Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2012. 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 2 Norman St John-Stevas

  Baron St John of Fawsley, prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

• March 2 Lawrence Anthony

  South african environmentalist, explorer, and author (b. 1950).

• March 2 Van T. Barfoot

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

• March 3 Ralph McQuarrie

  Legendary conceptual designer who created iconic visual designs for Star Wars, significantly influencing the film's aesthetic and science...

• March 3 Alex Webster

  Professional American football player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• March 4 Paul McBride

  Scottish lawyer and politician (b. 1965).

• March 5 William O. Wooldridge

  American sergeant (b. 1922).

• March 5 Philip Madoc

  Welsh-english actor (b. 1934).

• March 6 Helen Walulik

  American baseball player (b. 1929).

• March 6 Francisco Xavier do Amaral

  East timorese politician, 1st president of east timor (b. 1937).

• March 8 Simin Daneshvar

  Prominent Iranian novelist, short story writer, and university professor who was a pioneering figure in modern Persian literature.

• March 10 Jean Giraud

  Jean Giraud, also known as Moebius, was a legendary French comic book artist and illustrator who revolutionized the graphic novel and...

• March 10 F. Sherwood Rowland

  Prize laureate for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone.

• March 11 James B. Morehead

  American colonel and pilot (b. 1916).

• March 12 Dick Harter

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1930).

• March 12 Friedhelm Konietzka

  German-swiss footballer and manager (b. 1938).

• March 15 Dave Philley

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1920).

• March 16 Takaaki Yoshimoto

  Influential Japanese intellectual known for his significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and critical theory during the mid-20th...

• March 20 Jim Stynes

  Renowned Irish-Australian footballer who became a prominent sports figure and humanitarian, known for his significant contributions to...

• March 21 Irving Louis Horowitz

  American sociologist, author, and academic (b. 1929).

• March 21 Marina Salye

  Russian geologist and politician (b. 1934).

• March 23 Naji Talib

  Iraqi politician, 52nd prime minister of iraq (b. 1917).

• March 23 Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed

  Somalian politician, president of somalia (b. 1934).

• March 25 Antonio Tabucchi

  Antonio Tabucchi was a renowned Italian writer and literary scholar specializing in Portuguese literature, known for his novel 'Sostiene...

• March 25 Hal E. Chester

  American actor, director, and producer (b. 1921).

• March 26 Sisto Averno

  American football player (b. 1925).

• March 27 Adrienne Rich

  Influential American poet and feminist writer who revolutionized contemporary poetry through her deeply personal and politically charged...

• March 28 Harry Crews

  Harry Crews was a distinctive Southern Gothic novelist known for his raw, provocative storytelling that explored the darker aspects of human...

• March 29 Bill Jenkins

  Prominent American race car driver and automotive engineer known for significant contributions to motorsports engineering during the...