Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1998

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1998. 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 Fred W. Friendly

  Renowned American broadcast journalist who significantly influenced television news and worked closely with Edward R. Murrow.

• March 4 Ivan Dougherty

  Major general of the australian world war ii army (born in 1907)

• March 4 Donald Rodney

  British artist (born 1961).

• March 4 Jules Fontaine Sambwa

  Zairean politician and economist (born in 1940).

• March 8 Ray Nitschke

  Legendary NFL linebacker for Green Bay Packers who played under Coach Vince Lombardi. He was a key member of five NFL championship teams and the first two Super Bowls, and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

• March 10 Lloyd Bridges

  Lloyd Bridges was a prominent American actor known for his roles in 'Sea Hunt' and as the father of actors Jeff and Beau Bridges. He had a successful career spanning several decades in film and television, particularly notable for his versatile performances in comedy and drama.

• March 12 Beatrice Wood

  Renowned ceramic artist known for her whimsical and colorful pottery.

• March 13 Hans von Ohain

  Pioneering German-American aerospace engineer who developed the first operational jet engine, significantly contributing to aviation technology during World War II.

• March 15 Benjamin Spock

  Benjamin Spock was a renowned American pediatrician who revolutionized child-rearing practices through his groundbreaking book 'Baby and Child Care'. His work, which sold over 28 million copies, provided compassionate and practical advice to generations of parents. Spock's approach emphasized understanding and responding to children's individual needs.

• March 16 Derek Barton

  Derek Barton was a renowned British organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969 for his groundbreaking work on conformational analysis, which revolutionized understanding of molecular structures.

• March 16 Derek H. R. Barton

  Nobel Prize laureate for their contributions to the development of the concept of conformation and its application in chemistry

• March 19 E. M. S. Namboodiripad

  Prominent Indian communist leader and politician who served as the first Chief Minister of Kerala. He was a key figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and played a significant role in Kerala's political landscape during the 20th century.

• March 21 Galina Ulanova

  Legendary Russian prima ballerina assoluta who revolutionized ballet in the 20th century, considered one of the greatest dancers of her time. She was a principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet and renowned for her exceptional artistic expression and technical mastery.

• March 21 Galina Sergeyevna Ulanova

  Russian prima ballerina assoluta (born 1910)

• March 25 Daniel Massey

  Daniel Massey was a prominent British actor known for his versatile performances in theater and film, coming from a notable acting family.

• March 25 Steven Schiff

  American lawyer and politician (b. 1947)

• March 27 Ferry Porsche

  Renowned Austrian automotive engineer and founder of Porsche AG, who transformed his father Ferdinand's engineering legacy into a world-famous sports car manufacturer.

• March 27 David McClelland

  American psychologist and academic (b. 1917)

• March 31 Bella Abzug

  Bella Abzug was a pioneering American politician, lawyer, and feminist who fought for women's rights and social justice throughout her career. She was a prominent member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

• March 31 Joel Ryce-Menuhin

  American pianist (b. 1933)