Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1960. 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

  • Stanis?aw Taczak
    March 2 Stanis?aw Taczak

    Polish general and commander-in-chief for the greater poland uprising (born in 1874)

  • Sammy White
    March 3 Sammy White

    Actor (711 ocean drive sound off), died at 65

  • Leonard Warren
    March 4 Leonard Warren

    Renowned American opera baritone who was a prominent artist with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, known for his exceptional vocal performances.

  • Herbert O'Conor
    March 4 Herbert O'Conor

    American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 51st governor of maryland (b. 1896)

  • Jack Beattie
    March 9 Jack Beattie

    Northern irish politician (born in 1886).

  • Roy Chapman Andrews
    March 11 Roy Chapman Andrews

    American paleontologist and explorer (b. 1884)

  • Yosef Zvi HaLevy
    March 13 Yosef Zvi HaLevy

    Israeli judge and rabbi (born in 1874)

  • José Antonio Aguirre
    March 22 José Antonio Aguirre

    Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the first president of the Basque Country during a critical period of Spanish history, leading the Basque government during the Spanish Civil War and later in exile.

  • Franklin Pierce Adams
    March 23 Franklin Pierce Adams

    American columnist, author, and poet known for his wit and humor.

  • Said Nursi
    March 23 Said Nursi

    Prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from Turkey.

  • Paul Joostens
    March 24 Paul Joostens

    Flemish painter dies at the age of 70

  • Ian Keith
    March 26 Ian Keith

    Actor (identity unknown queen christina), dies aged 61

  • Gregorio Marañón
    March 27 Gregorio Marañón

    Spanish essayist and physician known for his insightful writings on various topics.

  • Ian Whyte
    March 27 Ian Whyte

    Welsh actor and basketball player

  • Joseph Haas
    March 30 Joseph Haas

    German composer and educator (b. 1879)

  • Fritz Klimsch
    March 30 Fritz Klimsch

    German sculptor/painter dies at the age of 90.