Famous people and celebrities who died on April 29

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on April 29. 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.

• 1827 Deborah Sampson

  American Revolutionary War soldier who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army.

• 1935 Leroy Carr

  Influential blues musician of the 1930s who significantly impacted urban blues piano style and influenced many later musicians.

• 1947 Irving Fisher

  Prominent economist who made significant contributions to the theory of capital and interest.

• 1959 Kenneth Anderson

  British military officer who served as Governor of Gibraltar, with a distinguished career in the British Army during the mid-20th century.

• 1961 Cisco Houston

  Cisco Houston was an influential American folk musician and close collaborator of Woody Guthrie, known for his significant contributions to...

• 1967 J B Lenoir

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• 1967 Anthony Mann

  Renowned American film director known for Western and film noir genres, famous for directing classics like 'El Cid' and 'The Last Frontier'.

• 1980 Alfred Hitchcock

  Renowned film director known for his suspenseful and psychological thrillers.

• 1982 Raymond Bussières

  Prominent French actor who appeared in over 160 films between 1933 and 1982, known for his versatility across stage, film, television, and...

• 1988 James McCracken

  Renowned American dramatic tenor known for his powerful voice and impressive physical presence in opera performances.

• 1988 Andrew Cruickshank

  Scottish stage and screen actor best known for his long-running role as Dr. Angus Cameron in 'Dr. Finlay's Casebook'.

• 1991 Claude Gallimard

  Claude Gallimard was a prominent French publisher who played a crucial role in the literary world, leading the renowned Gallimard publishing...

• 1992 Mae Clarke

  Mae Clarke was an American actress best known for her roles in classic Hollywood films of the 1930s, including 'Frankenstein' and 'The Public Enemy.' [bio]

• 1993 Mick Ronson

  Influential English guitarist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his work with David Bowie in the Spiders from Mars and...

• 1993 Michael Gordon

  Michael Gordon was an accomplished American film director and actor, best known for directing the classic romantic comedy 'Pillow Talk'...

• 1997 Mike Royko

  Renowned Chicago newspaper columnist who won the Pulitzer Prize, known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and influential writing style.

• 2000 Phạm Văn Đồng

  Prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the second Prime Minister of North Vietnam and later the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from...

• 2001 Arthur B. C. Walker Jr.

  Renowned American physicist and academic who made significant contributions to solar physics and space research.

• 2006 John Kenneth Galbraith

  John Kenneth Galbraith was a Canadian-American economist, public official, and diplomat, renowned for his influence on 20th-century economic thought and his advocacy of government intervention in the economy. [bio]

• 2007 Ivica Račan

  Prominent Croatian politician who served as the 7th Prime Minister of Croatia from 2000 to 2003.

• 2008 Albert Hofmann

  Albert Hofmann was a renowned Swiss chemist who accidentally discovered LSD in 1943 while working at Sandoz Laboratories in Basel.

• 2010 Avigdor Arikha

  Renowned French-Israeli artist, printmaker, and art historian who made significant contributions to modern art and art theory.

• 2011 Joanna Russ

  Pioneering feminist science fiction author who significantly influenced the genre through groundbreaking works like 'The Female Man',...

• 2014 Bob Hoskins

  Bob Hoskins was an acclaimed English actor known for his distinctive voice and versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles. He gained international recognition for his performances in films such as 'The Long Good Friday,' 'Mona Lisa,' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' [bio]

• 2014 Al Feldstein

  Renowned American comic book artist and editor, best known for his influential work at MAD Magazine during the 1950s and 1960s,...

• 2015 François Michelin

  Prominent French industrialist who led the Michelin tire company from 1955 to 1999, transforming it into a global manufacturing powerhouse...

• 2015 Jean Nidetch

  Pioneering American businesswoman who co-founded Weight Watchers, revolutionizing the weight loss and wellness industry.

• 2015 Calvin Peete

  Pioneering African American professional golfer who was one of the most successful players on the PGA Tour in the 1980s.

• 2020 Irrfan Khan

  Irrfan Khan was a renowned Indian actor known for his work across Bollywood, British, and Hollywood cinema. Celebrated for his subtle, powerful performances, Khan received international recognition for his versatility, depth, and the global impact of his work. [bio]

• 2022 Joanna Barnes

  Joanna Barnes was an American actress and writer, best known for her roles in classic films such as 'Auntie Mame' (1958), 'The Parent Trap' (1961), and its 1998 remake. She also appeared frequently on television and was recognized for her witty writing and journalism. [bio]