Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1996. 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 3 Marguerite Duras

  Renowned French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who significantly influenced 20th-century literature with her innovative narrative...

• March 3 John Krol

  John Krol was an influential Roman Catholic Cardinal from Philadelphia who played significant roles in church finance and advocated for...

• March 3 Meyer Schapiro

  Influential art historian and critic who significantly shaped modern art scholarship, known for groundbreaking studies on medieval art and...

• March 4 Minnie Pearl

  Minnie Pearl was the stage name of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, a beloved American country comedian and singer, best known for her performances at the Grand Ole Opry and on the television show 'Hee Haw.' She became famous for her comedic storytelling, trademark straw hat with a price tag, and her friendly Southern persona. [bio]

• March 4 John Sauer

  American football player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1925).

• March 8 Jack Churchill

  British Army officer known as 'Mad Jack' who fought in World War II with a longbow and bagpipes, famous for his unconventional and daring...

• March 9 George Burns

  George Burns was an American comedian, actor, and writer renowned for his long career in vaudeville, radio, film, and television. He was best known as part of the duo Burns and Allen alongside his wife Gracie Allen, and he later found renewed fame with his Academy Award-winning role in 'The Sunshine Boys.' [bio]

• March 9 Peter Mansfield

  Pioneering physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, revolutionizing medical...

• March 10 Ross Hunter

  Prominent Hollywood film producer known for successful movies like 'Pillow Talk' and 'Airport', who made significant contributions to the...

• March 13 Krzysztof Kieslowski

  Renowned Polish film director known for masterpieces like 'Three Colors' trilogy and 'Dekalog', who significantly influenced art cinema...

• March 17 René Clément

  Renowned French film director and cinematographer who transitioned from architecture to filmmaking, becoming a significant figure in...

• March 18 Odysseas Elytis

  Renowned Greek poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979, known for his surrealist style and profound exploration of Greek identity...

• March 19 Lise Østergaard

  Danish psychologist and politician (b. 1924).

• March 19 Virginia Henderson

  American nurse, researcher, theorist and author (b. 1897).

• March 20 Claude Bourdet

  Claude Bourdet was a prominent French journalist, writer, and political activist who played significant roles in intellectual and political...

• March 22 Don Murray

  Don Murray is an American actor best known for his performances in classic films such as 'Bus Stop' and his television work in series like 'Knots Landing.' Nominated for an Academy Award early in his career, Murray has enjoyed a decades-long presence on stage, screen, and TV. [bio]

• March 22 Robert F. Overmyer

  NASA astronaut and U.S.

• March 22 Claude Mauriac

  French journalist and literary critic, son of the renowned Nobel Prize-winning novelist François Mauriac.

• March 26 David Packard

  Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard (HP), David Packard was a pioneering Silicon Valley entrepreneur who revolutionized the technology and...

• March 26 Edmund Muskie

  A prominent American politician who served as a U.S.

• March 26 John Snagge

  Prominent BBC radio journalist and broadcaster who was a key voice in British media during the mid-20th century.

• March 28 Hans Blumenberg

  Prominent German philosopher known for his significant contributions to philosophical anthropology, metaphorology, and intellectual history,...

• March 28 Shin Kanemaru

  Influential Japanese politician who served as deputy prime minister and was a key figure in the Liberal Democratic Party during the late...

• March 31 Jeffrey Lee Pierce

  Influential American musician, founder of the punk rock band The Gun Club, known for his significant contributions to alternative music.