Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1985

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1985. 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 Eugene List
American concert pianist, who dies at the age of 66
March 2 John B Kelly Jr
Chairman, us olympics committee, dies at 57
March 3 Sarah Blanding
First female head of a us college (vassar 1946-1964), dies aged 86.
March 5 Brenda Ueland
Brenda Ueland was an American journalist, editor, and teacher who wrote extensively on the craft of writing.
March 6 Eric Sloane
American artist dies at the age of 80.
March 7 George Schick
Czechoslovakian conductor (chicago symphony), died at the age of 76.
March 7 Victor W Farris
Died the inventor of the paper milk carton.
March 7 Robert W Woodruff
Ceo of coca-cola, dies at 95.
March 8 Thomas Creighton
Patient with a us heart defect (3 implants in 46 hours), died at the age of 33.
March 10 Konstantin Chernenko
Konstantin Chernenko was a prominent Soviet political leader who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party and head of state during the final years of the Cold War era. He was a key figure in the Soviet leadership, though his tenure was brief due to his poor health. His leadership represented the last phase of the aging Soviet gerontocracy …
March 12 Eugene Ormandy
A Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.
March 12 Eugene Ormandy [Blau]
Hungarian/us conductor, dies at age 85 (born 1899).
March 16 Eddie Shore
Eddie Shore was a legendary Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman who played primarily for the Boston Bruins. He is considered one of the most influential and tough defensemen in NHL history, known for his aggressive playing style and significant contributions to the game.
March 16 Roger Sessions
American composer, teacher, and advocate of contemporary music. his music was prolific and included many genres such as symphonies (chamber music), opera, and more. his work was often commissioned by leading orchestras and soloists.
March 21 Michael Redgrave
Renowned British stage and film actor known for his performances in classic movies like 'The Lady Vanishes' and 'The Browning Version'. He was a prominent figure in mid-20th century British cinema and theater.
March 21 Salvador Ley
Composer dies at 78
March 22 Spyros Vassiliou
Greek painter, printmaker, illustrator, and stage designer (b. 1903)
March 22 Raoul Ubac
French painter, sculptor, photographer, and engraver (b. 1910)[82]
March 23 Patricia Harris
Patricia Harris was a groundbreaking African American politician who served as the first Black woman in the U.S. presidential cabinet, holding key roles in Housing and Urban Development and Health, Education, and Welfare.
March 23 Richard Beeching
Baron beeching, english physicist and engineer (b. 1913)
March 23 Peter Charanis
Greek-american scholar and educator (b. 1908)
March 23 Ben Hardwick
Born 1982, britain's youngest patient for a liver transplant
March 23 Singing Nun
[janine deckers] dies in belgium at the age of 52.
March 23 Anton Constandse
Dutch writer/anarchist, dies at 85
March 28 Marc Chagall
Renowned painter known for his unique style blending elements of Cubism and Fauvism.
March 29 Luther Terry
Renowned American physician who led the groundbreaking 1964 Surgeon General's report that definitively linked smoking to serious health risks, fundamentally changing public health policy.
March 29 Janet Watson
British geologist (b. 1923)
March 30 Harold Peary
Actor (herb bleondie, willy) dies from a heart attack at 76