Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2010. 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 Michael Foot

  Michael Foot was a prominent British Labour Party politician, intellectual, and journalist who served as Leader of the Opposition and played...

• March 3 Keith Alexander

  English footballer and manager (b. 1956).

• March 4 Nan Martin

  Accomplished American actress with a distinguished career in film and television, known for her versatile character roles across multiple...

• March 4 Vladislav Ardzinba

  Abkhazian historian and politician, 1st president of abkhazia (b. 1945).

• March 4 Johnny Alf

  Brazilian composer and singer (born 1929).

• March 5 Richard Stapley

  British actor and writer (b. 1923).

• March 6 Mark Linkous

  American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1962).

• March 9 Doris Haddock

  Doris 'Granny D' Haddock was a remarkable American political activist known for her extraordinary cross-country walk to advocate for...

• March 10 Corey Haim

  Corey Haim was a Canadian actor best known for his roles as a teen heartthrob in 1980s films, particularly as part of the 'Two Coreys' alongside Corey Feldman. He struggled with fame and substance abuse but remains an iconic figure from that era. [bio]

• March 11 Merlin Olsen

  Legendary NFL Hall of Fame player for the Los Angeles Rams who successfully transitioned to acting and sports broadcasting, becoming a...

• March 11 Hans van Mierlo

  Prominent Dutch politician and journalist who served as deputy prime minister of the Netherlands and was a key figure in Dutch political...

• March 12 Miguel Delibes

  Miguel Delibes was a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist who masterfully depicted rural Spanish life in his literary works.

• March 13 Jean Ferrat

  Renowned French poet and singer celebrated for his poetic musical interpretations, especially of Louis Aragon's works, and his significant...

• March 14 Peter Graves

  Peter Graves was an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Jim Phelps in the television series "Mission: Impossible" and as Captain Clarence Oveur in the comedy film "Airplane!". His distinctive voice and commanding presence made him a recognizable figure in both film and television over a career spanning more than five decades. [bio]

• March 17 Alex Chilton

  Influential American musician known for his work with The Box Tops and Big Star, who significantly impacted alternative and indie rock...

• March 18 Fess Parker

  Fess Parker was an American actor and businessman best known for his portrayals of frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in popular television series of the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• March 20 Harry Carpenter

  Renowned British sports broadcaster known for his insightful commentary on boxing and other sporting events during the mid-20th century.

• March 20 Stewart Udall

  Influential American politician who served as Secretary of the Interior under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, playing a significant role in...

• March 20 Liz Carpenter

  Prominent American journalist, author, and feminist activist who served as press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson during the 1960s.

• March 21 Sir James W. Black

  Prize laureate for their discoveries of important principles for drug treatment.

• March 24 Robert Culp

  Robert Culp was an American actor, screenwriter, and director best known for his role as Kelly Robinson in the groundbreaking television series 'I Spy,' which aired from 1965 to 1968. His career spanned over five decades, during which he appeared in numerous TV shows and films, becoming a well-known figure in American pop culture. [bio]

• March 24 Jim Marshall

  Iconic American rock photography pioneer who captured legendary images of music's most influential artists during the 1960s and 1970s.

• March 24 Johnny Maestro

  American pop and doo-wop singer known for his work with The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge, famous for hits like '16 Candles'.

• March 27 Vasily Smyslov

  Legendary Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958.

• March 27 Dick Giordano

  Renowned American comic book illustrator and inker who significantly contributed to the comic book industry.

• March 28 June Havoc

  June Havoc was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, author, and theater director, best known for her work in vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood films, as well as her autobiographical writings. [bio]

• March 28 Herb Ellis

  Herb Ellis was a renowned jazz guitarist who significantly contributed to the development of jazz music in the mid-20th century.

• March 30 Jaime Escalante

  Jaime Escalante was a renowned Bolivian-American mathematics teacher who gained national recognition for teaching calculus to students in a...

• March 30 Morris R. Jeppson

  American lieutenant and physicist who played a significant role during World War II, notably involved with the Manhattan Project.