-Joseph Kampé de Fériet
• April 6 Gertrud Papendick
• April 7 Harald Ertl
• April 9 Wilfrid Pelletier

  Canadian pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1896).

• April 12 Maurice Ville
• April 12 August Claas
• April 15 Muḥammad ʿAbd al-Salām Faraj
• April 16 Anatolij Nikolaevič Aleksandrov
• April 16 Joseph Peckover
• April 19 Franco Corsaro
• April 19 Manuel Nogueras Carretero
• April 20 Archibald MacLeish

  American poet and Librarian of Congress who also had a successful career in business.

• April 22 Béda Rigaux
• April 23 William Cameron Townsend
• April 24 Ville Ritola

  Finnish athlete (born 1896).

• April 25 Don Wilson

  Don Wilson was a famous television announcer best known for his work on the Jack Benny Show, a popular comedy program in mid-20th century...

• April 25 John Cody

  Us cardinal/archbishop of chicago (1965-1982), dies at the age of 74.

• April 26 Celia Johnson

  Renowned British actress famous for her iconic roles in classic films like 'Brief Encounter' and 'This Happy Breed', she was a significant...

• April 29 Raymond Bussières

  Prominent French actor who appeared in over 160 films between 1933 and 1982, known for his versatility across stage, film, television, and...

• April 30 Lester Bangs

  Influential rock critic and writer who revolutionized music journalism with his raw, honest, and often provocative reviews in Rolling Stone...

• April 30 Taisen Deshimaru

  Influential Zen Buddhist master who significantly contributed to spreading Zen philosophy in France and establishing numerous Zen centers...

• April 30 Pio La Torre