Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2017

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2017. 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 3 René Préval

  Haitian agronomist and politician who served as the 52nd President of Haiti from 2006 to 2011. He was a significant political figure who led Haiti during a challenging period of reconstruction.

• March 4 Clayton Yeutter

  Clayton Yeutter was a prominent American politician who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture and played significant roles in trade policy.

• March 6 Robert Osborne

  Robert Osborne was a renowned film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), known for his extensive knowledge of cinema history and charismatic presentation style.

• March 7 Hans G. Dehmelt

  Nobel Prize laureate for the development of the ion trap technique

• March 8 George A. Olah

  Nobel Prize laureate for his contribution to carbocation chemistry

• March 9 Howard Hodgkin

  Renowned British painter celebrated for his vibrant abstract artworks that blurred the lines between representation and emotion.

• March 17 Derek Walcott

  Saint Lucian playwright and poet who won the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. His epic poem 'Omeros' is considered his masterpiece. He was a renowned professor of poetry and received multiple prestigious awards.

• March 18 Chuck Berry

  Chuck Berry was a pioneering rock 'n' roll musician who fundamentally shaped the genre, blending rhythm and blues with country music and influencing generations of musicians with his innovative guitar playing and songwriting.

• March 18 Trisha Brown

  Trisha Brown was a pioneering postmodern choreographer who revolutionized contemporary dance through her experimental and groundbreaking performance techniques. She was a key figure in the Judson Dance Theater and significantly influenced modern dance aesthetics in the late 20th century.

• March 20 David Rockefeller

  Prominent American banker and philanthropist from the influential Rockefeller family, who played a significant role in global finance and charitable work throughout the 20th century.

• March 21 Martin McGuinness

  Prominent Irish republican politician who served as deputy first minister of Northern Ireland and was a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process.

• March 21 Colin Dexter

  Renowned British crime novelist who created the iconic Inspector Morse detective series, which was later adapted into a popular television show starring John Thaw.

• March 21 Chuck Barris

  Influential American television producer and game show host, best known for creating popular shows like 'The Gong Show' and 'The Dating Game'.

• March 21 Mike Hall

  British cyclist (b. 1981)

• March 23 Lola Albright

  Versatile American actress known for her tough-talking style and roles in film and television, particularly in the TV series Peter Gunn. She began her career working as a switchboard operator and stenographer before breaking into Hollywood.

• March 23 Miroslava Breach

  Mexican investigative journalist (b. 1962)

• March 25 Cuthbert Sebastian

  St. kitts and nevis politician (b. 1921)

• March 26 Darlene Cates

  Actress who gained recognition for her memorable role in the critically acclaimed film 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape', starring alongside Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio.

• March 29 Alexei Abrikosov

  Renowned Russian-American physicist who won the Nobel Prize, making significant contributions to theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.

• March 31 James Rosenquist

  James Rosenquist was a prominent American pop artist known for his large-scale, billboard-inspired paintings that critiqued consumer culture and mass media. A key figure in the 1960s Pop Art movement, his work often combined fragmented images from advertisements and popular imagery. His innovative approach significantly influenced contemporary art.

• March 31 Gilbert Baker

  Iconic gay rights activist and artist who designed the rainbow flag, a powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and equality worldwide.