Notable Deaths on April 7
760+ people died on this day throughout history
Heman Allen
1779–1852 (age 73)
Burlington
Heman Allen was an American Revolutionary War officer and politician from Poultney who lived from 1779 to 1852.
Morgan Lewis
1754–1844 (age 90)
Saint James Episcopal Churchyard
Morgan Lewis (1754-1844) was an Elizabeth resident and prominent figure in early American history.
Reidar Bettum
1936–2025 (age 89)
Borre Church
Reidar Bettum inspired teammates and supporters across generations.
Clarence "Frogman" Henry
1937–2024 (age 87)
McDonoghville Cemetery
Clarence "Frogman" Henry (1937–2024) was a New Orleans R&B singer and pianist celebrated for classics like "Ain't Got ...
Christine Cobbold
1940–2024 (age 84)
Knebworth House
Christine Elizabeth Lytton Cobbold, Baroness Cobbold (née Stucley; 25 April 1940 – 7 April 2024), was a British arist...
Piotr Konieczny
1956–2023 (age 67)
Friedhof der Pfarrei Unsere Liebe Frau von Tschenstochau in Poznań
Piotr Konieczny was a researcher who lived from 1956 to 2023.
Arliss Sturgulewski
1927–2022 (age 95)
Fort Richardson National Cemetery
Arliss Sturgulewski was an Alaska state senator and two-time Republican nominee for governor.
Barbara Wilgocka-Okoń
1927–2022 (age 95)
Powązki Cemetery
Barbara Wilgocka-Okoń was a psychologist dedicated to advancing understanding of human behavior and wellbeing.
Ludwik Dorn
1954–2022 (age 68)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Ludwik Stanisław Dorn ([ˈludvʲik ˈdɔrn], 5 June 1954 – 7 April 2022) was a Polish conservative politician, who se...
Halina Stasiak
1934–2022 (age 88)
Łostowicki Cemetery
Halina Stasiak was a Polish individual who lived from 1934 to 2022.
Karel Pacner
1936–2021 (age 85)
Janovice nad Úhlavou
Karel Pacner (29 March 1936 – 7 April 2021) was a Czech publicist, journalist, and writer.
Antonio Calpe
1940–2021 (age 81)
La Almudena Cemetery
Antonio Calpe Hernández (4 February 1940 – 7 April 2021) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a defend...
Remziye Tarsinova
1926–2021 (age 95)
Abdal
Remziye Üsein qızı Tarsinova (1926–2021, née Bakkal) was a dancer, choreographer and ballet-master.
Harv Schmidt
1935–2020 (age 85)
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Harv Schmidt (1935–2020) of Kankakee is buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery.
Leib Groner
1931–2020 (age 89)
Montefiore Cemetery
Leib Groner (1931–2020) was the long-serving secretary to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and...
Jerry Barksdale
1941–2020 (age 79)
Athens City Cemetery
Jerry Barksdale (1941–2020) is buried at Athens City Cemetery after his life in the region.
Albert Almoznino
1923–2020 (age 97)
Ganei Ester (old) Cemetery - Rishon LeZion
Albert Almoznino (Hebrew: אלברט אלמוזנינו; March 3, 1923 – April 7, 2020) was an Israeli hand shadow art...
Bohdan Gadomski
1949–2020 (age 71)
Doły cemetery
Bohdan Gadomski (1949-2020) was a Polish individual from Łódź who was interred at Doły cemetery.
Jean-Laurent Cochet
1935–2020 (age 85)
Cimetière parisien de Bagneux
Jean-Laurent Cochet (28 January 1935 – 7 April 2020) was a French theater director, actor and acting coach.
Egon Adelhardt Nielsen
1921–2019 (age 98)
Ribe old cemetery
Factory owner Egon Adelhardt Nielsen nurtured industry and community life in Ribe with steadfast guidance.
Henryk Geringer de Oedenberg
1942–2019 (age 77)
Osobowice Cemetery
Henryk Geringer de Oedenberg (1942–2019) was a Polish agronomist whose expertise advanced agricultural science.
Anne Stache
1950–2019 (age 69)
St. Michael's Cemetery (Hanover)
Anne Stache lived from 1950 to 2019, leaving behind cherished memories in her community.
Robert C. Hicks
1927–2018 (age 91)
Arlington National Cemetery
Robert C. Hicks (1927–2018) of Lancaster was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Farida Ahmed
d. 2018
6th of October City
Egyptian journalist who contributed to media and public discourse.
Abdul Aziz Abu Ghosh
1949–2018 (age 69)
Indonesia
A dedicated Indonesian diplomat whose career advanced international relations and mutual understanding.
Llibert Puig i Gandia
1933–2018 (age 85)
Sabadell
Llibert Puig i Gandia was an Esperantist from Sabadell dedicated to promoting international linguistic cooperation.
Petr Braiko
1918–2018 (age 100)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Pyotr Yevseevich Braiko (Russian: Пётр Евсеевич Брайко; 9 September 1919 – 7 April 2018) was a Sovie...
Hervé Lesage
1952–2018 (age 66)
Béthune
Hervé Lesage was a poet from Béthune.
Adam Tomanek
1928–2017 (age 89)
Lipowa Street cemetery, Lublin
Adam Tomanek was a journalist whose career contributed significantly to Polish media.
Blackjack Mulligan
1942–2016 (age 74)
Florida National Cemetery
Blackjack Mulligan (1942–2016) was an American professional wrestler known for his rugged persona and memorable bouts.
Stan Freberg
1926–2015 (age 89)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Stan Freberg was a Pasadena-born comedian, satirist, and voice actor whose pioneering work in advertising and entertainm...
Tim M. Babcock
1919–2015 (age 96)
Forestvale Cemetery
Tim M. Babcock was the Republican governor of Montana from 1962 to 1969 and is buried at Forestvale Cemetery after dying...
Yona Hatzor
1920–2015 (age 95)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Yona Hatzor served with noble dedication as part of the Knesset Guard, faithfully upholding parliamentary security.
Teréz Tömböl
1925–2015 (age 90)
Pápa
Teréz Tömböl was a Hungarian university teacher dedicated to higher education and student development.
Tadashi Tsutada
1939–2015 (age 76)
Zōshigaya Cemetery
A devoted pastor whose spiritual leadership shaped his community.
Carlos van Regteren Altena
1927–2014 (age 87)
Westerveld
Carlos van Regteren Altena inspired students with thoughtful teaching and mentorship.
Jan Jaroš
1921–2014 (age 93)
Cemetery in Hranice
Jan Jaroš was a teacher in Hranice.
Winifred Elizabeth Hendricks
1947–2014 (age 67)
Lower Circular Road cemetery
Winifred Elizabeth Hendricks (1947–2014) was a beloved community member.
Mickey Rose
1935–2013 (age 78)
Hillside Memorial Park
Mickey Rose was an American comedy writer who collaborated with Woody Allen on early material and co-wrote The Honeymoon...
Les Blank
1935–2013 (age 78)
Sunset View Cemetery
Les Blank (1935–2013) died in Tampa and was interred at Sunset View Cemetery.
Hervé Burin des Roziers
1917–2013 (age 96)
cemetery of Massiac
Hervé Burin des Roziers was a French diplomat and civil servant from Vannes who served in various high-level government...
Cyril Lefebvre
1947–2012 (age 65)
Montmartre Cemetery
Cyril Lefebvre was a musician whose thoughtful artistry and mentorship enriched every ensemble he touched.
Иноземцев, Михаил Иванович
1920–2011 (age 91)
Baktin cemetery
Михаил Иванович Иноземцев lived from 1920 to 2011.
Johannes Hinz
1936–2010 (age 74)
Longerich
Johannes Hinz was a writer whose literary works enriched cultural and intellectual life.
Bob Howard
1944–2008 (age 64)
Greenwood Memorial Park
Bob Howard (1944-2008) of Tallulah rests at Greenwood Memorial Park.
Rayna Mihaylova
1915–2008 (age 93)
Central Sofia Cemetery
Rayna Mihaylova was an opera singer whose rich voice and artistry enlivened every role she embraced.
Perihan Altındağ Sözeri
1925–2008 (age 83)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Perihan Altındağ Sözeri was a Turkish actress who contributed to the development of Turkish cinema.
Marcel Lachiver
1934–2008 (age 74)
Hardricourt
Marcel Lachiver was a distinguished French historian whose scholarly contributions deepened understanding of French hist...
Lefty Bates
1920–2007 (age 87)
Homewood Memorial Gardens
Lefty Bates (1920–2007) was an American blues guitarist from Leighton whose final resting place is Homewood Memorial G...
Bedřich Šmudla
1934–2007 (age 73)
Cemetery in Prostějov
Bedřich Šmudla (1934–2007) was a resident of Prostějov.