Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1971

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1971. 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 Charles W Engelhard US silver multi-millionaire

  At the age of 54, he dies.

• March 5 Winnie Lightner

  Actress (gold dust gertie sit tight, actress) dies at 71

• March 5 Allan Nevins

  American journalist and author (b. 1890)

• March 7 Richard Montague

  Richard Montague was a prominent American mathematician and philosopher known for his groundbreaking work in mathematical logic and formal semantics. He made significant contributions to the fields of linguistics and philosophy of language, developing innovative approaches to understanding meaning and logic.

• March 8 Harold Lloyd

  American comedian and actor who passed away at 77 years old due to cancer, known for his comedic performances.

• March 9 Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria

  Coptic orthodox pope (b. 1902)

• March 10 Mabel Wheeler Daniels

  Composer dies at 92

• March 11 Philo Farnsworth

  Pioneering American inventor who revolutionized television technology by creating the first all-electronic TV system and the 'image disector' video tube.

• March 11 Whitney Young

  Prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the National Urban League, significantly advancing racial equality and economic opportunities for African Americans during the 1960s.

• March 11 Roy Glenn

  Los angeles, california: dies at 56

• March 12 Eugene Lindsay Opie

  American physician and pathologist (b. 1873)

• March 13 Rockwell Kent

  American painter, printmaker, and illustrator known for his realist works.

• March 16 Bebe Daniels

  Bebe Daniels was a prominent American actress and entertainer who transitioned from silent films to talkies, appearing in over 200 short films and later becoming known for her patriotic service during World War II.

• March 16 Thomas E Dewey

  Thomas E. Dewey was a prominent American politician who ran for president twice as the Republican nominee in 1944 and 1948, famously losing to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman respectively. He served as the Governor of New York and was a significant figure in mid-20th century American politics.

• March 17 Ernst Bachmeister

  Writer

• March 19 Jan Greshoff

  Dutch poet, journalist, and literary critic. he was awarded the constantijn huygens prize in 1967.

• March 20 Falih Rıfkı Atay

  Turkish journalist and politician (b. 1894)

• March 22 Johannes Villemson

  Estonian-american runner (b. 1893)

• March 22 Nella Walker

  American actress and vaudevillian (b. 1886)

• March 23 Basil Dearden

  Prominent English film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to British cinema during the mid-20th century.

• March 23 Armin Loos

  Composer dies at 67

• March 24 Arthur Metcalfe

  Australian public servant (b. 1895)

• March 28 Felix Wolfes

  Composer dies at 78

• March 29 Dhirendranath Datta

  Pakistani lawyer and politician (b. 1886)

• March 30 Selmer Jackson

  Actor (life & legend wyatt earp), died at 82

• March 31 Liselotte Liselot Beekmeyer

  Dutch actress, child crying, dies at 31