Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1982. 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

• March 1 Frank Sargeson
• March 2 Philip K Dick

  Influential science fiction author who profoundly impacted the genre with philosophical and dystopian narratives.

• March 3 Georges Perec

  Influential French writer known for experimental literature, member of the Oulipo group, who made significant contributions to postmodern...

• March 3 Firaq Gorakhpuri

  Indian critic and writer; one of the most prominent contemporary urdu poets.

• March 3 Sarah Ferrati
• March 5 John Belushi

  John Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known for his influential work as an original cast member of 'Saturday Night Live,' as well as for starring in comedy films like 'National Lampoon's Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers.' [bio]

• March 6 Ayn Rand

  Influential Russian-American philosopher and novelist who developed the philosophical system of Objectivism.

• March 7 Ida Barney

  American astronomer, mathematician, and academic (b. 1886).

• March 7 Konrad Wolf
• March 8 Hatem Ali Jamadar

  Bengali politician (b. 1872).

• March 11 Horace Gregory

  American poet and literary critic associated with the New York School of poetry.

• March 11 Edmund Cooper

  British sci-fi author (tomorrow came) dies at 55.

• March 19 Randy Rhoads

  Legendary heavy metal guitarist known for his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.

• March 19 J. B. Kripalani

  Indian lawyer and politician (b. 1888).

• March 23 Barney Clark

  Barney Clark was a significant medical pioneer who became the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart in 1982, marking a...

• March 25 Goodman Ace

  American comedian and writer (b. 1899).

• March 27 Fazlur Khan

  Renowned Bangladeshi-American structural engineer and architect who revolutionized skyscraper design, famous for creating innovative tube...

• March 28 William Giauque

  Canadian chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

• March 28 William Francis Giauque

  Prize laureate for his contributions in the field of chemical thermodynamics, particularly concerning the behaviour of substances at...

• March 29 Walter Hallstein

  Prominent German academic and politician who served as the first President of the European Commission, playing a crucial role in early...

• March 29 Carl Orff

  German composer and educator (b. 1895).

• March 29 Nathan Farragut Twining

  American general (b. 1897).

• March 29 Frederick George Mann

  British organic chemist (b. 1897).

• March 29 Hector Heusghem