April 13th
155 Notable deaths
Ernesto Laclau
Argentine philosopher and political theorist (1935-2014).
Born October 6th, 1935 in Buenos Aires.
Died April 13th, 2014 at 78 years old in Seville (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Johnnie Johnson
American musician (1924-2005).
Born July 8th, 1924 in Fairmont. [ref]
Died April 13th, 2005 at 80 years old in St. Louis (pneumonia). [ref]
Herbert Blumer
American sociologist, player of american football.
Born March 7th, 1900 in St. Louis.
Died April 13th, 1987 at 87 years old in Danville. [ref]
Richard Armitage
American diplomat and government official (1945-2025).
Born April 26th, 1945 in Wellesley. [ref]
Died April 13th, 2025 at 79 years old in Arlington County. [ref]
Willi Stoph
German politician (1914-1999).
Born July 9th, 1914 in Schöneberg.
Died April 13th, 1999 at 84 years old in Berlin.
Robert Taylor
American computer scientist (1932–2017).
Born February 10th, 1932 in Dallas.
Died April 13th, 2017 at 85 years old in Woodside (Parkinson's disease). [ref]
Paul Raymond
English keyboardist/guitarist (1945-2019).
Born October 16th, 1945 in St Albans.
Died April 13th, 2019 at 73 years old (myocardial infarction).
Dorothy Ashby
American jazz harpist (1932-1986).
Born August 6th, 1932 in Detroit. [ref]
Died April 13th, 1986 at 53 years old in Santa Monica (cancer). [ref]
Bobby Leonard
American basketball player and coach (1932-2021).
Born July 17th, 1932 in Terre Haute.
Died April 13th, 2021 at 88 years old in Indianapolis. [ref]
Veit Harlan
German film director (1899-1964).
Born September 22nd, 1899 in Berlin. [ref]
Died April 13th, 1964 at 64 years old in Capri (pneumonia). [ref]
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved