Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2004

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2004. 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 Mian Ghulam Jilani

  Pakistani general (b. 1914)

• March 2 Mercedes McCambridge

  Renowned American actress who won an Academy Award for her powerful voice acting in 'Johnny Guitar' and 'The Exorcist', making significant contributions to film and radio drama.

• March 3 Cecily Adams

  American actress and casting director known for her work in television and theater, who passed away in 2004 at a relatively young age.

• March 4 Claude Nougaro

  Claude Nougaro was a renowned French singer, songwriter, and artist known for his poetic lyrics and jazz-influenced music. He was a significant figure in French cultural scene during the 20th century, blending poetry, music, and painting.

• March 6 Frances Dee

  Frances Dee was a prominent Hollywood actress during the Golden Age of cinema, known for her roles in romantic dramas and her marriage to actor Joel McCrea.

• March 7 Paul Winfield

  Acclaimed African American actor known for roles in films like 'Sounder' and television series, who received Emmy and Oscar nominations during his distinguished career.

• March 9 John Mayer

  Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for pop and blues rock music, with hit songs like 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' and chart-topping albums.

• March 9 Albert Mol

  Dutch actor and author (d. 2002).

• March 15 John A. Pople

  Nobel Prize laureate for his development of computational methods in quantum chemistry

• March 15 Philippe Lemaire

  French actor who appeared in over 90 films between 1946 and 2004. He was married to actress Juliette Gra from 1953 to 1956. Tragically, he died by suicide on his 77th birthday.

• March 15 Bill Pickering

  New zealand-american scientist and engineer (b. 1910)

• March 18 Harrison McCain

  Canadian businessman who co-founded McCain Foods, a global frozen food company that revolutionized the food industry.

• March 19 Mitchell Sharp

  Prominent Canadian politician who served in multiple ministerial roles from 1963 to 1978.

• March 20 Pierre Sévigny

  Canadian military officer and politician who served in World War II and later became a prominent figure in Canadian federal politics.

• March 21 Ludmilla Tchérina

  Renowned French ballerina, choreographer, and actress who had a distinguished career in performing arts during the mid-20th century.

• March 22 Ahmed Yassin

  Founder of Hamas, a prominent Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist organization known for its political and militant activities against Israel.

• March 22 V. M. Tarkunde

  Indian lawyer and civil rights activist (b. 1909)

• March 26 Jan Sterling

  Acclaimed American film actress who was Oscar-nominated for her role in 'The High and Mighty' and appeared in over 26 films during her career.

• March 26 Jan Berry

  American rock musician and songwriter, one half of the famous duo Jan and Dean, known for their surf rock hits like 'Deadman's Curve'.

• March 27 Robert Merle

  Renowned French novelist and writer known for historical fiction and academic works.

• March 28 Peter Ustinov

  Peter Ustinov was a renowned British actor, writer, and filmmaker who won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy Award. He was a versatile talent known for his roles in films like Spartacus and for his significant contributions to literature and performing arts.

• March 29 Joel Feinberg

  Prominent American philosopher known for his significant contributions to legal and political philosophy, particularly in ethics and rights theory.

• March 29 Lise de Baissac

  Courageous Mauritian-born Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent who played a crucial role during World War II. Her wartime heroism and intelligence work made her a notable figure in resistance history.

• March 30 Alistair Cooke

  Renowned British-American journalist and broadcaster famous for his weekly 'Letter from America' radio series, which ran for 58 years and provided insightful commentary on American life and culture.

• March 30 Hubert Gregg

  Hubert Gregg was a prominent British broadcaster, actor, writer, and director who made significant contributions to entertainment and media during the mid-20th century.

• March 30 Michael King

  New zealand historian and author (b. 1945)

• March 31 Scott Helvenston

  American navy seal (born 1965).