Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2017. 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 Yevgeny Yevtushenko

  Renowned Russian poet and prominent cultural figure who was a leading voice for post-Stalin youth.

• April 1 Evgenij Aleksandrovič Evtušenko
• April 3 Kishori Amonkar

  Kishori Amonkar was a renowned Indian classical vocalist, considered one of the most significant Hindustani classical singers of the 20th...

• April 5 Paul O'Neill

  Legendary Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees, winning five World Series...

• April 5 Memè Perlini

  Italian actor and director (b. 1947).

• April 5 Arthur Bisguier

  American chess grandmaster (b. 1929).

• April 5 Paul G. Comba

  Italian-american computer scientist and astronomer (b. 1926).

• April 5 Makoto Ōoka

  Japanese poet and literary critic (b. 1931).

• April 5 Attilio Benfatto

  Italian cyclist (b. 1943).

• April 5 Atanase Sciotnic

  Romanian sprint canoeist (b. 1942).

• April 5 Ilkka Sinisalo

  Finnish ice hockey player (b. 1958).

• April 6 Don Rickles

  Don Rickles was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author, best known for his insult comedy and his roles in both film and television. Frequently referred to as 'The Merchant of Venom,' Rickles was a beloved and influential figure in comedy, captivating audiences with his quick wit and acerbic humor over a career that spanned more than six decades. [bio]

• April 9 John Clarke

  New zealand-australian comedian, writer, and satirist (b. 1948).

• April 11 Mark Wainberg

  Prominent Canadian HIV/AIDS researcher who made significant contributions to understanding and combating the HIV epidemic.

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• April 12 Charlie Murphy

  Charlie Murphy was an American comedian, actor, and writer, widely recognized for his work on 'Chappelle's Show' and as the older brother of Eddie Murphy. His career spanned stand-up comedy, television, and film, and he was known for his sharp wit and memorable storytelling. [bio]

• April 13 Dan Rooney

  American football executive and former united states ambassador to ireland (b. 1932).

• April 15 Clifton James

  Clifton James was an American actor best known for his roles as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond films 'Live and Let Die' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' He had a long career in film, television, and theater spanning over five decades. [bio]

• April 15 Emma Morano

  Italian supercentenarian, last person verified born in the 1800s (b. 1899).

• April 16 Piero Ottone
• April 16 Gianni Boncompagni
• April 19 Aaron Hernandez

  Aaron Hernandez was a professional NFL football player for the New England Patriots whose career was dramatically ended by legal troubles...

• April 21 Ugo Ehiogu

  Ugo Ehiogu was a prominent English professional footballer who played as a defender for Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, and the England national...

• April 22 Donna Leanne Williams

  Australian writer, artist, and activist (b. 1963).

• April 24 Robert Pirsig

  American author and philosopher (b. 1928).

• April 26 Jonathan Demme

  Jonathan Demme was an acclaimed American filmmaker known for directing groundbreaking films like The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, and...

• April 27 Vinod Khanna

  Vinod Khanna was a prominent Indian actor, producer, and politician, widely recognized for his work in Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, Khanna became known for his powerful performances in both leading and supporting roles, as well as for his later involvement in Indian politics. [bio]

• April 29 R. Vidyasagar Rao

  Indian bureaucrat and activist (b. 1939).

• April 30 Belchior

  Brazilian singer and composer (b. 1946).