Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1983

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1983. 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 1 Arthur Koestler

  Hungarian-British writer and journalist known for his influential anti-totalitarian novel 'Darkness at Noon'. He was a prominent intellectual who critically examined communist ideology and explored parapsychological research.

• March 3 Hergé

  Belgian author and illustrator (b. 1907)

• March 7 Igor Markevitch

  Igor Markevitch was a renowned Ukrainian-born composer, conductor, and music scholar who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music. He was particularly known for his innovative compositions and his interpretations of works by composers like Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky. Markevitch had a distinguished international career, conducting major orchestras across Europe.

• March 8 Alan Lennox-Boyd

  Alan Lennox-Boyd was a prominent British Conservative politician who served as Secretary of State for the Colonies during the late colonial era, playing a significant role in British imperial administration.

• March 8 William Walton

  Prominent English composer known for his significant contributions to classical music, including notable works like 'Troilus and Cressida'.

• March 9 Faye Emerson

  American television and film actress who was prominent in the early days of television. She was married twice, first to William Crawford and later to Elliot Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• March 9 Ulf von Euler

  MED - Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905)

• March 12 Jevsei G Liberman

  Ukraine economist (plan profit bonus), dies aged 85.

• March 13 Louison Bobet

  Famous French cyclist who won the Tour de France three consecutive times from 1953 to 1955, dominating professional cycling in the mid-1950s.

• March 13 Paul Citroen

  German-dutch illustrator and educator (b. 1896)

• March 14 Maurice Ronet

  French actor known for notable films like 'Frantic' and 'Circle of Love', who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century French cinema.

• March 15 Rebecca West

  British author and journalist known for her works on feminism and politics.

• March 16 Arthur Godfrey

  Versatile American entertainer who excelled as a radio announcer, singer, aviator, and television personality. He was a prominent media figure in the mid-20th century, receiving multiple Emmy nominations for his outstanding performances.

• March 16 Fred Rose

  Fred Rose was a prominent Polish-Canadian communist politician and Soviet spy who played a significant role in espionage during the Cold War era.

• March 17 Haldan Keffer Hartline

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the primary physiological and chemical visual processes in the eye

• March 17 Louisa E. Rhine

  American botanist and parapsychologist (b. 1891)

• March 18 Umberto of Piemonte

  King umberto ii, italy (1946), is dead.

• March 20 Ivan Matveyevich Vinogradov

  Russian mathematician and academic (b. 1891)

• March 23 Barney Clark

  First patient to receive a permanent artificial heart implant in 1982, marking a significant milestone in medical history and cardiac surgery.

• March 25 Bob Waterfield

  Bob Waterfield was a legendary American football quarterback who played for the Los Angeles Rams and is considered one of the most influential players of his era. He was a two-time NFL champion and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965. Waterfield was also known for his versatility, playing both quarterback and punter.

• March 26 Anthony Blunt

  Prominent British art historian and Soviet spy who was exposed for his espionage activities during the Cold War.

• March 28 Martinus A Jansen

  Bishop of rotterdam (1956-1970), dies aged 77.

• March 28 Ank [Anna M] van der Moer

  Actress (verkade - dutch comedy), is killed at 71

• March 31 Christina Stead

  Christina Stead was a prominent Australian novelist known for her complex, psychologically rich narratives that critically examined social structures and human relationships. Her most famous work, 'The Man Who Loved Children', is considered a masterpiece of 20th-century literature. She spent much of her writing career in Europe and the United States, gaining international recognition for her distinctive literary style.