Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1993. 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 Luis Kutner

  Luis Kutner was a prominent American lawyer and human rights activist who co-founded Amnesty International, a globally recognized organization dedicated to protecting human rights worldwide.

• March 3 Albert Sabin

  Albert Sabin was a renowned Polish-American virologist who developed the oral polio vaccine, which played a crucial role in nearly eradicating polio worldwide. His groundbreaking work saved millions of lives and transformed global public health in the 20th century.

• March 3 Carlos Marcello

  Carlos Marcello was a powerful Tunisian-American mafia boss who was a key figure in organized crime in New Orleans and had significant influence in the American Mafia during the mid-20th century.

• March 3 Carlos Montoya

  Renowned Spanish flamenco guitarist who significantly contributed to popularizing flamenco music internationally, particularly through his influential Suite Flamenco album in 1966.

• March 4 Art Hodes

  Russ / us jazz / blues pianist / editor (jazz record)

• March 4 Tomislav Ivčić

  Croatian singer-songwriter and politician (b. 1953)

• March 5 Cyril Collard

  French actor and filmmaker known for his groundbreaking work on AIDS awareness and LGBTQ+ representation. He directed the film 'Les Nuits Fauves' (Savage Nights) before dying from AIDS complications.

• March 7 Josef Steindl

  Austrian economist (b. 1912)

• March 7 Angelo Piccaluga

  Italian footballer (b. 1906)

• March 7 Frank Wells

  Australian rules footballer (b. 1909)

• March 8 Billy Eckstine

  Renowned African American jazz singer and bandleader who significantly influenced bebop and big band music during the mid-20th century. He was known for his smooth baritone voice and helped break racial barriers in the music industry.

• March 9 C Northcote Parkinson

  British naval historian, management theorist, and author famous for 'Parkinson's Law', which humorously states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

• March 9 Bob Crosby

  Swing-era bandleader and musician, part of the famous Crosby musical family. He led the Bob-Cats band and was a prominent figure in the big band and jazz scene of the mid-20th century.

• March 16 Chishu Ryu

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his roles in classic films by Yasujirō Ozu, particularly in 'Tokyo Story' and 'An Autumn Afternoon'. He was a key figure in post-war Japanese cinema and worked extensively with director Ozu.

• March 16 Giovanni Testori

  Prominent Italian writer, novelist, and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to 20th-century Italian literature and cultural discourse.

• March 17 Helen Hayes

  Helen Hayes was a renowned American actress who began her stage career as a child prodigy and became an Oscar and Emmy-nominated performer. She was a celebrated actress in both theater and film, known for her versatility and memorable roles in classics like 'A Farewell to Arms' and 'Anastasia'.

• March 18 Kenneth E. Boulding

  Prominent English-American economist, systems theorist, and peace activist who made significant contributions to economics, social sciences, and conflict resolution theory.

• March 19 Jeff Ward

  Scottish race car driver who competed in the NASCAR circuit. His career was tragically cut short by his untimely death in 1993.

• March 20 Polykarp Kusch

  Renowned physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1955 for his groundbreaking work on electron magnetic movement. He was a distinguished professor at Columbia University and worked at significant research laboratories.

• March 24 John Hersey

  John Hersey was a renowned American journalist and author, best known for his groundbreaking book 'Hiroshima', which provided a powerful and intimate account of the atomic bombing's human impact. He won the Pulitzer Prize and is considered a significant literary figure of the 20th century.

• March 27 Kate Reid

  Kate Reid was a notable Canadian actress known for her stage and screen performances, particularly in theater and television productions.

• March 27 Kamal Hassan Ali

  Egyptian general and politician, prime minister of egypt (b. 1921)

• March 30 Richard Diebenkorn

  Prominent American painter renowned for his significant contributions to abstract expressionist and figurative art. His Ocean Park series is particularly celebrated for its innovative approach to color and geometric composition. Diebenkorn was a pivotal figure in 20th-century American art.

• March 31 Brandon Lee

  Brandon Lee was an American actor and martial artist, son of Bruce Lee, tragically killed during the filming of 'The Crow' in 1993 due to an accidental shooting on set.

• March 31 Mitchell Parish

  Renowned Lithuanian-American songwriter who made significant contributions to popular music in the mid-20th century, known for composing memorable tunes.