Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2009

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2009. 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 Bud Shank

  Renowned jazz multi-instrumentalist who was a pivotal figure in West Coast jazz, known for his exceptional skills on flute and saxophone and...

• April 2 Albert Sanschagrin

  Canadian bishop (b. 1911).

• April 5 I. J. Good

  British mathematician (b. 1916).

• April 6 Shawn Mackay

  Australian rugby player and coach (b. 1982).

• April 7 Dave Arneson

  Legendary game designer who co-created Dungeons & Dragons, fundamentally transforming the role-playing game industry.

• April 8 Richard de Mille

  American scientologist, author, investigative journalist, and psychologist (b. 1922).

• April 10 Deborah Digges

  American poet and educator (b. 1950).

• April 10 Ioannis Patakis

  Greek politician (b. 1940).

• April 11 Corin Tellado

  Prolific Spanish novelist and photonovel writer who authored over 4,000 books and sold more than 400 million copies.

• April 11 Gerda Gilboe

  Danish actress and singer (b. 1914).

• April 12 Marilyn Chambers

  Marilyn Chambers was an American pornographic actress and model who became a cultural icon of the 1970s and 1980s adult film industry. She is best known for her role in the 1972 film 'Behind the Green Door,' which marked a turning point in the mainstreaming of adult films. [bio]

• April 13 Harry Kalas

  Legendary American sportscaster best known for his work with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

• April 13 Mark Fidrych

  Mark Fidrych was a charismatic Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, known for his unique personality and remarkable rookie...

• April 13 Björn Borg
• April 14 Maurice Druon

  Maurice Druon was a renowned French novelist and historian, famous for his epic historical novel series 'The Accursed Kings' which deeply...

• April 15 Clement Freud

  British journalist, broadcaster, and politician known for his sharp wit, intellectual humor, and media presence across multiple platforms.

• April 15 László Tisza

  Hungarian-american physicist and academic (b. 1907).

• April 19 J. G. Ballard

  English novelist, short story writer, and essayist (b. 1930).

• April 22 Jack Cardiff
• April 25 Beatrice Arthur

  Beatrice Arthur was an American actress and comedian, celebrated for her leading roles on television sitcoms 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Her performances were known for their wit, depth, and the way they challenged societal norms, particularly regarding women's roles and issues including feminism and aging. [bio]

• April 25 Bea Arthur
• April 26 Hans Holzer

  Austrian paranormal researcher and prolific author known for his extensive writings on parapsychology.

• April 27 Frankie Manning

  Legendary African American dancer and choreographer who was a pivotal figure in the Lindy Hop swing dance movement during the Harlem...

• April 27 Feroz Khan (actor)

  Indian actor, film director & producer (b. 1939).

• April 28 Richard Pratt

  Polish-australian businessman (b. 1934).

• April 28 Ekaterina Maximova

  Russian ballerina and actress (b. 1939).

• April 30 Henk Nijdam

  Dutch professional road bike rider (born 1935).