Famous people and celebrities who died in March 1999

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 1999. 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 2 Dusty Springfield

  Dusty Springfield was a legendary British pop and soul singer who significantly influenced music in the 1960s, known for her distinctive vocal style and emotional performances.

• March 3 Gerhard Herzberg

  CHE - German-canadian chemist and astronomer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904)

• March 4 Harry Blackmun

  Influential Supreme Court Justice who served from 1970 to 1994, known for writing the majority opinion in Roe v. Wade.

• March 4 Del Close

  Del Close was a legendary comedy improvisation teacher who significantly influenced modern comedy through his work with Second City and training numerous famous comedians.

• March 5 Richard Kiley

  Versatile American actor known for his memorable performances in musical and dramatic roles, particularly his lead role in 'Man of La Mancha' and his appearance in the classic film 'Blackboard Jungle'.

• March 7 Stanley Kubrick

  Legendary film director who revolutionized cinema with groundbreaking works like '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'A Clockwork Orange', known for his meticulous filmmaking and innovative storytelling.

• March 7 Sidney Gottlieb

  Sidney Gottlieb was a controversial CIA chemist who led unethical mind control experiments known as Project MKUltra, involving illegal human experimentation with drugs, psychological manipulation, and sensory deprivation.

• March 8 Joe DiMaggio

  Legendary New York Yankees center fielder, considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. His 56-game hitting streak in 1941 remains an unbroken record in Major League Baseball.

• March 8 Adolfo Bioy Casares

  Influential Argentine writer and close collaborator of Jorge Luis Borges, known for his innovative works of fantastic literature.

• March 8 Peggy Cass

  Peggy Cass was a renowned American actress and comedian, best known for her appearances on game shows and television panels. She had a distinctive comedic style and was a popular personality in mid-20th century entertainment.

• March 9 Harry Somers

  Prominent Canadian composer and musician known for his significant contributions to classical music. He was an important figure in 20th-century Canadian musical composition.

• March 11 Camille Laurin

  Prominent Canadian psychiatrist and politician who served as the 7th Deputy Premier of Quebec, significantly influencing Quebec's political landscape.

• March 12 Yehudi Menuhin

  Legendary violinist and conductor, considered one of the most extraordinary musical prodigies of the 20th century, renowned for his exceptional talent from a very young age.

• March 13 Lee Falk

  Lee Falk was a renowned American comic artist famous for creating iconic comic strips like 'The Phantom' and 'Mandrake the Magician', which were widely syndicated and influential in mid-20th century popular culture.

• March 14 Kirk Alyn

  First actor to portray Superman in live-action film serials during the 1940s. A former Broadway performer who transitioned to cinema and became known for his superhero roles.

• March 17 Ernest Gold

  Renowned Austrian-American composer and conductor who made significant contributions to film and classical music.

• March 17 Jean Pierre-Bloch

  Prominent French resistance fighter during World War II and president of the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism, dedicating his life to fighting discrimination and promoting human rights.

• March 19 Jaime Sabines

  Renowned Mexican contemporary poet known as the "sniper of literature". He wrote ten volumes of poetry translated into twelve languages, capturing everyday life's essence. Sabines was also a notable politician who significantly influenced Mexican literary and political landscapes.

• March 21 Ernie Wise

  Legendary British comedian who formed the iconic comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, one of the most popular comedy partnerships in UK entertainment history. Their Christmas specials were massive television events, attracting nearly 29 million viewers at their peak.

• March 21 Jean Guitton

  Renowned French philosopher and theologian who explored the complex relationship between faith and reason through his extensive writings of around fifty books.

• March 22 Max Beloff

  Baron Beloff was a prominent British academic and historian who made significant contributions to political studies and intellectual discourse in the 20th century.

• March 22 David Strickland

  American actor known for his roles in television, who tragically died young in 1999.

• March 23 Luis María Argaña

  Paraguayan judge and politician, vice president of paraguay (b. 1932)

• March 24 Gertrud Scholtz-Klink

  Prominent Nazi leader who headed the women's organization in the Third Reich, advocating for traditional female roles and Nazi ideology. She was a key figure in promoting gender-specific Nazi propaganda and women's participation in the regime.

• March 25 Cal Ripken Sr.

  Legendary baseball figure known for his significant contributions to the sport as a player, coach, and manager, and father of Cal Ripken Jr., a baseball Hall of Famer.

• March 27 Michael Aris

  British academic and scholar specializing in Tibetan studies, known for his work and marriage to Aung San Suu Kyi.

• March 31 Yuri Knorozov

  Pioneering Ukrainian-Russian linguist and epigrapher who made groundbreaking contributions to deciphering Mayan hieroglyphic writing, revolutionizing our understanding of pre-Columbian civilizations.