Famous people and celebrities who died on March 11

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 11. 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.

• 1908 Benjamin Waugh

  An english activist founded nspcc (d. 1908).

• 1952 Pierre Renoir

  Pierre Renoir was a French actor and director born in 1885, part of the renowned Renoir artistic family known for their contributions to...

• 1955 Sir Alexander Fleming

  Prize laureate for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect in various infectious diseases.

• 1955 Oscar Mayer

  Founder of the Oscar Mayer Company known for its meat products.

• 1959 Lester Dent

  Prolific pulp fiction writer best known for creating the adventure character Doc Savage, a pioneering figure in the adventure genre.

• 1965 James Reeb

  Civil rights activist and Unitarian Universalist minister who was tragically killed in Selma, Alabama, while supporting voting rights for...

• 1967 Geraldine Farrar

  Geraldine Farrar was a prominent American soprano opera singer and actress, highly celebrated in the early 20th century for her vocal prowess and captivating stage presence. She achieved significant fame performing at the Metropolitan Opera and starred in several silent films. [bio]

• 1969 John Wyndham

  John Wyndham was a renowned English science fiction writer, best known for his post-apocalyptic novels like 'The Day of the Triffids' and...

• 1970 Erle Stanley Gardner

  Famous for creating the character Perry Mason in his mystery novels.

• 1971 Philo Farnsworth

  Philo Farnsworth was a pioneering American inventor best known for inventing the first fully functional all-electronic television system and the 'image dissector' video tube, which were instrumental in the development of modern television. [bio]

• 1971 Whitney Young

  Prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the National Urban League, significantly advancing racial equality and...

• 1982 Horace Gregory

  American poet and literary critic associated with the New York School of poetry.

• 1982 Edmund Cooper

  British sci-fi author (tomorrow came) dies at 55.

• 1986 Sonny Terry

  Renowned blues harmonica player and singer who significantly influenced American folk and blues music during the mid-20th century.

• 1999 Camille Laurin

  Prominent Canadian psychiatrist and politician who served as the 7th Deputy Premier of Quebec, significantly influencing Quebec's political...

• 2000 Kazimierz Brandys

  Prominent Polish writer and intellectual who explored complex themes of Polish history, society, and personal experiences through his novels...

• 2002 James Tobin

  American economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1918).

• 2005 Aurelio Fierro

  Popular Italian singer and actor specializing in Neapolitan music.

• 2006 Slobodan Milosevic

  A controversial Serbian political leader known for his role in the Yugoslav Wars and ethnic conflicts during the 1990s.

• 2006 Bernie Geoffrion

  Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport, particularly with the Montreal...

• 2007 Betty Hutton

  Betty Hutton was an American stage, film, and television actress and singer, known for her energetic performances in musical comedies in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in several hit movies, most notably 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950). [bio]

• 2010 Merlin Olsen

  Legendary NFL Hall of Fame player for the Los Angeles Rams who successfully transitioned to acting and sports broadcasting, becoming a...

• 2010 Hans van Mierlo

  Prominent Dutch politician and journalist who served as deputy prime minister of the Netherlands and was a key figure in Dutch political...

• 2016 Iolanda Balaș

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

• 2016 Keith Emerson

  Keyboardist and composer known for his work with Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

• 2018 Karl Lehmann

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

• 2018 Ken Dodd

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

• 2021 Ray Campi

  American singer and musician (b. 1934).