Famous people and celebrities who died on March 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 18. 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.

• 1891 William Herndon

  William Herndon was an American lawyer and biographer who was best known for his biography of Abraham Lincoln.

• 1936 Eleftherios Venizelos

  Eleftherios Venizelos was a prominent Greek statesman and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of modern Greece.

• 1973 Lauritz Melchior

  Lauritz Melchior was a renowned Danish-American operatic tenor, widely regarded as one of the greatest Wagnerian heldentenors of the 20th century. He achieved international fame performing at leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera and Bayreuth Festival, and was celebrated for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence. [bio]

• 1977 Marien Ngouabi

  Congolese political leader who served as President of the Republic of the Congo from 1969 to 1977, playing a significant role in the...

• 1978 Leigh Brackett

  Renowned science fiction author and screenwriter, known for her influential work in pulp fiction and her screenplay for 'The Empire Strikes...

• 1980 Erich Fromm

  Renowned German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher who significantly influenced 20th-century critical theory and...

• 1986 Bernard Malamud

  Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist known for masterpieces like 'The Natural' and 'The Fixer', who significantly contributed...

• 1988 Billy Butterfield

  Renowned American jazz musician celebrated for his exceptional skills on flugelhorn and trumpet.

• 1993 Kenneth E. Boulding

  Prominent English-American economist, systems theorist, and peace activist who made significant contributions to economics, social sciences,...

• 1996 Odysseas Elytis

  Renowned Greek poet who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979, known for his surrealist style and profound exploration of Greek identity...

• 2001 John Phillips

  Legendary musician of The Mamas & The Papas, a pivotal band in the 1960s folk-rock music scene.

• 2002 R A Lafferty

  Renowned American science fiction writer known for his unique and imaginative storytelling, particularly in the speculative fiction genre.

• 2003 Karl Kling

  Karl Kling was a prominent German racing driver who competed in Formula One during the 1950s.

• 2004 Harrison McCain

  Canadian businessman who co-founded McCain Foods, a global frozen food company that revolutionized the food industry.

• 2007 Bob Woolmer

  Renowned English cricketer and professional coach who played 19 test matches and later coached South Africa and Warwickshire national teams.

• 2008 Anthony Minghella

  Anthony Minghella was an acclaimed British film director, screenwriter, and playwright, best known for directing 'The English Patient' and...

• 2009 Natasha Richardson

  Natasha Richardson was an English actress, known for her work on stage and in film. Born into the famous Redgrave acting family, she was celebrated for her performances in both classical and contemporary roles. Richardson earned acclaim on Broadway and in Hollywood, remembered especially for her versatile acting talents and her tragic early death. [bio]

• 2010 Fess Parker

  Fess Parker was an American actor and businessman best known for his portrayals of frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in popular television series of the 1950s and 1960s. [bio]

• 2011 Warren Christopher

  Prominent American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 63rd United States Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to...

• 2014 Lucius Shepard

  Acclaimed science fiction author and critic known for his imaginative and literary approach to speculative fiction.

• 2016 Jan Němec

  Prominent Czech film director and screenwriter, a key figure in the Czech New Wave cinema movement of the 1960s.

• 2017 Chuck Berry

  Legendary rock and roll pioneer, guitarist, singer, and songwriter who profoundly influenced popular music and rock culture.

• 2017 Trisha Brown

  Trisha Brown was a pioneering postmodern choreographer who revolutionized contemporary dance through her experimental and groundbreaking...

• 2020 Alfred Worden

  NASA astronaut who served as command module pilot for Apollo 15, making significant contributions to lunar exploration by orbiting the moon...