Famous people and celebrities who died on March 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 12. 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.

• 1914 George Westinghouse

  American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.

• 1942 Sir William Henry Bragg

  Prize laureate for their services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays.

• 1950 Heinrich Mann

  German essayist, novelist, and playwright.

• 1957 Josephine Hull

  Josephine Hull was an American stage and film actress, known for her comedic roles in both Broadway and Hollywood. She gained widespread acclaim for her performances in classic works such as 'Arsenic and Old Lace' and 'Harvey,' for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. [bio]

• 1966 Victor Brauner

  Victor Brauner was a prominent Romanian surrealist painter who significantly contributed to the avant-garde art movement.

• 1978 John Cazale

  John Cazale was an acclaimed American actor known for his intense character work, particularly in some of the most iconic films of the 1970s. Despite a brief career due to his untimely death, Cazale appeared in only five feature films, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. He is remembered for his powerful performances and … [bio]

• 1985 Eugene Ormandy

  A Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.

• 1987 Woody Hayes

  Legendary Ohio State University football coach known for his intense, passionate coaching style and remarkable success.

• 1988 Romare Bearden

  Renowned African-American artist known for his groundbreaking collages and photomontages that powerfully depicted African-American life and...

• 1989 Maurice Evans

  Maurice Evans is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a shooting guard and small forward in the NBA. His career spanned several teams, primarily known for his defensive skills and athleticism. [bio]

• 1991 Ragnar Granit

  Finnish-swedish neuroscientist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).

• 1998 Beatrice Wood

  Renowned ceramic artist known for her whimsical and colorful pottery.

• 1999 Yehudi Menuhin

  Legendary violinist and conductor, considered one of the most extraordinary musical prodigies of the 20th century, renowned for his...

• 2001 Robert Ludlum

  Renowned American thriller novelist who created iconic characters like Jason Bourne and wrote numerous bestselling spy novels.

• 2002 Spyros Kyprianou

  Spyros Kyprianou was a prominent Cypriot politician who served as the second President of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988.

• 2002 Jean-Paul Riopelle

  Prominent Canadian painter and printmaker, a key figure in the Automatiste movement of Quebec.

• 2003 Lynne Thigpen

  Lynne Thigpen was an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in television, film, and theater. Her distinctive voice and commanding presence made her a notable figure, especially in children's programming and dramatic arts. [bio]

• 2003 Howard Fast

  Howard Fast was a prolific American novelist and screenwriter known for historical fiction works like 'Spartacus' and 'The Immigrants'.

• 2003 Andrei Kivilev

  Professional Kazakh cyclist who tragically died during a professional cycling race in 2003, marking a significant moment in cycling history.

• 2008 Lazare Ponticelli

  Italian-born french world war i veteran.

• 2010 Miguel Delibes

  Miguel Delibes was a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist who masterfully depicted rural Spanish life in his literary works.

• 2011 Nilla Pizzi

  Renowned Italian singer who was a prominent figure in the Italian music scene during the mid-20th century.

• 2014 Věra Chytilová

  Influential Czech film director of the Czech New Wave, known for her experimental and feminist approach to cinema.

• 2014 José Policarpo

  Portuguese Catholic Cardinal who served as Patriarch of Lisbon from 1998 to 2013, a significant religious leader in Portugal's...

• 2015 Terry Pratchett

  Acclaimed British fantasy author who created the immensely popular Discworld series, known for his witty and satirical approach to fantasy...

• 2015 Michael Graves

  Michael Graves was a prominent American architect known for postmodern design, famous for creating iconic buildings like the Portland...

• 2016 Lloyd Shapley

  Renowned mathematician and economist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in game theory and the Shapley value.