Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2013

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2013. 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 Bonnie Franklin

  Iconic American actress best known for her groundbreaking role as Ann Romano in the popular sitcom 'One Day at a Time', which ran from 1975 to 1984.

• March 4 Lillian Cahn

  Hungarian-born American businesswoman who co-founded Coach, Inc., a globally recognized luxury accessories brand, revolutionizing the handbag industry.

• March 5 Hugo Chávez

  Controversial Venezuelan political leader who served as president from 1999 to 2013, known for his socialist policies, anti-imperialist stance, and significant impact on Latin American politics.

• March 6 Alvin Lee

  Legendary rock guitarist and lead singer of the band Ten Years After, known for his electrifying performances at Woodstock.

• March 6 Chorão

  Brazilian rock musician and lead singer of Charlie Brown Jr., known for his significant influence on Brazilian alternative rock scene.

• March 7 Damiano Damiani

  Renowned Italian film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Italian cinema, directing over 30 films for television and cinema, and receiving multiple prestigious awards including the Gold Cup Spain Award in 1982.

• March 7 Claude King

  American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his contributions to the country music genre.

• March 7 Peter Banks

  English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1947)

• March 9 Merton Simpson

  Renowned African-American painter and sculptor.

• March 10 Princess Lilian

  British-born Swedish princess who became the Duchess of Halland, known for her royal connections and life in the Swedish royal family.

• March 12 Ganesh Pyne

  Indian painter and illustrator (b. 1937)

• March 12 Michael Grigsby

  English director and producer (b. 1936)

• March 13 Clive Burr

  Legendary rock drummer who played with Iron Maiden, Samson, and Trust, contributing significantly to the heavy metal music scene.

• March 13 Malachi Throne

  Renowned character actor famous for memorable roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Batman' television series.

• March 14 Jack Greene

  Computer scientist known for developing innovative algorithms in artificial intelligence research.

• March 14 Aramais Sahakyan

  Armenian poet and author (b. 1936)

• March 15 Leverne McDonnell

  Australian actress (b. 1963)

• March 16 Frank Thornton

  English character actor best known for his roles in classic British comedy series like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Last of the Summer Wine'.

• March 20 James Herbert

  Renowned British horror and science fiction author whose chilling novels have sold over 40 million copies worldwide, establishing him as a master of the genre.

• March 21 Chinua Achebe

  Renowned Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, best known for his groundbreaking novel 'Things Fall Apart', which is considered a seminal work of postcolonial literature.

• March 21 Pietro Mennea

  Legendary Italian sprinter who held the world record for 200m from 1979 and won multiple national and international titles, later becoming a sports consultant and politician.

• March 22 Bebo Valdés

  Legendary Cuban-Swedish jazz pianist and composer who was a pivotal figure in the development of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music.

• March 23 Joe Weider

  Pioneering Canadian-American bodybuilding entrepreneur who revolutionized fitness culture, co-founded the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB), and was instrumental in promoting bodybuilding as a professional sport.

• March 23 Boris Berezovsky

  Russian-born soviet-british mathematician and businessman (b. 1946)

• March 25 Jean-Marc Roberts

  Accomplished French novelist, editor, and screenwriter who won the prestigious Prix Renaudot in 1979 and later became director of Stock Editions.

• March 25 Anthony Lewis

  American journalist and academic known for his work on legal and civil liberties issues. He was a prominent columnist for The New York Times and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.

• March 27 Yvonne Brill

  Pioneering rocket scientist and engineer who made significant contributions to spacecraft propulsion technology. She was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2011 for her groundbreaking work in aerospace engineering.

• March 28 Richard Griffiths

  Richard Griffiths was a renowned English actor known for his versatile roles in film and theater, including memorable performances in 'Harry Potter' and 'Withnail and I'.

• March 30 Daniel Hoffman

  Renowned American poet, literary critic, and academic who served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 1973 to 1974. He was a distinguished professor at the University of Pennsylvania and authored several critically acclaimed poetry collections.

• March 30 Phil Ramone

  Renowned South African-American record producer and engineer who worked with numerous legendary musicians and won multiple Grammy Awards during his illustrious career in the music industry.