Famous people and celebrities who died on April 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 18. 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.

• 1802 Erasmus Darwin

  English physician and grandfather of Charles Darwin.

• 1873 Justus von Liebig

  Renowned chemist known for his discoveries in the field of organic chemistry.

• 1898 Gustave Moreau

  French symbolist painter whose primary focus was on the illustration of biblical or mythological figures.

• 1928 Epifanio de los Santos

  Epifanio de los Santos was a prominent Filipino historian and scholar.

• 1936 Milton Brown

  American singer and bandleader (b. 1903).

• 1940 Florrie Forde

  Florrie Forde was a popular music hall singer and entertainer in the early 20th century.

• 1942 Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

  Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was an American sculptor, art patron, and the founder of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

• 1945 Ernie Pyle

  Legendary World War II war correspondent who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943 and was killed in action in Okinawa.

• 1955 Albert Einstein

  Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist, regarded as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. He developed the special theory of relativity in 1905 and the general theory of relativity in 1915, fundamentally transforming the understanding of physics. Einstein was awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect, which was … [bio]

• 1960 Emory Johnson

  Director (phantom express and shield of honor), died at 66.

• 1965 Guillermo González Camarena

  Mexican inventor who pioneered color television technology and made significant contributions to television broadcasting in Mexico.

• 1974 Marcel Pagnol

  French playwright and filmmaker known for his Marseille-based stories.

• 1983 George Balanchine

  Legendary Russian-American choreographer who revolutionized ballet by liberating it from traditional 19th-century symmetrical forms.

• 1988 Pierre Desproges

  Pierre Desproges was a French humorist, best known for his incisive, darkly satirical wit, influential performances on radio and television, and his bestselling books. He became one of the most original and revered voices in French comedy during the late 20th century. [bio]

• 1988 Oktay Rıfat Horozcu

  Oktay Rıfat Horozcu was a prominent Turkish poet and playwright who significantly contributed to modern Turkish literature during the...

• 1995 Arturo Frondizi

  Duplicate of Arturo Frondizi record.

• 1996 Piet Hein

  Piet Hein was a renowned Danish polymath known for his contributions to mathematics, poetry, and design, particularly famous for creating...

• 1996 Kalim Siddiqui

  Founder of the Siddiqui Group, a prominent business conglomerate with diverse business interests across multiple sectors.

• 2002 Thor Heyerdahl

  Norwegian adventurer and anthropologist famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition, which proved ancient peoples could have made long sea voyages...

• 2004 Kamisese Mara

  Kamisese Mara was a pivotal Fijian political leader who served as the first Prime Minister of Fiji and played a crucial role in the...

• 2012 Dick Clark

  Dick Clark was an American radio and television personality, television producer, and cultural icon. He was best known for hosting American Bandstand, a groundbreaking music performance and dance television program, and for his long-running role as host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. [bio]

• 2013 Storm Thorgerson

  Iconic graphic designer and artist famous for creating legendary album cover art for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and other major rock bands...

• 2018 Bruno Sammartino

  Bruno Sammartino was an iconic Italian-American professional wrestler who dominated the WWE (then WWF) in the 1960s and 1970s, holding the...

• 2019 Lorraine Warren

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

• 2019 Lyra McKee

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

• 2022 Harrison Birtwistle

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