Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1994

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1994. 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 2 Tengiz Abuladze

  Renowned Georgian film director known for his powerful and critically acclaimed films that often critiqued Soviet-era politics and social...

• March 3 John Edward Williams

  John Edward Williams was an accomplished American author and academic who made notable contributions to literature during the 20th century.

• March 4 John Candy

  John Candy was a Canadian comedian and actor known for his work in Hollywood films during the 1970s-1990s. Renowned for his improvisational skills and affable on-screen presence, Candy became beloved for both leading and supporting comedic roles. [bio]

• March 4 Paul Solomon

  American psychic and former Baptist minister who transitioned to offering spiritual readings and workshops, founding a New Age community in...

• March 6 Melina Mercouri

  Melina Mercouri was a renowned Greek actress, singer, and politician, best known internationally for her roles in film and theater as well as her tenure as Greece's Minister for Culture. Her powerful performances and advocacy for the return of the Parthenon Marbles made her an iconic figure in both the arts and politics. [bio]

• March 9 Charles Bukowski

  Charles Bukowski was a renowned German-American poet, novelist, and screenwriter known for his raw, unfiltered writing style that captured...

• March 9 Fernando Rey

  Renowned Spanish actor who appeared in over 150 films, famously collaborating with Luis Buñuel and starring in iconic movies like 'The...

• March 16 Eric Show

  American baseball player (b. 1956).

• March 17 Mai Zetterling

  Mai Zetterling was a Swedish actress and film director known for her versatility and significant contributions to both European and international cinema. She began her career as an actress in Sweden, quickly gaining acclaim before transitioning successfully into directing, where her work often challenged social norms. [bio]

• March 17 Charlotte Auerbach

  Pioneering geneticist and zoologist who made significant contributions to mutation research and was a prominent Jewish scientist who fled...

• March 20 Lewis Grizzard

  Popular American comedian, author, and humorist known for his Southern-style comedy and witty writing.

• March 21 Macdonald Carey

  Macdonald Carey was an American actor best known for his long-running role as Dr. Tom Horton on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.' He was active in both film and television from the 1940s through the 1990s. [bio]

• March 21 Lili Damita

  Lili Damita was a French-American actress best known for her roles in European and American films in the 1920s and 1930s, as well as for being the first wife of actor Errol Flynn. [bio]

• March 21 Dack Rambo

  Dack Rambo was an American actor best known for his roles in television series of the 1970s and 1980s, most notably as Jack Ewing on the popular TV show 'Dallas.' [bio]

• March 21 Aleksandrs Laime

  Latvian-born explorer (b. 1911).

• March 22 Dan Hartman

  Talented musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer known for his work with the Edgar Winter Group and his solo career.

• March 22 Walter Lantz

  American cartoonist, woody woodpecker, dies at the age of 93.

• March 23 Giulietta Masina

  Giulietta Masina was an acclaimed Italian actress, best known for her roles in Federico Fellini's landmark films, most notably 'La Strada' (1954) and 'Nights of Cabiria' (1957). Renowned for her expressive performances and versatility, she became an iconic figure in Italian and world cinema. [bio]

• March 23 Donald Swann

  Donald Swann was a renowned Welsh-English composer and pianist, best known as part of the comedy musical duo Flanders & Swann.

• March 23 Luis Donaldo Colosio

  Mexican economist and politician (b. 1950).

• March 25 Max Petitpierre

  Swiss jurist and politician (b. 1899).

• March 27 Elisabeth Schmid

  German archaeologist and osteologist (b. 1912).

• March 27 Lawrence Wetherby

  American lawyer and politician, 48th governor of kentucky (b. 1908).

• March 28 Eugene Ionesco

  Eugene Ionesco was a groundbreaking Romanian-French playwright who revolutionized modern theatre with his absurdist works, challenging...

• March 29 Bill Travers

  Bill Travers was a British actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his starring role in the film 'Born Free' and for his long-term activism for animal welfare. [bio]

• March 29 Paul Grimault

  Renowned French animator known for his delicately styled traditional animated films with satirical humor and lyrical storytelling.