Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1988

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1988. 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 Jean Le Poulain

  Jean Le Poulain was a prominent French actor known for his significant contributions to French cinema and theater during the mid-20th century.

• March 3 Henryk Szeryng

  Henryk Szeryng was a renowned Polish-Mexican classical violinist, particularly celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Brahms' violin concerto. He was a world-class musician who made significant contributions to classical music performance.

• March 3 Sewall Wright

  American geneticist (evolutionary model), dies at the age of 98.

• March 4 Beatriz Guido

  Argentine screenwriter and novelist (born 1924)

• March 5 Alberto Olmedo

  Argentine comedian and actor (b. 1933)

• March 6 Seán Savage

  Provisional ira volunteer (b. 1965)

• March 6 Daniel McCann

  Provisional ira volunteer (b. 1957)

• March 6 Mairéad Farrell

  Provisional ira volunteer (b. 1957)

• March 6 Konstantin Iliev

  Composer dies at 63

• March 7 Divine

  Divine was an American actor known for his work in John Waters films.

• March 9 Kurt Georg Kiesinger

  Third West German Chancellor who served from 1966 to 1969, leading the country during a critical period of post-war political transition and reconstruction.

• March 10 Andy Gibb

  British-American pop singer and youngest member of the Bee Gees' family, who became a teenage sensation in the 1970s, selling 15 million records before his tragic early death at age 30.

• March 12 Romare Bearden

  Renowned African-American artist known for his groundbreaking collages and photomontages that powerfully depicted African-American life and culture during the mid-20th century.

• March 13 John Holmes

  Infamous adult film actor who became a cultural icon in the porn industry, later portrayed in the movie 'Boogie Nights'.

• March 15 Dmitri Polyakov

  Ukrainian general and spy (b. 1921)

• March 16 Paul Kohner

  Prominent Hollywood film producer who represented many notable actors and played a significant role in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

• March 16 Mickey Thompson

  Mickey Thompson was a pioneering American drag racer and automotive innovator who set multiple speed records and became a legendary figure in motorsports. He was the first American to reach 400 mph and founded his own racing brand, making significant contributions to automotive racing history. Tragically, he was murdered in 1988, cutting short a remarkable career.

• March 16 Jigger Statz

  American baseball player (b.1897)

• March 18 Billy Butterfield

  Renowned American jazz musician celebrated for his exceptional skills on flugelhorn and trumpet. He was the bandleader of the 1968 'Greatest Jazz Band' and made significant contributions to jazz music.

• March 20 Gil Evans

  Influential Canadian-American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who significantly impacted modern jazz music.

• March 21 Edd Roush

  Edd Roush was a Hall of Fame baseball player who had a remarkable career in Major League Baseball.

• March 24 Turhan Feyzioğlu

  Turkish academic and politician, 27th deputy prime minister of turkey (b. 1922)

• March 25 Robert Joffrey

  Renowned American ballet dancer, choreographer, and director who co-founded the influential Joffrey Ballet, significantly contributing to modern dance in the United States.

• March 27 Renato Salvatori

  Renowned Italian actor known for portraying working-class characters with his strong physique. He appeared in over 20 films, establishing himself as a significant figure in mid-20th century Italian cinema.

• March 27 Charles Willeford

  American author, poet, and critic (b. 1919)

• March 29 Ted Kluszewski

  Renowned Major League Baseball player who played as a first baseman, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds, known for his exceptional batting skills and muscular physique.

• March 30 Edgar Faure

  Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister and played a crucial role in educational reforms following the 1968 student protests. He was a lawyer, law professor, and member of the French Academy with a distinguished three-decade political career.

• March 31 William McMahon

  William McMahon was an Australian politician who served as the 20th Prime Minister of Australia from 1971 to 1972. He was a prominent member of the Liberal Party and played a significant role in Australian political history during the early 1970s.