Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2001

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2001. 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 Henry Wade
Henry Wade was an American lawyer and district attorney of Dallas County, Texas, best known for being the defendant in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade.
March 3 Eugene Sledge
Eugene Sledge was a renowned World War II veteran and author, best known for his powerful memoir 'With the Old Breed', which provided a raw and honest account of combat in the Pacific Theater.
March 4 Harold Stassen
Harold Stassen was a prominent American politician who served as governor of Minnesota and ran for the Republican presidential nomination nine times between 1948 and 1992. He later became president of the University of Pennsylvania and had a distinguished career in public service and education.
March 4 Fred Lasswell
American cartoonist (b. 1916)
March 4 Jean René Bazaine
French painter and author (b. 1904)
March 4 Jim Rhodes
American businessman and politician, 61st governor of ohio (b. 1909)
March 7 Frankie Carle
Providence, rhode island -- orchestra leader ("golden touch")
March 9 Louiza Podimata
Greek actress (born 1920).
March 12 Robert Ludlum
Renowned American thriller novelist who created iconic characters like Jason Bourne and wrote numerous bestselling spy novels.
March 12 Victor Westhoff
Dutch botanist and academic (b. 1916)
March 13 Encarnacion Alzona
Filipino historian and educator (d. 2001).
March 15 Ann Sothern
Prominent American actress who rose from small Broadway roles to Hollywood stardom, particularly known for her popular 'Maisie' film series at MGM during the 1930s and 1940s.
March 16 Bob Wollek
Professional French race car driver and skier who tragically died in 2001. He was a notable competitor in endurance racing, particularly in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
March 18 John Phillips
Legendary musician of The Mamas & The Papas, a pivotal band in the 1960s folk-rock music scene.
March 21 Chung Ju-yung
Chung Ju-yung was a prominent South Korean businessman who founded the Hyundai Group, transforming it into a global industrial powerhouse spanning automotive, shipbuilding, and construction industries.
March 22 William Hanna
Legendary American animator who co-founded Hanna-Barbera Studios, creating iconic cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry and The Flintstones.
March 22 Robert Fletcher Shaw
Canadian businessman, academic, and civil servant (b. 1910)
March 23 Rowland Evans
Rowland Evans was an influential American political columnist and journalist known for his long-running syndicated column 'Evans and Novak' with Robert Novak. He was a prominent political commentator who provided insights into Washington politics during the late 20th century.
March 24 Muriel Young
English television host and producer (b. 1928)[325]
March 28 Moe Koffman
Renowned Canadian jazz flutist and saxophonist who was a significant figure in the Canadian music scene, known for his innovative jazz performances and compositions.
March 29 John Lewis
The description seems incorrect. John Lewis was a prominent civil rights leader and congressman, not a pianist born in 1920.
March 29 Helge Ingstad
Norwegian lawyer, academic, and explorer (b. 1899)
March 31 Clifford Shull
Clifford Shull was a distinguished American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1994 for his groundbreaking work in neutron diffraction techniques. His research significantly advanced our understanding of material structures and atomic interactions.
March 31 David Rocastle
Talented English footballer who played for Arsenal and the national team, remembered as a skilled midfielder who tragically passed away in 2001.