Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2018

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2018. 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 María Rubio

  Renowned Mexican actress who made significant contributions to television, film, and stage during the mid-20th century.

• March 2 Billy Herrington

  American actor (b. 1969)

• March 3 David Ogden Stiers

  Renowned American actor best known for his role as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III in the iconic TV series M*A*S*H and for numerous voice acting roles in Disney animated films.

• March 3 Roger Bannister

  Legendary British athlete who made history by being the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, breaking a significant psychological barrier in athletic performance.

• March 3 Mal Bryce

  Australian politician (b. 1943)

• March 3 Vanessa Goodwin

  Australian politician (b. 1969)

• March 4 Davide Astori

  Davide Astori was a respected Italian professional footballer who played for Fiorentina and the national team, tragically passing away in 2018, which deeply shocked the football world.

• March 5 Trevor Baylis

  Innovative English inventor who created the wind-up radio, revolutionizing communication in areas without electricity.

• March 6 John E. Sulston

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death'

• March 6 Peter Nicholls

  Australian science fiction critic and encyclopedist (b. 1939)

• March 8 Kate Wilhelm

  Renowned American science fiction novelist who won multiple prestigious awards including the Nebula, Hugo, Jupiter, and Locus Awards. She was a significant contributor to the sci-fi literary genre during the 1970s.

• March 9 Jo Min-ki

  Korean actor (b. 1965)

• March 10 Hubert de Givenchy

  Legendary French fashion designer who revolutionized haute couture and was a close collaborator with Audrey Hepburn. He created iconic designs that defined mid-20th century fashion and elegance.

• March 11 Karl Lehmann

  Karl Lehmann was a prominent German Catholic cardinal who served as the Bishop of Mainz from 1975 to 2016. He was a significant figure in the German Catholic Church and known for his progressive theological views.

• March 11 Ken Dodd

  Beloved English comedian and entertainer known for his unique comedy style and long-standing career in British entertainment. He was famous for his stand-up comedy and his signature tickling stick.

• March 11 Siegfried Rauch

  German actor (b. 1932)

• March 14 Stephen Hawking

  Renowned British theoretical physicist who revolutionized our understanding of cosmology, black holes, and the origins of the universe. He was a professor at Cambridge University and authored the bestselling book 'A Brief History of Time'. Despite being diagnosed with ALS, he became one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.

• March 14 Marielle Franco

  Brazilian politician, human rights activist, and feminist who was tragically assassinated in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, becoming a symbol of resistance against violence.

• March 14 Jim Bowen

  Popular English comedian and television presenter best known for hosting the darts-themed game show 'Bullseye'.

• March 14 Liam O'Flynn

  Irish uileann piper (b. 1945)

• March 16 Louise Slaughter

  Prominent Democratic congresswoman from New York who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 30 years, known for her advocacy in healthcare and women's rights.

• March 20 C. K. Mann

  A ghanaian highlife musician and producer (b. 1936)

• March 22 Johan van Hulst

  Dutch politician, academic, and Holocaust hero who saved hundreds of Jewish children during World War II and was honored as a Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem. He was a prominent academic and political figure in the Netherlands, known for his moral courage during the Nazi occupation.

• March 22 Wayne Huizenga

  Prominent American business entrepreneur who transformed Blockbuster Video into a massive national rental chain and was a significant owner of the Miami Dolphins football team. He played a crucial role in expanding Blockbuster from 26 to over 1,435 outlets, demonstrating his exceptional business acumen.

• March 24 Rim Banna

  Renowned Palestinian singer and cultural activist who used music to promote social justice and Palestinian identity.

• March 24 Lys Assia

  Swiss singer who made history as the first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, pioneering the international music competition.

• March 26 Fabrizio Frizzi

  Renowned Italian television presenter who hosted numerous popular TV programs like 'Scommettiamo che?' and 'I Fatti Vostri'. He was a beloved national TV personality who received the prestigious title of Commendatore della Repubblica in 2015.

• March 29 Anita Shreve

  Acclaimed American novelist known for emotionally powerful works like 'The Pilot's Wife' and 'The Weight of Water'.

• March 30 Bill Maynard

  Bill Maynard was a prominent English actor known for his comedic roles in television and film throughout the mid-20th century.