Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1990

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1990. 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 3 Charlotte Moore Sitterly

  American astronomer (b. 1898)

• March 3 Frans Goedhart

  Dutch journalist and founder (parool) dies at the age of 86.

• March 4 Harry Worthington

  American track and field athlete (born in 1891)

• March 7 Max Neuhaus

  Composer dies at 50

• March 13 Bruno Bettelheim

  Renowned psychologist and author who made significant contributions to understanding autism and child development, particularly through his work at the University of Chicago and his influential books.

• March 15 Farzad Bazoft

  Iranian-english journalist (b. 1958)

• March 15 Tom Harmon

  American football player and sportscaster (b. 1919)

• March 16 Ernst Bacon

  American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1898)

• March 17 Capucine

  French actress and model who starred in iconic comedy films of the 1960s, known for her roles in 'The Pink Panther' and 'What's New Pussycat?'

• March 17 Rick Grech

  British rock bassist who played with notable bands Blind Faith and Traffic, known for his significant contributions to the rock music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

• March 17 Dinkar G. Kelkar

  Indian art collector (b. 1896)

• March 17 Ric Grech British bass player (Blind Faith

  Traffic) (born 1946)

• March 18 Robin Harris

  American comedian (b. 1953)

• March 19 Andrew Wood (singer)

  Andrew Wood was a prominent grunge-era rock singer known for his influential roles in the bands Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, who significantly impacted the Seattle music scene in the late 1980s.

• March 20 Lev Yashin

  Lev Yashin was a legendary Soviet goalkeeper nicknamed the 'Black Spider', revolutionizing the goalkeeper position in football and widely considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time.

• March 20 Maurice Cloche

  Accomplished French filmmaker who won prestigious awards, including an Oscar for his film 'Monsieur Vincent' in 1947, marking a significant achievement in international cinema.

• March 20 Jev Jasjin (Lev Yashin)

  Russian soccer goalie dies at the age of 60 (born in 1929).

• March 20 Jannetje Visser-Roosendaal

  Dutch writer dies at the age of 90

• March 23 John Dexter

  English stage and film director (born in 1925).

• March 24 Alice Sapritch

  French-Armenian actress known for her theatrical and film performances in European cinema during the mid-20th century.

• March 24 René Enríquez

  René Enríquez was a prominent Mexican-American actor best known for his memorable role as Lieutenant Ray Calletano on the critically acclaimed television series 'Hill Street Blues', which aired from 1981 to 1987.

• March 24 Ray Goulding

  Half of the famous comedy radio duo Bob and Ray, known for their satirical and improvisational comedy sketches.

• March 24 An Wang

  Pioneering Chinese-American computer engineer and entrepreneur who founded Wang Laboratories, a significant technology company in the 1970s and 1980s that played a crucial role in office computing.

• March 26 Halston

  Iconic American fashion designer who revolutionized minimalist fashion in the 1970s. He was known for his elegant, streamlined designs and became a symbol of the Studio 54 era.

• March 26 International Chrysis

  Transvestite actor (q&a) dies from cancer at 38

• March 27 Percy Beard

  American hurdler and coach (b. 1908)

• March 28 Helene Fortescu Reynolds

  Actress (bermuda mystery), dead at 65

• March 30 Harry Bridges

  Prominent labor leader who played a crucial role in the American labor movement, known for organizing dock workers and advocating for workers' rights during the mid-20th century.