Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2019. 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 Vonda N. McIntyre

  Award-winning American science fiction author known for her contributions to Star Trek novels and original sci-fi works.

• April 4 Alessandro Pizzorno
• April 5 Sydney Brenner

  Sydney Brenner was a pioneering molecular biologist who made groundbreaking contributions to genetics and developmental biology, winning the...

• April 6 Ernest Hollings

  Long-serving US Senator from South Carolina, World War II veteran who received multiple military honors and later became a prominent...

• April 6 David J. Thouless

  Prize laureate for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.

• April 7 Seymour Cassel

  Seymour Cassel was an American actor best known for his collaborations with director John Cassavetes and for his character roles in independent and mainstream films. [bio]

• April 8 Josine Ianco-Starrels

  Romanian-born american art curator (b. 1926).

• April 9 Charles Van Doren

  American writer and editor known for his controversial involvement in the 1950s quiz show scandal, which significantly impacted television...

• April 14 Bibi Andersson

  Bibi Andersson was a renowned Swedish actress best known for her collaborations with legendary director Ingmar Bergman. Her career spanned film, stage, and television, earning her critical acclaim throughout Europe and internationally. [bio]

• April 14 Gene Wolfe

  Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his complex and innovative works like 'The Book of the New Sun' series.

• April 15 Owen Garriott

  NASA astronaut who participated in Skylab-3 mission and STS-9 shuttle flight, known for being part of the first international crew in space.

• April 16 David Lama
• April 17 Alan García

  Prominent Peruvian politician who served two non-consecutive presidential terms, representing the Peruvian Aprista Party and significantly...

• April 18 Lorraine Warren

  Renowned paranormal investigator who, alongside her husband Ed Warren, became famous for investigating supernatural cases like the...

• April 18 Lyra McKee

  Investigative journalist tragically killed during riots in Northern Ireland, known for her work on the legacy of the Troubles.

• April 21 Hannelore Elsner
• April 22 Billy McNeill
• April 23 Jean

  Grand Duke of Luxembourg who reigned from 1964 to 2000, playing a significant role in modernizing the Grand Duchy and promoting European...

• April 23 Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick

  American soprano singer and presenter (b. 1983).

• April 25 John Havlicek

  Legendary NBA player for the Boston Celtics, known for his exceptional scoring and defensive skills.

• April 28 John Singleton

  Pioneering African American film director known for groundbreaking movies like 'Boyz n the Hood' that explored Black urban experiences.

• April 28 Richard Lugar

  American lieutenant and politician, 44th mayor of indianapolis (d. 2019).

• April 28 Karol Modzelewski
• April 29 Josef Šural

  Czech footballer (b. 1990).

• April 29 Les Murray
• April 30 Peter Mayhew

  Peter Mayhew was a renowned British-American actor famous for portraying Chewbacca in the iconic Star Wars film series, becoming a beloved...