Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2012

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2012. 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 Norman St John-Stevas

  Baron St John of Fawsley, prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

• March 2 James Q. Wilson

  American political scientist and academic (b. 1931)

• March 3 Ralph McQuarrie

  Legendary conceptual designer who created iconic visual designs for Star Wars, significantly influencing the film's aesthetic and science fiction visual language.

• March 3 Alex Webster

  Professional American football player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• March 4 Don Mincher

  American baseball player (b. 1938)

• March 5 William O. Wooldridge

  American sergeant (b. 1922)

• March 5 Paul Haines

  New zealand-australian author (b. 1970)

• March 6 Helen Walulik

  American baseball player (b. 1929)

• March 7 Włodzimierz Smolarek

  Polish footballer and manager (b. 1957)

• March 8 Simin Daneshvar

  Prominent Iranian novelist, short story writer, and university professor who was a pioneering figure in modern Persian literature. She was the first Iranian woman to publish a novel and is considered one of the most important Iranian writers of the 20th century.

• March 10 Jean Giraud

  Jean Giraud, also known as Moebius, was a legendary French comic book artist and illustrator who revolutionized the graphic novel and science fiction art. He co-founded the influential magazine Métal Hurlant and created iconic works like 'Blueberry' and 'The Incal'. His innovative style influenced generations of artists across comics, animation, and film design.

• March 10 Frank Sherwood Rowland

  CHE - American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1927)

• March 11 James B. Morehead

  American colonel and pilot (b. 1916)

• March 12 Dick Harter

  American basketball player and coach (b. 1930)

• March 12 Friedhelm Konietzka

  German-swiss footballer and manager (b. 1938)

• March 15 Dave Philley

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1920)

• March 16 Takaaki Yoshimoto

  Influential Japanese intellectual known for his significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and critical theory during the mid-20th century.

• March 18 William R. Charette

  American soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1932)

• March 18 William G. Moore Jr.

  American general (b. 1920)

• March 20 Jim Stynes

  Renowned Irish-Australian footballer who became a prominent sports figure and humanitarian, known for his significant contributions to Australian Rules Football and community work.

• March 20 Noboru Ishiguro

  Japanese animator and director (b. 1938)

• March 21 Irving Louis Horowitz

  American sociologist, author, and academic (b. 1929)

• March 25 Antonio Tabucchi

  Antonio Tabucchi was a renowned Italian writer and literary scholar specializing in Portuguese literature, known for his novel 'Sostiene Pereira' and his translations of works by Fernando Pessoa and Andrade.

• March 25 Edd Gould

  English animator and voice actor, founded eddsworld (b. 1988)

• March 25 Hal E. Chester

  American actor, director, and producer (b. 1921)

• March 26 Thomas M. Cover

  American theorist and academic (b. 1938)

• March 27 Adrienne Rich

  Influential American poet and feminist writer who revolutionized contemporary poetry through her deeply personal and politically charged work. She was a prominent voice in feminist literature and academic circles, winning the National Book Award and teaching at prestigious universities like Columbia and Rutgers.

• March 28 Harry Crews

  Harry Crews was a distinctive Southern Gothic novelist known for his raw, provocative storytelling that explored the darker aspects of human nature. His works often featured grotesque characters and settings in the American South, earning him a cult following in literary circles. He was a significant figure in contemporary American literature, teaching creative writing at the University of Florida for …

• March 29 Bill Jenkins

  Prominent American race car driver and automotive engineer known for significant contributions to motorsports engineering during the mid-20th century.