Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2015

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2015. 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 Minnie Miñoso

  Pioneering Cuban-American baseball player who broke racial barriers in Major League Baseball, known as the 'Cuban Comet'.

• March 2 Dave Mackay

  Legendary Scottish footballer and manager who made significant contributions to football in the United Kingdom during his career.

• March 7 Yoshihiro Tatsumi

  Pioneering Japanese manga artist who revolutionized the gekiga style of graphic storytelling, influencing generations of illustrators.

• March 8 Sam Simon

  Sam Simon was a renowned American television writer, producer, and director best known as a co-developer of the groundbreaking animated series 'The Simpsons'. He was a key creative force in the show's early years and significantly shaped its comedic style and cultural impact.

• March 8 Lew Soloff

  Renowned jazz trumpet player known for his work with Blood, Sweat & Tears and Mingus Big Band, who significantly influenced jazz and rock music in the late 20th century.

• March 9 James Molyneaux

  Baron Molyneaux of Killead, a prominent Northern Irish politician and soldier who played a significant role in Ulster Unionist politics during the late 20th century.

• March 10 Richard Glatzer

  American film director, producer, and screenwriter who passed away in 2015. Known for his contributions to independent cinema.

• March 12 Terry Pratchett

  Acclaimed British fantasy author who created the immensely popular Discworld series, known for his witty and satirical approach to fantasy literature.

• March 12 Michael Graves

  Michael Graves was a prominent American architect known for postmodern design, famous for creating iconic buildings like the Portland Building and the Humana Building.

• March 13 Al Rosen

  Prominent American baseball player and manager who played for the Cleveland Indians and was known for his powerful hitting during the 1950s.

• March 15 Sally Forrest

  Sally Forrest was an accomplished American actress and dancer who was active during the mid-20th century Hollywood era, known for her performances in various films and stage productions.

• March 15 Mike Porcaro

  Accomplished bass player of the renowned rock band Toto, who contributed significantly to their musical success before passing away in 2015.

• March 15 Curtis Gans

  American political scientist and author (b. 1937)

• March 17 Frank Perris

  Canadian motorcycle racer (b. 1931)

• March 18 Zhao Dayu

  Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1961)

• March 20 Malcolm Fraser

  Malcolm Fraser was a prominent Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, leading the Liberal Party during a significant period of the nation's political history.

• March 20 Eva Burrows

  Australian religious leader who served as the 13th General of the Salvation Army, known for her humanitarian work and leadership.

• March 21 Alberta Watson

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television series like 'La Femme Nikita' and 'Nikita', who passed away in 2015 after a notable career in film and TV.

• March 21 Hans Erni

  Hans Erni was a renowned Swiss artist, designer, and sculptor known for his prolific career spanning nearly a century. He was celebrated for his diverse artistic contributions and remarkable longevity, living to be 106 years old. His work significantly influenced Swiss visual arts in the 20th century.

• March 21 James C. Binnicker

  American sergeant (b. 1938)

• March 22 Horst Buhtz

  German footballer and manager (b. 1923)

• March 23 Lee Kuan Yew

  Prominent Singaporean statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, widely considered the founding father of modern Singapore and a key architect of its transformation from a colonial outpost to a global economic powerhouse.

• March 23 Lil' Chris

  English singer-songwriter, actor, and television personality (b. 1990)

• March 23 Gian Vittorio Baldi

  Italian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1930)

• March 23 Bobby Lowther

  American basketball player and lieutenant (b. 1923)

• March 24 Oleg Bryjak

  Oleg Bryjak was a prominent Kazakhstani-German bass-baritone opera singer who performed with Deutsche Oper am Rhein from 1996 until his tragic death in 2015.

• March 26 Friedrich L. Bauer

  Prominent German mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to theoretical computer science and cryptography during the 20th century.

• March 26 Tomas Tranströmer

  LIT - Swedish poet, translator, and psychologist nobel prize laureate (b. 1931)

• March 29 William Delafield Cook

  Australian-english painter (b. 1926)

• March 30 Helmut Dietl

  Prominent German film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his satirical and critically acclaimed works in German cinema. He was an influential figure in the New German Cinema movement.