Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1995. 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 Vladislav Listyev

  Influential Russian journalist and television anchor who was tragically assassinated in 1995, Vladislav Listyev was a pivotal figure in...

• March 1 Georges J.F. Köhler

  Prize laureate for theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle...

• March 4 Matt Urban

  American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1919).

• March 5 Vivian Stanshall

  English singer-songwriter and musician (b. 1943).

• March 7 Paul-Emile Victor

  Renowned French explorer and ethnologist who led groundbreaking arctic expeditions and significantly contributed to scientific understanding...

• March 13 Leon Day

  Leon Day was a legendary Negro Leagues baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills and contribution to African American baseball...

• March 13 Odette Hallowes

  Heroic French resistance member and Allied intelligence agent during World War II, known for her extraordinary courage and critical wartime...

• March 14 William Alfred Fowler

  Prize laureate for his theoretical and experimental studies of the nuclear reactions of importance in the formation of the chemical elements...

• March 17 Ronnie Kray

  Ronnie Kray was a notorious British gangster, part of the infamous Kray twins who dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1950s and...

• March 17 Sunnyland Slim

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who significantly influenced Chicago blues music, known for his powerful piano style and authentic blues...

• March 21 Robert Urquhart

  British actor known for his role in war films, particularly associated with the Dunkirk evacuation narrative.

• March 23 Davie Cooper

  Legendary Scottish footballer who was a key player for Rangers FC and the Scottish national team during the 1970s and 1980s.

• March 24 Joseph Needham

  A renowned British scientist and historian who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of Chinese science and technology.

• March 25 John Hugenholtz

  Renowned Dutch motorsport circuit engineer and designer who created several famous racing tracks in Europe.

• March 25 James Samuel Coleman

  American sociologist and academic (b. 1926).

• March 26 Eazy E

  Eazy-E was a pioneering rapper and founding member of N.W.

• March 27 René Allio

  French director and screenwriter (b. 1924).

• March 29 Terry Moore

  Terry Moore is an American film and television actress best known for her roles in classic films of the 1940s and 1950s, particularly her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (1952). She has enjoyed a long career in Hollywood, appearing in numerous movies and TV shows. [bio]

• March 29 Mort Meskin

  Mort Meskin was a prominent American comic book illustrator known for his work during the Golden Age of Comics, contributing significantly...

• March 30 Paul A. Rothchild

  American record producer (b. 1935).

• March 31 Selena Quintanilla

  Selena Quintanilla was a celebrated Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon, often hailed as the 'Queen of Tejano Music'. She became one of the most influential Latin artists of the 20th century, known for her powerful vocals, charismatic stage presence, and her groundbreaking influence in bringing Tejano music to mainstream audiences. Tragically, her life was cut short at age 23 … [bio]

• March 31 Selena

  Iconic Tejano and pop singer from Texas who won a Grammy in 1994 and was tragically murdered, becoming a cultural legend in Latin music.