March 22nd famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on March 22nd
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
2020
Kron Eriksson was a Swedish physicist and materials scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology.
Khani Baba was a Pakistani politician and member of the Pakistan Peoples Party.
Westlee Sinclair was a renowned American sculptor known for his large-scale public art installations.
Decklin Emerson was a celebrated poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
American singer, guitarist, keyboarder, and composer. he is a member the musical group "walker brothers". the groupaeur (tm),'s hits include "my ship is coming in", 1965, "the sun ainaeur[tm]t gonna shine anymore," 1966, and "no regrets," 1996.
2018
Blockbuster entertainment is a national chain of video rental shops. american entrepreneur. huizenga purchased the company in 2000 when it had 26 outlets. since then, it has grown to more than 1,435 outlets. huizenga also owns 15% of the miami dolphins football club.
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
Founder of Toys 'R' Us.
Known for his impactful and thought-provoking plays that tackled social issues.
Dutch politician, academic and author, yad vashem recipient (d. 2018)
2017
A British terrorist who carried out the 2017 Westminster attack in London, killing four people and injuring many others.
Dallas Green was a Canadian musician known for his work in the band Alexisonfire and his solo project City and Colour.
2016
American rapper (a tribe called quest).
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Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress. (distortions. hannibal. sierra baron).
Canadian businessman and politician, 64th mayor of toronto (b. 1969)
2015
Xayla Eriksson was a renowned artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.
Rickell Thompson was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theatrical storytelling.
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
Italian painter known for her abstract and expressionist works.
Ukrainian-russian actor and playwright (b. 1933)
German footballer and manager (b. 1923)
American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1936)
2014
Contributed to the development of the theory of quantum fluids.
Adie Feshbach was a prominent mathematician who made significant advancements in the field of mathematical analysis.
Cypriot politician, cypriot minister of defence (b. 1965)
Indian author (b. 1928)
Polish-english boxer and manager (b. 1929)
Norwegian soldier and politician (b. 1938)
2013
American painter and sculptor known for his abstract art.
Physicist known for her work in nuclear physics and particle accelerators.
Cuban-swedish pianist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2013)
American lawyer and academic (b. 1932)
American basketball player and coach (b. 1954)
English composer and trumpet player (d. 2013).
Czech actor and politician (b. 1951)
2012
Renowned author of children's books and young adult fiction.
American computer scientist and academic (b. 1943)
American lawyer and activist (b. 1946)
American baseball player and coach (b. 1932)
4th viscount ridley, english academic and politician, lord lieutenant of northumberland (b. 1925)
English anthropologist and author (b. 1956)
American football player and wrestler (b. 1928)
2011
Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
Canadian pianist and composer (b. 1926)
Portuguese journalist (b. 1920)
2010
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research
Maezie Wilkins was a renowned American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.
Zackrey Emerson was a renowned American poet who was celebrated for his lyrical and introspective works that often focused on the human experience.
Odesser Katz was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Aleric Algernon was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Ladaysha Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Laquasia Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Hazyl Hawkins was a renowned American actress who starred in several classic Hollywood films during the 1950s and 1960s.
Hazyl Lowe was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Timberlyn Emerson was a renowned American poet who was celebrated for her lyrical and introspective works that often focused on the human experience.
Dary Ames was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Lameisha Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Shakeitha Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Genecis Eriksson was a renowned Swedish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of nature and the human experience.
Tykesha Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Leba Tov was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Shatima Johnson was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
Quandra Jeffries was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Hersel Harrington was an American journalist and war correspondent who reported on conflicts in Vietnam, the Middle East, and other regions.
Edman Bates was a British journalist and war correspondent.
Donni Benet was a French musician and composer known for his contributions to the electronic music genre.
Myrel Streeter was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Lavert Garrison was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Dervin Perkins was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Shulamis Aharoni was a pioneering Israeli educator who founded several influential schools and educational institutions.
Jearlene Holloway was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
Jereline Dupont was a French actress known for her roles in several popular films during the 1970s and 1980s.
Raford Mosley was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Iline Rabinovitch was a pioneering biochemist who studied the structure and function of proteins.
Aldan Mathison was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Lukis Vlachos was a renowned Greek painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.
Swannie Swanson was a renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the field of ecology.
Marsella Dupree was a French actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1960s and 1970s.
Savien Bourgoin was a French physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Fonnie Ware was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Mahin Banu Gorji was an Iranian novelist and short story writer who explored themes of social and political issues.
Haide Lachmann was a German playwright whose works often explored themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.
Mamoru Yokota was a Japanese poet, known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Decklin Harrington was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of quantum mechanics.
Emagene Howell was a pioneering biochemist who made significant contributions to the understanding of enzyme kinetics and the regulation of metabolic pathways.
Banx Harding was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Fable Asplund was a Swedish physicist known for her contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Verginia Roncalli was an Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
Darlen Crayton was an American abstract expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive canvases.
Natsuko Kuroda was a Japanese poet who was known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Burwell Scribner was an electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology.
A British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organometallic chemistry.
Domini Taylor was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Erbie Vaughan was a British physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of nuclear physics.
Radha Bai was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
Uva Herlitz was a Swedish physicist who specialized in the field of nuclear physics and made important contributions to the understanding of nuclear reactions.
Finch Fulton was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Felicie Lefebvre was a French biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics.
Deano Britten was a British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
A Canadian painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Ormand Oates was an electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology.
Estonian physicist who made contributions to the development of nuclear physics in Estonia.
Darald Oakes was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
Ezekiel Manetsch was a Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Burkley Shands was an American politician who served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
Psalms Osborne was a British poet who wrote extensively on themes of faith and devotion.
Eliakim Silberman was an Israeli wrestler who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Turkish basketball player and businessman (d. 2010)
Scottish biologist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1924)
Scottish nobel prize-winning doctor (born in 1924)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
British television personality (d. 2009.)
British rugby player (born in 1988).
2008
Cuban mambo musician (born 1918)
Cuban-american composer and bassist (d. 2008).
2007
Indian-italian philosopher and educator (b. 1918)
Indian philosopher (born 1918).
2006
Former First Lady of Hawaii and political figure.
French pilot, author, engineer and politician.
Cuban singer-songwriter ("buena vista social club") (d. 2006
Austrian-australian journalist and author (b. 1937)
French soldier, pilot, and politician (b. 1921)
British victim of hate crime. he was beaten to death at bus stop because he was black. although they had a few suspects in the case, there was not enough evidence to support them so they published photos of the suspects and challenged them to sue to open the case for investigation.
2005
Japanese architect (born 1913).
English singer and guitarist (foghat), (d. 2005).
Japanese architect, designed the yoyogi national gymnasium and hiroshima peace memorial museum (b. 1913)
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Indian actor and director (d. 2002)
2004
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Founder of the Palestinian organization Hamas.
Indian lawyer and civil rights activist (b. 1909)
Turkish-american astronomer and academic (b. 1943)
2003
English reporter (born 1952)
2002
Swiss violinist and conductor. he founded the lucerne festival strings chamber music orchestra with wolfgang schneiderhan in 1956.
2001
American animator and studio founder (born in 1910).
American animator, director, producer, and voice actor, co-founded hanna-barbera (b. 1910)
Canadian businessman, academic, and civil servant (b. 1910)
Lithuanian basketball coach and player (d. 2001).
Pilot and soldier from turkey (d. 2001).
Turkish combat pilot (born 1913)
2000
Italian soccer player. he passed away on 22 march 2000.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Arlester Jackson was an American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the funk band Funkadelic.
Hungarian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1955 to 1956.
Baron beloff english academic and historian (d. 1999).
American actor (b. 1969)
1996
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American actor. tall and powerful, he is a strong and tall lead on screen and stage. he was nominated for an oscar for his 1956 film "bus stop". he also directed "the bachelor party", 1957, "the hoodlum priest", 1961 and "a hatful of rain," 1957. his tv series "the outcasts" was 1968-1969. murray made his broadway debut with "the rose …
French journalist and author, eldest child of franassois mauriac.
American drummer (b. 1945)
American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1936)
American musician with bill haley & his comets (born in 1925).
Political manager, who dies at the age of 78.
Astronaut (sts 5 sts 51-b), is killed at the age of 59.
Gay activist dies at 47.
1995
Notable playwright known for his impactful and thought-provoking works.
Newsreader dies at the age of 64
1994
American cartoonist, woody woodpecker, dies at the age of 93. he was born in 1899.
American animator, director, and producer (b. 1899)
American singer-songwriter/producer (edgar winter group), (d. 1994).
American singer-songwriter, and producer (b. 1950)
Russian director (tractors, air crash), dies at age 32.
Radio personality, dies at age 89.
1993
Pitcher (cleveland indians), drowns 31
At 27 years old, a pitcher (cleveland indians) drowns.
Dutch harpist dies at the age of 83.
German dancer/choreographer (entartet), dies at age 91.
1991
Columbus McKinney was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
March Chaplin was a renowned boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1934)
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English-american actress (b. 1908)
American novelist, poet, playwright, and critic (b. 1908)
Canadian lawyer and politician, 19th solicitor general of canada (b. 1917)
Actress from england (d. 1991).
French canadian politician (born 1917).
American folk singer (the kingston trio, born 1934).
1990
German poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
Canadian-american engineer and academic (d. 1990)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.
English cricketer (b. 1912)
1987
Alexine Chevalier was a French physicist who specialized in the study of nuclear physics and radioactivity.
American poet recognized for his contributions to modern poetry.
Greek general and politician (b. 1912)
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Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58
Greek officer in the coup of april 1967 (born1912)
1986
Renowned botanist known for her research on tropical fern species.
American actress (b. 1918)
American pop singer (d. 1986)
American actor and singer (d. 1986).
American actress (born 1918).
1985
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
French painter, sculptor, photographer, and engraver (b. 1910)[82]
Greek painter, printmaker, illustrator, and stage designer (b. 1903)
1983
Renowned French singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
1982
Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 1949 to 1970.
1981
Renowned geologist known for his work on sedimentary rocks.
Filipino businessman and politician, 13th president of the senate of the philippines (b. 1907)
American runner and coach (b. 1915)
American track coach (born 1915).
1980
Ernestene Bayer was a celebrated American dancer who performed with several renowned dance companies.
Nellene Hicks was an American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
Florrie Redford was a renowned track and field athlete known for her exceptional sprinting abilities.
Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
Farris Cullum was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
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Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse)
1978
Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
Renowned Danish novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Renowned for vibrant and expressive abstract paintings.
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Stetson Harrison was an American astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.
Elnora Poe was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
American-born german highwire artist. he began performing at the age of 6 with his family. the "flying wallendas" is a daredevil circus act. the strong winds caused wallenda dynasty's "patriarch", the wallenda dynasty's father, to die on 22 march 1978.
1977
Indian educator and politician (b. 1904)
Indian communist leader (born in 1904)
1976
First female senator from Kansas, known for her advocacy for women's rights.
Pioneering American journalist known for her investigative reporting.
American painter (b. 1898)
1975
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Actress (red garters), died at 59
Secretary of the us olympics (1945-1965), dies aged 75.
1974
Darius Milhaud was a French composer and teacher, known for his prolific output and wide range of styles.
Ludwin Eisenberg was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the parliament of West Germany.
Italian automobile designer (b. 1910)
Auto racer (1971 indianapolis pole winner).
At the age of 35, he dies.
1972
Renowned Colombian painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
1971
Estonian-american runner (b. 1893)
American actress and vaudevillian (b. 1886)
Writer
1970
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.
Alle Meije was a Dutch physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Trixie Gould was a pioneering American golfer who won multiple championships in the early 20th century.
Czech actor (3rd man, golem) dies at 78
1967
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Renowned for their abstract art pieces.
Kastiel Dupont was a French painter known for his impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.
Adal Berthelsdorf was a renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.
1966
American pilot and mountaineer (d. 1966).
1965
Renowned Italian painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.
Renowned for their vibrant abstract art pieces.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Flem Loon was a renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
Lettie Hamlett was a prolific author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.
1964
Mescal Hornbuckle was an American actor who appeared in several Western films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Actor (colpentagon), died at 76
1962
Renowned author known for his works in mystery and suspense genres.
At 65, port actress (lisboa o primo basilio) dies
1960
Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.
Belmont Faries was a renowned American journalist and war correspondent who covered major events in the early 20th century.
Waverley Lewis was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Mang Kawit was a prominent Filipino politician who served as a member of the Philippine Senate.
Calvary Meinzer was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Adabella Heywood was a British poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Finnan Dunne was an Irish novelist who wrote extensively about the social and political issues of his time.
Natalio Pesaro was an Italian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Elvy Callgren was a Swedish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Odel Hicks was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Bentli Abrahams was a South African politician who served as a member of the House of Assembly.
Renowned for her work in plant morphology and anatomy, she was the first female botanist to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Spanish lawyer and politician, 1st president of the basque country (d. 1960)
Basque politician (born 1904)
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
1958
American producer of broadway plays and television and owner of production companies for tv. after beginning his broadway playmaking career in 1936, he decided to move on to film production in 1945 and founded michael todd productions. he partnered with lowell thomas in 1951 for thomas-todd productions, and was one of the first partners of cinerama corporation. they founded magna …
Claire McCardell was an influential American fashion designer known for her casual and functional designs in the mid-20th century.
Producer (around the world in 80 days), dies in 56
1956
At 71 years old, a us/belgian historian dies.
1955
Croatian lawyer and politician, 23rd prime minister of yugoslavia (b. 1892)
Prime minister of kingdom of yugoslavia and the last ban on croatia (born in 1892)
1953
(jo-northern exposure)
1952
French mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Laval Joly de Lotbinière was a French-Canadian novelist who wrote about life in rural Quebec.
1st prime minister of sri lanka (b. 1883)
American musician (born 1870)
1951
Hungarian aristocrat, explorer, and entrepreneur who is known for his explorations in the Sahara Desert.
1950
Jacquette Durand was a French novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Sem Springveld was a Dutch painter known for his impressionist landscapes and portraits.
1948
Emary Roth was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
1946
Bishop of munster/anti fascist dies at the age of 68.
1945
Lathaniel Hawkins was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Orell Winslow was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Eaden Holt was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for several years.
American lawyer and judge (b. 1857)
U.s. supreme court justice (born 1857)
Dutch resistance fighter
1944
French internal minister to vichy, executed
1942
English captain and cricketer (b. 1875)
English cricketer (d. 1942)
1940
Adalei Wilcox was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 27th congressional district.
Finnish photographer known for his landscape and nature photography.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Gustavus Armour was an American businessman and entrepreneur who helped manage the Armour and Company meat-packing company.
1934
Greek painter (born 1870).
1932
Valmore Caron was a French sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
1931
1st baron glenavy, irish lawyer and politician (b. 1851)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Composer dies at 64
1927
Lawsen Crump was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia.
1926
Russian writer known for her works on the Russian Revolution.
1924
Scottish surgeon and neuroscientist (b. 1848)
French general (verdun), dies at age 67.
1922
At the age of 86, he dies.
1920
Karmon Bey was an Ottoman military leader who played a significant role in the Balkan Wars and World War I.
Fabia Bergman was a renowned painter known for her landscape artworks.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1913
Chinese educator and politician (b. 1882)
Italian anatomist and physiologist (d. 1913).
Chinese nationalist (born in 1882)
1912
Audriella Beaumont was a renowned French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Suttyn Blackwood was a renowned English poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Caidon Blackwood was a renowned English poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Ariabella Montague was a renowned Italian poet known for her lyrical and romantic verses.
Emmalise Beaumont was a French poet known for her lyrical and romantic works.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on March 22nd for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
At the age of 66, he dies.
1906
At the age of 59, she dies.