Famous people who died in April 2024

Duane Eddy - April 30
Paul Auster - April 30
OJ Simpson - April 10
Mandisa - April 18
Roberto Cavalli - April 12
Eva Evans - April 20
Luke Fleurs - April 3
Park Bo-ram - April 11
Cole Brings Plenty - April 5
Mike Pinder - April 24
Taro Akebono
Laurent Cantet - April 25
Charlie Hurley - April 22
Lourdes Portillo - April 20
Neil Rogers - April 16
Diego Santos - April 16
Rodney Gould - April 16
Noel Ratcliffe - April 15
Whitey Herzog - April 15
Willie Limond - April 15
Fritz Peterson - April 11
Eric Sievers - April 10
Patti Astor - April 9
Aleksei Tsatevich - April 8
Wilevis Brito - April 8
Pat Hennen - April 7
Pat Zachry - April 4
Vontae Davis – April 1
Albert Heath - April 3
Duane Eddy - April 30

He was also known as 'The King of Twang' due to the characteristic 'twangy' sound of his guitar. Duane Eddy played American rock and roll and became a famous guitarist in the late 1950s and early 60s, with hits like 'Rebel-'Rouser' and 'Peter Gunn'. Eddy passed away from cancer at the age of 86.

Paul Auster - April 30

Novelist Paul Auster, known among others for his 'New York Trilogy', 'Moon Palace,' 'Leviathan,' 'Mr. Vertigo,' and 'Sunset Park,' passed away at age 77 from cancer.

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OJ Simpson - April 10

American professional football player, actor, and TV personality OJ Simpson became infamous in the 1990s for being accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. He died from metastatic prostate cancer at the age of 76.

Mandisa - April 18

The American singer, born Mandisa Lynn Hundley, became famous with 'American Idol,' where she finished ninth in the fifth season. The gospel and Christian artist was found dead in her home in Nashville, Tennessee. According to a statement on her Instagram page, the people close to her do not know - or wish not to disclose - her cause of death.

Roberto Cavalli - April 12

Italian designer Roberto Cavalli died in Florence after a long illness. Now, the inheritance has become a topic of discussion, as he has left an estate of 600 million dollars.

 

Eva Evans - April 20

The body of influencer Eva Evans was discovered by a friend on the night of Saturday, April 20. Per TMZ, it seems that the social media star took her own life.

Image: itsevaevans / TikTok

Luke Fleurs - April 3

The South African footballer was shot dead on in an attempted kidnapping in Johannesburg. He was 24 years old.

Park Bo-ram - April 11

K-Pop star Park Bo-ram died at the age of 30 after a night in which alcohol consumption may have been excessive, as reported by TMZ. In any case, the cause of death remains under investigation.

Cole Brings Plenty - April 5

The actor of the series '1923' Cole Brings Plenty was found dead in a wooded area near Kansas after having been missing for days. He was wanted as a suspect in a case of domestic violence. He was 27 years old.

Mike Pinder - April 24

At age 82, British musician Mike Pinder, one of the founders of the group The Moody, died in his home in Sacramento, California. "Michael's family would like to share with his close friends and fans that he passed away peacefully," a post read on the band's website.

Taro Akebono

The legendary Japanese sumo champion died at the beginning of April from heart failure. He was 54 years old.

Laurent Cantet - April 25

The French film director Laurent Cantet, winner of the Palme d'Or in 2008 for 'The Class' / 'Entre les murs', died at the age of 63 of cancer.

Charlie Hurley - April 22

Irish football legend Charlie Hurley passed away at the age of 87.

Lourdes Portillo - April 20

At age 80, Mexican director Lourdes Portillo, nominated for an Oscar for the documentary 'The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo', died in San Francisco.

Neil Rogers - April 16

Australian swimmer Neil Rogers was 70 when he passed away. He had participated in the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Olympics and would coach new generations of swimmers in his later years.

Diego Santos - April 16

The Brazilian influencer Diego Santos died after jumping into the Salto Grande lake in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to The Sun, the 20-year-old drowned in the lake, although the police are investigating the case.

Photo: dieguinmd / Instagram

Rodney Gould - April 16

British motorcycle racer Rodney Gould, 250cc world champion in 1970, died at his home in Cheltenham, UK at age 81.

Noel Ratcliffe - April 15

Australian golfer Noel Ratcliffe, winner of sixteen titles, left us on April 15 at age 79.

Whitey Herzog - April 15

American baseball player Whitey Herzog was 92 years old when he died in St. Louis, Missouri. The Hall of Famer managed the St. Louis Cardinals to the 1982 World Series title "with a style of play known as 'Whiteyball,'" CNN recalls.

Willie Limond - April 15

Former British boxer Willie Limond died at the age of 45 after he had suffered a seizure while driving.

Fritz Peterson - April 11

American baseball player Fritz Peterson died at the age of 82. In 2018 he announced on his Facebook account that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a disease that would eventually take his life.

Eric Sievers - April 10

The American football player, who played ten seasons with three teams in the NFL, died at the age of 66 of cancer.

Patti Astor - April 9

Patti Astor, known for her role in the film 'Wild Style' and founder of Fun Gallery, died at age 74 in California.

Aleksei Tsatevich - April 8

Mourning in the world of cycling. At the age of 34, Russian cyclist Aleksei Tsatevich died for reasons that have not been reported to the media.

Wilevis Brito - April 8

At the age of 24, model Wilevis Brito died in Caracas, Venezuela, due to complications from cosmetic surgery.

Photo: wilevis_brito / Instagram

Pat Hennen - April 7

Rider Pat Hennen, the first American to win the 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Championship, died at the age of 70. He had long suffered from brain damage after a motorcycle accident.

Pat Zachry - April 4

The American baseball player Pat Zachry died at age 71 at his son Josh's home in Austin, Texas. He had been ill for a long time.

Vontae Davis – April 1

American football player Vontae Davis, former NHL and Dolphins player, was found dead at his home in Florida. Although the causes of death have not been revealed, the police have ruled out foul play. He was 35 years old.

 

Albert Heath - April 3

We started with an American musician and we are ending with one. In early April, the American jazz drummer Albert Heath died away in his residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The cause of death was leukemia. Heath was 88 years old.

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