Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2017. 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 René Préval

  Haitian agronomist and politician who served as the 52nd President of Haiti from 2006 to 2011.

• March 4 Clayton Yeutter

  Clayton Yeutter was a prominent American politician who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture and played significant roles in...

• March 6 Robert Osborne

  Robert Osborne was an American film historian, author, and television presenter, best known as the primary host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) from its inception in 1994 until 2016. Renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of Hollywood history and his insightful film introductions, Osborne was a beloved figure among classic cinema enthusiasts. [bio]

• March 7 Hans G. Dehmelt

  Prize laureate for the development of the ion trap technique.

• March 8 George A. Olah

  Prize laureate for his contribution to carbocation chemistry.

• March 9 Howard Hodgkin

  Renowned British painter celebrated for his vibrant abstract artworks that blurred the lines between representation and emotion.

• March 17 Derek Walcott

  Saint Lucian playwright and poet who won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature.

• March 18 Chuck Berry

  Chuck Berry was a pioneering rock 'n' roll musician who fundamentally shaped the genre, blending rhythm and blues with country music and...

• March 18 Trisha Brown

  Trisha Brown was a pioneering postmodern choreographer who revolutionized contemporary dance through her experimental and groundbreaking...

• March 20 David Rockefeller

  Prominent American banker and philanthropist from the influential Rockefeller family, who played a significant role in global finance and...

• March 21 Martin McGuinness

  Prominent Irish republican politician who served as deputy first minister of Northern Ireland and was a key figure in the Northern Ireland...

• March 21 Colin Dexter

  Renowned British crime novelist who created the iconic Inspector Morse detective series, which was later adapted into a popular television...

• March 21 Chuck Barris

  Influential American television producer and game show host, best known for creating popular shows like 'The Gong Show' and 'The Dating...

• March 21 Mike Hall

  British cyclist (b. 1981).

• March 22 Tomas Milian
• March 23 Lola Albright

  Lola Albright was an American singer and actress known primarily for her work in film and television during the mid-20th century. She achieved widespread fame for her role as nightclub singer Edie Hart on the classic television series 'Peter Gunn.' [bio]

• March 23 Miroslava Breach

  Mexican investigative journalist (b. 1962).

• March 25 Cuthbert Sebastian

  St. kitts and nevis politician (b. 1921).

• March 26 Darlene Cates

  Actress who gained recognition for her memorable role in the critically acclaimed film 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', starring alongside...

• March 29 Alexei Abrikosov

  Renowned Russian-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize, making significant contributions to theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.

• March 31 James Rosenquist

  James Rosenquist was a prominent American pop artist known for his large-scale, billboard-inspired paintings that critiqued consumer culture...

• March 31 Gilbert Baker

  Iconic gay rights activist and artist who designed the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and equality worldwide.