Famous people and celebrities who died on April 17

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 17. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1932 Patrick Geddes

  Scottish biologist and sociologist who is considered a pioneer in the field of urban planning and regional development.

• 1942 Jean Baptiste Perrin

  Prize laureate for his work on the discontinuous structure of matter, and especially for his discovery of sedimentation equilibrium.

• 1960 Eddie Cochran

  Influential rock and roll musician of the late 1950s known for hits like 'Summertime Blues' and 'C'mon Everybody'.

• 1967 Red Allen

  Henry 'Red' Allen was a prominent jazz trumpeter and bandleader from New Orleans, known for his innovative and influential style in...

• 1970 Shakeel Badayuni

  Shakeel Badayuni was a prominent Indian lyricist who significantly contributed to Bollywood's golden era of music during the 1950s and...

• 1976 Henrik Dam

  Danish biochemist and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

• 1976 Henrik Carl Peter Dam

  Prize laureate for his discovery of vitamin K.

• 1986 Bessie Head

  Bessie Head was a prominent South African writer who made significant contributions to African literature, addressing critical social issues...

• 1987 Dick Shawn

  American comedian and actor known for his role in 'The Producers', who famously died on stage from a heart attack during a performance at...

• 1988 Louise Nevelson

  American abstract artist and sculptor, ukranian-born.

• 1990 Ralph Abernathy

  Prominent civil rights leader and close associate of Martin Luther King Jr.

• 1993 Turgut Özal

  Prominent Turkish engineer and politician who served as the 8th President of Turkey from 1989 to 1993, playing a crucial role in Turkey's...

• 1994 Roger W. Sperry

  Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the functional specialization of the cerebral hemispheres.

• 1994 Roger Wolcott Sperry

  American neuropsychologist and neurobiologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1994).

• 2003 Robert Atkins

  Renowned American physician and cardiologist who created the famous Atkins Diet, a globally recognized low-carbohydrate nutritional...

• 2003 Earl King

  Earl King was a renowned American blues musician, songwriter, and guitarist who significantly influenced the New Orleans blues and R&B scene...

• 2007 Kitty Carlisle

  Kitty Carlisle was an American singer, actress, and television personality who gained fame for her work on Broadway, film, and as a long-standing panelist on the television game show 'To Tell the Truth.'. [bio]

• 2008 Aime Cesaire

  Renowned Martinican poet, playwright, and politician who was a key figure in the Négritude literary and cultural movement.

• 2011 Nikos Papazoglou

  Influential Greek singer-songwriter and music producer who made significant contributions to the Greek music scene.

• 2013 Deanna Durbin

  Deanna Durbin was a Canadian-American actress and singer who achieved worldwide fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in musical and romantic comedies. Renowned for her youthful charm and operatic singing voice, Durbin became one of the highest-paid actresses of her time before retiring from public life in her late twenties. [bio]

• 2013 V. S. Ramadevi

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• 2014 Cheo Feliciano

  Legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer who significantly influenced Latin music, known for his powerful voice and iconic hits like 'Anacaona'.

• 2014 Gabriel García Márquez

  Prize laureate for his novels and short stories, in which the fantastic and the realistic are combined in a richly composed world of...

• 2016 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]

• 2018 Barbara Bush

  Barbara Bush was a prominent First Lady of the United States, wife of President George H. W. Bush and mother of President George W. Bush.

• 2019 Alan García

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