Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1995. 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 Georges J.F. Köhler

  Nobel Prize laureate for theories concerning the specificity in development and control of the immune system and the discovery of the principle for production of monoclonal antibodies

• March 1 Vladislav Listyev

  Influential Russian journalist and television anchor who was tragically assassinated in 1995, Vladislav Listyev was a pivotal figure in post-Soviet media landscape.

• March 4 Matt Urban

  American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1919)

• March 5 Vivian Stanshall

  English singer-songwriter and musician (b. 1943)

• March 6 David Beinhoff

  Mayor dies at the age of 24.

• March 7 Paul-Emile Victor

  Renowned French explorer and ethnologist who led groundbreaking arctic expeditions and significantly contributed to scientific understanding of polar regions.

• March 13 Leon Day

  Leon Day was a legendary Negro Leagues baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills and contribution to African American baseball history during segregation era.

• March 13 Odette Hallowes

  Heroic French resistance member and Allied intelligence agent during World War II, known for her extraordinary courage and critical wartime contributions.

• March 13 Abdul Ali Mazari

  Afghan leader of the shite, killed.

• March 13 P C J van Lierde

  Age 87 for the dutch vicar general of vatican (1951-1991).

• March 14 William Alfred Fowler

  Nobel Prize laureate for his theoretical and experimental studies of the nuclear reactions of importance in the formation of the chemical elements in the universe

• March 14 Johan W "Jo" van Marle

  Ceo (knvb 1980-93), died at the age of 70.

• March 17 Ronnie Kray

  Ronnie Kray was a notorious British gangster, part of the infamous Kray twins who dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1950s and 1960s. He was known for his violent temperament and criminal activities alongside his twin brother Reggie.

• March 17 Sunnyland Slim

  Legendary blues pianist and singer who significantly influenced Chicago blues music, known for his powerful piano style and authentic blues performances.

• March 21 Robert Urquhart

  British actor known for his role in war films, particularly associated with the Dunkirk evacuation narrative.

• March 23 Davie Cooper

  Legendary Scottish footballer who was a key player for Rangers FC and the Scottish national team during the 1970s and 1980s. Known for his exceptional skill and left-footed prowess, Cooper was a fan favorite and respected professional.

• March 24 Joseph Needham

  A renowned British scientist and historian who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of Chinese science and technology. He was best known for his multi-volume work 'Science and Civilisation in China', which comprehensively explored the scientific achievements of Chinese civilization.

• March 25 John Hugenholtz

  Renowned Dutch motorsport circuit engineer and designer who created several famous racing tracks in Europe.

• March 25 James Samuel Coleman

  American sociologist and academic (b. 1926)

• March 26 Eazy E

  Eazy-E was a pioneering rapper and founding member of N.W.A., who significantly influenced West Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap. He co-founded Ruthless Records and was a key figure in bringing rap music from the streets of Compton to global recognition.

• March 27 René Allio

  French director and screenwriter (b. 1924)

• March 29 Terry Moore

  Terry Moore was a prominent Hollywood actress in the 1950s, known for her fresh-faced beauty and early success. She was a popular pin-up model and magazine cover girl, famously photographed by Tom Kelly, who also shot Marilyn Monroe's iconic calendar. Her career spanned film, radio, and modeling.

• March 29 Mort Meskin

  Mort Meskin was a prominent American comic book illustrator known for his work during the Golden Age of Comics, contributing significantly to the visual storytelling of the mid-20th century.

• March 30 Paul A. Rothchild

  American record producer (b. 1935)

• March 31 Selena Quintanilla

  Renowned Mexican-American singer tragically murdered at the height of her career, remembered as the 'Queen of Tejano Music' who broke cultural barriers.

• March 31 Selena

  Iconic Tejano and pop singer from Texas who won a Grammy in 1994 and was tragically murdered, becoming a cultural legend in Latin music.