Famous people and celebrities who died in April 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 1990. 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 2 Aldo Fabrizi
• April 3 Sarah Vaughan

  Sarah Vaughan was an American jazz singer renowned for her rich voice, wide vocal range, and impeccable technique. She is often cited as one of the greatest female vocalists in jazz history. [bio]

• April 7 Ronald Evans

  NASA astronaut who served as command module pilot on Apollo 17, the final human lunar mission.

• April 8 Ryan White

  American HIV/AIDS activist who became a national icon in the fight against HIV discrimination, inspiring the Ryan White Care Act after his...

• April 10 Giovanni Moruzzi
• April 11 Harold Ballard

  Canadian ice hockey club executive and owner (born in 1903).

• April 12 Gustavo Bontadini
• April 13 Luis Trenker

  Tyrolian mountain-climber, movie-maker,writer.

• April 14 Thurston Harris

  Thurston Harris was an American rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1957 hit single 'Little Bitty Pretty One', which became a major chart success. [bio]

• April 14 Olabisi Onabanjo

  Nigerian politician, 3rd governor of ogun state (b. 1927).

• April 14 Sabicas
• April 15 Greta Garbo

  Greta Garbo was a renowned Swedish-American film actress, celebrated as one of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Known for her enigmatic persona, expressive acting, and performances in both silent and talking films, Garbo remains an enduring icon of the silver screen. [bio]

• April 17 Ralph Abernathy

  Prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr.

• April 18 Frédéric Rossif
• April 18 Gory Guerrero
• April 20 Horst Sindermann
• April 21 Erté

  Russian-french illustrator (b. 1892).

• April 21 Romain de Tirtoff
• April 22 Albert Salmi

  American actor (b. 1928).

• April 23 Paulette Goddard

  Paulette Goddard was an American actress and film producer, best known for her work in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly in films directed by Charlie Chaplin. She was popular during Hollywood's Golden Age and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• April 24 Kazem Rajavi
• April 25 Dexter Gordon

  Renowned jazz saxophonist and influential bebop musician who significantly contributed to the development of modern jazz in the mid-20th...

• April 26 Carlos Pizarro Leongómez
• April 29 Max Bense