Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2007

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2007. 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 3 Nina Wang

  Asia's richest woman (born 1937).

• April 4 Terry Hall

  Influential English musician, lead singer of bands The Specials, Fun Boy 3, and The Colourfield.

• April 4 Karen Spärck Jones

  Karen Spärck Jones was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to natural language processing and information...

• April 5 Mark St. John

  American guitarist best known for his work with the rock band Kiss, who passed away in 2007.

• April 6 Luigi Comencini

  Luigi Comencini was a prominent Italian film director and screenwriter who transitioned from architecture and photography to become a...

• April 7 Barry Nelson

  Barry Nelson was an American actor best known for being the first actor to portray James Bond on screen, starring in the 1954 television adaptation of 'Casino Royale.' He had a prolific career in film, television, and theater. [bio]

• April 8 Sol LeWitt

  Sol LeWitt was a pioneering American conceptual artist who significantly influenced minimalist and conceptual art movements in the late 20th...

• April 11 Kurt Vonnegut

  Kurt Vonnegut was an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, and satirist, celebrated for his darkly humorous and thought-provoking works of fiction, most notably 'Slaughterhouse-Five.' He is known for blending science fiction, satire, and social commentary to critique modern society and the human condition. [bio]

• April 11 Loïc Leferme

  Renowned French freediver who was a world-class athlete in underwater breath-holding disciplines.

• April 11 Roscoe Lee Browne

  Distinguished African American actor, voice artist, and director known for his eloquent voice and diverse stage and screen performances.

• April 14 René Rémond

  Prominent French historian and political scientist who significantly contributed to understanding contemporary French political thought and...

• April 14 Don Ho

  Legendary Hawaiian singer and entertainer who dominated Waikiki's music scene for decades, known for his charismatic performances and iconic...

• April 15 Brant Parker

  American cartoonist best known for creating the popular comic strip 'The Wizard of Id' alongside Johnny Hart.

• April 16 Seung-Hui Cho

  South Korean student who perpetrated the 2007 mass shooting at Virginia Tech, a tragic event that shocked the United States and led to...

• April 16 Liviu Librescu

  Jewish-Romanian engineering professor who survived the Holocaust and became a renowned academic, tragically killed during the Virginia Tech...

• April 17 Kitty Carlisle

  Kitty Carlisle was an American singer, actress, and television personality who gained fame for her work on Broadway, film, and as a long-standing panelist on the television game show 'To Tell the Truth.'. [bio]

• April 19 Jean-Pierre Cassel

  Jean-Pierre Cassel was a prominent French actor known for his extensive career in French cinema from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Renowned for his versatility and charm, Cassel appeared in a wide range of films, including comedies, dramas, and musicals. [bio]

• April 20 Andrew Hill

  Influential American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to jazz.

• April 23 David Halberstam

  Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his influential works on American history, politics, and social issues.

• April 23 Boris Yeltsin

  First democratically elected president of Russia who played a crucial role in the transition from Soviet communism to a democratic system.

• April 26 Jack Valenti

  Jack Valenti was a prominent American film industry executive who served as president of the Motion Picture Association of America and...

• April 27 Mstislav Rostropovich

  World-renowned cellist, conductor, and musical pedagogue who was considered one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century.

• April 28 Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker

  Prominent German physicist and philosopher who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and philosophical...

• April 28 Bertha Wilson

  Pioneering Scottish-Canadian lawyer and jurist who served as the 60th puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, breaking significant...

• April 28 Tommy Newsom

  Tommy Newsom was an accomplished American saxophonist and bandleader, best known for his work on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

• April 29 Ivica Račan

  Prominent Croatian politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of Croatia from 2000 to 2003.

• April 30 Zola Taylor

  American singer who was a member of the legendary doo-wop group The Platters.

• April 30 Tom Poston

  American comedian and actor best known for his Emmy-winning performance on 'The Steve Allen Show'.

• April 30 Gordon Scott

  Gordon Scott was an American actor best known for portraying Tarzan in several films during the 1950s and early 1960s.