Playwrights who died on April 18

Take a focused look at the playwrights who passed away on April 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • Marcel Pagnol
    1974 Marcel Pagnol

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

  • Oktay Rıfat Horozcu
    1988 Oktay Rıfat Horozcu

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

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