Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2016. 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 Robert Abajyan

  Armenian sergeant (b. 1996).

• April 2 Gallieno Ferri

  Italian comic book artist and illustrator (b. 1929).

• April 3 Cesare Maldini

  Legendary Italian footballer and manager who played for AC Milan and the Italian national team, and later coached several prominent football...

• April 3 Joe Medicine Crow

  Renowned Native American historian, anthropologist, and author who was the last traditional chief of the Crow tribe and a World War II...

• April 3 Koji Wada

  Japanese singer and songwriter (b. 1974).

• April 4 Chus Lampreave

  Chus Lampreave was a distinguished Spanish actress known for her memorable character roles in Spanish cinema.

• April 5 Koço Kasapoğlu

  Turkish footballer (b. 1936).

• April 6 Merle Haggard

  Merle Haggard was a legendary country music singer-songwriter who defined the Bakersfield Sound and became an influential voice in outlaw...

• April 7 Blackjack Mulligan

  American professional wrestler (b. 1942).

• April 9 Will Smith

  American actor, producer and rapper.

• April 9 Duane Clarridge

  American spy (b. 1932).

• April 10 Howard Marks

  Howard Marks was a notorious Welsh cannabis smuggler, author, and prominent cannabis legalization activist who became a counterculture icon...

• April 12 Arnold Wesker

  Prominent British playwright who significantly influenced post-war British theatre, known for his powerful social realist works exploring...

• April 12 Mohammad Al Gaz

  Emirati politician & diplomat (b. 1930).

• April 17 Doris Roberts

  Doris Roberts was an American actress renowned for her extensive work in film, theater, and especially television, where she became widely known for her role as Marie Barone on the sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' Her career spanned over six decades, earning her numerous accolades and a spot as one of television's most beloved character actresses. [bio]

• April 17 Chyna

  American wrestler (b. 1969).

• April 19 Walter Kohn

  Nobel Prize-winning Austrian-American physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and solid-state physics.

• April 19 Patricio Aylwin

  Patricio Aylwin was a prominent Chilean politician who played a crucial role in Chile's transition to democracy after the Pinochet era.

• April 20 Victoria Wood

  Beloved British comedian, actress, writer, and director known for her groundbreaking comedy and television shows.

• April 21 Prince (musician)

  Prince was a legendary musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who revolutionized pop, rock, and funk music with his...

• April 21 Lonnie Mack

  Influential American blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter who significantly impacted guitar playing styles in rock and blues music.

• April 21 Prince
• April 23 Banharn Silpa-archa

  Thai politician, prime minister from 1995 to 1996 (b. 1932).

• April 24 Tommy Kono

  Tommy Kono was a renowned American weightlifter who competed in multiple Olympic Games and is considered one of the greatest weightlifters...

• April 26 Harry Wu

  Prominent Chinese human rights activist who dedicated his life to exposing human rights abuses in China, particularly in labor camps.

• April 30 Harry Kroto

  Eminent British chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for co-discovering fullerenes, a revolutionary molecular structure.

• April 30 Sir Harold W. Kroto

  Prize laureate for their discovery of fullerenes.

• April 30 Daniel Berrigan

  Daniel Berrigan was a prominent Jesuit priest, peace activist, and poet who played a significant role in the anti-Vietnam War movement.