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People died on 12 April
(17 found)
Georgia Engel
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Georgia Bright Engel
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 July 1948
Death Date:
12 April 2019
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
,
Coach
,
Everybody Loves Raymond
. Movie
Taking Off
.
Charlie Murphy
comedy
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Quinton Murphy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 July 1959
Death Date:
12 April 2017
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Eddie Murphy
Older than Eddie Murphy by 1 year.
step-brother of
Vernon Lynch
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Brief Facts:
TV series
Chappelle's Show
. Movie
King's Ransom
.
David Gest
producer
,
tv
Real/Birth Name:
David Alan Gest
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 May 1953
Death Date:
12 April 2016
Age at Death:
62, 29 days before his 63
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Liza Minnelli
Younger than Liza Minnelli by 7 years.
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Brief Facts:
On the TV shows
Celebrity Big Brother
,
I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
.
Anne Jackson
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Anna June Jackson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 September 1926
Death Date:
12 April 2016
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Millvale, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Eli Wallach
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Eli Wallach by 10 years.
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Brief Facts:
Broadway plays
Middle of the Night
,
Summer and Smoke
,
Arms and the Man
,
Luv
,
The Waltz of the Toreadors
,
Mr. Peters' Connections
,
Lost in Yonkers
. Movies
The Tiger Makes Out
,
The Secret Life of an American Wife
,
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
,
Lovers and Other Strangers
,
Dirty Dingus Magee
,
The Shining
. Play
The Diary of Anne Frank
.
Frosty Westering
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Forrest Westering
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 December 1927
Death Date:
12 April 2013
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Head coach at teams
Parsons College
,
Lea College
,
Pacific Lutheran University
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2013.
College Football Hall of Fame
2005.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Marilyn Chambers
model
,
actor
,
politician
,
producer
,
dancer
,
singer
,
R&B
Real/Birth Name:
Marilyn Ann Briggs
Also Known As:
Evelyn Lang
Marilyn Briggs
Marilyn Taylor
Nickname(s):
99 and 44
100% pure girl
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 April 1952
Death Date:
12 April 2009
Age at Death:
56, 10 days before her 57
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Westport, Connecticut, USA
Brief Facts:
Adult movie
Behind the Green Door
and others. Bit part in movie
What's New Pussycat
. Horror movie
Rabid
. Candidate for US vice president in 2004 on the Personal Choice Party ticket. Model for Ivory Soap. Song
Benihana
.
Christopher Pettiet
actor
,
overdose
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Lee Pettiet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 February 1976
Death Date:
12 April 2000
Age at Death:
24
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Young Riders
. Movie
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
. Died of an accidental drug overdose.
Boxcar Willie
singer
,
country
,
actor
,
military
,
radio
,
dj
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
Lecil Travis Martin
Also Known As:
Marty Martin
Nickname(s):
King of the Hobos
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1931
Death Date:
12 April 1999
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Red Oak, Texas, USA
Relationships:
first cousin of
Tommy Lee Jones
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Brief Facts:
Movies
A Place to Grow
,
Sweet Dreams
. 22 years in the US Air Force. First cousin to
Tommy Lee Jones
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2014.
Abbie Hoffman
activist
,
writer
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Abbot Howard Hoffman
Also Known As:
Free
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 November 1936
Death Date:
12 April 1989
Age at Death:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Anarchist and revolutionary. War protestor. Co-founded the group
Youth International Party
AKA "Yippies". Suicide by swallowing 150 phenobarbital tablets and liquor.
Sugar Ray Robinson
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Walker Smith Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 May 1921
Death Date:
12 April 1989
Age at Death:
67, 21 days before his 68
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Alley, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Welterweight and middleweight champion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
Mike Von Erich
wrestling
,
suicide
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Brett Adkisson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 March 1964
Death Date:
12 April 1987
Age at Death:
23
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Chris Von Erich
Older than Chris Von Erich by 5 years.
son of
Fritz Von Erich
younger brother of
Kerry Von Erich
Younger than Kerry Von Erich by 4 years.
uncle of
Lacey Von Erich
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Ancestors:
Fritz Von Erich
Brief Facts:
Left a suicide note for his family, then went to Lewisville Lake, where he drank alcohol and overdosed on the sleeping aid Placidyl.
Ruth Taylor
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Alice Taylor
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
13 January 1905
Death Date:
12 April 1984
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Buck Henry
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Descendants:
Buck Henry
Brief Facts:
Group
WAMPAS Baby Stars (1928)
. Movie
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1928)
.
Paul Ford
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Ford Weaver
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 November 1901
Death Date:
12 April 1976
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Music Man
,
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
,
Advise and Consent
. Broadway plays
A Thurber Carnival
,
The Teahouse of the August Moon
,
Command Decision
.
Josephine Baker
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
Frida Josephine McDonald
Also Known As:
Joséphine Carson Baker
Nickname(s):
Black Venus
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 June 1906
Death Date:
12 April 1975
Age at Death:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
In revue
Ziegfeld Follies
. Took French citizenship.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Burlesque Hall of Fame
.
French Legion of Honor
.
Hall of Famous Missourians
1995.
Legacy Walk
2015.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
Rainbow Honor Walk
.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6501 Delmar Boulevard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
president
,
governor
Real/Birth Name:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Also Known As:
FDR
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 January 1882
Death Date:
12 April 1945
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Hyde Park, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Eleanor Roosevelt
, until he died.
Older than Eleanor Roosevelt by 2 years.
father of
Elliott Roosevelt
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Descendants:
Elliott Roosevelt
Brief Facts:
Governor of New York. President during the Great Depression and World War II. Elected 4 terms. Had polio - confined to a wheelchair. Mistress
Lucy Mercer
was present when he died at Warm Springs, Georgia.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Albert Medal
1941.
National Radio Hall of Fame
2007.
Polio Hall of Fame
.
Time Person of the Year
1932.
Time Person of the Year
1934.
Time Person of the Year
1941.
Clara Barton
nurse
Real/Birth Name:
Clarissa Harlowe Barton
Also Known As:
Clarissa Harlow Barton
Clarissa Harlowe Barton
Nickname(s):
Angel of the Battlefield
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
25 December 1821 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
12 April 1912
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Oxfor, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Both middle names are cited. Founded American Red Cross.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Health Care Hall of Fame
1993.
National Women's Hall of Fame
1973.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2008.
Boss Tweed
politician
,
criminal
,
US Representative
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
William Magear Tweed
Also Known As:
William M. Tweed
William Marcy Tweed (name not correct)
Nickname(s):
Boss
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1823
Death Date:
12 April 1878
Age at Death:
55, 9 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
US Representative from New York 1853-1855. A member of the New York State Senate from 1868 to 1873. Convicted of corruption. Escaped jail, recaptured in Spain. Died in jail.
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