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Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2019

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2019. 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

  • Zhores I. Alferov
    March 1 Zhores I. Alferov

    Prize laureate for developing semiconductor heterostructures used in high-speed- and opto-electronics.

  • Mike Willesee
    March 1 Mike Willesee

    Prominent Australian journalist and television host who pioneered current affairs programming on the Seven Network with his groundbreaking...

  • Žores Ivanovič Alfërov
    March 1 Žores Ivanovič Alfërov
  • Mike Oliver
    March 2 Mike Oliver

    British sociologist, disability rights activist (b. 1945).

  • Tullio Gregory
    March 2 Tullio Gregory
  • Peter Hurford OBE
    March 3 Peter Hurford OBE

    British organist and composer (b. 1930).

  • Luke Perry
    March 4 Luke Perry

    Luke Perry was an American actor best known for his role as Dylan McKay on the television series 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and as Fred Andrews on 'Riverdale'. He was a prominent heartthrob of the 1990s and enjoyed a successful career in both television and film. [bio]

  • Keith Flint
    March 4 Keith Flint

    Keith Flint was the iconic lead singer and dancer of the electronic dance music group The Prodigy, known for his distinctive punk-electronic...

  • Cedrick Hardman
    March 8 Cedrick Hardman

    American football player and actor (b. 1948).

  • Jake Phelps
    March 14 Jake Phelps

    American skateboarder and thrasher editor-in-chief (b. 1962).

  • Haig Young
    March 14 Haig Young

    Canadian politician (b. 1928).

  • Charlie Whiting
    March 14 Charlie Whiting

    British motorsport director (b. 1952).

  • Larry DiTillio
    March 15 Larry DiTillio

    American film and tv series writer (b. 1948).

  • W.S. Merwin
    March 15 W.S. Merwin
  • Okwui Enwezor
    March 15 Okwui Enwezor
  • Dick Dale
    March 16 Dick Dale

    Pioneering surf rock guitarist known for his innovative playing style and influential role in developing the surf rock genre, particularly...

  • William Whitfield
    March 19 William Whitfield

    British architect (b. 1920).

  • Mary Warnock
    March 20 Mary Warnock

    Renowned British philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to ethics, education, and disability rights.

  • Victor Hochhauser CBE
    March 21 Victor Hochhauser CBE

    British music promoter (b. 1923).

  • Gonzalo Portocarrero
    March 21 Gonzalo Portocarrero

    Peruvian sociologist (b. 1949).

  • Scott Walker (musician)
    March 22 Scott Walker (musician)

    Scott Walker was an innovative American musician known for his groundbreaking work with the Walker Brothers and his avant-garde solo career,...

  • Joseph Pilato
    March 24 Joseph Pilato

    American film and voice actor (b. 1949).

  • Barrie Hole
    March 25 Barrie Hole

    Welsh footballer (b. 1942).

  • Valerij Fëdorovič Bykovskij
    March 27 Valerij Fëdorovič Bykovskij
  • Agnes Varda
    March 29 Agnes Varda

    Agnes Varda was a pioneering French film director known for her unique storytelling style and significant contributions to the French New...

  • Nipsey Hussle
    March 31 Nipsey Hussle

    Influential American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist tragically murdered in Los Angeles in 2019.