Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2016

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2016. 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 Martin Crowe

  Renowned New Zealand cricket player and sports commentator who was considered one of the most talented batsmen of his generation.

• March 4 Bud Collins

  Legendary tennis journalist and broadcaster who significantly shaped tennis media coverage for over five decades.

• March 5 Nikolaus Harnoncourt

  Nikolaus Harnoncourt was a renowned Austrian conductor and cellist who revolutionized the performance of early music.

• March 5 Ray Tomlinson

  Legendary computer programmer who invented email and chose the '@' symbol for email addresses, fundamentally transforming global...

• March 6 Nancy Reagan

  Nancy Reagan was an American actress and the First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, as the wife of President Ronald Reagan. She was notable for her influential role in the Reagan administration and her 'Just Say No' drug awareness campaign. [bio]

• March 8 George Martin

  George martin is a renowned novelist best known for his epic fantasy series, a song of ice and fire, which was adapted into the popular...

• March 9 Robert Horton

  Robert Horton was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Flint McCullough in the popular television series 'Wagon Train.' His career spanned television, film, and stage, and he became a well-known figure in Westerns during the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• March 9 Clyde Lovellette

  Clyde Lovellette was a prominent NBA player who won multiple championships with the Minneapolis Lakers and was inducted into the Basketball...

• March 10 Jovito Salonga

  Prominent Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 14th President of the Senate of the Philippines, playing a significant role in...

• March 10 Ken Adam

  Renowned German-born British production designer who significantly influenced film art direction, particularly in James Bond and Stanley...

• March 11 Iolanda Balaș

  Legendary Romanian high jumper who dominated women's high jump in the 1960s, setting multiple world records and winning Olympic gold medals.

• March 12 Lloyd Shapley

  Renowned mathematician and economist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in game theory and the Shapley value.

• March 14 Peter Maxwell Davies

  Renowned English composer known for his innovative classical music and significant contributions to contemporary British musical...

• March 15 Sylvia Anderson

  English voice actress and television and film producer (b. 1927).

• March 17 Meir Dagan

  Meir Dagan was a highly influential Israeli intelligence officer who served as Mossad director from 2002 to 2011, known for his strategic...

• March 21 Andrew Grove

  Andrew Grove was a Hungarian-American engineer, businessman, and author best known for his leadership at Intel Corporation, where he served as the company's third employee, later becoming President, CEO, and Chairman. Grove played an instrumental role in transforming Intel into the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductors and a driving force behind the personal computer revolution. Known for his sharp management … [bio]

• March 22 Phife Dawg

  Phife Dawg was a legendary rapper and founding member of the influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, known for his innovative and...

• March 22 Rob Ford

  Controversial former mayor of Toronto, known for his tumultuous political career and public struggles with substance abuse.

• March 23 Ken Howard

  Ken Howard was an American actor renowned for his roles in television, film, and theater, most notably as Thomas Jefferson in the musical '1776' and as Judge Michael D. Callahan on 'The White Shadow.' [bio]

• March 23 Joe Garagiola

  Renowned former professional baseball player who became a celebrated baseball commentator and television host, known for his insightful...

• March 24 Garry Shandling

  Garry Shandling was an influential American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, known for his groundbreaking work in television comedy. [bio]

• March 24 Johan Cruyff

  Revolutionary Dutch soccer player and coach who transformed modern football through 'Total Soccer' philosophy.

• March 26 Jim Harrison

  Jim Harrison was a renowned American novelist, poet, and essayist known for his profound literary works exploring themes of nature,...

• March 27 Mother Angelica

  Mother Angelica was a prominent American Catholic nun who founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), revolutionizing religious...

• March 29 Patty Duke

  Oscar-winning actress who overcame significant personal challenges, including childhood abuse and mental health struggles.

• March 31 Ronnie Corbett

  Ronnie Corbett was a celebrated Scottish comedian, actor, and writer best known as one half of the comedy duo 'The Two Ronnies', alongside Ronnie Barker. He was a prominent figure in British entertainment for decades, renowned for his comic timing, monologues, and appearances on both stage and television. [bio]

• March 31 Imre Kertész

  Imre Kertész was a renowned Hungarian novelist, Holocaust survivor, and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who wrote extensively about his...

• March 31 Zaha Hadid

  Pioneering Iraqi-British architect who was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

• March 31 Hans-Dietrich Genscher

  Hans-Dietrich Genscher was a prominent German politician who served as Vice-Chancellor and Foreign Minister, playing a crucial role in...