Famous people and celebrities who died in April 2022

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in April 2022. 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 June Brown

  June Brown was a renowned English actress best known for her long-running role as Dot Cotton on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Her career spanned theatre, television, and film, and she was widely recognized for her distinctive contribution to British television. [bio]

• April 5 Nehemiah Persoff

  Renowned Israeli-American character actor known for memorable roles in films like 'Yentl' and portraying historical figures such as Al...

• April 5 Jimmy Wang Yu

  Taiwanese actor (b. 1943).

• April 5 Sidney Altman
• April 6 Vladimir Zhirinovsky

  Russian politician known for his nationalist views.

• April 6 Jill Knight

  British politician (b. 1923).

• April 8 Mimi Reinhardt

  Austrian jewish secretary (b. 1915).

• April 12 Gilbert Gottfried

  Gilbert Gottfried was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor known for his distinctive loud, grating voice and offbeat sense of humor. He became famous for his stand-up routines, roles in films and television, and extensive voice work in animated features. [bio]

• April 13 Michel Bouquet

  Michel Bouquet was a renowned French actor celebrated for his extensive work in theater, film, and television across a career spanning over seven decades. Known for his nuanced performances, he was a major figure in French performing arts and is remembered for his notable collaborations with directors such as Claude Chabrol and François Truffaut. [bio]

• April 13 Gloria Parker

  American musician and bandleader (b.1921).

• April 14 Mike Bossy

  Legendary NHL forward for the New York Islanders, famous for scoring 50 goals in 50 games and being a key player in the team's four...

• April 14 Orlando Julius

  Nigerian saxophonist, singer (b. 1943).

• April 15 Henry Plumb

  British politician and farmer (b. 1925).

• April 15 Bilquis Edhi

  Pakistani philanthropist and wife of abdul sattar edhi (b. 1947).

• April 17 Radu Lupu

  Renowned Romanian classical pianist from Galati, winner of the prestigious Enescu Prize in 1967, known for his exceptional musical...

• April 18 Harrison Birtwistle

  Renowned British contemporary classical composer known for his innovative and complex musical compositions, significantly influencing 20th...

• April 19 Kane Tanaka

  Kane Tanaka was a remarkable Japanese supercentenarian who lived to be 119 years old, becoming the second oldest verified person in world...

• April 20 Gavin Millar

  Scottish film director (b. 1938).

• April 22 Guy Lafleur

  Legendary Canadian ice hockey player known as 'The Flower', who was a key player for the Montreal Canadiens during their dynasty years,...

• April 23 Orrin Hatch

  Long-serving Republican Senator from Utah who was a prominent conservative politician and served in the United States Senate from 1977 to...

• April 26 Klaus Schulze

  German composer and musician (b. 1947).

• April 27 Liao Guoxun

  Chinese politician (b. 1963).

• April 29 Joanna Barnes

  Joanna Barnes was an American actress and writer, best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Auntie Mame' (1958), 'The Parent Trap' (1961), and its 1998 remake. She also appeared frequently on television and was recognized for her witty writing and journalism. [bio]

• April 30 Naomi Judd

  Naomi Judd was an acclaimed American country music singer and songwriter, best known as half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds alongside her daughter Wynonna Judd. The Judds were one of the most successful acts in country music in the 1980s and early 1990s, earning numerous awards and leaving a lasting impact on the genre. [bio]

• April 30 Mino Raiola

  Mino Raiola was a world-renowned football agent who represented some of the most famous soccer players globally, revolutionizing player...