Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2004

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2004. 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 Mian Ghulam Jilani

  Pakistani general (b. 1914).

• March 2 Mercedes McCambridge

  Mercedes McCambridge was an Academy Award-winning American actress known for her powerful performances in film, radio, and television. Renowned for her distinctive voice and emotional intensity, she made significant contributions to both the Golden Age of Hollywood and American radio drama. [bio]

• March 3 Cecily Adams

  American actress and casting director known for her work in television and theater, who passed away in 2004 at a relatively young age.

• March 4 Claude Nougaro

  Claude Nougaro was a renowned French singer, songwriter, and artist known for his poetic lyrics and jazz-influenced music.

• March 6 Frances Dee

  Frances Dee was an acclaimed American actress renowned for her work during the Golden Age of Hollywood, particularly in the 1930s and 1940s. She is best remembered for her roles in films such as 'Little Women' (1933) and 'I Walked with a Zombie' (1943). [bio]

• March 7 Paul Winfield

  Paul Winfield was an acclaimed American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He was recognized for his powerful performances in both leading and supporting roles, including an Academy Award-nominated turn in 'Sounder' (1972) and memorable roles in 'The Terminator' (1984) and in television series such as 'Roots: The Next Generations.' [bio]

• March 8 Abu Abbas
• March 9 John Mayer

  Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for pop and blues rock music, with hit songs like 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' and chart-topping...

• March 15 John Pople

  English-american chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1925).

• March 15 Philippe Lemaire

  French actor who appeared in over 90 films between 1946 and 2004.

• March 15 Bill Pickering

  New zealand-american scientist and engineer (b. 1910).

• March 18 Harrison McCain

  Canadian businessman who co-founded McCain Foods, a global frozen food company that revolutionized the food industry.

• March 19 Mitchell Sharp

  Prominent Canadian politician who served as Minister of Finance and played a significant role in Canadian federal politics during the 1960s...

• March 20 Pierre Sévigny

  Canadian military officer and politician who served in World War II and later became a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics.

• March 21 Ludmilla Tchérina

  Ludmilla Tchérina was a French prima ballerina, choreographer, actress, and painter known for her extraordinary stage presence and versatility within the world of ballet and the performing arts. She gained international fame for her roles with the Ballets Russes and performances in major ballet companies, as well as notable appearances in classic ballet-themed films. [bio]

• March 22 Ahmed Yassin

  Founder of Hamas, a prominent Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist organization known for its political and militant activities against...

• March 22 V. M. Tarkunde

  Indian lawyer and civil rights activist (b. 1909).

• March 26 Jan Berry

  Jan Berry was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as one half of the surf music duo Jan and Dean. Along with Dean Torrence, he was a key figure in the California Sound movement of the early 1960s, contributing to the popularity of surf rock and pop music. [bio]

• March 26 Jan Sterling

  Jan Sterling was an American actress known for her performances in film, television, and theater during the 1940s and 1950s. She is especially recognized for her roles in classic films noir and for her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'The High and the Mighty' (1954). [bio]

• March 27 Robert Merle

  Renowned French novelist and writer known for historical fiction and academic works.

• March 28 Peter Ustinov

  Peter Ustinov was a renowned British actor, writer, and filmmaker who won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy Award.

• March 29 Joel Feinberg

  Prominent American philosopher known for his significant contributions to legal and political philosophy, particularly in ethics and rights...

• March 29 Lise de Baissac

  Courageous Mauritian-born Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent who played a crucial role during World War II.

• March 30 Alistair Cooke

  Renowned British-American journalist and broadcaster famous for his weekly 'Letter from America' radio series, which ran for 58 years and...

• March 30 Hubert Gregg

  Hubert Gregg was a prominent British broadcaster, actor, writer, and director who made significant contributions to entertainment and media...

• March 30 Michael King

  New zealand historian and author (b. 1945).

• March 31 Scott Helvenston

  American navy seal (born 1965).