Famous people and celebrities who died on March 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 28. 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.

• 1941 Virginia Woolf

  Virginia Woolf was a renowned British author and one of the most influential figures of the 20th-century literary modernism.

• 1942 Miguel Hernández

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright of the Generation of '27, known for his powerful and passionate poetry during the Spanish Civil War...

• 1953 Jim Thorpe

  Considered one of the most versatile athletes of modern sports, Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon in 1912.

• 1958 Chuck Klein

  Chuck Klein was a legendary Philadelphia Phillies outfielder who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

• 1974 Dorothy Fields

  Pioneering American lyricist and songwriter who wrote lyrics for numerous Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, collaborating with...

• 1976 Richard Arlen

  Richard Arlen was an American actor best known for his roles in silent films and early talkies, particularly his performance in the Academy Award-winning 'Wings' (1927). He enjoyed a career spanning over five decades, making prominent contributions to Hollywood's golden age. [bio]

• 1976 Arthur Crudup

  Influential blues musician known for his guitar work and songwriting, who significantly influenced early rock and roll artists like Elvis...

• 1977 Eric Shipton

  Renowned British mountaineer and explorer famous for his pioneering expeditions in the Himalayas, particularly his attempts to climb Mount...

• 1980 Dick Haymes

  Dick Haymes was an Argentine-born American actor and singer, popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Renowned for his rich baritone voice, he was a leading vocalist during the big band era and starred in several Hollywood musicals. [bio]

• 1980 Jesse Owens

  Legendary African American athlete who defied Nazi racial ideology by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming a...

• 1982 William Giauque

  Canadian chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

• 1982 William Francis Giauque

  Prize laureate for his contributions in the field of chemical thermodynamics, particularly concerning the behaviour of substances at...

• 1987 Patrick Troughton

  Patrick Troughton was a distinguished English actor best known for his portrayal of the Second Doctor in the long-running British television series 'Doctor Who.' His career spanned over four decades, encompassing stage, film, and television roles. [bio]

• 1987 Maria von Trapp

  Austrian-American singer and member of the famous von Trapp Family Singers, immortalized in the classic film 'The Sound of Music'.

• 1994 Eugene Ionesco

  Eugene Ionesco was a groundbreaking Romanian-French playwright who revolutionized modern theatre with his absurdist works, challenging...

• 1996 Hans Blumenberg

  Prominent German philosopher known for his significant contributions to philosophical anthropology, metaphorology, and intellectual history,...

• 2000 Anthony Powell

  Anthony Powell was a distinguished British novelist best known for his epic twelve-volume novel sequence 'A Dance to the Music of Time', a...

• 2001 Moe Koffman

  Renowned Canadian jazz flutist and saxophonist who was a significant figure in the Canadian music scene, known for his innovative jazz...

• 2004 Peter Ustinov

  Peter Ustinov was a renowned British actor, writer, and filmmaker who won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy Award.

• 2006 Caspar Weinberger

  Prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Defense from 1981 to 1987.

• 2009 Maurice Jarre

  Renowned French film composer who won three Academy Awards for his iconic musical scores in epic films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor...

• 2010 June Havoc

  June Havoc was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, author, and theater director, best known for her work in vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood films, as well as her autobiographical writings. [bio]

• 2011 Wenche Foss

  Renowned Norwegian actress celebrated as the premier diva of Norwegian theatre, with a distinguished career spanning stage, screen, and...

• 2012 Harry Crews

  Harry Crews was a distinctive Southern Gothic novelist known for his raw, provocative storytelling that explored the darker aspects of human...

• 2013 Richard Griffiths

  Richard Griffiths was a celebrated English actor known for his versatility across film, television, and stage. He gained international recognition for his role as Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter film series, and for his acclaimed performances in movies such as 'Withnail and I' and 'The History Boys.' He was highly regarded for his commanding presence and distinctive voice. [bio]

• 2014 Jeremiah Denton

  Jeremiah Denton was a remarkable U.S.

• 2023 Ryuichi Sakamoto

  Ryuichi Sakamoto was a renowned Japanese composer, pianist, record producer, and actor. As a pioneering member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), he was influential in electronic music and pop culture globally. Sakamoto was also celebrated for his solo work, including acclaimed film scores and collaborations across genres. [bio]