Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2011. 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 4 Simon van der Meer

  Dutch-swiss physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1925).

• March 4 Arjun Singh

  Indian politician (b. 1930).

• March 4 Vivienne Harris

  English journalist and publisher, co-founded the jewish telegraph (b. 1921).

• March 4 Alenush Terian

  Iranian astronomer, physicist (born 1920).

• March 4 Krishna Prasad Bhattarai

  Nepalese journalist and politician, 29th prime minister of nepal (b. 1924).

• March 9 David Broder

  David Broder was a distinguished Pulitzer Prize-winning political journalist who significantly influenced American political reporting...

• March 12 Nilla Pizzi

  Renowned Italian singer who was a prominent figure in the Italian music scene during the mid-20th century.

• March 15 Nate Dogg

  Influential West Coast rapper known for his distinctive vocals and collaborations with prominent hip-hop artists like Dr. Dre and Snoop...

• March 15 Smiley Culture

  British reggae singer, david victor emmanuel.

• March 16 Richard Wirthlin

  Prominent political strategist who was a key advisor to President Ronald Reagan, significantly influencing Republican political strategy...

• March 17 Michael Gough

  Michael Gough was an English actor known for his distinguished stage, film, and television career. He is best recognized internationally for his role as Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, in the Batman film series from 1989 to 1997. [bio]

• March 18 Warren Christopher

  Prominent American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 63rd United States Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to...

• March 20 Johnny Pearson

  English pianist, conductor, and composer (b. 1925).

• March 21 Pinetop Perkins

  Legendary blues pianist and Grammy Award-winning musician who was a key member of the Blues Hall of Fame.

• March 21 Loleatta Holloway

  American singer-songwriter (b. 1946).

• March 22 Victor Bouchard

  Victor Bouchard was a renowned Canadian pianist and composer who made significant contributions to classical music in the 20th century.

• March 22 Artur Agostinho

  Portuguese journalist (b. 1920).

• March 23 Elizabeth Taylor

  Elizabeth Taylor was a British-American actress renowned for her striking beauty, distinctive violet eyes, and iconic roles in classic films. She rose to fame as a child star and became one of Hollywood's most celebrated leading ladies, as well as a prominent public figure and philanthropist. [bio]

• March 23 Jean Bartik

  One of the pioneering female computer programmers who worked on the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer, and played a...

• March 26 Geraldine Ferraro

  Geraldine Ferraro was a groundbreaking American politician who became the first female vice-presidential candidate on a major party ticket...

• March 26 Roger Abbott

  Canadian comedian and key member of 'The Royal Canadian Air Farce', a popular comedy troupe with a long-running radio and television program...

• March 26 Diana Wynne Jones

  Acclaimed British fantasy novelist best known for her influential work 'Howl's Moving Castle', which was later adapted into a popular...

• March 27 Farley Granger

  Farley Granger was an American actor best known for his roles in classic Alfred Hitchcock films such as 'Rope' (1948) and 'Strangers on a Train' (1951). Renowned for his good looks and emotional performances, Granger was a significant figure in Hollywood during the late 1940s and 1950s. [bio]

• March 27 Clement Arrindell

  Nevisian judge and politician, 1st governor-general of saint kitts and nevis (b. 1931).

• March 28 Wenche Foss

  Renowned Norwegian actress celebrated as the premier diva of Norwegian theatre, with a distinguished career spanning stage, screen, and...

• March 29 Iakovos Kambanellis

  Greek author, poet, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1921).

• March 31 Mary Greyeyes

  Mary Greyeyes was a pioneering Indigenous woman who became the first First Nations woman to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces during World...

• March 31 Ishbel MacAskill

  Scottish singer and actress (b. 1941).