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Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1961

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1961. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Paul Wittgenstein
    March 3 Paul Wittgenstein

    Austrian-american pianist and educator (d. 1961).

  • Azizul Haq
    March 3 Azizul Haq

    Bengali islamic scholar (b. 1903).

  • Alan Bailey
    March 3 Alan Bailey
  • Egidio Meneghetti
    March 4 Egidio Meneghetti
  • Hilary Jenkinson
    March 5 Hilary Jenkinson
  • Ferdinand Werner
    March 5 Ferdinand Werner
  • Fritiof Svensson
    March 5 Fritiof Svensson
  • George Formby
    March 6 George Formby

    George Formby was an English actor, singer-songwriter, and comedian, renowned for his light-hearted musical performances, particularly his skillful ukulele and banjolele playing. He became one of Britain's most popular entertainers during the 1930s and 1940s, celebrated for his comic songs and distinctive northern charm. [bio]

  • Max Hymans
    March 7 Max Hymans

    World War II French Resistance fighter who later became a significant leader at Air France, playing a crucial role during a tumultuous...

  • Govind Ballabh Pant
    March 7 Govind Ballabh Pant

    Indian lawyer and politician, 2nd chief minister of uttar pradesh (b. 1887).

  • Thomas Beecham
    March 8 Thomas Beecham

    English conductor and composer (b. 1879).

  • Wilbur Sweatman
    March 9 Wilbur Sweatman
  • Cezar Petrescu
    March 9 Cezar Petrescu
  • Belinda Lee
    March 12 Belinda Lee
  • Xhemal Aranitasi
    March 13 Xhemal Aranitasi
  • Ruth Fischer
    March 13 Ruth Fischer
  • Václav Talich
    March 16 Václav Talich

    Czech violinist and conductor (b. 1883).

  • Chen Geng
    March 16 Chen Geng

    Chinese general and politician (b. 1903).

  • Guido Guidotti Mori
    March 16 Guido Guidotti Mori
  • Susanna M. Salter
    March 17 Susanna M. Salter

    American activist and politician (b. 1860).

  • Albert Bloch
    March 23 Albert Bloch

    American academic and painter (d. 1961).

  • Valentin Bondarenko
    March 23 Valentin Bondarenko
  • Philibert Jacques Melotte
    March 30 Philibert Jacques Melotte

    English astronomer (b. 1880).

  • Pyrros Spyromilios
    March 31 Pyrros Spyromilios

    Officer of the greek navy and director of the greek radio orchestra (b. 1913).

  • René Waleff
    March 31 René Waleff
  • Giuseppe Maria Palatucci
    March 31 Giuseppe Maria Palatucci
  • Paul Landowski
    March 31 Paul Landowski
  • Tiburzio Donadon
    March 31 Tiburzio Donadon