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Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1961

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1961. 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 3 Paul Wittgenstein

    Austrian-american pianist and educator (d. 1961).

  • March 3 Azizul Haq

    Bengali islamic scholar (b. 1903)

  • George Formby
    March 6 George Formby

    Renowned English comedian, singer, and actor famous for his ukulele performances and comedic films during the early to mid-20th century.

  • March 6 Kjeld Abell

    Danish playwright/director at tivoli, dies aged 59.

  • March 7 Max Hymans

    World War II French Resistance fighter who later became a significant leader at Air France, playing a crucial role during a tumultuous period in French history.

  • March 7 Govind Ballabh Pant

    Indian lawyer and politician, 2nd chief minister of uttar pradesh (b. 1887)

  • March 7 Englebert van Anderlecht

    Belgian painter dies at 42

  • March 8 Thomas Beecham

    English conductor and composer (b. 1879)

  • March 14 Akiba Rubinstein

    Polish chess player (opening theorist), is killed at the age of 78.

  • March 16 Václav Talich

    Czech violinist and conductor (b. 1883)

  • March 16 Chen Geng

    Chinese general and politician (b. 1903)

  • March 17 Susanna M. Salter

    American activist and politician (b. 1860)

  • March 19 Edric Cundell

    Composer dies at 68

  • March 23 Albert Bloch

    American academic and painter (d. 1961).

  • March 23 Valentin Vasilyevich Bondarenko

    At 24 years old, a cosmonaut is killed in an accident.

  • March 23 James Edward Murray

    American politician (senator-democrat-montana) (1935-61), dies.

  • March 27 Jack Kane

    At 37, the orchestra leader (steve & eydie from andy williams show), has died.

  • March 30 Philibert Jacques Melotte

    English astronomer (b. 1880)

  • March 31 Pyrros Spyromilios

    Officer of the greek navy and director of the greek radio orchestra (b. 1913)

  • March 31 Seerp Anema

    Dutch poet / writer (modern art & degenerating), died at 85