Deaths in April 2015

The following is a list of notable deaths in April 2015.

Entries for each day are listed alphabetically by surname. A typical entry lists information in the following sequence:

Name, age, country of citizenship and reason for notability, established cause of death, reference.

April 2015

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Dave Ball, 65, British musician (Procol Harum), colorectal cancer.[http://dmme.net/dave-ball-passed-away/ Dave Ball passed away]
Roel Cortez, 57, Filipino singer-songwriter, colon cancer.[http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/88845-singer-roel-cortez-dies/ Singer Roel Cortez dies]
Harold Dahl, 91, American basketball player (Oshkosh All-Stars).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thenorthwestern/name/harold-dahl-obituary?id=20711188 Harold K. Dahl]
Peter Diamandopoulos, 86, Greek-born American academic, President of Adelphi University (1985–1997).[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/obituaries/2015/04/11/peter-diamandopoulos-divisive-college-chief-dies/E20GPe8oZPc5o5axo3cAPJ/story.html Peter Diamandopoulos, 86; Adelphi University president]
Johnny Gardiner, 92, Canadian CFL football player (Winnipeg Blue Bombers).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/marinij/obituary.aspx?n=john-w-gardiner&pid=174663695 John W. Gardiner]
Jean Graul, 90, Swiss Olympic sailor.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/62184 Jean Graul]
John Paul Hammerschmidt, 92, American politician, member of the US House of Representatives from Arkansas's 3rd district (1967–1993), heart and respiratory failure.[http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2015/apr/01/john-paul-hammerschmidt-dies-92/?breaking John Paul Hammerschmidt dies at 92]
John Hunwick, 79, British academic and scholar.[https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2015/04/john-owen-hunwick-june-1-1936--april-1-2015/ John Hunwick, Esteemed Scholar of Islam and Africa, Dies at 78]
Sir John Ingram, 90, New Zealand engineer and businessman.[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=john-henderson-ingram&pid=174547487 Sir John Henderson Ingram]
Joseph R. Jennings, 93, American art director and production designer (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Yellowbeard, Johnny Dangerously).[https://www.forevermissed.com/joseph-jennings/about Joseph Jennings]
Zdravko-Ćiro Kovačić, 89, Croatian water polo player, Olympic silver medalist for Yugoslavia (1952, 1956).[http://www.jutarnji.hr/odlazak-legende-preminuo-vaterpolist-i-srebrni-olimpijac-zdravko-ciro-kovacic-/1324320/ Odlazak Preminuo vaterpolist i srebrni olimpijac Zdravko Ćiro Kovačić] {{in lang|hr}}
William Leach, 72, Canadian lieutenant general.[https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/former-canadian-army-commander-bill-leach-passes-away Former Canadian Army commander Bill Leach passes away]
Eddie LeBaron, 85, American football player (Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys).[http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article17120402.html Eddie LeBaron, who starred at UOP and in NFL, dies at 85]
Cynthia Lennon, 75, British author, cancer.[https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6517153/cynthia-lennon-dead John Lennon's Ex-Wife, Cynthia Lennon, Dead at 75]
Raul Loya, 76, American workers' rights activist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?pid=174564972 Raul Loya]
Sandy Mason 75, American country music singer-songwriter, cancer.[https://eu.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/03/dream-songwriter-sandy-mason-dies/25263935/ 'When I Dream' songwriter Sandy Mason dies]
Ramon E. Moore, 85, American mathematician.[https://interval.louisiana.edu/reliable-computing-journal/volume-23/reliable-computing-23-pp-002-014.pdf Ramon E. Moore (1929-2015)]
Nicolae Rainea, 81, Romanian football referee (FIFA World Cup (1974, 1978, 1982), UEFA Euro 1980 Final), pulmonary edema.[https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0253-0d8017a8ba34-2e689152bfc9-1000--romania-mourns-much-celebrated-referee-rainea/ Romania mourns much-celebrated referee Rainea]
Paul D. Reynolds, 52, Canadian investment banker, CEO of Canaccord Genuity.[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-02/canaccord-ceo-dies-from-complications-tied-to-hawaii-triathlon Canaccord CEO Paul Reynolds dies after triathlon incident]
J. D. Smith, 83, American football player (San Francisco 49ers).[http://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Ex-49er-great-RB-J-D-Smith-dies-6187204.php Ex-49ers running back J.D. Smith dies]
Joseph Sweda, 89, American politician.[http://www.cuddiefh.com/obituaries/view_details.php?oid=745 Joseph Sweda]
Robert Walker, 54, Canadian-born American animator (Aladdin, The Lion King) and film director (Brother Bear), heart attack.[https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/obituary-ottawa-animator-bob-walker-was-nominated-for-academy-award Obituary: Ottawa animator Bob Walker was nominated for Academy Award]
Kazuo Yamagishi, 80, Japanese chef, inventor of tsukemen.[https://dennisamith.com/2019/06/18/the-one-about-yamagishi-god-of-ramen-kazuo-part-2-and-the-division-among-taishoken-apprentices/ The One about Yamagishi “God of Ramen” Kazuo Part 2 and the division among Taishoken apprentices]
Muhammadu Dikko Yusufu, 84, Nigerian politician and police officer, Inspector General of the Police (1976–1979).[http://leadership.ng/news/422474/former-inspector-general-of-police-md-yusuf-is-dead Former Inspector General Of Police, MD Yusuf Is Dead] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112330/http://leadership.ng/news/422474/former-inspector-general-of-police-md-yusuf-is-dead |date=2015-04-02 }}

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Paule Anglim, 92, Canadian-born American art dealer (Gallery Paule Anglim).[http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Appreciation-The-irreplaceable-Paule-Anglim-6177323.php Appreciation The irreplaceable Paule Anglim]
Luis Delgado Aparicio, 74, Peruvian politician, MP (1995–2001), pancreatic cancer.[http://www.larepublica.pe/02-04-2015/luis-delgado-aparicio-sarava-fallecio-hoy-a-los-74-anos Luis Delgado Aparicio, 'El Dr. Saravá', falleció hoy a los 74 años] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404052738/http://www.larepublica.pe/02-04-2015/luis-delgado-aparicio-sarava-fallecio-hoy-a-los-74-anos |date=2015-04-04 }} {{in lang|es}}
Natalia Bobrova, 36, Russian gymnast, stomach cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150416062921/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/russian-gymnast-natalia-bobrova-dies-at-36/2015/04/07/f06f26d0-dd03-11e4-b6d7-b9bc8acf16f7_story.html Russian gymnast Natalia Bobrova dies at 36]
Mick Brown, 77, New Zealand jurist.[http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/champion-youth-justice-passes-away-6276832 Champion of youth justice passes away]
Per Vilhelm Brüel, 100, Danish engineer.[http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/samfund/2015-04-06-lydgeniet-per-vilhelm-bruel-er-doed-100-aar-gammel Lydgeniet Per Vilhelm Brüel er død – 100 år gammel] {{in lang|da}}
Wally Cassell, 103, Italian-born American actor (White Heat).[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/Actor-Wally-Cassell-dies/articleshow/47467587.cms Actor Wally Cassell dies]
Tom Coyne, 84, British news broadcaster and television presenter (Top Gear).[http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/former-top-gear-host-dies-8995206 Former Top Gear host dies aged 84]
James de Beaujeu Domville, 81, French-born Canadian theatrical producer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/james-de-beaujeu-domville-film-and-stage-giant-travelled-the-world/article24884937/ James de Beaujeu Domville: Film and stage giant travelled the world]
William Benedict Friend, 83, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Alexandria-Shreveport (1982–1986) and Shreveport (1986–2006).{{Cite web |url=http://www.dioshpt.org/death-of-bishop-emeritus-william-b-friend/ |title=Death of Bishop Emeritus William B. Friend |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2018-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213131722/http://www.dioshpt.org/death-of-bishop-emeritus-william-b-friend/ |url-status=dead }}
Raúl Gorriti, 58, Peruvian footballer (national team).[http://diariocorreo.pe/edicion/arequipa/la-leyenda-del-futbol-peruano-raul-gorriti-fallecio-hoy-a-los-58-anos-577238/ Exfutbolista peruano Raúl Gorriti murió ayer a los 58 años] {{in lang|es}}
Robert Blair Kaiser, 84, American journalist.[https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2015/04/15/robert-blair-kaiser-longtime-catholic-critic-reformer-dies/25804079/ Robert Blair Kaiser, longtime Catholic critic, reformer, dies at 84]
Steve Kowit, 77, American poet.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sandiegouniontribune/name/steve-kowit-obituary?id=16925097 Steve Kowit]
Adolfo Lubnicki, 81, Argentine-born Uruguayan Olympic basketball player.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/6556 Adolfo Lubnicki]
Dennis Marks, 66, British television producer and music director.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11514346/Dennis-Marks-BBC-head-of-music-obituary.html Dennis Marks, BBC head of music – obituary]
Ben Meisner, 76, Canadian broadcaster (CKPG), cancer.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ben-meisner-broadcasting-icon-dies-after-short-battle-with-cancer-1.3019798 Ben Meisner, broadcasting icon, dies after short battle with cancer]
Norman H. Nie, 72, American social scientist, lung cancer.[http://news.stanford.edu/news/2015/may/norman-nie-obit-050815.html Norman Nie, Stanford scholar and entrepreneur, dies at 72]
Richard J. O'Connell, 73, American geophysicist, prostate cancer.[https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2015/04/richard-john-oconnell-dies/ Richard John O’Connell dies]
Hayley Okines, 17, British progeria campaigner, pneumonia.[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/03/progeria-campaigner-hayley-okines-dies Progeria campaigner Hayley Okines dies at 17]
Manoel de Oliveira, 106, Portuguese film director and screenwriter, heart failure.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150405045833/http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-portuguese-film-director-manoel-de-oliveira-dies-aged-106-2015-4 Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira dies aged 106]
Stanisław Pestka, 85, Polish Kashubian poet.[http://www.dziennikbaltycki.pl/artykul/3809537,wielka-strata-dla-pomorza-nie-zyja-prof-jerzy-treder-i-stanislaw-pestka,id,t.html Wielka strata dla Pomorza. Nie żyją prof. Jerzy Treder i Stanisław Pestka] {{in lang|pl}}
Joseph L. Reid, 92, American oceanographer.[https://scripps.ucsd.edu/news/obituary-notice-joseph-reid-science-expert-global-ocean-circulation Obituary Notice Joseph Reid Science Expert in Global Ocean Circulation]
Barbara Sass, 78, Polish film director and screenwriter.[http://www.thenews.pl/1/11/Artykul/202386,Director-Barbara-Sass-dies-aged-79 Director Barbara Sass dies aged 79]
Olga Sawicka, 83, Polish dancer and choreographer.[http://www.gloswielkopolski.pl/artykul/3810167,olga-sawicka-nie-zyje-1932-2015,id,t.html Olga Sawicka nie żyje (1932–2015)] {{in lang|pl}}
Doug Sax, 79, American audio mastering engineer, cancer.[http://www.analogplanet.com/content/legendary-mastering-engineer-doug-sax-has-passed-away Legendary Mastering Engineer Doug Sax Has Passed Away]
Robert H. Schuller, 88, American televangelist (Hour of Power).[https://news.yahoo.com/robert-schuller-crystal-cathedral-megachurch-founder-dies-142244763.html;_ylt=A0LEVjl8Uh1VthMAM50nnIlQ Robert Schuller, Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder, dies]
Alberto Ricardo da Silva, 71, East Timorese Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Díli (2004–2015).[http://www.noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/370130/morreu-ex-bispo-de-dili-alberto-ricardo-da-silva Óbito Morreu ex-bispo de Díli, Alberto Ricardo da Silva] {{in lang|pt}}
Larrie W. Stalks, 89, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/larrie-stalks-obituary?id=18230528 Larrie Stalks]
Steve Stevaert, 60, Belgian politician, Chairman of the SP.a (2003–2005), Governor of Limburg (2005–2009).[http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20150402_01611785 Steve Stevaert dood teruggevonden in Albertkanaal] {{in lang|nl}}
Abdelhadi Tazi, 94, Moroccan scholar and diplomat.[http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2015/04/155359/abdelhadi-tazi-member-moroccos-academy-dies-94/ Abdelhadi Tazi, Member of Morocco's Academy, dies at 94]
Tom Towles, 65, American actor (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Miami Vice, The Rock), complications from a stroke.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tom-towles-dead-rob-zombie-786459 Tom Towles, Actor in Rob Zombie Films, Dies at 65]
Jerzy Treder, 72, Polish philologist.[http://nekrologi.trojmiasto.pl/Nie-zyje-Jerzy-Treder-wybitny-profesor-n89190.html Nie żyje Jerzy Treder, wybitny profesor] {{in lang|pl}}
Eugene Vielle, 101, British air force officer and inventor.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11641876/Group-Captain-Eugene-Tubby-Vielle-obituary.html Group Captain Eugene 'Tubby' Vielle – obituary]

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Milton Berkes, 90, American politician.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150702231817/http://articles.philly.com/2015-04-10/news/60984433_1_bucks-county-addiction-alcohol-service-providers-organization Milton Berkes, 90, Pa. lawmaker]
Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett, 85, British hereditary peer and film producer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11564212/Lord-Birkett-arts-supremo-obituary.html Lord Birkett, arts supremo – obituary]
Nigel Boocock, 77, British speedway rider.[http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.28569 Nigel Boocock 1937–2015]
Sarah Brady, 73, American gun control campaigner, pneumonia.[https://abcnews.go.com/US/sarah-brady-wife-white-house-secretary-jim-brady/story?id=30091174 Sarah Brady, Wife of Former White House Secretary Jim Brady, Dies]
Fred Broussard, 82, American football player (New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos).[https://www.aggienetwork.com/news/139189/roll-call-tribute/ Roll Call Tribute]
Bob Burns, 64, American drummer (Lynyrd Skynyrd), traffic collision.[http://patch.com/georgia/cartersville/report-former-lynyrd-skynyrd-drummer-dies-crash-0 Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Dies in Crash]
Sam Cathcart, 90, American football player (San Francisco 49ers), cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Former-49ers-RBDB-Sam-Cathcart-Passes-Away-at-90/6685f394-e55f-4035-94a3-b247a1e3974e |title=Former 49ers RB/DB Sam Cathcart Passes Away at 90 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417022851/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Former-49ers-RBDB-Sam-Cathcart-Passes-Away-at-90/6685f394-e55f-4035-94a3-b247a1e3974e |archive-date=2015-04-17 |url-status=dead }}
John Darnton, 96, American football coach (Adrian Bulldogs).{{Cite web |url=http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/540747/Chester-Darnton.html?nav=5005 |title=Chester Darnton |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304034133/http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/content.detail/id/540747/Chester-Darnton.html?nav=5005 |url-status=dead }}
Traute Foresti, 100, Austrian poet and actress.[http://www.buecher.at/show_content.php?sid=94&detail_id=8319 Traute Foresti 1915 – 2015] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195123/http://www.buecher.at/show_content.php?sid=94&detail_id=8319 |date=March 4, 2016 }} {{in lang|de}}
Rocío García Gaytán, 55, Mexican politician, MP (1997–2000), cancer.[http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2015/584935/6/fallece-rocio-garcia-gaytan-ex-titular-de-inmujeres.htm Fallece Rocío García Gaytán, ex titular de Inmujeres] {{in lang|es}}
Osea Gavidi, 71, Fijian politician, indigenous chief and secessionist leader.{{Cite web |url=http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=301046 |title=Vanua in mourning as chief passes away |access-date=2015-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822063353/http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=301046 |archive-date=2015-08-22 |url-status=dead }}
Mathias Gnädinger, 74, Swiss actor (The Boat Is Full, Journey of Hope), cardiac complications and acute respiratory distress syndrome.[http://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/fernsehen/nach-unfall-in-spitalpflege-mathias-gnaedinger-ist-tot-1.18516192 Der Schauspieler Mathias Gnädinger ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Paul Grigoriu, 70, Romanian radio personality (SRR).[http://www.hotnews.ro/stiri-esential-19827814-paul-grigoriu-incetat-din-viata.htm Paul Grigoriu a incetat din viata] {{in lang|ro}}
Don Hansey, 85, American politician, member of the Washington House of Representatives (1971–1977).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bellinghamherald/name/donald-hansey-obituary?id=18026315 Donald G. Hansey]
Michael Jandreau, 71, American Native leader, chairman of the Lower Brulé Sioux tribe, pneumonia and heart disease.[https://uk.news.yahoo.com/lower-brule-sioux-tribe-leader-michael-jandreau-dies-223409907.html#5FS4Hv Lower Brule Sioux Tribe leader Michael Jandreau dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417030810/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/lower-brule-sioux-tribe-leader-michael-jandreau-dies-223409907.html |date=2015-04-17 }}
Kayahan, 66, Turkish musician, cancer.[https://archive.today/20150404222722/http://www.todayszaman.com/national_turkish-veteran-musician-kayahan-dies-of-cancer-at-66_377005.html Turkish veteran musician Kayahan dies of cancer at 66]
Daeng Koro, 52, Indonesian Islamist and commander of East Indonesia Mujahideen, shot.[https://www.antaranews.com/berita/489648/hasil-tes-dna-pastikan-gembong-teroris-daeng-koro-tewas Hasil tes DNA pastikan gembong teroris Daeng Koro tewas] {{in lang|id}}
Terdell Middleton, 59, American football player (Green Bay Packers).[http://www.commercialappeal.com/sports/high-school/former-tiger-star-terdell-middleton-dies-at-59_39639751 Former Tiger star Terdell Middleton dies at 59]
Vivian Nathan, 98, American actress (Klute).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vivian-nathan-dead-actors-studio-787755 Vivian Nathan, Original Member of The Actors Studio, Dies at 98]
Mpok Nori, 84, Indonesian comedian.[http://hot.detik.com/read/2015/04/03/090644/2877554/230/komedian-mpok-nori-meninggal-dunia Komedian Mpok Nori Meninggal Dunia] {{in lang|id}}
Algirdas Vaclovas Patackas, 71, Lithuanian politician and poet, signatory of the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.[http://vz.lt/article/2015/4/3/mire-seimo-narys-patackas Mirė Seimo narys Algirdas Patackas] {{in lang|lt}}
Luis María Pérez de Onraíta, 81, Spanish-born Angolan Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Malanje (1998–2012).[http://www.elcorreo.com/bizkaia/sociedad/201504/04/fallece-opispo-alaves-luis-20150404131310.html Fallece el opispo alavés Luis María Perez de Onraíta] {{in lang|es}}
Chris Plumridge, 70, British golf writer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11548179/Chris-Plumridge-golf-correspondent-obituary.html Chris Plumridge, golf correspondent – obituary]
Andrew Porter, 86, British music critic, pneumonia.[https://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2015/04/03/397295421/multifaceted-music-critic-andrew-porter-dies-at-86 Multifaceted Music Critic Andrew Porter Dies At 86]
Christopher Reynolds, 92, British linguist.{{Cite web |url=https://www.soas.ac.uk/news/newsitem102226.html |title=Tribute to Christopher H. B. Reynolds |access-date=2015-10-01 |archive-date=2015-10-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002090118/https://www.soas.ac.uk/news/newsitem102226.html |url-status=dead }}
Robert Rietti, 92, British-born Italian actor (Hannibal, The Omen).[https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/robert-rietti-sscglblp8hm Robert Rietti]
Charlie Sumner, 84, American football player (Chicago Bears).{{Cite web |url=http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2015/04/06/former-raiders-coach-charlie-sumner-architect-of-super-bowl-xviii-touchdown-dies-in-maui-at-age-84/?doing_wp_cron=1430721882.8108060359954833984375 |title=Former Raiders coach Charlie Sumner, architect of Super Bowl XVIII touchdown, dies in Maui at age 84 |access-date=2015-05-06 |archive-date=2017-03-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321165323/http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2015/04/06/former-raiders-coach-charlie-sumner-architect-of-super-bowl-xviii-touchdown-dies-in-maui-at-age-84/?doing_wp_cron=1430721882.8108060359954833984375 |url-status=dead }}
Shmuel Wosner, 101, Austrian-born Israeli Haredi rabbi.[http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/boruch-dayan-emmes/289196/boruch-dayan-haemmes-hagon-harav-shmuel-halevi-wosner-zatzal-one-of-the-poskei-hador.html Boruch Dayan Ha'Emmes: Hagon Harav SHummel Halevi Wosner Zatzal – One Of The Poskei Hador]

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Jaroslav Balcar, 62, Czechoslovak Olympic ski jumper (1976).[http://www.czech-ski.com/skok-na-lyzich/aktuality/zemrel-byvaly-skokansky-reprezentant-jaroslav-balcar Zemřel bývalý skokanský reprezentant Jaroslav Balcar] {{in lang|cs}}
Ramón Barreto, 75, Uruguayan football referee (1974 FIFA World Cup).[http://www.ovaciondigital.com.uy/futbol/fallecio-arbitro-ramon-barreto.html Falleció Ramón Barreto] {{in lang|es}}
Zdeněk Čihák, 82, Czech Olympic athlete.[https://www.atletika.cz/cas-informuje/zemrel-zdenek-cihak/ ZEMŘEL ZDENĚK ČIHÁK]
Bill Ellerington, 91, English footballer (Southampton).[http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/12873634.Southampton_s_legendary_Bill_Ellerington_dies_aged_91/?ref=mac Southampton's legendary Bill Ellerington dies aged 91]
John Gogo, 83, Canadian politician.[http://globalnews.ca/news/1928332/prominent-lethbridge-politician-john-gogo-83-dies/ Prominent Lethbridge Politician John Gogo, 83, dies]
Julio Graffigna, 83, Argentine Olympic wrestler.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/57112 Julio Graffigna]
Jamaluddin Jarjis, 63, Malaysian politician, MP for Rompin (since 1990), helicopter crash.[http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/04/CHOPPER-crash-zahid-hamidi-confirms-jamaluddin-jarjis Chopper crash Jamaluddin Jarjis, five others killed]
Ernest Norman Johnson, 99, American politician.[https://www.quamplaistedcushman.com/obituaries/3032922 Ernest N. Johnson]
Elmer Lach, 97, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens), stroke.[https://montrealgazette.com/sports/hockey/nhl/montreal-canadiens/hold-hold-hold-dave-stubbs-appreciation-of-habs-legend-elmer-lach-who-has-died-at-age-97 Canadiens legend Elmer Lach dies at age 97]
Donald N. Levine, 83, American sociologist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ethiopiaobserver.com/renowned-ethiopianist-donald-n-levine-passed-away/ |title=Renowned Ethiopianist Donald N. Levine Passed Away |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411131315/http://www.ethiopiaobserver.com/renowned-ethiopianist-donald-n-levine-passed-away/ |archive-date=2015-04-11 |url-status=dead }}
Ira Lewis, 82, American actor and playwright (Chinese Coffee), complications following open heart surgery.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/theater/ira-lewis-actor-and-playwright-dies-at-82.html Ira Lewis, Actor and Playwright, Dies at 82]
Yoshiko Miya, 70, Japanese freelance writer and journalist, pancreatic cancer.[https://www.shinchosha.co.jp/writer/3785/ 著者プロフィール] {{in lang|ja}}
Elie Naasan, 83, Lebanese Olympic wrestler.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418111823/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/na/elie-naasan-1.html Elie Naasan]
Ioan Pușcaș, 82, Romanian gastroenterologist.[http://www.voceatransilvaniei.ro/medicul-salajean-ioan-puscas-a-decedat-era-unul-dintre-marii-specialisti-in-gastroenterologie/ Medicul sălăjean Ioan Puşcaş a decedat. Era unul dintre marii specialişti în gastroenterologie] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507074138/http://www.voceatransilvaniei.ro/medicul-salajean-ioan-puscas-a-decedat-era-unul-dintre-marii-specialisti-in-gastroenterologie/ |date=2015-05-07 }} {{in lang|ro}}
Sir John Read, 97, British executive.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11548175/Sir-John-Read-businessman-obituary.html Sir John Read, businessman – obituary]
Klaus Rifbjerg, 83, Danish writer (Anna, I, Anna), recipient of the Nordic Council's Literature Prize (1970).[http://www.thelocal.dk/20150407/major-danish-author-passes-away Rifbjerg remembered for writing style, legacy]
Lisa Simon, 64, American director, producer and production assistant (Sesame Street, Wonder Pets, Blue Jasmine).[https://deadline.com/2015/04/lisa-simon-dies-sesame-street-producer-director-emmys-1201407567/ Lisa Simon Dies: Emmy-Winning 'Sesame Street' Producer Was 64]
Marjorie Townsend, 85, American electrical engineer.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/marjorie-townsend-electrical-engineer-who-joined-nasa-and-became-the-first-woman-to-manage-the-launch-of-a-us-spacecraft-10251433.html Marjorie Townsend: Electrical engineer who joined Nasa and became the first woman to manage the launch of a US spacecraft]
Dick Wood, 79, American football player (New York Jets).{{Cite web |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Former-Dolphins-Quarterback-Dick-Wood-Dies/d19a5bb7-c141-4570-bac1-bff020d1dfde |title=Former Dolphins Quarterback Dick Wood Dies |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904112232/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Former-Dolphins-Quarterback-Dick-Wood-Dies/d19a5bb7-c141-4570-bac1-bff020d1dfde |archive-date=2017-09-04 |url-status=dead }}

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Bauyrzhan Baimukhammedov, 67, Kazakh football player and coach.[http://www.sportinfo.kz/news/show/name/umer_baurjan_baymuhamedov_125361.html Умер Бауржан Баймухамедов] {{in lang|ru}}
Barbara Bergmann, 87, American feminist economist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.iaffe.org/events/44/ |title=In Memory of Barbara Bergmann |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150423004517/http://www.iaffe.org/events/44/ |url-status=dead }}
Fredric Brandt, 65, American dermatologist, suicide by hanging.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/madonnas-dermatologist-fredric-brandt-found-786482 Madonna's Dermatologist Fredric Brandt Found Dead After Apparent Suicide]
Juan Carlos Cáceres, 79, Argentine tango musician and painter, cancer.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/juan-carlos-caceres-musician-who-made-paris-the-second-capital-of-tango-10303141.html Juan Carlos Caceres: Musician who made Paris 'the second capital of Tango']
Hugh Delano, 81, American sports journalist.[http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2015/04/former_devils_and_rangers_beat_writer_hugh_delano.html Former Devils and Rangers beat writer Hugh Delano dies at 81]
Richard Dysart, 86, American actor (L.A. Law, Being There, The Thing), Emmy winner (1992), cancer.[https://deadline.com/2015/04/richard-dysart-dead-la-law-emmy-winner-1201407406/ Richard Dysart Dies: Emmy-Winning 'L.A. Law' Star And Stage Veteran Was 86]
Lalit Kishore Chaturvedi, 84, Indian politician.[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/former-bjp-mp-lalit-kishore-chaturvedi-passes-away/articleshow/46813124.cms Former BJP MP Lalit Kishore Chaturvedi passes away]
Ramnath Dhakal, 52, Nepalese politician, swine flu.{{Cite web |url=http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/04/05/top-story/uml-leader-dhakal-passes-away/403704.html |title=UML leader Dhakal passes away |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408010025/http://www.ekantipur.com/2015/04/05/top-story/uml-leader-dhakal-passes-away/403704.html |url-status=dead }}
Maurice Fenner, 86, English cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/england/content/player/13027.html Maurice Fenner]
Victor Gotbaum, 93, American labor leader, heart attack.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/06/nyregion/victor-gotbaum-labor-leader-who-helped-save-new-york-from-bankruptcy-dies-at-93.html Victor Gotbaum, Labor Leader Who Helped Save New York From Bankruptcy, Dies at 93]
Tony Hutton, 82, British Royal Navy officer, organized the refugee evacuation effort following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11673968/Captain-Tony-Hutton-obituary.html Captain Tony Hutton – obituary]
Sid Ali Kouiret, 82, Algerian actor.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201504070739.html Algeria: Late Sid Ali Kouiret Was an Unrivalled Actor]
Naken Kyrykbaev, 39, Kazakh footballer (Taraz).[http://www.fctaraz.kz/latest/v-zhambylskoj-oblasti-skoropostizhno-skonchalsya-eks-vratar-fk-taraz-naken-kyrykbaev В Жамбылской области скоропостижно скончался экс-вратарь ФК "Тараз" Накен Кырыкбаев] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150406175435/http://www.fctaraz.kz/latest/v-zhambylskoj-oblasti-skoropostizhno-skonchalsya-eks-vratar-fk-taraz-naken-kyrykbaev |date=2015-04-06 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Howard Ladd, 93, American electrical engineer and entrepreneur.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/howard-ladd-obituary?id=16750967 Howard P. Ladd]
Richard LaSalle, 97, American film composer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montereyherald/obituary.aspx?n=richard-w-lasalle&pid=174703570 Richard W. LaSalle]
Anne-Claude Leflaive, 59, French winemaker, cancer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11532551/Anne-Claude-Leflaive-viticultrice-obituary.html Anne-Claude Leflaive, viticultrice – obituary]
Norman B. Leventhal, 97, American property developer.[https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/04/05/developer-and-philanthropist-norman-leventhal-shaped-boston-skyline-and-character/Do3FogyWOhfQyH63Y0xL2H/story.html Norman B. Leventhal, developer who shaped Boston's skyline, dies at 97]
Don Looney, 98, American football player (Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers).[http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/former-eagles-and-steelers-wr-looney-dies-at-98-040715 Former Eagles and Steelers WR Looney dies at 98]
Akira Machida, 78, Japanese judge, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (2002–2006).[https://archive.today/20150423020039/http://www.jiji.com/jc/zc?k=201504/2015041000795 町田元最高裁長官が死去=在外選挙権訴訟など関与] {{in lang|ja}}
Sargy Mann, 77, British painter.[https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/england/london-travel/sargy-mann-fsjrsj9h0k0 Sargy Mann]
Gordon Moyes, 76, Australian radio evangelist and politician, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council (2002–2011).[https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/vale-2gbs-gordon-moyes Vale 2GB's Gordon Moyes]
Louis Miles Muggleton, 92, South African-born British physicist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.twrafrica.org/index.php/see/news/478-a-tribute-to-dr-louis-muggleton |title=A Tribute to Dr Louis Muggleton |access-date=2015-05-13 |archive-date=2015-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208071229/http://www.twrafrica.org/index.php/see/news/478-a-tribute-to-dr-louis-muggleton |url-status=dead }}
John Patton, 84, American politician.[http://k2radio.com/state-representative-john-patton-dies/ State Representative John Patton Dies]
Claudio Prieto, 80, Spanish composer.[http://www.farodevigo.es/sociedad-cultura/2015/04/06/fallece-80-anos-compositor-palentino/1215087.html Fallece a los 80 años el compositor palentino Claudio Prieto] {{in lang|es}}
Jehan Rajab, 81, Kuwaiti author.[http://248am.com/mark/information/r-i-p-jehan-rajab/ Jehan Rajab dies]
Steve Rickard, 85, New Zealand professional wrestler.[http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/270474/nz-wrestling-great-dies NZ wrestling great dies]
Lon Simmons, 91, American sports broadcaster.{{Cite web |url=http://www.paradisepost.com/sports/20150405/lon-simmons-giants-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-dies-at-91 |title=Lon Simmons, Giants' Hall of Fame broadcaster, dies at 91 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412191315/http://www.paradisepost.com/sports/20150405/lon-simmons-giants-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-dies-at-91 |archive-date=2015-04-12 |url-status=dead }}
Rockne Tarkington, 83, American actor (Danger Island, The Great White Hope, The Ice Pirates).[https://jcpost.com/posts/8ebb1b54-a32b-4c7a-9549-06233ea8c07a “Willie ‘Rockne’ Tarkington, Jr. – Son of A Buffalo Soldier”]
Gardner C. Taylor, 96, American preacher and civil rights activist.[http://www.mercurynews.com/faith/ci_27858015/gardner-taylor-preacher-and-civil-rights-figure-dies Gardner Taylor, preacher and civil rights figure, dies at 96]
Julie Wilson, 90, American singer and actress, stroke complications.[http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Tony-Nominee-Julie-Wilson-Passes-Away-at-90-20150406 Tony Nominee Julie Wilson Passes Away at 90]
Yacoub Zaiadeen, 95, Jordanian politician.[http://jordantimes.com/former-mp-yacoub-zaiadeen-passes-away Former MP Yacoub Zaiadeen passes away]

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Brady L. Adams, 70, American politician.[https://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/2015/04/brady_adams_former_oregon_sena.html Brady Adams, former Oregon Senate president, dies at 70 in Grants Pass]
Theodosios Balafas, 91, Greek Olympic pole vaulter (1948, 1952).[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article18620841.html Miami tennis coach, Greek Olympian Saki Balafas dies at 91]
Hardijs Baumanis, 47, Latvian diplomat, Ambassador to Azerbaijan (since 2010) and Lithuania.{{Cite web |url=http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/2380815.html |title=Latvian ambassador to Azerbaijan dies in Baku |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410040811/http://en.trend.az/azerbaijan/society/2380815.html |url-status=dead }}
Giovanni Berlinguer, 90, Italian politician, MEP (2004–2009).[http://www.repubblica.it/politica/2015/04/06/news/morto_a_roma_giovanni_berlinguer-111307806/ Addio a Giovanni Berlinguer, una vita nel Pci] {{in lang|it}}
James Best, 88, American actor (The Dukes of Hazzard, Ride Lonesome, The Twilight Zone), pneumonia.[http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/tv/media-scene-blog/article17597600.html James Best, sheriff of 'Hazzard,' dies in Hickory at 88]
Ray Charles, 96, American musician (The Perry Como Show, The Muppet Show,Three's Company), cancer.[https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/ray-charles-leader-of-ray-charles-singers-who-backed-perry-como-dies-at-96-1201467922/ Ray Charles, Leader of Ray Charles Singers, Who Backed Perry Como, Dies at 96]
Paul Dearing, 73, Australian Olympic silver medallist field hockey player (1968) and bronze medallist (1964).{{Cite web |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2993743/triple-olympian-paul-dearing-passes-at-73/ |title=Triple Olympian Paul Dearing passes at 73 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-09-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913225652/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2993743/triple-olympian-paul-dearing-passes-at-73/ |url-status=live }}
Edmund DeJarnette, 77, American diplomat.[https://richmond.com/obituaries/dejarnette-edmund/article_53c74576-c09f-523b-a22c-7f467e4a1cd4.html DeJarnette, Edmund]
Milton Delugg, 96, American composer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174574686 Milton Delugg Obituary]
Walter H. Haas, 97, American astronomer.[http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/walter-haas-1917-2015-04072015/ Walter H. Haas (1917–2015)]
David L. Kaplan, 91, American-born Canadian professor and conductor.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestarphoenix/obituary.aspx?n=david-kaplan&pid=174586323&fhid=6664 David KAPLAN Obituary]
Eugène Moke Motsüri, 99, Congolese Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop of Kinshasa (1970–1991).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmok.html Bishop Eugène Moke Motsüri]
Rie Muñoz, 93, American artist, stroke.[http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Juneau-artist-Rie-Munoz-dies-at-93-6184349.php Juneau artist Rie Munoz dies at 93]
Romualdas Ozolas, 76, Lithuanian politician, signatory of the 1990 Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania.[http://www.alfa.lt/straipsnis/49829136/mire-signataras-romualdas-ozolas Mirė signataras Romualdas Ozolas] {{in lang|lt}}
John Papit, 86, American football player (Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers), stroke.[http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20150410_John_Papit__football_star_and_banking_executive.html John Papit, football star and banking executive]
Art Powell, 78, American football player (Oakland Raiders).[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/apr/08/art-powell-oakland-raiders/ Art Powell, 1937–2015]
Ben Powers, 64, American actor (Good Times), liver cancer.[http://www.iloveoldschoolmusic.com/sad-news-good-times-actor-ben-powers-keith-passes-away-at-64/ Sad News: "Good Times" actor Ben Powers passes away at 64]
Frank Sawyer, 63, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mansfieldnewsjournal/name/frank-sawyer-obituary?id=7527727 Frank Sawyer]
John David Sinclair, 72, American scientist.[https://obituaries.timeswv.com/obituary/david-sinclair-758553431 David Sinclair]
Dollard St. Laurent, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks).[http://www.wptz.com/sports/former-canadiens-d-st-laurent-dies-at-85/32214556 Former Canadiens D St. Laurent dies at 85]
Dave Ulliott, 61, English professional poker player, colon cancer.[http://www.bluff.com/news/david-devilfish-ulliott-dies-following-cancer-battle-64447/ David "Devilfish" Ulliott Dies Following Cancer Battle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408212806/http://www.bluff.com/news/david-devilfish-ulliott-dies-following-cancer-battle-64447/ |date=2015-04-08 }}
Alan Wilson, 94, English cricketer (Lancashire).{{Cite web |url=http://announce.jpress.co.uk/obituaries-and-death-notices/2015-04-15?page=2 |title=Alan Wilson Obituary |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-04-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408215932/http://announce.jpress.co.uk/obituaries-and-death-notices/2015-04-15?page=2 |url-status=dead }}

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Patrick H. Adkins, 67, American fantasy author.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sfsite.com/news/2015/04/09/obituary-patrick-h-adkins/ |title=Obituary: Patrick H. Adkins |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822104529/https://www.sfsite.com/news/2015/04/09/obituary-patrick-h-adkins/ |url-status=dead }}
Tim Babcock, 95, American politician, Governor of Montana (1962–1969).[http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2015/04/07/former-montana-gov-babcock-dies/25414857/ Former Montana Gov. Babcock dies]
Mohammad Bahr al-Ulloum, 87, Iraqi Shi'a Islamic leader and politician.[http://rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/070420151 Iraqi Shiite politician Bahr al-Ulloum dies at 88]
José Capellán, 34, American baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers), heart attack.[https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/12645170/jose-capellan-former-mlb-pitcher-dies-age-34-apparent-heart-attack Jose Capellan dies at age 34 from apparent heart attack]
Harry Dowd, 76, English footballer (Manchester City).[http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-team-mates-pay-tribute-8995175 Man City team-mates pay tribute to legend Harry Dowd after he passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413222943/http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-team-mates-pay-tribute-8995175 |date=2015-04-13 }}
Eugene Louis Faccuito, 90, American dancer and choreographer.[http://www.northjersey.com/news/dance-pioneer-luigi-faccuito-dies-at-age-90-left-imprint-on-film-broadway-1.1304892 Dance pioneer 'Luigi' Faccuito dies at age 90; left imprint on film, Broadway]
Stan Freberg, 88, American comedian and voice actor (Looney Tunes, Lady and the Tramp, Garfield and Friends), pneumonia.[https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/stan-freberg-comedian-satirist-dies-dead-1201467899/ Comedian and Voice Actor Stan Freberg Dies at 88]
Edward Gallenstein, 92, American wood carver and magazine editor (Chip Chats).{{Cite web |url=http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/obituaries/mr-gallenstein/article_befe948d-55dd-5ee4-ab2a-b4d2328b3f6d.html |title=Mr. Gallenstein |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150414224229/http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/obituaries/mr-gallenstein/article_befe948d-55dd-5ee4-ab2a-b4d2328b3f6d.html |archive-date=2015-04-14 |url-status=dead }}
Jean Germain, 67, French politician, Mayor of Tours (1995–2014), suicide by gunshot.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/07/former-mayor-of-tours-kills-himself-before-french-chinese-wedding-trial Former mayor of Tours found dead before French 'Chinese wedding' trial]
Richard Henyekane, 31, South African footballer, traffic collision.[https://www.supersport.com/football/absa-premiership/news/150407/Stars_Henyekane_dies_in_car_crash Stars' Henyekane dies in car crash]
Kardam, Prince of Turnovo, 52, Bulgarian royal, lung infection.[http://sofiaglobe.com/2015/04/07/kardam-son-of-bulgarias-last-king-dies-at-52/ Kardam, son of Bulgaria's last king, dies at 52]
Stanley Kutler, 80, American historian.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/12/us/stanley-i-kutler-80-historian-who-won-release-of-nixon-tapes-dies.html Stanley I. Kutler, Historian Who Got Nixon Tapes Released, Dies at 80]
Geoffrey Lewis, 79, American actor (High Plains Drifter, Maverick, The Lawnmower Man), heart attack.[http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/movie_news/2015/04/geoffrey_lewis_actor_in_clint_eastwood_movies_dies_at_79 Geoffrey Lewis, actor in Clint Eastwood movies, dies at 79]
Boonkua Lourvanij, 84, Thai Olympic shooter.[http://www.thaiclayshooting.com/th/stat-news/186--16-22-2558 งานสวดพระอภิธรรมศพ คุณบุญเกื้อ เหล่าวานิช (16–22 เมษายน 2558)]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|th}}
Betty Lucas, 90, Australian actress (Prisoner, Taurus Rising, Richmond Hill).[https://www.smh.com.au/comment/obituaries/betty-lucas-actor-played-many-roles-on-and-off-stage-20150415-1mld8v.html Betty Lucas Actor played many roles on and off stage]
Dickie Owen, 88, British actor (Zulu, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).{{Cite web |url=http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=27524 |title=Dickie Owen |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504193804/http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=27524 |url-status=dead }}
Richard F. Post, 96, American physicist.[http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_27873554/longtime-livermore-lab-physicist-and-father-flywheel-dies Longtime Livermore lab physicist and "father of the flywheel" dies at 96]
Maria Luisa Poumaillou, 61, Venezuelan-born French fashion consultant.[https://archive.today/20150408203855/http://www.expatica.com/fr/news/country-news/French-fashion-buyer-Maria-Luisa-Poumaillou-dies-at-61_469584.html French fashion buyer Maria Luisa Poumaillou dies at 61]
James B. Rhoads, 86, American public servant, Archivist of the United States (1968–1979).[https://www.archives.gov/about/history/archivists/rhoads.html James B. Rhoads, Fifth Archivist of the United States]
Eve Shelnutt, 73–74, American poet.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/onlineathens/name/evelyn-shelnutt-obituary?id=44225821&fhid=3592 Evelyn B. Shelnutt]
Kalmanje Jagannatha Shetty, 78, Indian judge.[http://www.mangalorean.com/bengaluru-supreme-courts-former-judge-justice-k-jagannatha-shetty-78-no-more/ Bengaluru Supreme Court's Former Judge Justice K Jagannatha Shetty (78) No More]
Donald Smith, 81, English cricket player (Cheshire).[http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/news/local-news/tributes-paid-cricketer-who-played-9262412 Tributes paid to cricketer who played against some of the world's greats]
Rich Szaro, 67, Polish-born American football player (New Orleans Saints, New York Jet).{{Cite web |url=http://www.thenews.pl/1/5/Artykul/202869,First-Pole-in-NFL-Ryszard-Szaro-dies |title=First Pole in NFL, Ryszard Szaro dies |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416161819/http://www.thenews.pl/1/5/Artykul/202869,First-Pole-in-NFL-Ryszard-Szaro-dies |url-status=dead }}
Janet Turner, 78, British architectural lighting designer.[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/apr/26/janet-turner Janet Turner obituary]
Torrey Ward, 36, American basketball coach, plane crash.[http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25138999/illinois-state-assistant-torrey-ward-dies-in-plane-crash-after-title-game Illinois State assistant Torrey Ward dies in plane crash after title game]
Naomi Wilzig, 80, American writer and museum owner (World Erotic Art Museum Miami).[http://forward.com/articles/218284/naomi-wilzig-founder-of-erotic-art-museum-dies-at/ Naomi Wilzig, Founder of Erotic Art Museum, Dies at 80]

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Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac, 98, French resistance member, civil servant and historian.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/04/08/deces-de-jean-louis-cremieux-brilhac-grande-voix-de-la-france-libre_4612076_3382.html Mort de Jean-Louis Crémieux-Brilhac, grande voix de la France libre] {{in lang|fr}}
Abraham Eraly, 80, Indian historian and magazine editor.{{Cite web |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/incomplete-spring-life-and-death-abraham-eraly |title=An Incomplete Spring The Life and Death of Abraham Eraly |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2021-04-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423075925/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/incomplete-spring-life-and-death-abraham-eraly |url-status=dead }}
Harry K. Fukuhara, 95, American army officer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=harry-k-fukuhara&pid=174688879&fhid=11622 Harry K. Fukuhara]
Nagore E. M. Hanifa, 89, Indian politician and playback singer.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/singer-nagore-hanifa-no-more-115040900062_1.html Singer Nagore Hanifa no more]
Willie Honicutt, 82, American Negro league baseball player.[http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=Willie-James-Honicutt&pid=174610298 Reverend Dr. Willie James Honicutt Jr.]
Graham Howarth, 99, English entomologist.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/graham-howarth-entomologist-who-became-a-prisoner-of-the-japanese-but-was-able-to-build-a-large-collection-of-butterflies-and-moths-10265181.html Graham Howarth Entomologist who became a prisoner of the Japanese but was able to build a large collection of butterflies and moths]
Rayson Huang, 94, Chinese chemist, vice-chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (1972–1986).[http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=59658&icid=1&d_str= HKU's first Chinese vice chancellor Dr Rayson Huang dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150711222043/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=59658&icid=1&d_str= |date=2015-07-11 }}
Jayakanthan, 80, Indian Tamil author.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tamil-writer-jayakanthan-dead/article7081930.ece Jayakanthan dead]
Sergei Lashchenko, 27, Ukrainian kickboxer, shot.[http://liverkick.com/index.php/item/3486-sergei-laschenko-murdered-in-russia Sergei Laschenko Murdered in Ukraine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150508080147/http://www.liverkick.com/index.php/item/3486-sergei-laschenko-murdered-in-russia |date=2015-05-08 }}
David Laventhol, 81, American newspaper editor and publisher, Parkinson's disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/nyregion/david-laventhol-publisher-on-both-coasts-dies-at-81.html?_r=0 David Laventhol, Publisher on Both Coasts, Dies at 81]
Nan Inger Östman, 92, Swedish children's book author.[http://www.svd.se/kultur/forfattaren-nan-inger-ostman-dod_4501690.svd Författaren Nan Inger Östman död] {{in lang|sv}}
Billy Ronson, 58, English footballer (Blackpool).[http://www.abc2news.com/sports/baltimore-blast-hall-of-famer-billy-ronson-dead-at-the-age-of-58 Baltimore Blast Hall of Famer Billy Ronson dead at the age of 58] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411010839/http://www.abc2news.com/sports/baltimore-blast-hall-of-famer-billy-ronson-dead-at-the-age-of-58 |date=2015-04-11 }}
Giorgio Salvini, 94, Italian physicist and politician, Minister of university, Scientific Research and Technology (1995–1996).[http://www.lastampa.it/2015/04/08/italia/cronache/morto-giorgio-salvini-fisico-ed-ex-ministro-rhc0ao7AzhfuCTcZGO4A5M/pagina.html È morto Giorgio Salvini, fisico ed ex ministro] {{in lang|it}}
Hermann Schweppenhäuser, 87, German philosopher.[http://www.trauer-lüneburg.de/Traueranzeige/Hermann-Schweppenhaeuser Hermann Schweppenhäuser] {{in lang|de}}
Joel Shankle, 82, American hurdler, Olympic bronze medalist (1956).[http://www.dailyprogress.com/starexponent/obituaries/shankle-joel/article_aefd8937-c866-568f-9f13-f7f6fe0db39d.html Shankle, Joel]
Joel Spira, 88, American inventor (solid-state lamp dimmer), co-founder of Lutron Electronics Company, heart attack.[https://www.foxnews.com/us/joel-spira-founder-of-light-dimmer-switch-empire-dies-at-88/ Joel Spira, founder of light dimmer switch empire, dies at 88]
Hilde Stavik, 52, Norwegian long-distance runner, cancer.[http://www.friidrett.no/nyheter/Sider/Minneord-Hilde-Stavik.aspx Minneord Hilde Stavik] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415164112/http://www.friidrett.no/nyheter/Sider/Minneord-Hilde-Stavik.aspx |date=2015-04-15 }} {{in lang|no}}
Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thero, 85, Sri Lankan Buddhist monk.[http://www.dailymirror.lk/69233/tribute-to-an-erudite-mahanayake Tribute to AN Erudite Mahanayake]
Ion Trewin, 71, British editor, publisher and author.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/ion-trewin-guiding-hand-behind-lauded-bigname-biographies-who-became-the-literary-director-of-the-man-booker-prizes-10166244.html Ion Trewin Guiding hand behind lauded big-name biographies who became the literary director of the Man Booker prizes ]
Lars Tunbjörk, 59, Swedish photographer.[https://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/lars-tunbjork-visade-sverige-genom-sitt-eget-vemod/ Lars Tunbjörk visade oss Sverige genom sitt eget vemod] {{in lang|sv}}
Jean-Claude Turcotte, 78, Canadian Roman Catholic cardinal, Archbishop of Montreal (1990–2012).[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/archbishop-of-montreal-cardinal-jean-claude-turcotte-dead-at-78/article23830593 Archbishop of Montreal, Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, dead at 78]
Ole Wackström, 82, Finnish Olympic racing cyclist (1968, 1972).[http://svenska.yle.fi/artikel/2015/04/09/ole-wackstrom-ur-tiden Ole Wackström ur tiden] {{in lang|sv}}

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Paul Almond, 83, Canadian filmmaker (The Act of the Heart, Journey, Isabel) and television director (Seven Up!), heart disease.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paul-almond-dead-seven-up-787978 Paul Almond Dead]
Betty Tackaberry Blake, 94, American WWII aviator.[http://veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=2225 Betty C.G.T. Blake]
Nina Companeez, 77, French film director.[http://www.lefigaro.fr/flash-actu/2015/04/09/97001-20150409FILWWW00375-deces-de-la-realisatrice-de-television-et-de-cinema-nina-companeez.php Décès de la réalisatrice de télévision et de cinéma Nina Companeez] {{in lang|fr}}
Alexander Dalgarno, 87, British physicist.[http://astronomy.fas.harvard.edu/news/alex-dalgarno Alex Dalgarno]
Ivan Doig, 75, American author, multiple myeloma.[http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/award-winning-author-ivan-doig-who-chronicled-the-american-west-dies-at-75-1.1818926 Award-winning author Ivan Doig, who chronicled the American West, dies at 75] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414232605/http://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/award-winning-author-ivan-doig-who-chronicled-the-american-west-dies-at-75-1.1818926 |date=2015-04-14 }}
Moira Gemmill, 55, British design director (Victoria and Albert Museum), traffic collision.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11527969/Moira-Gemmill-design-director-obituary.html Moira Gemmill, design director – obituary]
Jurgen Gothe, 70, German-born Canadian radio broadcaster (DiscDrive).[https://www.straight.com/food/428771/former-georgia-straight-wine-columnist-and-ex-cbc-radio-host-jurgen-gothe-dies Former Georgia Straight wine columnist and ex-CBC Radio host Jurgen Gothe dies]
Charles Hamel, 84, American congressional aide and oil industry whistleblower.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/charles-hamel-influential-oil-industry-whistleblower-dies-at-84/2015/04/29/e82df3ce-ee20-11e4-a55f-38924fca94f9_story.html Charles Hamel, influential oil industry whistleblower, dies at 84]
Ray Harm, 87, American artist, prostate cancer.[http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2015/04/16/popular-wildlife-artist-ray-harm-dies/25903633/ Popular wildlife artist Ray Harm dies]
Stan Hochman, 86, American sportswriter.[https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/longtime-philadelphia-sportswriter-stan-hochman-dies-at-86/2011422/ Longtime Philadelphia Sportswriter Stan Hochman Dies at 86]
Ghulam Rasool Kar, 94, Indian politician.[http://onlykashmir.in/ghulam-rasool-kar-passes-away/ Ghulam Rasool Kar passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415124808/http://onlykashmir.in/ghulam-rasool-kar-passes-away/ |date=2015-04-15 }}
Kuo Ting-tsai, 78, Taiwanese politician, MLY (1993–2002), complications of cancer.[http://news.163.com/15/0415/10/AN81UFEB00014AEE.htm 台湾前"立委"郭廷才80岁病逝结束传奇一生]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|zh}}
Bob McLean, 67, Australian winemaker, liver cancer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.businessinsider.com.au/australian-wine-legend-bob-mclean-has-died-and-left-a-brilliant-farewell-letter-to-announce-his-departure-2015-4 |title=Australian wine legend Bob McLean has died – and left a brilliant farewell letter to announce his departure |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515005857/http://www.businessinsider.com.au/australian-wine-legend-bob-mclean-has-died-and-left-a-brilliant-farewell-letter-to-announce-his-departure-2015-4 |url-status=dead }}
Hrushikesh Moolgavkar, 94, Indian air chief marshal and Chief of Air Staff (1976–1978).[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/former-air-chief-who-led-the-flypast-over-red-fort-on-august-15-1947-passes-away/ Former Air Chief, who led the flypast over Red Fort on August 15, 1947, passes away]
Vera Pap, 59, Hungarian actress.[https://hvg.hu/kultura/20150409_59_eves_koraban_elhunyt_Pap_Vera_szinmuve 59 éves korában elhunyt Pap Vera színművész] {{in lang|hu}}
Ron Payne, 89, Australian politician, member of the South Australian House of Assembly for Mitchell (1970–1989).[https://www2.parliament.sa.gov.au/formermembers/Detail.aspx?pid=2558 Hon Ronald Payne]
Elmo Noel Joseph Perera, 82, Sri Lankan Roman Catholic prelate, Auxiliary Bishop (1992–1995) and Bishop of Galle (1995–2004).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/gall0.htm#3009 Bishop Elmo Noel Joseph Perera]
Narra Raghava Reddy, 92, Indian politician.[http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-04-10/Veteran-CPM-leader-passes-away-143206 Veteran CPM leader passes away]
Hans Ring, 86, Swedish Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417210227/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ri/hans-ring-1.html Hans Ring]
Margaret Rule, 86, British archaeologist.{{Cite web |url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/mary-rose-lead-archaeologist-margaret-rule-dies-1-6683972 |title=Mary Rose lead archaeologist Margaret Rule dies |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-05-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515103659/http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/mary-rose-lead-archaeologist-margaret-rule-dies-1-6683972 |url-status=dead }}
João Alves dos Santos, 58, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Paranaguá (since 2006).[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/balds.html Bishop João Alves dos Santos, O.F.M. Cap.]
Rafael Soriano, 94, Cuban painter.[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article18003422.html Cuban painter Rafael Soriano dies in Miami at 94]
Alex Soto, 49, Puerto Rican actor and drag queen, heart attack.[http://www.ibtimes.com/who-alex-soto-puerto-rican-drag-queen-comedian-dies-heart-attack-after-foot-infection-1877038 Who Is Alex Soto? Puerto Rican Drag Queen, Comedian Dies From Heart Attack After Foot Infection Surgery ]
Rogvold Sukhoverko, 74, Russian film and voice actor.[http://7city.org/main/18383-gandalf-died-voiced-actor-rogvold-sukhoverko.html Gandalf died voiced actor Rogvold Sukhoverko] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100546/http://7city.org/main/18383-gandalf-died-voiced-actor-rogvold-sukhoverko.html |date=2016-03-04 }}
Johan B. Steen, 81, Norwegian biologist.[http://www.aftenposten.no/dodsfall/Nekrolog-Johan-B-Steen-7979553.html Nekrolog Johan B. Steen] {{in lang|no}}
Tut Taylor, 91, American bluegrass musician (The Great Dobro Sessions).[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/09/dobro-man-tut-taylor-dies/25549453/ 'Dobro Man' Tut Taylor dies]
John Toohey, 85, Australian jurist, High Court Justice (1987–1998).[https://archive.today/20150414034014/https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/27081254/mabo-judge-john-tooheys-life-celebrated/ Mabo judge John Toohey's life celebrated]
Tsien Tsuen-hsuin, 105, Chinese-born American sinologist, professor, and librarian.[http://legacy.suntimes.com/obituaries/chicagosuntimes/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=174614675 Tsuen-hsuin "TH" Tsien]
Sascha Weidner, 40, German artist, heart failure.[http://hbk-bs.de/aktuell/details/20049/ HBK-Meisterschüler Sascha Weidner verstorben] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728183554/https://www.hbk-bs.de/aktuell/details/20049/ |date=2021-07-28 }} {{in lang|de}}

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Andrzej Ajnenkiel, 84, Polish historian.[http://www.laztest.lazarski.pl/en/news/art,528,ceremonial-funeral-for-prof-andrzej-ajnenkiel.html Ceremonial funeral for Prof. Andrzej Ajnenkiel] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305055335/http://www.laztest.lazarski.pl/en/news/art,528,ceremonial-funeral-for-prof-andrzej-ajnenkiel.html |date=2016-03-05 }}
Richie Benaud, 84, Australian cricket captain and television commentator, skin cancer.[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/cricket-great-richie-benaud-dead-20150409-1mhzdy.html Cricket great Richie Benaud dead]
Ed Bender, 84, American football player and coach.[https://www.evergreenfuneralhome.com/obituary.phtml?obituary_id=05DB8034 Bender, Edward W., age 84]
Raúl Héctor Castro, 98, Mexican-born American politician and diplomat, Governor of Arizona (1975–1977), Ambassador to El Salvador (1964–1968), Bolivia (1968–1969) and Argentina (1977–1980).[http://ktar.com/22/1824210/Former-Arizona-Gov-Raul-Castro-dies-at-98 Former Arizona Gov. Raul Castro dies at 98] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708230402/http://ktar.com/22/1824210/Former-Arizona-Gov-Raul-Castro-dies-at-98 |date=2015-07-08 }}
John Cule, 95, Welsh physician.[https://codepen.io/the-oc/full/bBVgYd Dr John Hedley Cule]
David Dank, 76, American politician, member of Oklahoma House of Representatives (since 2007), heart attack.[http://www.news9.com/story/28775749/state-representative-david-dank-dies-at-76 State Representative David Dank Dies At 76]
Peter de Giles, 88, British Olympic rower.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041034/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/de/peter-de-giles-1.html Peter de Giles]
Desmond Digby, 82, New Zealand-born Australian theatre designer, children's book illustrator and painter.[https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/bottersnikes-and-gumbles-illustrator-desmond-digby-dies-age-82-20150414-1mkt8f.html Bottersnikes and Gumbles illustrator Desmond Digby dies age 82]
Waltraud Falk, 85, German economist.[http://trauer.rhein-zeitung.de/Traueranzeige/Waltraud-Falk Waltraud Falk, Geb. Ruwir] {{in lang|de}}
Eduardo Gauggel Medina, 48, Honduran lawyer and politician, MP (since 2014), shot.[http://www.insightcrime.org/news-analysis/murder-of-two-political-elites-shakes-honduras Murder of Two Political Elites Shakes Honduras]
Eduardo Gauggel Rivas, 61, Honduran lawyer and politician, member of the Supreme Court (1994–1998), shot.
Ray Graves, 96, American football player and coach.[http://www.ocala.com/article/20150410/ARTICLES/150419986 Legendary UF coach Graves dies]
Ronald Hambleton, 97, English-born Canadian broadcaster and music critic (Toronto Star).[https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2015/04/16/veteran-writer-ronald-hambleton-dies-at-97.html Veteran writer Ronald Hambleton dies at 97]
Bárbara Heliodora, 91, Brazilian theatre critic.[http://g1.globo.com/globo-news/noticia/2015/04/critica-teatral-barbara-heliodora-morre-aos-91-anos-no-rio-de-janeiro.html Crítica teatral Barbara Heliodora morre aos 91 anos no Rio de Janeiro] {{in lang|pt}}
Lauren Hill, 19, American college basketball player, pediatric cancer advocate, brain cancer.[http://local12.com/m/news/features/top-stories/stories/Lauren-Hill-1995-2015-113450.shtml#.VSelcmDD8Ww Lauren Hill (1995–2015)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413133536/http://www.local12.com/m/news/features/top-stories/stories/Lauren-Hill-1995-2015-113450.shtml |date=2015-04-13 }}
Fred Iger, 90, American comic book publisher (DC Comics).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/frederick-iger-obituary?id=25228880 Frederick Hillel Iger]
Dorothy Jelicich, 87, New Zealand politician, MP for Hamilton West (1972–75).{{Cite web |url=http://campaign.labour.org.nz/dorothy_jelicich_passes_away |title=Dorothy Jelicich passes away |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413064002/http://campaign.labour.org.nz/dorothy_jelicich_passes_away |archive-date=2015-04-13 |url-status=dead }}
Jin Youzhi, 96, Chinese royal.[http://www.cankaoxiaoxi.com/roll/roll10/2015/0410/738039.shtml 末代皇帝溥仪弟弟溥任去世] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923200236/http://www.cankaoxiaoxi.com/roll/roll10/2015/0410/738039.shtml |date=2015-09-23 }} {{in lang|zh}}
Rustin R. Kimsey, 79, American prelate, Episcopal Bishop of Eastern Oregon.{{Cite web |url=http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/04/13/rip-former-diocese-of-eastern-oregon-bishop-rustin-r-kimsey/ |title=RIP Former Diocese of Eastern Oregon Bishop Rustin R. Kimsey |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415035215/http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2015/04/13/rip-former-diocese-of-eastern-oregon-bishop-rustin-r-kimsey/ |url-status=dead }}
Judith Malina, 88, German-born American actress (Dog Day Afternoon, Awakenings, The Addams Family) and director, lung disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/theater/judith-malina-founder-of-the-living-theater-dies-at-88.html?_r=0 Judith Malina, Founder of the Living Theater, Dies at 88]
Keith McCormack, 74, American singer and songwriter ("Sugar Shack"), stroke.{{Cite web |url=http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_ca716bb8-e22c-11e4-95b9-1fa1cb6d4d32.html |title=Plainview hit-maker Keith McCormack dies at 74 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-01-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129073310/http://www.myplainview.com/news/article_ca716bb8-e22c-11e4-95b9-1fa1cb6d4d32.html |url-status=dead }}
Sarnoff A. Mednick, 87, American psychologist, complications from Parkinson's disease and dementia.[https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/in-memoriam-sarnoff-mednick-87/ In Memoriam: Sarnoff Mednick, 87]
Bobby Moore, 56, American baseball player (San Francisco Giants).[http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=moorebo01 Baseball Almanac]
Jim Mutscheller, 85, American football player (Baltimore Colts), kidney failure.[http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-colts/bal-jim-mutscheller-colts-tight-end-obit-20150410-story.html Jim Mutscheller, Colts tight end who made key plays in 1958 championship, dies at 85]
William S. Powell, 95, American historian.[http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article18295148.html NC historian William S. Powell dies at 95]
Rocco Quattrocchi, 88, American politician, member of the Rhode Island Senate and House of Representatives.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=rocco-quattrocchi&pid=174615965 Rocco Quattrocchi]
Rose Francine Rogombé, 72, Gabonese politician, Acting President (2009).{{Cite web |url=http://www.africatopsuccess.com/en/2015/04/13/gabon-francine-rogombe-the-first-woman-senator-died/ |title=Gabon: Francine Rogombe, the first woman senator died |access-date=2015-06-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608075538/http://www.africatopsuccess.com/en/2015/04/13/gabon-francine-rogombe-the-first-woman-senator-died/ |archive-date=2015-06-08 |url-status=dead }}
Norman Sheppard, 93, British chemist.[https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbm.2017.0043 Norman Sheppard. 16 May 1921—10 April 2015]
Ray Treacy, 68, Irish footballer (Charlton Athletic).[https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2015/0411/693435-former-irish-international-raytreacy-dies-aged-68/ Former Irish international Ray Treacy dies aged 68]
Andy Tyson, 46, American mountaineer, plane crash.[https://www.mercersburg.edu/magazine/post-page/~board/magazine/post/remembering-climber-andy-tyson-87 Remembering Climber Andy Tyson ’87]
Peter Walsh, 80, Australian politician, Minister for Finance (1984–1990), Senator for Western Australia (1974–1993).[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-10/former-labor-senator-peter-walsh-from-hawke-era-dies/6383184 Former WA Labor senator Peter Walsh dies]

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Charlie Beasley, 69, American basketball player.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-P-Beasley&pid=174646631 Charles P. Beasley (1945–2015) Obituary]
Martin Tore Bjørndal, 70, Norwegian diplomat.[https://snl.no/Martin_Tore_Bj%C3%B8rndal Martin Tore Bjørndal] {{in lang|no}}
Nico Frijda, 87, Dutch psychologist.[http://www.volkskrant.nl/wetenschap/nico-frijda-1927-2015~a3955668/ Nico Frijda (1927–2015)] {{in lang|nl}}
Jimmy Gunn, 66, American football player (Chicago Bears), heart failure.[http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/apr/16/jimmy-gunn-standout-defensive-end-at-usc-dies-at/ Jimmy Gunn, standout defensive end at USC, dies at 66]
Guy Hannen, 90, British WWII army officer and auctioneer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11636134/Captain-Guy-Hannen-soldier-obituary.html Captain Guy Hannen, soldier – obituary]
Helen Anne Henderson, 68, Canadian journalist and disability rights activist, complications from cancer.{{Cite news|last=Krishnan|first=Manisha|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/04/13/stars-helen-henderson-a-champion-for-the-disabled-dies-at-68.html|title=Star's Helen Henderson, a 'champion for the disabled,' dies at 68|date=April 13, 2015|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=March 6, 2020}}
Peter Jones, 95, British WWII army officer.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11564170/Colonel-Peter-Jones-obituary.html Colonel Peter Jones – obituary]
Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, 62, Bangladeshi politician and convicted war criminal, execution by hanging.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32263541 Bangladesh Islamist politician Kamaruzzaman hanged]
Sheila Kitzinger, 86, British natural childbirth activist.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-32277415 Sheila Kitzinger, natural childbirth expert, dies aged 86]
Janusz Kurczab, 77, Polish Olympic fencer (1960), mountaineer and expedition leader.[http://www.rmf24.pl/sport/news-janusz-kurczab-nie-zyje,nId,1714984# Janusz Kurczab nie żyje] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413132409/http://www.rmf24.pl/sport/news-janusz-kurczab-nie-zyje%2CnId%2C1714984 |date=2015-04-13 }} {{in lang|pl}}
François Maspero, 83, French writer and translator.[http://blogs.mediapart.fr/blog/mfka/120415/francois-maspero-est-mort François Maspero est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Seiichi Nakajima, 96, Japanese inventor.[https://www.cetpm.de/forum/topic/nachruf_seiichi_nakajima_(vater_von_tpm)_im_alter_von_96_jahren_gestorben/ Nachruf: Seiichi Nakajima (Vater von TPM) im Alter von 96 Jahren gestorben] {{in lang|de}}
Viv Nicholson, 79, British football pools winner, complications of a stroke and dementia.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-32275463 'Spend, spend, spend' Pools winner Viv Nicholson dies]
Ken Prewitt, 68, American radio news anchor, complications from brain cancer.[https://www.cnbc.com/2015/04/13/bloomberg-radios-ken-prewitt-dies-age-68.html Bloomberg Radio’s Ken Prewitt dies at age 68]
Heino Pulli, 77, Finnish ice hockey player.[http://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/koovee-legenda-heino-pulli-on-poissa/166531 KOOVEE-legenda Heino Pulli on poissa] {{in lang|fi}}
Hanut Singh, 81, Indian army officer.[http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/uttarakhand/lt-gen-hanut-singh-rathore-dies-while-in-meditation/66101.html Lt-Gen Hanut Singh Rathore dies while in meditation]
Tekena Tamuno, 83, Nigerian history professor.[http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=114277 Tamuno, ex-UI VC, dies] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415012822/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=114277 |date=2015-04-15 }}
Elizabeth Templeton, 69, Scottish theologian.[https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/13214934.elizabeth-anne-templeton/ Elizabeth Anne Templeton]
Kyle Testerman, 80, American politician, Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee (1972–1975, 1984–1987).{{Cite web |url=http://www.knoxnews.com/news/local-news/former-knoxville-mayor-kyle-testerman-dies-at-79 |title=Former Knoxville mayor Kyle Testerman dies at 80 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414005220/http://www.knoxnews.com/news/local-news/former-knoxville-mayor-kyle-testerman-dies-at-79 |url-status=dead }}
Levi Watkins, 70, American heart surgeon, complications from a heart attack and a stroke.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/health/levi-watkins-70-pioneering-heart-surgeon-is-dead.html Levi Watkins, 70, Pioneering Heart Surgeon, Is Dead]

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Ibrahim Sulayman Muhammad Arbaysh, 35, Saudi Arabian suspected terrorist, drone attack.[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/ibrahim-sulayman-muhammad-alrubaish-religious-leader-of-alqaeda-in-the-arabian-peninsula-killed-in-yemen-drone-strike-10176603.html Ibrahim Sulayman Muhammad al-Rubaish: Religious leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula killed in Yemen drone strike]
Aleksey Bochkov, 45, Russian Olympic cyclist (1992).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418093311/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/bo/aleksey-bochkov-1.html Aleksey Bochkov]
Paulo Brossard, 90, Brazilian jurist and politician, Minister of Justice (1986–1989), justice of the Supreme Federal Court (1989–1994).[http://www.stf.jus.br/portal/cms/verNoticiaDetalhe.asp?idConteudo=289227 Nota de pesar pelo falecimento do ministro aposentado Paulo Brossard] {{in lang|pt}}
Jože Ciuha, 90, Slovenian painter.[https://english.sta.si/2123990/painter-joze-ciuha-dies Painter Jože Ciuha Dies]
Patrice Dominguez, 65, French tennis player.[http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2015/04/12/patrice-dominguez-ancien-joueur-de-tennis-et-commentateur-est-mort_4614547_3382.html Mort de Patrice Dominguez, ancien joueur et voix du tennis français] {{in lang|fr}}
Bill Etches, 93, British WWII army officer (St Nazaire Raid).[https://web.archive.org/web/20230422142502/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11597644/Colonel-Bill-Etches-obituary.html%E2%8B%85Colonel Bill Etches – obituary]
Doug Gregory, 92, British Royal Air Force officer and stunt pilot, hit by car.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11568589/Doug-Gregory-pilot-obituary.html Doug Gregory, pilot – obituary]
Claude Lanthier, 82, Canadian politician, MP for Lasalle (1984–1988).[http://www.ijc.org/en_/blog/2015/04/21/remembering_claude_lanthier/ Remembering Claude Lanthier]
André Mba Obame, 57, Gabonese politician.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-32280678 Violence in Gabon after death of Andre Mba Obame]
Vernon E. Peeples, 85, American politician.[https://news.wgcu.org/government/2015-04-14/historian-and-former-state-lawmaker-vernon-peeples-dies Historian and Former State Lawmaker Vernon Peeples Dies]
Mario Wallenda, 74, American highwire artiste (The Flying Wallendas).{{Cite web |url=http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20150416/ARCHIVES/504161024 |title=Mario Wallenda died hoping to perform yet again |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427111643/http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20150416/ARCHIVES/504161024 |url-status=dead }}

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Bruce Alger, 96, American politician, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 5th district (1955–1965), heart ailment.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/bruce-alger-firebrand-republican-congressman-from-texas-dies-at-96/2015/04/25/798e4b2a-eb6f-11e4-aae1-d642717d8afa_story.html Bruce Alger, firebrand Republican congressman from Texas, dies at 96]
Brice Bosnich, 78, Australian chemist.[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2015/ Professor Brice Bosnich FRS]
Gerald Calabrese, 90, American politician and basketball player (Syracuse Nationals).[http://www.northjersey.com/news/n-j-s-longest-serving-mayor-gerry-calabrese-dies-at-91-1.1308070 N.J.'s longest serving mayor Gerry Calabrese dies at 91]
Ronnie Carroll, 80, Northern Irish singer and political candidate.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-32291350 Ronnie Carroll: Former Eurovision singer and election candidate dies]
Noël De Pauw, 72, Belgian cyclist.[http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=8788 Noël De Pauw]
Tony Eldridge, 91, British Royal Navy officer (Chariot manned torpedo).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11586549/Tony-Lofty-Eldridge-submariner.html Tony 'Lofty' Eldridge, 'human torpedo' – obituary]
Eduardo Galeano, 74, Uruguayan journalist, writer and novelist, lung cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/14/books/eduardo-galeano-uruguayan-voice-of-anti-capitalism-is-dead-at-74.html Eduardo Galeano, Uruguayan Voice of Anti-Capitalism, Is Dead at 74]
Claire Gordon, 74, British actress (Konga, Beat Girl), brain tumour.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11561446/Claire-Gordon-actress-obituary.html Claire Godnrdon, actress – obituary]
Günter Grass, 87, German novelist (The Tin Drum), Nobel Prize laureate (1999), lung infection.[http://www.dw.de/renowned-german-author-g%C3%BCnter-grass-dies-aged-87/a-18377707 Renowned German author Günter Grass dies, aged 87]
Mária Gulácsy, 73, Hungarian fencer, Olympic silver medalist (1968).[http://sportgeza.hu/sport/hirek/2015/04/13/meghalt_a_1968-as_olimpia_ezustermes_vivoja/ Meghalt a 1968-as olimpia ezüstérmes vívója] {{in lang|hu}}
Neal Horsley, 70, American anti-abortion activist.[http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2015/05/12/anti-abortion-extremist-neal-horsley-has-died/ Anti-Abortion Extremist Neal Horsley Has Died]
Pat King, 68, Irish Gaelic football player and coach.[http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/fermanagh/tributes-pouring-in-for-late-fermanagh-boss-pat-king-31139558.html Tributes pouring in for late Fermanagh boss Pat King]
Thelma Coyne Long, 96, Australian Hall of Fame tennis player.[http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=thelma-long&pid=174630648 Thelma Long]
Joselyn Alejandra Niño, {{circa}} 20, Mexican suspected assassin, shot.[https://www.proceso.com.mx/401859/hallan-descuartizada-en-una-hielera-a-la-flaca-sicaria-del-cartel-del-golfo Hallan descuartizada en una hielera a 'La Flaca', sicaria del Cártel del Golfo] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321235642/http://www.proceso.com.mx/401859/hallan-descuartizada-en-una-hielera-a-la-flaca-sicaria-del-cartel-del-golfo |date=2018-03-21 }} {{in lang|es}}
Neal Nitz, 61, American politician.[http://www.wsjm.com/Berrien-County-Commissioner-Neal-Nitz-Has-Died/21361831 Berrien County Commissioner Neal Nitz Has Died] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150415191153/http://www.wsjm.com/Berrien-County-Commissioner-Neal-Nitz-Has-Died/21361831 |date=2015-04-15 }}
Anna-Lisa Ohlsson, 89, Swedish Olympic sprint canoeist (1952).[http://www.sok.se/5.1017605f109c54f7865800011763.html Anna-Lisa Ohlsson (Nilsson)] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515083156/http://www.sok.se/5.1017605f109c54f7865800011763.html |date=May 15, 2013 }} {{in lang|sv}}
Bob Pinkalla, 86, American ten-pin bowler, heart failure.[http://www.jsonline.com/sports/etc/milwaukee-bowling-legend-bob-pinkalla-dies-at-age-86-b99482345z1-299994111.html Milwaukee bowling legend Bob Pinkalla dies at age 86]
Elizabeth Brown Pryor, 64, American author and historian, traffic collision.[http://www.richmond.com/news/local/city-of-richmond/article_92685549-3cd9-50fc-9c4d-63c6ce737d1b.html Victim of Grove Avenue crash identified as author, historian Elizabeth Pryor]
Antônio Alberto Guimarães Rezende, 89, Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Caetité (1981–2002).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bguirez.html Bishop Antônio Alberto Guimarães Rezende]
Rex Robinson, 89, British actor (Doctor Who, Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses).[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2015/04/rex-robinson-1926-2015.html Rex Robinson 1926–2015]
Haanii Shivraj, 29, Malaysian actress, cancer.[http://www.telugupeople.com/news/article_00096406_Actress_Anjana_dies_at_age_of_29.asp Actress Anjana dies at age of 29]
Serhiy Sukhobok, 50, Ukrainian journalist, shot.[http://www.unian.info/society/1067807-journalist-serhiy-sukhobok-killed.html Journalist Serhiy Sukhobok killed]
Herb Trimpe, 75, American comic book artist (The Incredible Hulk, Thor, The Defenders), co-creator of Wolverine, heart attack.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/herb-trimpe-dead-first-wolverine-788694 Herb Trimpe, Co-Creator of 'Wolverine,' Dies at 75]

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Norman H. Bangerter, 82, American politician, Governor of Utah (1985–1993), stroke.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150417153127/http://www.good4utah.com/story/d/story/former-utah-governor-norman-h-bangerter-dies-at-82/82388/zjldr0ZNfEWQ8NMZ3kvFxQ Former Utah Governor Norman H. Bangerter dies at 82]
Klaus Bednarz, 72, German journalist and writer.[http://www.spiegel.de/kultur/gesellschaft/klaus-bednarz-ard-journalist-ist-tot-a-1028663.html ARD-Journalist: Klaus Bednarz ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
Homaro Cantu, 38, American chef, suicide by hanging.[http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150414/BLOGS09/150419915/chef-homaro-cantu-dies-at-38 Chef Homaro Cantu dies at 38]
Sheldon Galbraith, 92, Canadian figure skating coach.[http://www.skatecanada.ca/2015/04/skate-canada-mourns-the-loss-of-hall-of-fame-coach-sheldon-galbraith/ Skate Canada mourns the loss of Hall of Fame Coach Sheldon Galbraith]
Aref Gholizadeh, 77, Iranian international footballer.{{Cite web |url=http://www.teammelli.com/2015/04/15/aref-gholizadeh-former-team-melli-player-passes-away/ |title=Aref Gholizadeh, former Team Melli player passes away |access-date=2015-07-07 |archive-date=2015-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708180053/http://www.teammelli.com/2015/04/15/aref-gholizadeh-former-team-melli-player-passes-away/ |url-status=dead }}
Ameril Umbra Kato, 68, Filipino warlord, leader of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, heart attack.[http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/04/15/biff-founder-kato-dies-of-heart-attack/ BIFF founder Kato dies of heart attack] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415185629/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2015/04/15/biff-founder-kato-dies-of-heart-attack/ |date=2015-04-15 }}
Kō Kojima, 87, Japanese manga artist, cerebral hemorrhage.[http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002090545 Obituary / Ko Kojima / Cartoonist]
M. Joseph Manning, 90, American politician, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1967–1997).[http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20150415/NEWS/304159980 Longtime former Randolph state rep M. Joseph Manning dies at 90]
Zsuzsa Nádor, 87, Hungarian Olympic swimmer.[https://www.het.org.uk/news-and-events/448-susan-halter-1927-2015 Susie Halter, 1927-2015]
Leslie Peterson, 91, Canadian lawyer and politician, Attorney General of British Columbia (1968–1972).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/vancouversun/obituary.aspx?pid=174664264 Leslie PETERSON Obituary]
Gordon Preston, 89, English mathematician.[http://monash.edu/news/show/vale-gordon-preston Vale Gordon Preston]
Majid Rahnema, 91, Iranian diplomat and politician.[http://www.actes-sud.fr/actualites/disparition-de-majid-rahnema Disparition de Majid Rahnema] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416003040/http://www.actes-sud.fr/actualites/disparition-de-majid-rahnema |date=2015-04-16 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Mark Reeds, 55, Canadian ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers) and coach (Ottawa Senators), pneumonia.[http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NHL/2015/04/14/Ottawa-Senators-Mark-Reeds-dies-at-55/2801429021926/ Ottawa Senators' Mark Reeds dies at 55]
Meir Rosenne, 84, Israeli lawyer and diplomat, Ambassador to France (1979–1983) and United States (1983–1987).[http://www.timesofisrael.com/meir-rosenne-former-top-diplomat-dies-at-84/ Meir Rosenne, former top diplomat, dies at 84]
Kevin Rosier, 53, American super heavyweight kickboxing champion and mixed martial artist (UFC), heart attack.[http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/14/8415731/ufc-1-veteran-kevin-rosier-dead-at-age-53 UFC 1 Veteran Kevin Rosier Dead At 53]
Vilas Sarang, 73, Indian author.[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/The-incomparable-silence-of-Vilas-Sarang/articleshow/46937997.cms The incomparable silence of Vilas Sarang]
Howie Schumm, 75, Canadian football player (Edmonton Eskimos).{{Cite web |url=http://www.esks.com/article/eskimos-mourn-the-passing-of-howie-schumm |title=Eskimos Mourn the Passing of Howie Schumm |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924002228/http://www.esks.com/article/eskimos-mourn-the-passing-of-howie-schumm |archive-date=2015-09-24 |url-status=dead }}
Elie A. Shneour, 89, French-born American neurochemist.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/latimes/name/elie-shneour-obituary?id=16900099#sthash.J0NCN7RL.dpuf Elie Alexis Shneour]
Arnold Schütz, 80, German footballer (Werder Bremen).[http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2014/0000317878.php Bremen mourns Nordderby legend Arnold Schütz] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419230400/http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2014/0000317878.php |date=April 19, 2015 }}
Percy Sledge, 74, American R&B singer ("When a Man Loves a Woman"), liver cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/15/arts/music/percy-sledge-who-sang-when-a-man-loves-a-woman-dies-at-74.html?ref=obituaries&_r=1 Percy Sledge, Who Sang 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' Dies at 74]
Alex Stevens, 79, American actor and stunt performer (Dark Shadows, Superman, Goodfellas).[http://www.collinsporthistoricalsociety.com/2015/05/obituary-dark-shadows-stuntman-alex.html Obituary: DARK SHADOWS stuntman Alex Stevens]
Buddy Temple, 73, American businessman and politician.[http://www.aspentimes.com/news/obituaries/15938534-113/arthur-buddy-temple-iii Arthur 'Buddy' Temple, III]
Roberto Tucci, 93, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, President of Vatican Radio (1985–2001), Cardinal-Priest of S. Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio (since 2001).[http://ilsismografo.blogspot.it/2015/04/italia-e-deceduto-oggi-roma-il.html E' deceduto oggi a Roma il cardinale italiano Roberto Tucci] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305061437/http://ilsismografo.blogspot.it/2015/04/italia-e-deceduto-oggi-roma-il.html |date=2016-03-05 }} {{in lang|it}}
Jacques Vernier, 91, French Olympic long-distance runner.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/68547 Jacques Vernier]
Kathrine Sorley Walker, 95, English ballet critic.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11552344/Kathrine-Sorley-Walker-dance-critic-obituary.html Kathrine Sorley Walker, dance critic – obituary]
David Ward-Steinman, 78, American composer and music professor.[http://www.idsnews.com/article/2015/04/jacobs-professor-david-ward-steinman-dies-at-78 Jacobs professor David Ward-Steinman dies at 78]

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Sidney Abbott, 77, American feminist activist, fire.[http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Longtime-lesbian-feminist-activist-Sidney-Abbott-dies/51204.html Longtime lesbian-feminist activist Sidney Abbott dies]
Kinya Aikawa, 80, Japanese actor (Speed Racer, Naruhodo! The World), lung cancer.[http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150417p2g00m0dm047000c.html Actor, TV personality Kinya Aikawa dies at 80] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417111700/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20150417p2g00m0dm047000c.html |date=2015-04-17 }}
Zaur Ardzinba, 65, Abkhazian politician.[http://aiaaira.com/news/society/ushel_iz_zhizni_zaur_dzhotovich_ardzynba/ Ушел из жизни Заур Джотович Ардзынба] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418213156/http://www.aiaaira.com/news/society/ushel_iz_zhizni_zaur_dzhotovich_ardzynba |date=2015-04-18 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Joseph A. Bennett, 47, British actor (The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles), suicide by hanging.[http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/17/tv-star-julie-grahams-husband-found-hanged-in-richmond-park-5201220/?ito=facebook TV star Julie Graham's husband found hanged in Richmond Park]
Paul Clark, 67, American poker player.[http://www.onlinepoker.net/poker-news/poker-pros-news/rip-paul-eskimo-clark-1947-2015/26417 RIP Paul "Eskimo" Clark: 1947 To 2015]
Jonathan Crombie, 48, Canadian actor (Anne of Green Gables), brain haemorrhage.[http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/jonathan-crombie-anne-of-green-gables-actor-dead-at-48-1.3038948?cmp=rss Jonathan Crombie, Anne of Green Gables actor, dead at 48]
Claude Desusclade, 95, French Olympic swimmer.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/46836 Claude Desusclade]
Margaret Harrison, 96, Scottish peace campaigner.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11555608/Margaret-Harrison-peace-protester.html Margaret Harrison, peace protester]
Billy Ray Hearn, 85, American record label chairman, heart disease.[http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/16/christian-music-pioneer-billy-ray-hearn-dies/25861527/ Christian music pioneer Billy Ray Hearn dies at 85]
John Howard, 94, American optical physicist.[http://www.osa.org/en-us/about_osa/newsroom/obituaries/john_n_howard/ In Memoriam John N. Howard, 1921–1915]
Oleg Kalashnikov, 52, Ukrainian politician, shot.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/15/ousted-ukraine-president-ally-shot-dead Ousted Ukraine president's ally found shot dead in Kiev home]
Felice Leonardo, 100, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Cerreto Sannita-Telese-Sant'Agata de' Goti (1957–1991).[http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bleonardo.html Bishop Felice Leonardo]
Alexander Nadson, 88, Belarusian religious leader, Apostolic Visitor for Belarusian Greek-Catholic faithful abroad (since 1986).[http://euroradio.fm/en/father-alexander-nadson-dies-london Father Alexander Nadson dies in London.]
Luis Ortega Álvarez, 62, Spanish judge, member of the Constitutional Court of Spain (since 2011), heart attack.[http://politica.elpais.com/politica/2015/04/20/actualidad/1429563419_748015.html Luis Ortega, un magistrado que creía en los derechos de los ciudadanos] {{in lang|es}}
Govindbhai Patel, 72, Indian filmmaker, cancer.[http://deshgujarat.com/2015/04/15/gujarati-film-maker-govindbhai-patel-passes-away/ Gujarati film maker Govindbhai Patel passes away]
Margo Reed, 73, American jazz musician, complications from dementia.[https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/04/16/margo-reed-obituary-phoenix-jazz-vocalist/25884105/ Phoenix jazz legend Margo Reed dies at 73]
Mykola Storozhenko, 86, Ukrainian painter.[http://academia.gov.ua/sites/Storozhenko/Storozhenko.htm МИКОЛА АНДРІЙОВИЧ СТОРОЖЕНКО — художник-живописець і графік, педагог] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424221357/http://academia.gov.ua/sites/Storozhenko/Storozhenko.htm |date=2016-04-24 }} {{in lang|uk}}
Barbara Strauch, 63, American author and reporter (The New York Times), breast cancer.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/science/barbara-strauch-63-former-science-and-health-editor-at-the-new-york-times-dies.html Barbara Strauch, 63, Science and Health Editor at The New York Times, Dies]
Surya Bahadur Thapa, 88, Nepalese politician, Prime Minister (1955, 1963–1964, 1965–1969, 1979–1983, 1997–1998, 2003–2004), respiratory failure.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150417153031/http://www.telegraphnepal.com/headline/2015-04-16/grand-salute-to-nepal-political-veteran-sb-thapa-dies-at-88-in-delhi Grand salute to Nepal political veteran SB Thapa, dies at 88 in Delhi]
Rosemary Tonks, 85, English poet and author.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/02/rosemary-tonks Rosemary Tonks obituary]
Gunilla Wolde, 75, Swedish writer and illustrator.[http://www.expressen.se/nyheter/folkkara-forfattaren-gunilla-wolde-ar-dod/ Folkkära författaren Gunilla Wolde är död] {{in lang|sv}}

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Ron Bailey, 88, New Zealand politician, MP for Heretaunga (1960–1981).[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=ronald-leslie-bailey&pid=174671027&fhid=12556 Ronald Leslie BAILEY]
Driss Bamous, 73, Moroccan Olympic footballer (1964).[http://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2015/04/156339/driss-bamous-former-moroccos-soccer-squad-captain-dies-2/ Driss Bamous, Former Morocco's Soccer Squad Captain, Dies]
Valery Belousov, 66, Russian ice hockey player and coach.[http://en.khl.ru/news/2015/04/16/234096.html RIP Valery Belousov]
Bull Benini, 93, Italian-born American soldier.[https://amoryfuneralhome.com/alcide-bull-sylvio-benini/ Alcide (Bull) Sylvio Benini ( POW )]
Ollie Brown, 71, American baseball player (San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants), mesothelioma.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-0516-ollie-brown-20150516-story.html Ollie 'Downtown' Brown, baseball's 'Original Padre,' dies at 71]
Attaphol Buspakom, 53, Thai football player and coach, blood infection.[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/530391/noted-football-coach-attaphol-tak-dies-at-52 Noted football coach Attaphol 'Tak' dies at 52]
Oles Buzina, 45, Ukrainian journalist, shot.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/16/pro-russia-journalist-shot-killed-ukraine-kiev-oles-buzyna Pro-Russia journalist shot and killed in Kiev]
Bhola Nath Chalise, 63, Nepalese economist, kidney ailments.[http://samriddhi.org/news-and-updates/in-memoriam-dr-bhola-nath-chalise-1952-2015/ In Memoriam: Dr. Bhola Nath Chalise (1952–2015)]
Alden G. Glauch, 95, American air force major general.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174674189 Alden Glenwood GLAUCH]
Tommy Graham, 72, Scottish politician.[http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/farewell-larger-life-tommy-long-5552910 Farewell to 'larger than life' Tommy as long serving MP dies in hospital]
Stanislav Gross, 45, Czech politician, Prime Minister (2004–2005), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/czech-pm-stanislav-gross-dies-age-45-30357335 Former Czech PM Stanislav Gross Dies at Age 45]
Johnny Kemp, 55, Bahamian singer ("Just Got Paid"), fall.[http://www.eurweb.com/2015/04/report-johnny-kemp-dies-after-fall-during-tom-joyner-cruise/ Report: Singer Johnny Kemp ('Just Got Paid') Dies after Fall]
Heino Kleiminger, 76, German footballer (F.C. Hansa Rostock, East Germany national team), cancer.[http://rostock.sportbuzzer.de/3-liga/artikel/hansa-nationalspieler-heino-kleiminger-ist-tot/25626/2 Hansa-Nationalspieler Heino Kleiminger ist tot] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418014701/http://rostock.sportbuzzer.de/3-liga/artikel/hansa-nationalspieler-heino-kleiminger-ist-tot/25626/2 |date=2015-04-18 }} {{in lang|de}}
Eduard Koblmueller, 69, Austrian mountaineer, hypothermia.[http://derstandard.at/2000014438953/Extrembergsteiger-Edi-Koblmueller-in-Georgien-verunglueckt Extrembergsteiger Edi Koblmüller in Georgien tödlich verunglückt] {{in lang|de}}
Nimal Mendis, 81, Sri Lankan singer and songwriter.[http://www.news.lk/news/business/item/7186-veteran-musician-nimal-mendis-passed-away Veteran musician Nimal Mendis passed away]
Tommy Preston, 82, Scottish footballer (Hibernian).[http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2015/04/former-hibs-star-tommy-preston-dies-aged-82/ Former Hibs' star Tommy Preston dies aged 82]
Lee Remmel, 90, American public relations director (Green Bay Packers).[http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/longtime-green-bay-packers-pr-director-lee-remmel-dies-at-90-b99483003z1-300185591.html Longtime Green Bay Packers PR director Lee Remmel dies at 90]
Smuggler, 12, American Thoroughbred racehorse, complications from foaling.[http://www.drf.com/news/champion-smuggler-dies-age-13 Champion Smuggler dies at age 12]
Marjorie Elliott Sypher, 89, Canadian-born Costa Rican First Lady (1974–1978).[http://www.nacion.com/nacional/Viuda-expresidente-Daniel-Oduber-fallecio_0_1481851897.html Marjorie de Oduber, viuda del expresidente Daniel Oduber, falleció este jueves a los 89 años] {{in lang|es}}
Giuseppe Zigaina, 91, Italian neorealist painter and author.[http://ilpiccolo.gelocal.it/tempo-libero/2015/04/16/news/muore-a-91-anni-giuseppe-zigaina-grande-pittore-del-900-1.11247834 Muore a 91 anni Giuseppe Zigaina, grande pittore del '900] {{in lang|it}}

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Renato Altissimo, 74, Italian politician, Minister of Health (1979–1980, 1981–1983), Minister of Trade and Industry (1983–1986).[http://www.ilmessaggero.it/PRIMOPIANO/CRONACA/renato_altissimo_morto_ex_segretario_partito_liberale_ministro/notizie/1302016.shtml Roma, morto Renato Altissimo: l'ex segretario del Pli si è spento dopo una lunga malattia] {{in lang|it}}
Steve Beck, 58, English executive, chairman of York City F.C. (2003–2004).[http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/12895502.Former_York_City_chairman_Steve_Beck_has_died_at_the_age_of_58/ Former York City chairman Steve Beck has died at the age of 58]
Brian Couzens, 82, British music industry executive (Chandos Records).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/brian-couzens-businessman-who-founded-the-chandos-record-label-and-led-the-way-for-independents-in-the-classical-music-market-10204822.html Brian Couzens Businessman who founded the Chandos record label and led the way for independents in the classical music market]
David Duax, 71, American politician, complications from a brain aneurysm.[https://www.leadertelegram.com/obituaries/david-duax/article_cf1b67ee-a16f-5587-8b23-d7e593d013da.html David Duax]
Mariano Gago, 66, Portuguese physicist and politician, cancer.[http://www.euroscience.org/news/in-memory-of-jose-mariano-gago/ In memory of Jose Mariano Gago]
Francis George, 78, American Roman Catholic Cardinal, Archbishop of Chicago (1997–2014), President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops (2007–2010), bladder cancer.[http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Cardinal-Francis-George-Dies-at-78-300320021.html Cardinal Francis George Dies at 78]
Peter Graham, 60, English cricketer.[http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/12903475.Tribute_to_Bradford_League_legend_Peter_Graham/ Tribute to Bradford League legend Peter Graham]
Robert P. Griffin, 91, American politician, member of the U.S. Senate from Michigan (1966–1977) and House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district (1957–1966).[https://news.yahoo.com/ex-us-sen-griffin-hastened-nixon-resignation-dies-180203078--politics.html Ex-US Sen. Griffin, who hastened Nixon resignation, dies]
Jaroslav Holík, 72, Czech ice hockey player, world champion (1972).[http://hokej.idnes.cz/zemrel-byvaly-hokejista-jaroslav-holik-fc4-/reprezentace.aspx?c=A150417_075952_reprezentace_par Odešla hokejová legenda. V 72 letech zemřel Jaroslav Holík] {{in lang|cs}}
Viktor Korshunov, 85, Russian actor, People's Artist of the USSR.[http://tass.ru/kultura/1913435 Скончался народный артист СССР Виктор Коршунов] {{in lang|ru}}
Tore Bernitz Pedersen, 80, Norwegian cartoonist.[http://www.f-b.no/__En__rv_ken_perfeksjonist-5-59-117993.html Tore Bernitz Pedersen] {{in lang|no}}
Hannes Lindemann, 92, German sailor.[http://www.kvu.der-norden.de/news/2057.shtml Hannes Lindemann gestorben]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} {{in lang|de}}
Phil Lundgren, 75, British Olympic boxer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418042844/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/lu/phil-lundgren-1.html Phil Lundgren]
Ray Nemec, 85, American baseball researcher and historian.[http://sabr.org/latest/memoriam-ray-nemec In Memoriam: Ray Nemec]
Scotty Probasco, 86, American businessman and philanthropist.[http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/28837434/scotty-probasco-chattanooga-philanthropist-dies Scotty Probasco, Chattanooga philanthropist, dies]
Don Quayle, 84, American broadcast journalist, President of NPR (1970–1973).[http://upr.org/post/npr-founder-don-quayle-dies NPR Founder Don Quayle Dies]
Jack Rieley, 72, American record producer and band manager (The Beach Boys).[http://www.avoir-alire.com/cinema-les-disparitions-d-avril-2015 Cinéma : les disparitions d'avril 2015]{{in lang|fr}}
Jeremiah J. Rodell, 93, American brigadier general and priest.[http://patch.com/illinois/oakpark/archdiocesan-priest-jeremiah-j-rodell-dies Archdiocesan Priest, Jeremiah J. Rodell, Dies]
Keith Shackleton, 92, British painter and television presenter.[http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/190025/shackleton SHACKLETON]
S. K. Sharma, 62, Indian cricket umpire.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/35049.html SK Sharma]
Ann Stepan, 71, American politician, member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1991–1993), lymphoma.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?pid=174700234 Ann Stepan]
A. Alfred Taubman, 91, American real estate developer, philanthropist and football team owner (Michigan Panthers).[http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/real-estate-developer-a-alfred-taubman-dies-at-91 Real estate developer A. Alfred Taubman dies at 91] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422032111/http://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/real-estate-developer-a-alfred-taubman-dies-at-91 |date=2015-04-22 }}
Greg Woodcroft, 44, Canadian wrestler.[https://obittree.com/obituary/ca/ontario/caledonia/miller-funeral-chapel-limited/gregory-woodcroft/2145934/ Gregory Woodcroft]

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Armen Arslanian, 54, Lebanese Olympic cyclist.[https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/13440 Armen Arslanian]
Sir Christopher Bayly, 69, British historian.[https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/apr/23/sir-christopher-bayly Sir Christopher Bayly obituary]
Glen Bortell, 100, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chronicleonline/name/glen-bortell-obituary?id=16184893&fhid=16795 Glen Bortell]
Walter Conahan, 87, American politician, member of the South Dakota Senate (1983–1989), cancer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/argusleader/obituary.aspx?n=walter-conahan&pid=174667191&fhid=18056 Walter Charles Conahan]
Francesco Dapiran, 94, Italian Olympic rower (1948).[http://www.canottaggio.org/2015_2news/0419_dapiran.shtml Francesco Dapiran non è più "in barca"] {{in lang|it}}
Gunnar Gravdahl, 87, Norwegian politician, Mayor of Bærum (1989–1992).[http://www.budstikka.no/Tidligere_ordf_rer_i_B_rum_er_d_d-5-55-66902.html Tidligere ordfører i Bærum er død] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150425034929/http://www.budstikka.no/Tidligere_ordf_rer_i_B_rum_er_d_d-5-55-66902.html |date=2015-04-25 }} {{in lang|no}}
Joe Hutter, 77, American politician, member of the Iowa House of Representatives.[http://qctimes.com/news/local/former-state-legislator-joe-hutter-dies/article_6ddb4d4e-94f3-5b58-90f7-c3cfda720e98.html Former state legislator Joe Hutter, 77, dies].
Joseph Lechleider, 82, American inventor (DSL).[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/04/technology/joseph-lechleider-a-father-of-the-dsl-internet-technology-dies-at-82.html Joseph Lechleider, a Father of the DSL Internet Technology, Dies at 82]
Sir Roger Lobo, 91, Macanese-born Hong Kong businessman and politician, senior unofficial member of the Legislative Council (1980–1985), moved "Lobo Motion" (1984), cancer.[http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1772293/obituary-sir-roger-lobo-hong-kong-lawmaker-who-sought-transparency Obituary: Sir Roger Lobo, Hong Kong lawmaker who sought transparency on pre-handover talks]
Mario Pirani, 89, Italian journalist (la Repubblica), economist, and writer.[http://www.lastampa.it/2015/04/18/cultura/addio-a-mario-pirani-giornalista-e-scrittore-tRMf3BzY2782xA5XUPe0oL/pagina.html Addio a Mario Pirani, giornalista e scrittore] {{in lang|it}}
William Schultz, 76, New Zealand rugby league player (Eastern Suburbs, national team).[http://notices.nzherald.co.nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/obituary.aspx?n=william-schultz-bill&pid=174683418 William Schultz obituary]
Laverne Torczon, 79, American football player.[http://columbustelegram.com/news/local/obituaries/laverne-torczon/article_8f64e8cd-a29c-5c0d-b85a-3bb13f03a160.html LaVerne Torczon]
Leonid Vladimirsky, 94, Russian book illustrator.[http://www.interfax.ru/russia/437290 Скончался иллюстратор "Буратино" Леонид Владимирский] {{in lang|ru}}
Erwin Waldner, 82, German footballer (VfB Stuttgart, SPAL Ferrara).[https://www.kicker.de/erwin-waldner-ist-tot-625321/artikel Erwin Waldner ist tot] {{in lang|de}}
L. Jean Willoughby, 89, American politician.[https://www.vistosofh.com/obituary/6147003 Jean Willoughby]

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Richard Anthony, 77, Egyptian-born French singer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/dc5531f9-e25d-4397-bb03-133f5f1d5ad9 Richard Anthony]
Sir Raymond Carr, 96, British historian.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11552172/Sir-Raymond-Carr-historian-obituary.html Sir Raymond Carr, historian – obituary]
Haney Catchings, 66, American football coach (Prairie View A&M, Tuskegee), cancer.[http://www.fayobserver.com/sports/former-prep-coach-haney-catchings-dies/article_6a510c0b-a98e-5a53-89ba-ff2cdafb0c10.html Former prep coach Haney Catchings dies]
Uche Chukwumerije, 75, Nigerian politician, Senator for Abia North (since 2003), lung cancer.[http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/sen-chukwumerije-dies-at-75/ Sen. Chukwumerije dies at 75]
William Price Fox, 89, American novelist.[http://www.thestate.com/news/local/article19017618.html Author, USC professor, humorist Fox dies at 89]
Lothar Friedrich, 84, German cyclist.[http://saarbruecker-zeitung.trauer.de/Traueranzeige/Lothar-Friedrich Lothar Friedrich]
Eva Galambos, 87, American politician, Mayor of Sandy Springs, Georgia (2005–2014), cancer.[http://www.ajc.com/news/news/sandy-springs-founding-mother-first-mayor-eva-gala/nkx9W Sandy Springs "founding mother", first mayor Eva Galambos dies]
Freddie Gray, 25, American police suspect, severed spinal cord.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/us/baltimore-police-officers-suspended-in-freddie-gray-inquiry-are-identified.html Baltimore Officers Suspended Over Death of Freddie Gray Are Identified]
Margot Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading, 96, British aristocrat.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11605815/The-Dowager-Marchioness-of-Reading-obituary.html The Dowager Marchioness of Reading – obituary]
Aliaskhab Kebekov, 43, Dagestani-Russian Islamist leader, Emir of the Caucasus Emirate (since 2014), shot.[http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2015/04/russian-troops-kill-leader-of-islamic-caucasus-emirate.php Russian troops kill leader of Islamic Caucasus Emirate]
Ebenezer Laing, 83, Ghanaian botanist and geneticist.[https://ebenezer-laing.muchloved.com/ Memorial to Ebenezer Laing, 1931 - 2015.]
Sandra Mackey, 77, American journalist (Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal).[https://edition.cnn.com/2015/04/20/us/sandra-mackey-obituary/ Famed Middle East writer Sandra Mackey dies]
István Marton, 72, Hungarian politician.[http://www.hir24.hu/belfold/2015/04/20/meghalt-marton-istvan/ Meghalt Marton István] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816100334/http://www.hir24.hu/belfold/2015/04/20/meghalt-marton-istvan/ |date=2015-08-16 }} {{in lang|hu}}
Roy Mason, Baron Mason of Barnsley, 91, British politician, MP for Barnsley (1953–1983) and Barnsley Central (1983–1987), Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1976–1979).[https://web.archive.org/web/20190912045352/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/obituaries/campaigning-comes-to-a-standstill-in-honour-of-labour-stalwart-roy-mason-91-1-7218568 Death of Lord Mason of Barnsley at 91]
Scott Mason, 55, American radio personality.[http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/140618/longtime-kroq-host-cbs-radio-west-coast-dir-of-eng Longtime KROQ Host, CBS Radio West Coast Dir. Of Engineering Scott Mason Dies]
Tom McCabe, 60, Scottish politician, Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform (2004–2007).[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/former-labour-msp-tom-mccabe-dies-203892n.123599416 Former Labour MSP Tom McCabe dies]
Tony Morelli, 58, Canadian stunt performer (The X-Files, Smallville, Rise of the Planet of the Apes).[http://www.ubcp.com/press-releases/2015/04/ubcpactra-member-tony-morelli-died-unexpectedly-on-sunday-april-19-2015/ UBCP/ACTRA Member Tony Morelli died unexpectedly on Sunday April 19, 2015]
Hiroyuki Nishimoto, 88, Japanese voice actor (Moomin), aortic dissection.[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-04-21/moomin-snufkin-voice-actor-hiroyuki-nishimoto-passes-away/.87338 Moomin's Snufkin Voice Actor Hiroyuki Nishimoto Passes Away]
Theodosia Okoh, 92, Ghanaian flag designer and sports administrator.[http://citifmonline.com/2015/04/19/theodosia-okoh-dies-at-age-92/#sthash.J7Zj6x1D.tWIdJJBC.dpbs Theodosia Okoh dies at age 92] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427170344/http://citifmonline.com/2015/04/19/theodosia-okoh-dies-at-age-92/ |date=2015-04-27 }}
Michael J. D. Powell, 78, British mathematician.[https://royalsociety.org/about-us/fellowship/notices-2015/ Professor Michael James David Powell FRS]
Else Repål, 85, Norwegian politician.[https://www.stortinget.no/no/Representanter-og-komiteer/Representantene/Representantfordeling/Representant/?perid=ELRE&tab=Biography Repål, Else (1930–2015)] {{in lang|no}}
Oktay Sinanoğlu, 80, Turkish scientist.{{Cite web |url=http://news.videonews.us/turkish-einstein-oktay-sinanoglu-dies-80-204864.html |title='Turkish Einstein' Oktay Sinanoglu dies at 80 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150420124542/http://news.videonews.us/turkish-einstein-oktay-sinanoglu-dies-80-204864.html |archive-date=2015-04-20 |url-status=dead }}
Bernard Stollman, 85, American record label founder (ESP-Disk), colon and spine cancer.[https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/6538866/bernard-stollman-founder-of-esp-disk-label-dies-at-85 Bernard Stollman, Founder of ESP-Disk Label, Dies at 85]
Elio Toaff, 99, Italian rabbi, Chief Rabbi of Rome (1951–2002).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/elio-toaff-chief-rabbi-of-rome-who-stood-with-pope-john-paul-ii-in-the-vaticans-drive-to-reach-out-to-other-religions-10193603.html Elio Toaff: Chief rabbi of Rome who stood with Pope John Paul II in the Vatican's drive to reach out to other religions]
Betty Willis, 91, American graphic designer (Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign).{{Cite web |url=http://www.8newsnow.com/story/28851893/betty-willis-designer-of-welcome-to-fabulous-las-vegas-sign-dies |title=Betty Willis, designer of 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign, dies |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143224/http://www.8newsnow.com/story/28851893/betty-willis-designer-of-welcome-to-fabulous-las-vegas-sign-dies |url-status=dead }}
Casimir Witucki, 86, American football player (Washington Redskins).[http://leefuneralhomes.com/?tag=casimir-leo-witucki-casimir-leo-witucki-obituary-funeralworks-obituary-lee-funeral-home Casimir Leo Witucki of Temple Hills, May 26, 1928 – April 19, 2015]

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Gilberto Almeida, 86, Ecuadorian painter.[http://www.casadelacultura.gob.ec/?ar_id=11&no_id=2739&palabrasclaves=Gilberto%20Almeida%20Egas&title=Falleci%F3%20el%20pintor%20Gilberto%20Almeida%20Egas. Falleció el pintor Gilbero Almeida Egas] {{in lang|es}}
Gary Brain, 72, New Zealand timpanist and conductor.[https://archive.today/20150428142117/http://blog.toccataclassics.com/gary-brain-remembered/ Gary Brain Remembered]
Doug Buffone, 70, American football player (Chicago Bears) and radio host.[https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-former-bear-doug-buffone-found-dead-at-home-20150420-story.html Former Bear Doug Buffone found dead at home]
Cláudio Cunha, 68, Brazilian actor.[http://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2015/04/morre-em-porto-alegre-o-ator-claudio-cunha.html Morre em Porto Alegre o ator Claudio Cunha] {{in lang|pt}}
Hassan El-Shazly, 71, Egyptian footballer (Tersana, national team).[http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/6/51/128212/Sports/Egyptian-Football/Egyptian-league-alltime-scorer-Hassan-ElShazly-die.aspx Egyptian league all-time scorer Hassan El-Shazly dies at 71]
Pedro Eugênio, 65, Brazilian politician, MP (1998–2014), complications from surgery.[http://g1.globo.com/pernambuco/noticia/2015/04/morre-o-ex-deputado-federal-pedro-peugenio-pt-pe.html morre o ex-deputado federal Pedro Eugênio (PT-PE)] {{in lang|pt}}
Peter Howell, 96, British actor (Emergency – Ward 10, Shadowlands, The Prisoner).[http://www.mckellen.com/writings/tribute/150421-peter-howell.htm 21 April 2015: Peter Howell (1919–2015)] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501164109/http://www.mckellen.com/writings/tribute/150421-peter-howell.htm |date=May 1, 2015 }}
Nobuo Kaiho, 73, Japanese Olympic basketball player.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417211528/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ka/nobuo-kaiho-1.html Nobuo Kaiho]
Albert Kalonji, 85, Congolese politician, King of South Kasai.[http://acpcongo.com/acp/deces-de-m-albert-kalonji-ditunga-mulopwe/ Décès de M. Albert Kalonji Ditunga Mulopwe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304022524/http://acpcongo.com/acp/deces-de-m-albert-kalonji-ditunga-mulopwe/ |date=2016-03-04 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Gábor Kucsera, 65, Hungarian Olympic swimmer.[http://www.waterpolo.hu/hir/3765/elhunyt-kucsera-gabor Elhunyt Kucsera Gábor]
Aharon Lichtenstein, 81, French-born American-Israeli rabbi, recipient of the Israel Prize (2014).[http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Rabbi-Aharon-Lichtenstein-modern-Orthodox-visionary-dies-at-81-398645 Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, modern Orthodox visionary, dies at 81]
Bob Maloubier, 92, French secret agent.[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/21/french-secret-agent-bob-maloubier-dies-aged-92-churchill French secret agent Bob Maloubier dies aged 92]
Pete Mills, 72, American football player (Buffalo Bills).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/sullivan-mills-obituary?id=4804503 Sullivan Milla Jr.]
Frederic Morton, 90, Austrian-born American writer.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-0421-frederic-morton-20150421-story.html Frederic Morton dies at 90; U.S. writer known for books on Austria]
Eugene W. Peirce Jr., 84, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/abqjournal/name/eugene-peirce-obituary?id=7641500 Eugene W. Peirce]
Bob St. Clair, 84, American Hall of Fame football player (San Francisco 49ers).[http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/20/hall-of-famer-bob-st-clair-dies-at-84/ Hall of Famer Bob St. Clair dies at 84]
Ibrahim Yusri, 65, Egyptian actor (The Terrorist), kidney failure.[http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/egyptian-actor-ibrahim-yusri-sadly-and-ironically-dies-his-birthday-684688 Egyptian actor Ibrahim Yusri sadly (and ironically) dies on his birthday]

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M. H. Abrams, 102, American literary critic.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/23/books/mh-abrams-professor-who-shaped-the-study-of-romanticism-dies-at-102.html M.H. Abrams, Professor Who Shaped the Study of Romanticism, Dies at 102]
Mykola Bahrov, 77, Ukrainian academician and politician.[http://www.newc.info/news/4132/ Умер первый секретарь Крымского обкома КПСС Николай Багров] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518101434/http://www.newc.info/news/4132/ |date=2015-05-18 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Steve Byrnes, 56, American sports announcer (NASCAR on Fox), head and neck cancer.[http://www.foxsports.com/nascar/story/steve-byrnes-update-passes-away-age-56-race-hub-042115 Family announcement: Steve Byrnes passes away at age 56]
Gideon Eilat, 91, Israeli soldier.[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/323998#.VV13LTY4WHs Former Palmach Commander Gideon Eilat Passes Away at 91]
Betsy von Furstenberg, 83, German-born American actress (As the World Turns) and baroness, Alzheimer's disease.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/30/arts/betsy-von-furstenberg-baroness-and-versatile-actress-dies-at-83.html?_r=0 Betsy von Furstenberg, Baroness and Versatile Actress, Dies at 83]
Jerry Grisham, 73, American politician, cancer.[https://obits.oregonlive.com/us/obituaries/oregon/name/gerald-grisham-obituary?id=22162613 Gerald Lee "Jerry" Grisham]
Edan Milton Hughes, 80, American art dealer and author.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?pid=174749208 Edan Hughes]
Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov, 49, Tajik-Russian film director (Luna Papa).[http://www.rferl.org/content/tajik-cinmea-maker-dies-in-berlin/26969887.html Well-Known Russian Film Director Of Tajik Origin Dies In Berlin]
Ferenc Konrád, 70, Hungarian water polo player, Olympic bronze (1968), silver (1972) and gold (1976) medalist.[http://www.mob.hu/elhunyt-konrad-ferenc-montreal-olimpiai-bajnoka Elhunyt Konrád Ferenc, Montréal olimpiai bajnoka] {{in lang|hu}}
Ellen Kort, 79, American poet.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/postcrescent/name/ellen-kort-obituary?id=13709887 Ellen Kort]
Jim McCarthy, 90, Irish rugby union player (national team).[http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/international-rugby/munster-legend-jim-mccarthy-dies-aged-90-a-great-character-and-an-even-greater-player-31161646.html Munster legend Jim McCarthy dies aged 90: A great character and an even greater player]
Sergey Mikhalyov, 67, Russian ice hockey coach, traffic collision.[http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/russian-hockey-coach-killed-in-car-crash-after-fellow-coachs-funeral/519511.html Russian Hockey Coach Killed in Car Crash After Fellow Coach's Funeral]
John Moshoeu, 49, South African footballer (Kaizer Chiefs, Giant Blackpool, national team), African Cup of Nations champion (1996), cancer.[http://www.sport24.co.za/Soccer/PSL/Shoes-loses-battle-with-cancer-20150421 'Shoes' loses battle with cancer]
Janaki Ballabh Patnaik, 88, Indian politician, Chief Minister of Odisha (1980–1989, 1995–1999), Governor of Assam (2009–2014), heart attack.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/former-odisha-chief-minister-janaki-ballav-patnaik-dies/article7125046.ece Former Odisha Chief Minister Janaki Ballav Patnaik dies]
Robert P. Patterson Jr., 91, American federal judge.[http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/home/id=1202724175977/Southern-District-Judge-Robert-Patterson-Dies-at-Age-91?mcode=1202617075062&curindex=0&slreturn=20150321191155 Southern District Judge Robert Patterson Dies at Age 91]
Borisav Pisić, 66, Bosnian Yugoslav Olympic hurdler (1980).[http://www.telegraf.rs/sport/1533915-preminuo-borislav-pisic-jedan-od-najuspesnijih-jugoslovenskih-atleticara Preminuo Borislav Pisić, jedan od najuspešnijih jugoslovenskih atletičara!] {{in lang|hr}}
Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters, 95, Canadian WWII tank commander.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/tank-ace-captain-radley-walters-began-stellar-career-at-normandy/article24093726/ Tank Ace began stellar career at Normandy]
Abdel Rahman el-Abnudi, 76, Egyptian poet.[http://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/breaking-famous-egyptian-poet-abdel-rahman-el-abnoudi-dies-age-76-684910 BREAKING: Famous Egyptian poet Abdel-Rahman El-Abnoudi dies at age 76]
Derek Vonberg, 93, British physicist.[http://www.astro.phy.cam.ac.uk/news/remembering-derek-vonberg-an-early-pioneer-of-radio-astronomy Remembering Derek Vonberg: An Early Pioneer of Radio Astronomy] (death announced on this date)
Dave Walker, 73, English footballer (Burnley, Southampton).{{Cite web |url=http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/article/david-walker-1941-2015-2419986.aspx |title=David Walker: 1941–2015 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-03-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317141225/http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/article/david-walker-1941-2015-2419986.aspx |url-status=dead }}
Elizabeth Weaver, 74, American judge, Michigan Supreme Court Justice (1995–2010), Chief Justice (1991–2001).[http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2015/04/22/former-michigan-supreme-court-justice-elizabeth-weaver-dies-age/26188723/ Former Supreme Court justice Weaver dies]
Ron Wright, 76, American professional wrestler.[https://www.timesnews.net/news/local-news/east-tennessee-wrestling-legend-passes-away/article_d8a18041-a6b6-5893-b5e5-478cd1ffaa78.html East Tennessee wrestling legend passes away]
Cindy Yang, 24, Taiwanese model and actress (First of May), suicide by helium inhalation.[http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2015/04/23/2003616602 Model, entertainer Peng Hsin-yi kills self, cites bullying]

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Hugh Alan Anderson, 81, Canadian politician.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Hugh-Anderson&lc=3735&pid=174705210&mid=6415343 In Memory of Hugh Alan Anderson]
Dick Balharry, 77, British conservationist, cancer.[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-32421262 Renowned conservationist Dick Balharry dies after receiving award]
Peter B. Best, 76, British marine mammal expert.[http://www.up.ac.za/en/news/post_2078767-remembering-prof-peter-best-whale-and-dolphin-expert Remembering Prof Peter Best, whale and dolphin expert]
Dorothy Custer, 103, American comedian.[http://magicvalley.com/news/local/dorothy-custer-idaho-s-grandma-dies-at/article_b963e2fb-1178-5919-8cbd-9389a90d0a40.html Dorothy Custer, 'Idaho's Grandma,' Dies at 103]
Yoichi Funado, 71, Japanese novelist, thymic cancer.[http://mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20150423p2g00m0et040000c.html Japanese adventure novel writer Funado dies at 71] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150423023821/http://mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20150423p2g00m0et040000c.html |date=2015-04-23 }}
Régis Ghesquière, 65, Belgian Olympic decathlete (1972), heart attack.[http://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20150422_01643233 Belgische ex-olympiër overleden] {{in lang|nl}}
Alasdair Graham, 85, Canadian politician, Senator for Nova Scotia (1972–2004).[http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1282242-former-nova-scotia-senator-alasdair-graham-dies-at-age-of-85 Former Nova Scotia senator Alasdair Graham dies at age of 85]
Nagare Hagiwara, 62, Japanese actor, traffic collision.[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/04/23/national/motorcycle-accident-claims-actor-tv-star-nagare-hagiwara-62/#.VTjTyNK8PGc Motorcycle accident claims actor, TV star Nagare Hagiwara, 62]
Imtiaz Alam Hanfi, 86, Pakistani banker.[http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-9-314688-Remembering-Imtiaz-Alam-Hanfi Remembering Imtiaz Alam Hanfi]
Ronny Lee, 88, American guitarist and writer.[http://marysmall.net/post/117142861345/rip-ronny-lee-tonight-we-learned-the-unfortunate RIP Ronny Lee]
Audree Norton, 88, American actress.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/audree-norton-dead-pioneering-deaf-794895 Audree Norton, Pioneering Deaf Actress, Dies at 88]
Bernard Penfold, 98, British army major general, general manager of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club (1972–1979).{{Cite web |url=http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/190094/penfold |title=PENFOLD |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-05-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502083954/http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/190094/penfold |url-status=dead }}
Aideen O'Kelly, 74, Irish actress.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174727441 Aideen O'Kelly]
Páll Skúlason, 69, Icelandic philosopher.[http://news.independence-card.com/deces-du-professeur-pall-skulason/ Décès du Professeur Páll Skúlason] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002095746/http://news.independence-card.com/deces-du-professeur-pall-skulason/ |date=2015-10-02 }} {{in lang|fr}}
Gennadi Vengerov, 55, Belarusian-born Soviet actor (Enemy at the Gates), lung and bone cancer.[http://www.dni.ru/culture/2015/4/22/301595.html Актер Геннадий Венгеров умер от рака] {{in lang|ru}}
Irene Woodall, 69, American magazine editor.[http://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2015/04/rdh-magazines-first-editor-irene-woodall-passes-away.html RDH magazine's first editor, Irene Woodall, passes away]

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Afzaal Ahmed, 66, Pakistani cricketer and umpire.[http://www.dawn.com/news/1177766/ex-international-umpire-afzaal-ahmed-passes-away Ex-international umpire Afzaal Ahmed passes away]
Aziz Asli, 77, Iranian footballer (Persepolis).[http://www.tasnimnews.com/english/Home/Single/720518 Former Iran, Persepolis Goalkeeper Dies]
Dick Barone, 82, American baseball player (Pittsburgh Pirates).[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/barondi01.shtml Dick Barone]
Desmond Boal, 85, Northern Irish lawyer and politician, MP for Belfast Shankill (1960–1972).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11603009/Desmond-Boal-barrister-obituary.html Desmond Boal, barrister – obituary]
Frana Cardno, 74, New Zealand politician, Mayor of Southland District (1992–2013), bile duct cancer.[http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/68020516/former-southland-mayor-frana-cardno-dies Former Southland mayor Frana Cardno dies]
Sir Philip Carter, 87, British football director (Everton).[http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/live-former-everton-chairman-philip-9102099 Live: Former Everton chairman Philip Carter dies – latest tributes and reaction]
Richard Corliss, 71, American film critic (Time), stroke.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/25/business/media/richard-corliss-71-longtime-film-critic-for-time-dies.html?_r=1 Richard Corliss, 71, Longtime Film Critic for Time, Dies]
Alexander Eliot, 95, American writer.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?pid=174814107 Alexander Eliot]
Marie Herbst, 86, American politician, Mayor of Vernon, Connecticut (1979–1986), member of the Connecticut Senate (1987–1992).[http://www.journalinquirer.com/page_one/marie-herbst-former-vernon-mayor-state-senator-dies-at/article_322955c8-ea8d-11e4-958b-df929cc32949.html Marie Herbst, former Vernon mayor, state senator, dies at 86]
George Horner, 91, Czech-born American pianist and physician.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150528074919/http://articles.philly.com/2015-05-04/news/61771710_1_terezin-buchenwald-concentration George J. Horner, 91, physician]
Ray Jackson, 74, Australian aboriginal activist and Wiradjuri elder.[http://thestringer.com.au/wiradjuri-social-justice-warrior-passes-away-the-soul-rolls-over-10151#.VT_dAvDVG9I Wiradjuri social justice warrior passes away – the soul rolls over]
Pierre Claude Nolin, 64, Canadian politician, Speaker of the Senate (since 2014), pancreatic cancer.[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/civil-servant-pierre-claude-nolin-led-the-way-in-the-senate/article24158938/ Civil servant Pierre Claude Nolin 'led the way' in the Senate] {{paywall}}
Frank Porretta, 84, American tenor and musical theater actor.[http://www.operanews.com/Opera_News_Magazine/2015/6/Departments/Obituaries.html Obituary: Frank Porretta]
Paul Ryan, 69, American actor, television host and correspondent (Entertainment Tonight), leukemia.[https://deadline.com/2015/04/paul-ryan-dead-1201417295/ Paul Ryan Dies: Actor, TV Host & 'ET' Correspondent Was 69]
Jim Steffen, 78, American football player (Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins).[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?pid=174720436 Jim Steffen Obituary]
E. M. Subramaniam, 67, Indian Carnatic percussionist.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/ghatam-exponent-dead/article7136156.ece Ghatam exponent dead]
Sawyer Sweeten, 19, American actor (Everybody Loves Raymond), suicide by gunshot.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/everybody-loves-raymond-star-sawyer-791143 Everybody Loves Raymond Star Sawyer Sweeten Dies of Suspected Suicide at 19]
Francis Tsai, 48, American concept artist (Spider-Man, TMNT, The Bourne Conspiracy), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2015/04/artist-francis-tsai-passes-away/ Artist Francis Tsai passes away]
Sixto Valencia Burgos, 81, Mexican comic artist (Memín Pinguín, MAD).[http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/after-office/muere-sixto-valencia-creador-de-memin-pinguin.html Fallece Sixto Valencia, el creador artístico de 'Memín Pinguín'] {{in lang|es}}
Guillermo Zúñiga Martínez, 72, Mexican academic and politician, Mayor of Xalapa (1988–1991), MP for Veracruz (1994–1997).[http://www.xeu.com.mx/nota.cfm?id=711631 Fallece Guillermo Zúñiga, rector de la UPAV y ex alcalde de Xalapa] {{in lang|es}}

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Władysław Bartoszewski, 93, Polish politician and resistance fighter, Auschwitz concentration camp prisoner, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1995, 2000–2001).[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/wladyslaw-bartoszewski-polish-resistance-hero-and-auschwitz-survivor-who-joined-solidarity-and-twice-served-as-foreign-minister-10220303.html Wladyslaw Bartoszewski: Polish resistance hero and Auschwitz survivor who joined Solidarity and twice served as foreign minister]
Ken Birch, 81, British footballer (Bangor City).[http://bangorcityfc.com/news/latest-news/620-ken-birch-1933-2015 In Memoriam] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518103609/http://bangorcityfc.com/news/latest-news/620-ken-birch-1933-2015 |date=May 18, 2015 }}
Thomas Joseph Connolly, 92, American Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Baker (1971–1999).{{Cite web |url=http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=28900 |title=Former Baker bishop dies at 92 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092655/http://www.catholicsentinel.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=28900 |url-status=dead }}
Theodore Curtis, 74, American politician.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/theodore-curtis-obituary?id=9228754 Theodore S. Curtis Jr.]
Rustum Ghazaleh, 61, Syrian military officer, head injury.[https://news.yahoo.com/powerful-former-syrian-army-general-dies-hospital-131811598.html Powerful former Syrian army general dies in hospital]
Ismail Hussain, 65, Indian politician, MP for Barpeta (2009–2014), cancer.[http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/former-congress-mp-dies-115042401058_1.html Former Congress MP Ismail Hussain dies]
Horst-Peter Kretschmer, 59, German Olympic ice hockey player (1980, 1988).[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418081504/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/kr/horst-peter-kretschmer-1.html Horst-Peter Kretschmer]
Valentine Lamb, 76, British journalist (The Irish Field).[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11577385/Valentine-Lamb-editor-obituary.html Valentine Lamb, editor – obituary]
Frankie Lee, 73, American blues singer-songwriter.[http://www.wacotrib.com/obituaries/jones-frankie-lee/article_edc54759-316b-5c10-a92a-cf7f23484fd2.html Jones, Frankie Lee]
Benjamin F. Logan, 87, American electrical engineer and bluegrass musician, heart attack.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/06/arts/music/benjamin-f-logan-engineer-by-day-and-bluegrass-fiddler-by-night-dies-at-87.html?_r=0 Benjamin F. Logan, Engineer by Day and Bluegrass Fiddler by Night, Dies at 87]
Sabeen Mahmud, 39, Pakistani human rights activist, shot.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32452760 Pakistani activist Sabeen Mehmud shot dead in Karachi]
Michael Mustill, Baron Mustill, 83, British judge, barrister and peer.[http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2015/04/death-of-the-rt-hon-lord-mustill/3053 Death of the Rt Hon Lord Mustill] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150428193115/http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/press/news/2015/04/death-of-the-rt-hon-lord-mustill/3053 |date=2015-04-28 }}
Herbert Ninaus, 78, Austrian-born Australian international footballer.[http://www.kleinezeitung.at/s/steiermark/weststeier/peak_weststeier/4746698/Abschied_Ein-Australier-aus-Voitsberg Ein Australier aus Voitsberg] {{in lang|de}}
Claudia Paz, 95, Chilean actress.[http://www.t13.cl/noticia/tendencias/espectaculos/a-los-95-anos-fallece-la-actriz-claudia-paz-protagonista-de-recordados-comerciales A los 95 años fallece la actriz Claudia Paz, protagonista de recordados comerciales] {{in lang|es}}
Max Rojas, 74, Mexican poet.[http://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/after-office/fallece-el-poeta-mexicano-max-rojas.html Fallece el poeta mexicano Max Rojas] {{in lang|es}}
Raymond Roussin, 75, Canadian Roman Catholic prelate, Bishop of Gravelbourg (1995–1998) and Victoria (1999–2004), Archbishop of Vancouver (2004–2009).[http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/vanc0.htm#1846 Archbishop Raymond O. Roussin, S.M.]
Success Express, 30, American Thoroughbred racehorse.{{Cite web |url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/australian-sire-success-express-dies-aged-30/1862305/top/ |work=Racing Post |title=Australian sire Success Express dies aged 30 |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704233700/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/australian-sire-success-express-dies-aged-30/1862305/top/ |archive-date=2015-07-04 |url-status=dead }}
Sid Tepper, 96, American songwriter ("Red Roses for a Blue Lady").[http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/obituaries/article19457814.html Sid Tepper, who wrote more than 50 songs for Elvis Presley, dies at 96]
George C. Young, 98, American lawyer and judge, heart attack.[http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-george-young-dead-federal-judge-orlando-20150425-story.html George Young, Orlando's first federal judge, dies at age 98]

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Karl-Otto Alberty, 81, German actor.[https://www.vrm-trauer.de/traueranzeige/karl-poensgen Karl Poensgen] {{in lang|de}}
Colin Bloomfield, 33, British radio presenter (BBC Radio Derby), skin cancer.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-32236757 Colin Bloomfield: BBC Radio Derby presenter dies after cancer battle]
Sujit Bose, 80, Indian cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/27542.html Sujit Bose]
Arthur Brittenden, 90, British newspaper editor (Daily Mail).[https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/uk-travel/england/london-travel/arthur-brittenden-8fzp9bz6hhj Arthur Brittenden]
Wilfred Brown, 85, Australian cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/4399.html Wilfred Brown]
Edward Coke, 7th Earl of Leicester, 78, British nobleman.[http://www.holkham.co.uk/pages/obituary-7th-earl-of-leicester The Life of 7th Earl of Leicester]
Jim Fanning, 87, American baseball player (Chicago Cubs) and manager (Montreal Expos).[http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/jim-fanning-longtime-expos-gm-dies-at-87-1.3049068 Jim Fanning, longtime Expos GM, dies at 87]
Paolo Galletti, 78, Italian Olympic swimmer (1956, 1960).[http://www.gonews.it/2015/04/25/tavarnelle-il-nuoto-piange-paolo-galletti-olimpionico-e-talento-degli-anni-60/ Il nuoto piange Paolo Galletti, olimpionico e talento degli anni '60] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426124423/http://www.gonews.it/2015/04/25/tavarnelle-il-nuoto-piange-paolo-galletti-olimpionico-e-talento-degli-anni-60/ |date=2015-04-26 }} {{in lang|it}}
Jiří Hledík, 86, Czech footballer (FC Hradec Králové).[http://www.fchk.cz/A-tym/Novinky/Zemrel-kapitan-mistrovskeho-tymu-1960-Jiri-Hledik.aspx?feed=amuzi⋅ Zemřel člen mistrovského týmu 1960 Jiří Hledík] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150428191747/http://www.fchk.cz/A-tym/Novinky/Zemrel-kapitan-mistrovskeho-tymu-1960-Jiri-Hledik.aspx?feed=amuzi%E2%8B%85 |date=2015-04-28 }} {{in lang|cs}}
Doug Kerslake, 65, Canadian ice hockey player (Edmonton Oilers).[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/douglas-kerslake-obituary?id=43114346 Douglas Kerslake]
Otakar Krámský, 55, Czech racing driver, triple European hillclimb champion (1995, 1997, 1998), training collision.[https://netvorcars.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/otakar-kramsky-legendary-hillclimb-racer-died-in-accident/ Otakar Kramsky, legendary hillclimb racer, died in accident]
Don Mankiewicz, 93, American screenwriter (Star Trek, Ironside, Profiles in Courage), heart failure.[https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-don-mankiewicz-20150427-story.html Don Mankiewicz, novelist and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, dies at 93]
Ben Molar, 99, Argentine composer and musical producer.[http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/tango-musica_popular-ben_molar-club_del_clan-mercedes_sosa_0_1345665814.html A los 99 años, murió el autor y compositor Ben Molar] {{in lang|es}}
Mike Phillips, 59, American basketball player (Kentucky Wildcats, FC Barcelona), fall.[http://www.14news.com/story/28901725/former-uk-center-mike-phillips-dies Former UK center Mike Phillips dies]
Alfred Schreyer, 92, Ukrainian-born Polish fiddler and singer.[http://wyborcza.pl/1,75475,17832179,Zmarl_Alfred_Schreyer__uczen_Brunona_Schulza__ostatni.html Zmarł Alfred Schreyer, uczeń Brunona Schulza, ostatni Żyd Drohobycza. Jeździł do niego cały świat] {{in lang|pl}}
Christine Stewart, 74, Canadian politician, Secretary of State (1993–1997) and Minister of the Environment (1997–1999).[http://www.northumberlandnews.com/news-story/5587378-former-mp-for-northumberland-christine-stewart-dies/ Former MP for Northumberland Christine Stewart dies]
Richard West, 84, British journalist and author.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11564222/Richard-West-writer-obituary.html Richard West, writer – obituary]
Notable deaths consequent to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake:
Dan Fredinburg, 33, American executive, head of privacy at Google.[https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/nepal-earthquake/american-killed-avalanche-triggered-nepal-quake-n348321 Nepal Earthquake: Dan Fredinburg, Google Engineer, Killed in Everest Avalanche]
Matthias Kuhle, 67, German geographer.[http://www.op-marburg.de/Nachrichten/Panorama/Uebersicht/Goettinger-Geograf-stirbt-im-Epizentrum-nach-Erdbeben-in-Nepal Göttinger Geograf stirbt im Epizentrum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304231128/http://www.op-marburg.de/Nachrichten/Panorama/Uebersicht/Goettinger-Geograf-stirbt-im-Epizentrum-nach-Erdbeben-in-Nepal |date=2016-03-04 }} {{in lang|de}}

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John M. Alberts, 82, American politician.[https://www.pagenkopf.com/obituaries/John-Michael-Alberts?obId=3998467 John Michael Alberts]
David Alt, 81, American geologist.[https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/2015/11/memorials-2/ Memorials]
Masudur Rahman Baidya, 46, Indian swimmer, heart attack.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150427100421/http://www.hindustantimes.com/othersports/double-amputee-swimmer-baidya-who-had-sachin-among-his-admirers-dies/article1-1341311.aspx Double amputee swimmer Baidya, who had Sachin among his admirers, dies]
Talal Akbar Bugti, 63, Pakistani tribal leader and politician, heart attack.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/876591/talal-bugti-passes-away-in-quetta/ JWP leader Talal Bugti passes away in Quetta ]
Edward T. Chambers, 85, American activist, director of the Industrial Areas Foundation (1972–2009), heart failure.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/us/edward-chambers-early-leader-in-community-organizing-dies-at-85.html Edward Chambers, Early Leader in Community Organizing, Dies at 85]
Hojatollah Khatib, 61, Iranian sports administrator (Persepolis), cancer.[http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=246360 Former Iran's Wrestling Federation president Khatib dies]
Izatullo Khayoyev, 78, Tajik politician, vice-president (1990–1991), Prime Minister (1991–1992).[http://news.tj/ru/node/207224 В Душанбе скончался экс-председатель Совета министров Таджикистана] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428175347/http://news.tj/ru/node/207224 |date=2015-04-28 }} {{in lang|ru}}
Jayne Meadows, 95, American actress (I've Got a Secret, Undercurrent, Song of the Thin Man).[http://www.etonline.com/news/163524_jayne_meadows_allen_dies_at_95/ Legendary Actress Jayne Meadows Allen Dies at 95]
Józef Paczyński, 95, Polish WWII prisoner, barber of Rudolf Hoss.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/01/world/europe/jozef-paczynski-95-dies-spent-5-years-as-auschwitz-inmate.html Jozef Paczynski, Inmate Barber to Auschwitz Commandant, Dies at 95]
Marcel Pronovost, 84, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs).[http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=765402 Hockey Hall of Fame member Pronovost dies at 84]
Bill Valentine, 82, American baseball umpire.[http://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Ex-Arkansas-Travelers-general-manager-Bill-6225037.php Ex-Arkansas Travelers general manager Bill Valentine dies]

*Wang Guozhen, 58, Chinese poet, liver cancer.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150530025040/http://www.fireinews.com/news-9621256.html Wang Guozhen poet died at the age of 59 years]

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Jay Appleton, 95, British geographer.[http://www.family-announcements.co.uk/hull/Search?trm=appleton&cat=414&StartDate=10%2F05%2F2015&EndDate=17%2F05%2F2015&PageNumber=1&Letter=&Sort= APPLETON]
Jean Bengué, 72, Central African basketball player and politician.[https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/loir-et-cher/commune/savigny-sur-braye/jean-bengue-vient-de-disparaitre Jean Bengué vient de disparaître] {{in lang|fr}}
Randy Bennett, 51, Canadian swimming coach, cancer.[http://www.caledonenterprise.com/sports-story/5590491-canadian-swim-coach-bennett-dies-of-cancer/ Canadian swim coach Bennett dies of cancer]
Suzanne Crough, 52, American actress (The Partridge Family), arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia.[https://time.com/3839568/suzanne-crough-partridge-family-star-dies/ Suzanne Crough, Youngest Partridge Family Star, Dies at 52]
David Fletcher, 90, English cricketer (Surrey).[http://www.kiaoval.com/david-fletcher-1924-2015/ DAVID FLETCHER (1924–2015)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306184206/https://www.kiaoval.com/david-fletcher-1924-2015/ |date=2016-03-06 }}
Gene Fullmer, 83, American professional boxer, two-time middleweight world champion.[http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2449583-155/former-middleweight-world-champion-boxer-gene Former middleweight world champion boxer Gene Fullmer dead at 83]
Verne Gagne, 89, American professional wrestler, trainer and promoter (AWA), Hall of Fame (2004, 2006).[http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/42279-verne-gagne-passes-away-at-89 Wrestling legend, Observer first year Hall of Famer Verne Gagne passes away at 89]
Frank Henderson, 92, American politician, member of the Idaho House of Representatives (2004–2014).[http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2015/apr/28/former-rep-frank-henderson-dies-age-92/ Former Rep. Frank Henderson dies at age 92]
Guy LeBlanc, 54, Canadian keyboard player (Nathan Mahl, Camel), kidney cancer.[http://hub.contactmusic.com/news/camel-star-guy-leblanc-loses-cancer-battle_4700605 Guy Leblanc – Camel Star Guy Leblanc Loses Cancer Battle]
Andrew Lesnie, 59, Australian cinematographer (The Lord of the Rings, Babe, I Am Legend), Oscar winner (2002), heart attack.[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/movies/cinematographer-andrew-lesnie-has-died-from-a-heart-attack/story-fni0bom0-1227324892475 Cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has died from a heart attack]
Harvey R. Miller, 82, American lawyer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[https://www.wsj.com/articles/harvey-miller-bankruptcy-law-pioneer-dies-1430150361 Harvey Miller, Bankruptcy Law Pioneer, Dies]
Marty Napoleon, 93, American jazz pianist.[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?n=marty-napoleon&pid=174742212&fhid=15814 Marty Napoleon]
Lionel Repka, 80, Canadian ice hockey player (Fort Wayne Komets), liver cancer.[http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/komets/Komets-icon-dies-Lionel-Repka-had-champion-s-heart-6347772 Komets icon dies; Lionel Repka had champion's heart]
Alexander Rich, 90, American biologist.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/06/us/alexander-rich-dies-at-90-confirmed-dnas-double-helix.html?_r=0 Alexander Rich Dies at 90; Confirmed DNA's Double Helix]
Inês Etienne Romeu, 72, Brazilian political prisoner.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-32492026 Brazilian torture survivor Romeu dies]
Abraham Rotstein, 86, Canadian economist.[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/04/28/abraham-rotstein-economist-who-battled-free-trade-dead-at-86.html Abraham Rotstein, economist who battled free trade, dead at 86]
Rolf Smedvig, 62, American classical trumpeter (Empire Brass), heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_28011690/trumpeter-rolf-smedvig-dies-west-stockbridge-had-beautiful |title=Trumpeter Rolf Smedvig, known for 'beautiful sound,' dies at home |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501230512/http://www.berkshireeagle.com/local/ci_28011690/trumpeter-rolf-smedvig-dies-west-stockbridge-had-beautiful |url-status=dead }}
Chris Turner, 64, English football player and manager (Peterborough).[http://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/former_peterborough_united_player_and_manager_chris_turner_dies_aged_64_in_a_wisbech_nursing_home_1_4051440 Former Peterborough United player and manager Chris Turner dies, aged 64, in a Wisbech nursing home]
John Wimpenny, 92, English aeronautical engineer.[http://aerosociety.com/News/Society-News/3388/OBITUARY-JOHN-WIMPENNY OBITUARY JOHN WIMPENNY]

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Antônio Abujamra, 82, Brazilian actor and director.[http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2015/04/morre-em-sp-o-artista-antonio-abujamra.html Ator e diretor Antônio Abujamra morre em São Paulo] {{in lang|pt}}
Marcia Brown, 96, American writer and children's books illustrator.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/07/books/marcia-brown-picture-book-illustrator-dies-at-96.html?ref=obituaries&_r=1 Marcia Brown, 96, Dies; Book Illustrator Won Three Caldecott Medals]
Duri Camichel, 32, Swiss ice hockey player (EV Zug), traffic collision.[http://www.srf.ch/sport/eishockey/eishockey-allgemein/duri-camichel-toedlich-verunglueckt Duri Camichel tödlich verunglückt] {{in lang|de}}
George Corrin, 92, American graphic designer.[https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/starledger/name/george-corrin-obituary?id=18125319 George Corrin Jr.]
Glenn Dennis, 90, American ufologist.[http://www.theblackvault.com/casefiles/glenn-dennis-roswell-undertaker-obituary-roswell-daily-record-may-5-2015/# Glenn Dennis, Roswell Undertaker, Obituary, Roswell Daily Record, May 5, 2015]
Jack Ely, 71, American singer ("Louie Louie").[http://koin.com/2015/04/28/louie-louie-singer-jack-ely-of-the-kingsmen-dies/ 'Louie Louie' singer Jack Ely of The Kingsmen dies]
René Féret, 69, French actor and director (Solemn Communion).[http://www.20minutes.fr/cinema/1597135-20150428-cineaste-rene-feret-mort Le cinéaste René Féret est mort] {{in lang|fr}}
Ashura Hara, 68, Japanese professional wrestler, pneumonia.[http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150428-00000048-dal-fight 阿修羅原さん死去ラグビー日本代表からプロレスへ天龍同盟で活躍] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428084021/http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20150428-00000048-dal-fight |date=April 28, 2015 }} {{in lang|ja}}
Keith Harris, 67, British ventriloquist (Orville the Duck, Cuddles the Monkey), cancer.[http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/u/ventriloquist-keith-harris-dies-aged-67.1430214207 Ventriloquist Keith Harris dies aged 67]
Michael J. Ingelido, 98, American Air Force major general, stroke.[http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Michael-Ingelido&lc=2325&pid=174762735&mid=6425326 In Memory of Major General Michael J. Ingelido U.S. Air Force (Retired)]
Ian Mackersey, 90, New Zealand filmmaker and author.[https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/ian-mackersey-obituary?pid=174778190 Ian Mackersey]
Yoshihiko Osaki, 76, Japanese swimmer, Olympic silver medalist (1960), pneumonia.[http://swimswam.com/japanese-olympic-medallist-yoshihiko-osaki-passes-away/ Japanese Olympic Medallist Yoshihiko Osaki Passes Away]
Vicente Piccio Jr., 83, Filipino Air Force major general.[http://opinion.inquirer.net/85590/gathering-of-eagles Gathering of eagles]
Einar Thorsteinn, 73, Icelandic architect.[http://curbed.com/archives/2015/05/06/einar-thorstein-olafur-eliasson.php Architectural Mad Scientist Einar Thorsteinn Passes Away at 73]{{Dead link|date=January 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
James Watson, 78, British novelist.[https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/may/11/james-watson James Watson obituary]
Xu Guangxian, 94, Chinese chemist.[http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2015/04-28/7240402.shtml 中国稀土之父徐光宪院士逝世曾获国家最高科学技术奖] {{in lang|zh}}

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Charles Benton, 84, American public digital media promoter, CEO of the Benton Foundation, cancer.[http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/fates-and-fortunes/charles-benton-dies/140447 Charles Benton Dies]
Carlos Calderón Fajardo, 69, Peruvian journalist and novelist.[http://www.andina.com.pe/agencia/noticia-fallece-escritor-peruano-carlos-calderon-fajardo-553901.aspx Fallece escritor peruano Carlos Calderón Fajardo] {{in lang|es}}
Giovanni Canestri, 96, Italian Roman Catholic prelate, Archbishop of Cagliari (1984–1987) and Genoa (1987–1995).[http://genova.repubblica.it/cronaca/2015/04/29/news/e_morot_a_roma_il_cardinale_canestri-113154884/ E' morto a Roma il cardinale Canestri] {{in lang|it}}
Daniel During, 83, South African cricketer.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/44822.html Daniel During]
Gopulu, 90, Indian cartoonist (Ananda Vikatan).[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cartoonist-gopulu-dies/article7156263.ece?ref=tpnews Cartoonist Gopulu dies]
Nicholas Gruner, 72, Canadian Roman Catholic priest, promoter of the message of Our Lady of Fatima, heart attack.{{Cite web |url=http://www.cfnews.org/page88/files/6eb15beb906fea8f1575799aaf8d3758-375.html |title=Father Nicholas Gruner, RIP |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926220014/http://www.cfnews.org/page88/files/6eb15beb906fea8f1575799aaf8d3758-375.html |archive-date=2015-09-26 |url-status=dead }}
John G. Heyburn II, 66, American federal judge, Chief District Court Judge for the Western District of Kentucky (2001–2008), liver cancer.[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/04/29/judge-struck-gay-marriage-ky-dies/26606455/ Judge who struck down gay marriage in Ky. dies]
Paul Hudak, 62, American professor of computer science, leukemia.[http://news.yale.edu/2015/04/30/memoriam-paul-hudak-computer-scientist-and-saybrook-college-master In memoriam: Paul Hudak, computer scientist and Saybrook College master]
Milap Chand Jain, 86, Indian judge and politician, Governor of Rajasthan (1990).[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/justice-milap-chand-jain-dies/article7160388.ece Justice Milap Chand Jain dies]
Gary Liddell, 60, Scottish footballer (Grimsby Town, Heart of Midlothian).[http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Grimsby-Town-player-Garry-Liddell-passes-away/story-26424316-detail/story.html Former Grimsby Town player Garry Liddell passes away] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505055233/http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/Grimsby-Town-player-Garry-Liddell-passes-away/story-26424316-detail/story.html |date=2015-05-05 }}
Valmir Louruz, 71, Brazilian football manager (Juventude, Pelotas).[http://pioneiro.clicrbs.com.br/rs/esportes/noticia/2015/04/tecnico-campeao-da-copa-do-brasil-pelo-juventude-valmir-louruz-morre-em-porto-alegre-4750136.html Técnico campeão da Copa do Brasil pelo Juventude, Valmir Louruz morre em Porto Alegre] {{in lang|pt}}
François Michelin, 88, French businessman, CEO of Michelin (1955–1999).[https://web.archive.org/web/20150510030740/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article4427503.ece François Michelin]
Vardan Militosyan, 64, Armenian Olympic silver medallist weightlifter (1976).[http://sport.news.am/arm/news/56177/mahacel-e-olimpiakan-pokhchempion-vardan-militosyany.html Մահացել է օլիմպիական փոխչեմպիոն Վարդան Միլիտոսյանը] {{in lang|hy}}
Wayne Minshew, 78, American sportswriter (Atlanta Braves).[https://www.onlineathens.com/story/sports/2015/05/21/loran-smith-mill-teams-big-leagues-wayne-minshew-knew-them-all/15493800007/ Loran Smith: From mill teams to the Big Leagues, Wayne Minshew knew them all]
Saburo Nakao, 77–78, Japanese Olympic wrestler.[https://wrestling-spirits.jp/2015/05/01/68424/ 【訃報】中尾三郎氏（1956年メルボルン・オリンピック代表）] {{in lang|ja}}
Jean Nidetch, 91, American businesswoman, founder of Weight Watchers.[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/may/01/jean-nidetch Jean Nidetch obituary]
Calvin Peete, 71, American golfer, Tournament Players champion (1985).[http://www.pgatour.com/news/2015/04/29/calvin-peete-obituary.html Players champion Peete passes away at age 71]
Philip Perlman, 95, American businessman and actor (Cheers).[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/philip-perlman-dead-cheers-barfly-792445/ Philip Perlman, 'Cheers' Barfly and Father of Rhea Perlman, Dies at 95]
Joe Pikula, 70, Canadian football player (Hamilton Tiger-Cats).{{Cite web |url=http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/04/29/obituary-joseph-adam-pikula-may-5-1944---april-26-2015 |title=OBITUARY Joseph Adam Pikula, May 5, 1944 – April 26, 2015 |access-date=July 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716002145/http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/04/29/obituary-joseph-adam-pikula-may-5-1944---april-26-2015 |archive-date=July 16, 2015 |url-status=dead }}
Barbara Reynolds, 100, English scholar, lexicographer and translator.[http://www.sayers.org.uk/ 29 April 2015: RIP Dr Barbara Reynolds]
Brian Sedgemore, 78, British politician, fall.[https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/06/brian-sedgemore Brian Sedgemore obituary]
Dan Walker, 92, American politician, Governor of Illinois (1973–1977), heart failure.[https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150429/news/150428497/ Breaking News: Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker dies of heart failure]
Notable convicted drug traffickers executed by Indonesian firing squad:[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-32501712 Indonesia executes eight prisoners for drugs offences]
Andrew Chan, 31, Australian (Bali Nine)
Rodrigo Gularte, 42, Brazilian
Myuran Sukumaran, 34, Australian (Bali Nine)

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Lennart Bodström, 87, Swedish politician, Minister for Foreign Affairs (1982–1985).[http://www.vk.se/1438979/lennart-bodstrom-dod-2 Lennart Bodström död] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502030237/http://www.vk.se/1438979/lennart-bodstrom-dod-2 |date=2015-05-02 }} {{in lang|sv}}
Sharon Callahan, 63, American Olympic athlete.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418114442/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/sharon-callahan-1.html Sharon Callahan]
Bold Pilot, 22, Turkish thoroughbred racehorse.[http://www.radikal.com.tr/spor/efsane_at_bold_pilot_oldu-1346648 Efsane at Bold Pilot öldü] {{in lang|tr}}
Halina Daniec, 66, Polish Olympic gymnast.[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418104828/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/da/halina-daniec-1.html Halina Daniec]
Peter Dobkin Hall, 69, American author and historian, traffic collision.[http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20150430/new-haven-preservationist-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-i-95-in-branford New Haven preservationist killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Branford]
David Fonseca, 60, Belizean politician, Mayor of Belize City (1999–2006), suicide by gunshot.[http://www.7newsbelize.com/sstory.php?nid=32315 Former Bze. City Mayor David Fonseca Takes His Own Life]
Adrian Gibson, 79, Australian politician, MP for Denison (1964–69).[http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber%2Fhansardr%2Fc88bcc8d-faad-4e95-bc78-521f9b65c7d2%2F0113;query=Id%3A%22chamber%2Fhansardr%2Fc88bcc8d-faad-4e95-bc78-521f9b65c7d2%2F0000%22 Condolences: Adrian Gibson]
Steven Goldmann, 53, Canadian music video and film director, cancer.[http://www.musicrow.com/2015/05/lifenotes-film-video-director-steven-goldmann-dies/ LifeNotes Film, Video Director Steven Goldmann Dies]
Rutger Gunnarsson, 69, Swedish bassist (ABBA, Elton John).{{Cite web |url=http://www.3news.co.nz/entertainment/abba-bassist-rutger-gunnarsson-dies-2015051307 |title=Abba bassist Rutger Gunnarsson dies |access-date=2015-06-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085514/http://www.3news.co.nz/entertainment/abba-bassist-rutger-gunnarsson-dies-2015051307 |archive-date=2015-05-18 |url-status=dead }}
Ben E. King, 76, American soul and R&B singer ("Stand by Me"), coronary heart disease.[https://news.sky.com/story/stand-by-me-singer-ben-e-king-dead-at-76-10361234 Stand By Me Singer Ben E King Dead At 76]
Armond Lebowitz, 88, American film editor (Q, The Incident, The Ambulance).[https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/obituaries/171295/ Obituaries: Week of May 22–28]
Gregory Mertens, 24, Belgian footballer, heart attack.[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9829718/belgian-player-gregory-mertens-24-dies-three-days-after-suffering-a-heart-attack Belgian player Gregory Mertens, 24, dies three days after suffering heart attack]
Patachou, 96, French singer and actress.[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/11577172/Patachou-chanteuse-obituary.html Patachou, chanteuse – obituary]
William Pfaff, 86, American author and columnist, heart attack.[https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/business/media/william-pfaff-critic-of-american-foreign-policy-dies-at-86.html?_r=0 William Pfaff, Critic of American Foreign Policy, Dies at 86]
Ronald Senator, 89, British composer, house fire.[http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/04/30/fatal-yonkers-fire-ronald-senator-miriam-brickman/ Famed Composer, Wife Killed In Yonkers House Fire]
Sky Classic, 28, Canadian Thoroughbred racehorse.[http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/91691/sky-classic-dies-peacefully-in-paddock Sky Classic Dies Peacefully in Paddock]
Nigel Terry, 69, British actor (The Lion in Winter, Excalibur, Troy), emphysema.[https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/may/03/nigel-terry Nigel Terry obituary]

References

External links

[https://www.imdb.com/search/name/?death_date=2015-04-01,2015-04-30&adult=include List of April 2015 deaths] at IMDb

*2015-04