Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2010

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2010. 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 Kristian Digby

  British television director and presenter (born 1977).

• March 3 Michael Foot

  Michael Foot was a prominent British Labour Party politician, intellectual, and journalist who served as Leader of the Opposition and played a significant role in UK political history.

• March 4 Nan Martin

  Accomplished American actress with a distinguished career in film and television, known for her versatile character roles across multiple decades.

• March 5 Richard Stapley

  British actor and writer (b. 1923)

• March 9 Doris Haddock

  Doris 'Granny D' Haddock was a remarkable American political activist known for her extraordinary cross-country walk to advocate for campaign finance reform. At age 89, she walked from Los Angeles to Washington D.C., covering 10 miles daily to raise awareness about political corruption and democratic transparency.

• March 10 Corey Haim

  Corey Haim was a prominent Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1980s, particularly known for his iconic role in the vampire film 'The Lost Boys' and his contributions to teen cinema.

• March 11 Merlin Olsen

  Legendary NFL Hall of Fame player for the Los Angeles Rams who successfully transitioned to acting and sports broadcasting, becoming a multi-talented sports icon of his era.

• March 11 Hans van Mierlo

  Prominent Dutch politician and journalist who served as deputy prime minister of the Netherlands and was a key figure in Dutch political life.

• March 12 Miguel Delibes

  Miguel Delibes was a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist who masterfully depicted rural Spanish life in his literary works. He was a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish literature and received numerous national literary awards.

• March 13 Jean Ferrat

  Renowned French poet and singer celebrated for his poetic musical interpretations, especially of Louis Aragon's works, and his significant contribution to French cultural landscape.

• March 14 Peter Graves

  Peter Graves was an acclaimed American actor best known for his iconic role as Jim Phelps in the popular television series 'Mission: Impossible'. He was a prominent figure in television and film during the mid-20th century.

• March 16 Ksenija Pajčin

  Serbian singer, dancer and model (b. 1977)

• March 17 Alex Chilton

  Influential American musician known for his work with The Box Tops and Big Star, who significantly impacted alternative and indie rock music.

• March 18 Fess Parker

  Famous American actor best known for portraying Davy Crockett in Disney films and television series, which made him a cultural icon of the 1950s. He later became a successful businessman in the wine and hospitality industries.

• March 20 Harry Carpenter

  Renowned British sports broadcaster known for his insightful commentary on boxing and other sporting events during the mid-20th century.

• March 20 Stewart Udall

  Influential American politician who served as Secretary of the Interior under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, playing a significant role in environmental and conservation policies.

• March 20 Liz Carpenter

  Prominent American journalist, author, and feminist activist who served as press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson during the 1960s.

• March 21 Sir James W. Black

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries of important principles for drug treatment

• March 24 Robert Culp

  Versatile American actor best known for TV series 'I Spy' and 'The Greatest American Hero'. He was a talented performer who successfully transitioned from minor roles to becoming a prominent television actor.

• March 24 Jim Marshall

  Iconic American rock photography pioneer who captured legendary images of music's most influential artists during the 1960s and 1970s.

• March 24 Johnny Maestro

  American pop and doo-wop singer known for his work with The Crests and Brooklyn Bridge, famous for hits like '16 Candles'.

• March 27 Vasily Smyslov

  Legendary Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958. He was a remarkable player with 17 chess olympiad medals, an all-time record, and ten gold medals in European team championships.

• March 27 Dick Giordano

  Renowned American comic book illustrator and inker who significantly contributed to the comic book industry. He worked with major publishers and helped define the visual style of many iconic characters.

• March 28 June Havoc

  Renowned American actress, dancer, and stage director known for her successful Broadway and Hollywood career, and sister of famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.

• March 28 Herb Ellis

  Herb Ellis was a renowned jazz guitarist who significantly contributed to the development of jazz music in the mid-20th century. He was particularly famous for his collaborations with jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, and his innovative guitar playing style.

• March 30 Jaime Escalante

  Jaime Escalante was a renowned Bolivian-American mathematics teacher who gained national recognition for teaching calculus to students in a challenging East Los Angeles high school. His inspiring story was immortalized in the movie 'Stand and Deliver'.

• March 30 Morris R. Jeppson

  American lieutenant and physicist who played a significant role during World War II, notably involved with the Manhattan Project.

• March 31 Roger Addison

  Welsh rugby union player (b. 1945)

• March 31 Jerald terHorst

  American journalist (b. 1922)