Athletes who died on April 8

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on April 8. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1996 Ben Johnson

  Ben Johnson is a retired Canadian sprinter who gained international fame after winning the gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, only to be stripped of his medal after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. [bio]