Famous people and celebrities who died on March 2

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 2. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1895 Berthe Morisot

  French impressionist painter, morisot is the great-great grand granddaughter of jean honore fragonard.

• 1921 Champ Clark

  Champ Clark was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

• 1930 D. H. Lawrence

  English novelist, poet, playwright, and critic (b. 1885).

• 1939 Howard Carter

  American former sprinter and Olympic gold medalist.

• 1943 Gisela Januszewska

  Austrian physician (b.1867).

• 1945 Emily Carr

  Canadian writer and artist, carr is heavily inspired by the pacific northwest coast's indigenous peoples.

• 1953 James Lightbody

  American runner (d. 1953).

• 1958 Fred Merkle

  American baseball manager and player (d. 1958).

• 1972 Léo-Ernest Ouimet

  Canadian producer and director (d. 1972).

• 1975 Madeleine Vionnet

  French fashion designer, an entrepreneur in couturiere.

• 1979 Christy Ring

  Legendary Irish hurler widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

• 1982 Philip K Dick

  Influential science fiction author who profoundly impacted the genre with philosophical and dystopian narratives.

• 1987 Randolph Scott

  Randolph Scott was an American film actor known for his roles in Westerns during the 1930s to the 1960s. Over his career, he appeared in over 100 films and became an enduring symbol of the Western genre, noted for his strong, stoic characters. [bio]

• 1991 Serge Gainsbourg

  Serge Gainsbourg was a renowned French singer-songwriter, actor, and director, known for his provocative lyrics, eclectic musical style, and lasting influence on French pop and chanson music. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a cultural icon in France and abroad, celebrated for hits such as 'Je t'aime... moi non plus' and his collaborations with artists like Brigitte … [bio]

• 1992 Sandy Dennis

  American actress (b. 1937).

• 1994 Tengiz Abuladze

  Renowned Georgian film director known for his powerful and critically acclaimed films that often critiqued Soviet-era politics and social...

• 1999 Dusty Springfield

  Dusty Springfield was an influential English pop singer and record producer, known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and her impact on popular music in the 1960s. She is widely regarded as one of Britain's greatest female vocalists. [bio]

• 2000 Sandra Schmirler

  Renowned Canadian curler and sportscaster who made significant contributions to the sport before her untimely death in 2000.

• 2003 Hank Ballard

  Hank Ballard was an influential rhythm and blues singer and songwriter who significantly contributed to the development of early rock and...

• 2004 Mercedes McCambridge

  Mercedes McCambridge was an Academy Award-winning American actress known for her powerful performances in film, radio, and television. Renowned for her distinctive voice and emotional intensity, she made significant contributions to both the Golden Age of Hollywood and American radio drama. [bio]

• 2005 Martin Denny

  Martin Denny was an American pianist and composer best known as the "Father of Exotica," a genre that fused jazz, Latin rhythms, and tropical sounds. His innovative music, particularly the 1959 hit 'Quiet Village,' played a pivotal role in popularizing exotica music in mid-20th century America. [bio]

• 2007 Henri Troyat

  Renowned Russian-French novelist, historian, and literary figure who was elected to the French Academy in 1959 and wrote extensively about...

• 2012 Norman St John-Stevas

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

• 2015 Dave Mackay

  Legendary Scottish footballer and manager who made significant contributions to football in the United Kingdom during his career.

• 2016 Benoît Lacroix

  Prominent Canadian priest, historian, and philosopher who made significant contributions to Quebec's intellectual and cultural landscape.

• 2016 Aubrey McClendon

  American energy executive and businessman who co-founded Chesapeake Energy and was a part-owner of the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team.