- Apr 3 Cesare Maldini, Italian footballer, 1954-67 (AC Milan and 2 other teams), and manager, 1967-1999 (6 teams), dies at 84
- Apr 16 Charlie Hodge, French Canadian goalkeeper (Montreal Canadians), dies at 82
- Apr 19 Milt Pappas, American baseball pitcher, (3-time MLB All Star), dies at 76
- Apr 24 Tommy Kono, American weightlifter (Olympic gold 67.5kg 1952, 82.5kg 1956; silver 75kg 1960; World C'ship gold x 6), dies at 85
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