Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1977. 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 Eugénie Brazier
French chef la ma"re brazier. she was also the first woman to be awarded three michelin stars (1933), making lyon the second-most important french food city after paris. she was also the first french chef with six michelin stars to her restaurants in rue royale, col de la lua're and the alpine foothills. she died on 2 march 1977 in …
March 4 Toma Caragiu
Renowned Romanian actor who was a significant figure in Romanian theater and cinema during the mid-20th century.
March 4 Nancy Tyson Burbidge
Australian botanist and curator (b. 1912)
March 4 William Paul
American lawyer and politician (b. 1885)
March 4 Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk
German jurist and politician, german minister for foreign affairs (b. 1887)
March 4 Anatol E. Baconsky
Romanian poet, author, and critic (b. 1925)
March 5 Tom Pryce
Welsh race car driver (born 1949)
March 6 Alvin R. Dyer
American religious leader (b. 1903)
March 10 E. Power Biggs
English-american organist and composer (b. 1906)
March 10 Pieter Jan Bouman
Dutch sociologist/historian, dies at age 74.
March 13 Jan Patocka
Czechoslovakian philosopher dies in prison
March 14 Fannie Lou Hamer
Prominent African American civil rights activist who fought for voting rights and racial equality in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
March 15 Hubert Aquin
Prominent Canadian novelist and intellectual who significantly influenced Quebec literature through experimental narrative techniques and political themes.
March 15 Antonino Rocca
Italian-American professional wrestler who was a prominent figure in wrestling during the mid-20th century, known for his athletic skills and charismatic performances.
March 16 Kamal Jumblatt
Prominent Lebanese Druze politician and progressive leader who played a significant role in Lebanese politics during the mid-20th century. He was a key figure in the Lebanese National Movement and advocated for social and political reforms.
March 18 Marien Ngouabi
Congolese political leader who served as President of the Republic of the Congo from 1969 to 1977, playing a significant role in the country's post-colonial political landscape.
March 19 William L. Laurence
Lithuanian-born american journalist and author (b. 1888)
March 20 Charles Lyttelton
10th Viscount Cobham, prominent English cricketer and politician who served as the 9th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1957 to 1962, playing a significant role in New Zealand's diplomatic and political landscape.
March 20 Terukuni Manzō
The 38th yokozuna in sumo wrestling, a prestigious rank representing the highest level of achievement in this traditional Japanese sport.
March 27 Diana Hyland
American actress known for her roles in 'Peyton Place' and 'Eight is Enough', who tragically passed away at the young age of 41 from cancer.
March 27 Eve Meyer
46-year-old actress x (immoral mrs teas) dies in an airplane crash
March 27 Jacob Veldhuyzen van Zanten
Dutch airline pilot tragically known for being the captain of KLM Flight 4805, which was involved in the deadliest aviation accident in history at Tenerife in 1977.
March 27 Shirley Graham Du Bois
American author, playwright, and composer (b. 1896)
March 27 A P Hamann
American politician (born 1909)
March 27 Lodewijk de Vocht
Composer dies at 89
March 28 Eric Shipton
Renowned British mountaineer and explorer famous for his pioneering expeditions in the Himalayas, particularly his attempts to climb Mount Everest in the 1930s.
March 30 Levko Revutsky
Ukrainian composer and educator (b. 1889)