Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2010. 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 John Forsythe
John Forsythe was an American actor and producer, best known for his roles in television series such as "Bachelor Father," "Charlie's Angels" (as the voice of Charles Townsend), and "Dynasty" (as Blake Carrington). Forsythe's career spanned more than six decades, earning him distinction in both television and film. [bio]
April 3 Maurizio Mosca
April 5 Vitaly Sevastyanov
Soviet cosmonaut and engineer who participated in space missions during the Cold War era, contributing to USSR's space exploration.
April 6 Corin Redgrave
Prominent British actor from a legendary theatrical family, known for his political activism and involvement with Moving Theatre.
April 6 Wilma Mankiller
Groundbreaking Native American leader who became the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, dedicating her life to improving...
April 8 Malcolm McLaren
Influential British music manager and artist who was pivotal in shaping the punk rock movement through his management of the Sex Pistols.
April 8 Abel Muzorewa
Zimbabwean political leader who played a crucial role in the country's transition from Rhodesia to Zimbabwe, serving briefly as Prime...
April 8 Teddy Scholten
Dutch singer (born 1926).
April 9 Zoltán Varga
Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1945).
April 10 Dixie Carter
Dixie Carter was an American actress best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker in the television sitcom 'Designing Women.' Her stage and screen career spanned over four decades, earning her critical acclaim and a loyal following. [bio]
April 10 Lech Kaczyński
Polish lawyer and politician who served as the 4th President of Poland until his tragic death in the Smolensk air disaster on 10 April 2010.
April 10 Ryszard Kaczorowski
Polish soldier and politician who served as the 6th President of the Republic of Poland in exile.
April 10 Maria Kaczyńska
Polish economist, first lady of poland (b. 1942).
April 10 Anna Walentynowicz
Ukrainian-polish journalist and activist (b. 1929).
April 14 Peter Steele
Peter Steele was the bassist and lead singer of the gothic metal band Type O Negative.
April 14 Alice Miller (psychologist)
Alice Miller was a renowned Swiss psychologist who pioneered groundbreaking research on childhood trauma, parental influence on mental...
April 15 Jack Herer
American author and activist in cannabis (born 1939).
April 15 Raimondo Vianello
April 16 Daryl Gates
Prominent American law enforcement official who served as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department from 1978 to 1992.
April 20 Dorothy Height
Prominent African American civil rights activist who played a crucial role in the women's rights and racial equality movements during the...
April 21 Gustav Lorentzen
Gustav Lorentzen was a distinguished Norwegian thermodynamicist who made significant contributions to cooling and heating technologies by...
April 21 Juan Antonio Samaranch
Influential Spanish sports administrator who served as the seventh president of the International Olympic Committee from 1980 to 2001,...
April 22 Richard Barrett
American lawyer and activist (b. 1943).
April 23 Peter Porter
Acclaimed Australian-English poet and educator known for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry and literary education.
April 25 Alan Sillitoe
Prominent British writer associated with the Angry Young Men literary movement.
April 26 Urs Felber
Swiss engineer and businessman (b. 1942).
April 28 Furio Scarpelli
April 29 Avigdor Arikha
Renowned French-Israeli artist, printmaker, and art historian who made significant contributions to modern art and art theory.