Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2009

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2009. 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 João Bernardo Vieira

  Bissau-guinean politician, president of guinea-bissau (b. 1939)

• March 4 Horton Foote

  Horton Foote was a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter, best known for his Academy Award-winning screenplay for 'Tender Mercies' and his play 'The Trip to Bountiful'.

• March 4 George McAfee

  George McAfee was a notable American football player who played in the NFL during the 1940s, primarily for the Chicago Bears. He was a versatile athlete known for his speed and agility on the field.

• March 4 Yvon Cormier

  Canadian professional wrestler (born in 1938).

• March 6 Francis Magalona

  Influential Filipino rapper, actor, and director who was a significant cultural icon in the Philippines, known for his musical talent and social commentary.

• March 8 Ali Bongo

  Ali Bongo was a notable British magician and entertainer known for his unique magical performances and stage presence.

• March 8 Hank Locklin

  American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist who was a prominent figure in the Nashville music scene during the mid-20th century.

• March 13 Betsy Blair

  American actress known for her roles in film and stage during the mid-20th century, with a notable career spanning several decades.

• March 13 Alan W. Livingston

  American businessman (b. 1917)

• March 14 Alain Bashung

  Renowned French singer, songwriter, and actor who was a significant figure in French contemporary music, known for his poetic lyrics and distinctive musical style.

• March 14 Millard Kaufman

  Acclaimed American screenwriter and novelist, best known for his Oscar-nominated screenplay for 'Bad Day at Black Rock'.

• March 14 Altovise Davis

  Altovise Davis was the widow of legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., known for her close association with the famous performer and his legacy.

• March 15 Ron Silver

  Ron Silver was a prominent American actor, director, and political activist known for his versatile roles in film and television, and his passionate political engagement.

• March 18 Natasha Richardson

  Acclaimed British actress from a legendary theatrical family, Natasha Richardson was a Tony Award-winning performer known for her powerful stage presence and notable roles in theatre and film. She tragically died in 2009 after a skiing accident, cutting short a promising career that spanned Broadway and international cinema.

• March 18 Omid Reza Mir Sayafi

  Iranian journalist and blogger (b. 1980)

• March 19 Maria Bergson

  Austrian-american architect and interior designer (b. 1914)

• March 21 Walt Poddubny

  Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1960)

• March 22 Jade Goody

  British reality TV star who became famous through Big Brother and later known for raising cervical cancer awareness before her untimely death at age 27.

• March 23 Ghukas Chubaryan

  Armenian sculptor (born in 1923)

• March 23 Raúl Macías

  Mexican boxer and trainer (b. 1934)

• March 24 Gábor Ocskay

  Hungarian ice hockey player (b. 1975)[345][346]

• March 25 Giovanni Parisi

  An Italian professional boxer who won the Olympic gold medal in the lightweight category at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, becoming a significant figure in Italian boxing history.

• March 25 Dan Seals

  American musician (b. 1948)

• March 25 Kosuke Koyama

  Japanese-american theologian and academic (b. 1929)

• March 25 Johnny Blanchard

  American baseball player (born 1933).

• March 25 Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu

  Turkish politician and member of the parliament of turkey (b. 1954)

• March 27 Irving R. Levine

  Prominent American journalist and author known for his work in broadcast journalism, particularly with NBC News.

• March 28 Maurice Jarre

  Renowned French film composer who won three Academy Awards for his iconic musical scores in epic films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He revolutionized film music with his innovative approach to sound.

• March 29 Vladimir Fedotov

  Soviet football manager and striker (born 1943).

• March 31 Raul Alfonsin

  Prominent Argentinian democratic leader who played a crucial role in restoring democracy after the military dictatorship, bringing human rights violators to justice and strengthening democratic institutions.