Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2013. 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 Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

  Renowned German-born novelist and screenwriter who won an Academy Award for her screenplays and was a key figure in the Merchant-Ivory film...

• April 3 Mariví Bilbao

  Prominent Spanish actress known for her significant contributions to Spanish cinema and television during the 20th century.

• April 4 Roger Ebert

  Roger Ebert was a prominent American film critic, journalist, and screenwriter, best known for his long-running film review column and his television shows like 'Siskel & Ebert.' He was the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism. [bio]

• April 7 Andy Johns

  Renowned English-American record engineer and music producer who worked with legendary rock bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.

• April 7 Lilly Pulitzer

  Iconic American fashion designer who revolutionized resort wear with her bright, colorful prints and preppy style.

• April 8 Annette Funicello

  Annette Funicello was an American actress and singer, best known for being one of the original Mouseketeers on the Disney television show 'The Mickey Mouse Club' and for her roles in a series of 'beach party' movies in the 1960s. [bio]

• April 8 Sara Montiel

  Sara Montiel was a renowned Spanish actress and singer, famous for her roles in Spanish and international films during the mid-20th century. Known for her beauty and sultry voice, she became one of Spain's most iconic film stars and an international celebrity. [bio]

• April 8 Margaret Thatcher

  Margaret Thatcher was a groundbreaking British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, known for...

• April 8 José Luis Sampedro

  Renowned Spanish economist, writer, and academic who made significant contributions to economic theory and social critique.

• April 10 Robert G. Edwards

  Prize laureate for the development of in vitro fertilization.

• April 10 Angela Voigt

  East German long jumper who won Olympic gold medal in 1976, representing the German Democratic Republic in track and field.

• April 11 Jonathan Winters

  Jonathan Winters was an influential American comedian, actor, author, and artist known for his improvisational humor and countless appearances on television, in film, and on stage. He was regarded as a pioneer in stand-up comedy and inspired generations of comedians with his quick wit and improvisational style. [bio]

• April 11 Maria Tallchief

  America's first prima ballerina and a pioneering Native American dancer who revolutionized ballet in the United States during the mid-20th...

• April 11 Hilary Koprowski

  A pioneering Polish-American immunologist who developed the first effective live polio vaccine, making significant contributions to global...

• April 14 Colin Davis

  Sir Colin Davis was a renowned British conductor who led major orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra and was celebrated for his...

• April 14 Charlie Wilson

  American businessman and politician who served in Congress, known for his significant political influence and advocacy.

• April 16 Pat Summerall

  Pat Summerall was a legendary American football player who became an iconic sports broadcaster, known for his distinctive voice and...

• April 16 George Beverly Shea

  Renowned Canadian gospel singer who was a key figure in Billy Graham's evangelistic crusades, known for his powerful and inspirational vocal...

• April 17 Deanna Durbin

  Deanna Durbin was a Canadian-American actress and singer who achieved worldwide fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in musical and romantic comedies. Renowned for her youthful charm and operatic singing voice, Durbin became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time before retiring from public life in her late twenties. [bio]

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• April 17 Carlos Graça

  São Toméan lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe until his death in 2013.

• April 18 Storm Thorgerson

  Iconic graphic designer and artist famous for creating legendary album cover art for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and other major rock bands...

• April 19 François Jacob

  French biologist and geneticist, nobel prize laureate (d. 2013).

• April 19 Allen Neuharth

  Founder of USA Today and former CEO of Gannett Company, a significant figure in American media who revolutionized newspaper publishing in...

• April 21 Shakuntala Devi

  Known as the 'Human Computer', Shakuntala Devi was a renowned Indian mathematical prodigy famous for her extraordinary mental calculation...

• April 22 Richie Havens

  Iconic American folk singer and guitarist famous for his powerful Woodstock performance of 'Freedom' and his interpretations of Bob Dylan...

• April 23 Frank W. J. Olver

  Renowned English-American mathematician who made significant contributions to academic research and mathematical sciences.

• April 26 George Jones

  Legendary country music singer-songwriter known as the 'King of Honky Tonk' and one of the most influential artists in country music...

• April 28 Janos Starker

  World-renowned Hungarian-American cellist, considered one of the most significant musicians of the 20th century in classical music.