Famous people and celebrities who died on March 16

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 16. 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 Charles Albert Gobat

  Prize laureate for his eminently practical administration of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

• 1937 Austen Chamberlain

  English politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs, nobel prize laureate (b. 1863).

• 1940 Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf

  Prize laureate in appreciation of the lofty idealism, vivid imagination and spiritual perception that characterize her writings.

• 1940 Selma Lagerlöf

  Swedish author and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1858).

• 1955 Nicolas de Staël

  Renowned Russian-French painter and illustrator known for his abstract and expressive artistic style.

• 1968 June Collyer

  June Collyer was an American film and television actress prominent during the late 1920s through the 1950s, best known for her roles during Hollywood's silent and early sound eras, as well as her appearances on television. [bio]

• 1970 Tammi Terrell

  Tammi Terrell was a renowned Motown soul singer who tragically died young, famous for her duets with Marvin Gaye and her significant impact...

• 1970 Arthur Adamov

  Arthur Adamov was a prominent French-Russian playwright known for his absurdist theater works, particularly his play 'Paolo Paoli'.

• 1971 Bebe Daniels

  Bebe Daniels was an American actress, singer, dancer, writer, and producer who began her prolific career in silent films before transitioning successfully into talkies, radio, and television. She was one of early Hollywood's first great child stars, and later became a popular entertainer in the UK. [bio]

• 1975 T-Bone Walker

  Legendary blues guitarist who pioneered the electric blues style and influenced generations of musicians with his innovative playing...

• 1978 Aldo Moro

  Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who was kidnapped and murdered by the Red Brigades terrorist group in 1978, marking a...

• 1983 Arthur Godfrey

  Arthur Godfrey was a prominent American radio and television broadcaster and entertainer, best known for his informal, conversational style and for hosting popular variety shows in the mid-20th century. [bio]

• 1983 Fred Rose

  Fred Rose was a prominent Polish-Canadian communist politician and Soviet spy who played a significant role in espionage during the Cold War...

• 1985 Eddie Shore

  Eddie Shore was a legendary Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman who played primarily for the Boston Bruins.

• 1988 Paul Kohner

  Prominent Hollywood film producer who represented many notable actors and played a significant role in the entertainment industry during the...

• 1988 Mickey Thompson

  Mickey Thompson was a pioneering American drag racer and automotive innovator who set multiple speed records and became a legendary figure...

• 1992 Yves Rocard

  Yves Rocard was a prominent French physicist and academic who made significant contributions to scientific research during the mid-20th...

• 1993 Chishu Ryu

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his roles in classic films by Yasujirō Ozu, particularly in 'Tokyo Story' and 'An Autumn Afternoon'.

• 1998 Derek Barton

  Derek Barton was a renowned British organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969 for his groundbreaking work on...

• 1998 Derek H. R. Barton

  Prize laureate for their contributions to the development of the concept of conformation and its application in chemistry.

• 2005 Ralph Erskine

  Renowned English-Swedish architect famous for innovative modernist designs like the Ark and Byker Wall housing project in Newcastle, UK.

• 2005 Allan Hendrickse

  South African anti-apartheid politician who played a significant role in the Labour Party during the transition period of South African...

• 2011 Richard Wirthlin

  Prominent political strategist who was a key advisor to President Ronald Reagan, significantly influencing Republican political strategy...

• 2012 Takaaki Yoshimoto

  Influential Japanese intellectual known for his significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and critical theory during the mid-20th...

• 2013 Frank Thornton

  Frank Thornton was an English actor best known for his roles in classic British sitcoms, particularly as Captain Stephen Peacock in 'Are You Being Served?' and as Truly in 'Last of the Summer Wine.' His career spanned television, film, and stage, where he gained a reputation for his comedic timing and distinguished presence. [bio]

• 2018 Louise Slaughter

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

• 2019 Dick Dale

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