Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1957

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1957. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• March 2 Selim Sırrı Tarcan

  Turkish educator and politician (b. 1874)

• March 2 Harry E Soref

  Padlock (inventor) dies at the age of 70.

• March 7 Wyndham Lewis

  English painter and critic (b. 1882)

• March 8 Othmar Schoeck

  Swiss musician and composer, considered to be one of the most important composers of his era. schoeckaeur(tm), a composer and musician best known for his melodic music, has written "massimilia doni", "penthesilea" and other works.

• March 11 Richard E. Byrd

  American admiral and explorer (b. 1888)

• March 11 Admiral Richard E Byrd

  American explorer (born 1888).

• March 12 Josephine Hull

  American actress and director (d.57)

• March 13 Lena Ashwell

  At age 84, an english actress/theatrical manager (kingsway) dies.

• March 14 Evagoras Pallikarides

  Greek-Cypriot revolutionary and national hero who fought against British colonial rule in Cyprus during the 1950s. He was executed at a young age for his involvement in the independence struggle, becoming a symbol of resistance and patriotism.

• March 16 Constantin Brâncuși

  Romanian-french sculptor, painter, and photographer (b. 1876)

• March 16 Mosa Pijade

  Yugoslavian member of parliament (communist), died at the age of 67.

• March 17 Ramon Magsaysay

  Ramon Magsaysay was a prominent Filipino president who led the Philippines from 1953 to 1957. He was a war hero who fought against Japanese occupation during World War II and was known for his integrity and military leadership. His presidency was marked by significant reforms in the Philippine government and military.

• March 23 L Patrick Abercrombie

  English architect dies at the age of 77.

• March 25 Max Ophuls

  Renowned German film director known for his sophisticated and stylish cinema, who significantly influenced European film art in the mid-20th century.

• March 25 Fud Livingston

  Composer dies at 50

• March 26 Édouard Herriot

  French politician, prime minister of france (b. 1872)

• March 28 Christopher Morley

  American journalist and author known for his columns and essays.

• March 28 Stylianos Lenas

  Greek-cypriot member of the national organisation of cypriot fighters (eoka) against the british rule (b. 1931)

• March 29 Joyce Cary

  Anglo-irish novelist (b. 1888)

• March 31 Gene Lockhart

  American actor, "going my way", dies at 65.