Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2003

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2003. 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 Leslie Cheung
Leslie Cheung was a renowned Hong Kong singer, actor, and filmmaker, widely recognized as one of the founding fathers of Cantopop and a pioneering figure in Asian popular culture during the 1980s and 1990s. Cheung earned critical acclaim for his musical talents and acting performances, breaking barriers in the region's entertainment industry. [bio]
April 2 Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr was an American soul singer and songwriter, best known for his Motown hit 'War', which became an anthem of protest against the Vietnam War. [bio]
April 5 Keizo Morishita
Japanese painter (b. 1944).
April 6 Babatunde Olatunji
Renowned Nigerian-American percussionist who popularized African drumming in the United States, influential in world music and cultural...
April 6 Anita Borg
Pioneering computer scientist who advocated for women in technology and founded the Anita Borg Institute to increase women's representation...
April 6 Gerald Emmett Carter
Canadian Roman Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Toronto from 1978 to 1990 and was an influential religious leader in Canada...
April 6 David Bloom
American journalist (b. 1963).
April 6 Dino Yannopoulos
Greek stage director of the metropolitan opera (b. 1919).
April 7 David Greene
British television director (born 1921).
April 10 Little Eva
American pop singer known for her hit song 'The Locomotion', which became a major chart success in the early 1960s.
April 11 Cecil Green
Cecil Green was a prominent co-founder of Texas Instruments, a pioneering technology company that played a crucial role in the development...
April 11 Cecil Howard Green
English-american geophysicist and businessman, founded texas instruments (b. 1900).
April 16 Graham Stuart Thomas
English horticulturalist and author (b. 1909).
April 17 Robert Atkins
Renowned American physician and cardiologist who created the famous Atkins Diet, a globally recognized low-carbohydrate nutritional...
April 17 Earl King
Earl King was a renowned American blues musician, songwriter, and guitarist who significantly influenced the New Orleans blues and R&B scene...
April 17 Yiannis Latsis
Influential Greek shipping magnate who built a massive business empire and became one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Greece.
April 17 John Paul Getty
Jr.
April 20 Sir Bernard Katz
Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the humoral transmitters in the nerve terminals and the mechanism for their storage, release...
April 21 Nina Simone
Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist known for her eclectic musical style that blended classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. She was an iconic voice of both artistry and activism for civil rights and social justice. [bio]
April 22 Felice Bryant
Songwriter known for writing the hit song 'Bye Bye Love' performed by the Everly Brothers, a significant contribution to rock and roll music...
April 22 Mike Larrabee
American Olympic gold medal sprinter and educator who competed in the 1960s track and field events.
April 22 Martha Griffiths
Prominent U.S.
April 26 Rosemary Brown
Pioneering Canadian politician and social worker who broke racial barriers by becoming the first Black woman elected to a provincial...
April 26 Edward Max Nicholson
Irish environmentalist, co-founded the world wide fund for nature (b. 1904).
April 29 Janko Bobetko
Croatian army general and chief of the general staff (b. 1919).
April 30 Possum Bourne
Possum Bourne was a legendary New Zealand rally driver who tragically died in a car accident in 2003, leaving a significant mark on...
April 30 Mark Berger
University of kentucky professor (born in 1955).