Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2018

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2018. 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 1 María Rubio

  María Rubio was a renowned Mexican actress, best known for her roles in Mexican telenovelas, especially as the iconic villain Catalina Creel in 'Cuna de lobos.' She was a significant figure in Mexican television and earned a lasting place in the history of Latin American entertainment. [bio]

• March 2 Billy Herrington

  American actor (b. 1969).

• March 2 Lin Hu

  Chinese lieutenant general (b. 1927).

• March 3 David Ogden Stiers

  Renowned American actor best known for his role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III in the iconic TV series M*A*S*H and for numerous...

• March 3 Roger Bannister

  Legendary British athlete who made history by being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, breaking a significant...

• March 3 Vanessa Goodwin

  Australian politician (b. 1969).

• March 3 Mal Bryce

  Australian politician (b. 1943).

• March 4 Davide Astori

  Davide Astori was a respected Italian professional footballer who played for Fiorentina and the national team, tragically passing away in...

• March 5 Trevor Baylis

  Innovative English inventor who created the wind-up radio, revolutionizing communication in areas without electricity.

• March 6 John E. Sulston

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death'.

• March 8 Kate Wilhelm

  Renowned American science fiction novelist who won multiple prestigious awards including the Nebula, Hugo, Jupiter, and Locus Awards.

• March 9 Jo Min-ki

  Korean actor (b. 1965).

• March 10 Hubert de Givenchy

  Legendary French fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture and was a close collaborator with Audrey Hepburn.

• March 11 Karl Lehmann

  Karl Lehmann was a prominent German Catholic cardinal who served as the Bishop of Mainz from 1975 to 2016.

• March 11 Ken Dodd

  Beloved English comedian and entertainer known for his unique comedy style and long-standing career in British entertainment.

• March 11 Mary Rosenblum

  American science fiction and mystery author (b. 1952).

• March 13 Emily Nasrallah

  Lebanese writer and women's rights activist.

• March 14 Stephen Hawking

  Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author, celebrated for his groundbreaking work on black holes and the nature of the universe. He held the position of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and became widely recognized for his scientific achievements as well as his popular science books, including 'A Brief History of Time.' [bio]

• March 14 Marielle Franco

  Brazilian politician, human rights activist, and feminist who was tragically assassinated in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, becoming a symbol of...

• March 14 Jim Bowen

  Popular English comedian and television presenter best known for hosting the darts-themed game show 'Bullseye'.

• March 16 Louise Slaughter

  Prominent Democratic congresswoman from New York who served in the U.S.

• March 17 Mike MacDonald

  Canadian comedian (b. 1954).

• March 22 Wayne Huizenga

  Prominent American business entrepreneur who transformed Blockbuster Video into a massive national rental chain and was a significant owner...

• March 22 Johan van Hulst

  Dutch politician, academic, and Holocaust hero who saved hundreds of Jewish children during World War II and was honored as a Righteous...

• March 24 Rim Banna

  Renowned Palestinian singer and cultural activist who used music to promote social justice and Palestinian identity.

• March 24 Lys Assia

  Swiss singer who made history as the first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, pioneering the international music competition.

• March 26 Fabrizio Frizzi

  Renowned Italian television presenter who hosted numerous popular TV programs like 'Scommettiamo che?' and 'I Fatti Vostri'.

• March 29 Anita Shreve

  Acclaimed American novelist known for emotionally powerful works like 'The Pilot's Wife' and 'The Weight of Water'.

• March 30 Bill Maynard

  Bill Maynard was an English comedian and actor best known for his roles in British television series such as 'Heartbeat', where he played Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, and 'Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt', in which he played the titular character. His career spanned over six decades, making him a prominent and well-loved figure on UK television. [bio]

• March 31 Nick Newton

  Inventor of the newton starting blocks (b. 1933).