Famous people and celebrities who died on April 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 28. 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.

• 1813 Mikhail Kutuzov

  Russian Field Marshal who played a key role in the Napoleonic Wars.

• 1903 Josiah Willard Gibbs

  Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

• 1945 Claretta Petacci

  Mistress of Benito Mussolini who was executed alongside him at the end of World War II, symbolizing the dramatic fall of the Italian Fascist...

• 1945 Hermann Fegelein

  Nazi SS General who was Hitler's brother-in-law and was executed by Hitler in the final days of World War II for alleged desertion in the...

• 1954 Léon Jouhaux

  French union leader, nobel prize laureate (b. 1879).

• 1975 Tom Donahue

  Pioneering American FM radio DJ who was instrumental in developing freeform radio format during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 1977 Ricardo Cortez

  Ricardo Cortez was a prominent American actor during the transition from silent films to talkies, known for his versatile roles and suave...

• 1978 Mohammed Daoud Khan

  Afghan commander and politician who became the first President of Afghanistan, playing a significant role in the country's modern political...

• 1992 Francis Bacon

  Francis Bacon was a pioneering English philosopher of the Renaissance who significantly advanced the scientific method and empirical...

• 1993 Jim Valvano

  Iconic North Carolina State basketball coach who became famous for his inspirational speech before dying of cancer at age 47.

• 1997 Ann Petry

  Ann Petry was an influential African American novelist and journalist known for her powerful narratives exploring racial and social issues...

• 1999 Rory Calhoun

  Rory Calhoun was an American film and television actor, screenwriter, and producer, known primarily for his roles in Westerns and adventure films during the 1940s through the 1960s. With a rugged on-screen persona, Calhoun appeared in over 80 films and numerous television series. [bio]

• 1999 Arthur Schawlow

  Arthur Schawlow was a pioneering American physicist who co-invented the laser and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1981 for groundbreaking...

• 1999 Alf Ramsey

  Legendary English football manager who led England to World Cup victory in 1966, transforming the national team's tactical approach.

• 1999 Arthur Leonard Schawlow

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1921).

• 2000 Jerzy Einhorn

  Polish-Swedish physician, researcher, politician, and Holocaust survivor who made significant contributions to medicine and public health.

• 2002 Lou Thesz

  Lou Thesz was a legendary professional wrestler widely considered one of the most influential wrestlers in history, who helped transform...

• 2002 Alexander Lebed

  Influential Russian general and politician who played a significant role in post-Soviet Russian politics and military affairs.

• 2005 Percy Heath

  Renowned American jazz bassist, member of the Modern Jazz Quartet and the Heath Brothers.

• 2007 Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker

  Prominent German physicist and philosopher who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and philosophical...

• 2007 Tommy Newsom

  Tommy Newsom was an accomplished American saxophonist and bandleader, best known for his work on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

• 2007 Bertha Wilson

  Pioneering Scottish-Canadian lawyer and jurist who served as the 60th puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, breaking significant...

• 2011 Erhard Loretan

  Renowned Swiss mountaineer and journalist famous for his extraordinary alpine climbing achievements, particularly in extreme conditions and...

• 2012 Patricia Medina

  Patricia Medina was an English actress who appeared in both British and American films throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. She was known for her roles in adventure, mystery, and period films. [bio]

• 2013 Janos Starker

  World-renowned Hungarian-American cellist, considered one of the most significant musicians of the 20th century in classical music.

• 2014 Edgar Laprade

  Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the mid-20th century, known for his...

• 2014 Jack Ramsay

  Jack Ramsay was a legendary NBA coach who led the Portland Trail Blazers to their first and only NBA championship in 1977, transforming the...

• 2019 John Singleton

  Pioneering African American film director known for groundbreaking movies like 'Boyz n the Hood' that explored Black urban experiences.

• 2021 Michael Collins

  Michael Collins was an American astronaut, test pilot, and Major General in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He is best known for piloting the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, during the first manned lunar landing in July 1969. While his crewmates Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon, Collins remained in lunar orbit, ensuring the mission's safety and … [bio]