Famous people and celebrities who died on March 31

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 31. 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.

• 1727 Isaac Newton

  Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time. He is best known for formulating the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation, laying the foundation for classical mechanics. [bio]

• 1927 Kang Youwei

  Chinese scholar and reformer known for his advocacy of political and social reform.

• 1945 Anne Frank

  Anne Frank was a German-Dutch Jewish girl who became one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust after the posthumous publication of her diary, 'The Diary of a Young Girl,' which documents her life in hiding from 1942 to 1944 during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. [bio]

• 1945 Hans Fischer

  German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881).

• 1972 Meena Kumari

  Meena Kumari was a renowned Indian actress and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in Hindi cinema. Known as the 'Tragedy Queen,' she was celebrated for her emotionally resonant performances in a career that spanned over three decades. [bio]

• 1980 Jesse Owens

  Legendary African American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, dramatically challenging Nazi racial ideology by...

• 1980 Vladimír Holan

  Vladimír Holan was a prominent Czech poet and writer known for his complex and deeply philosophical poetry, significantly influencing...

• 1983 Christina Stead

  Christina Stead was a prominent Australian novelist known for her complex, psychologically rich narratives that critically examined social...

• 1988 William McMahon

  William McMahon was an Australian politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972.

• 1993 Brandon Lee

  Brandon Lee was an American actor and martial artist, best known for his role as Eric Draven in the film 'The Crow.' He was the son of legendary martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. [bio]

• 1995 Selena Quintanilla

  Selena Quintanilla was a celebrated Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion icon, often hailed as the 'Queen of Tejano Music'. She became one of the most influential Latin artists of the 20th century, known for her powerful vocals, charismatic stage presence, and her groundbreaking influence in bringing Tejano music to mainstream audiences. Tragically, her life was cut short at age 23 … [bio]

• 1995 Selena

  Iconic Tejano and pop singer from Texas who won a Grammy in 1994 and was tragically murdered, becoming a cultural legend in Latin music.

• 2001 Clifford Shull

  Clifford Shull was a distinguished American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1994 for his groundbreaking work in neutron...

• 2003 Anne Gwynne

  Anne Gwynne was an American actress and model, best known for her roles in horror films during the 1940s and as one of the pioneering scream queens of Hollywood's Golden Age. She worked extensively in Universal Pictures' horror productions and was also a popular pin-up model during World War II. [bio]

• 2003 Harold Scott MacDonald Coxeter

  Renowned mathematician known for his groundbreaking work in geometry and polyhedra, Coxeter was a highly respected academic who made...

• 2005 Terri Schiavo

  Terri Schiavo was at the center of a landmark right-to-die legal case that captivated the United States, involving complex medical ethics,...

• 2008 Jules Dassin

  Renowned American film director of Jewish-Russian descent, known for influential films in Hollywood and French cinema.

• 2009 Raul Alfonsin

  Prominent Argentinian democratic leader who played a crucial role in restoring democracy after the military dictatorship, bringing human...

• 2016 Ronnie Corbett

  Ronnie Corbett was a celebrated Scottish comedian, actor, and writer best known as one half of the comedy duo 'The Two Ronnies', alongside Ronnie Barker. He was a prominent figure in British entertainment for decades, renowned for his comic timing, monologues, and appearances on both stage and television. [bio]

• 2016 Imre Kertész

  Imre Kertész was a renowned Hungarian novelist, Holocaust survivor, and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate who wrote extensively about his...

• 2016 Hans-Dietrich Genscher

  Hans-Dietrich Genscher was a prominent German politician who served as Vice-Chancellor and Foreign Minister, playing a crucial role in...

• 2016 Zaha Hadid

  Pioneering Iraqi-British architect who was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.

• 2017 James Rosenquist

  James Rosenquist was a prominent American pop artist known for his large-scale, billboard-inspired paintings that critiqued consumer culture...

• 2017 Gilbert Baker

  Iconic gay rights activist and artist who designed the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and equality worldwide.

• 2019 Nipsey Hussle

  Influential American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist tragically murdered in Los Angeles in 2019.

• 2022 Patrick Demarchelier

  Renowned French fashion photographer who captured iconic images for top fashion magazines and worked with numerous celebrities and fashion...