Famous people and celebrities who died in March 2021

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in March 2021. 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 Vernon Jordan

  Influential civil rights leader, attorney, and political advisor who played a crucial role in the African American civil rights movement.

• March 6 Lou Ottens

  Dutch engineer and inventor (b.1926)

• March 6 Graham Pink

  British nurse (b. 1929)

• March 9 James Levine

  Renowned American conductor and pianist, famous for his long association with the Metropolitan Opera and significant contributions to classical music performance and direction.

• March 11 Ray Campi

  American singer and musician (b. 1934)

• March 11 Takis Mousafiris

  Greek composer and songwriter (b. 1936)

• March 12 Ronald DeFeo Jr.

  American criminal (b. 1951)

• March 13 Marvin Hagler

  Legendary middleweight boxing champion who dominated the sport from 1976 to 1987, known for his incredible fighting skills and memorable bout with Sugar Ray Leonard.

• March 13 Murray Walker

  Murray Walker was a legendary British motorsport commentator, widely regarded as the voice of Formula One racing for decades, known for his enthusiastic and iconic commentary style.

• March 17 John Magufuli

  The fifth president of tanzania (b. 1959)

• March 19 Glynn Lunney

  Glynn Lunney was a NASA flight director who played a crucial role in the Apollo space program, including the historic Apollo 13 mission.

• March 21 Nawal El Saadawi

  Prominent Egyptian feminist, writer, physician, and activist who was a leading voice for women's rights in the Arab world.

• March 22 Elgin Baylor

  Elgin Baylor was a legendary NBA player for the Los Angeles Lakers, widely considered one of the most innovative and influential players in basketball history. He revolutionized the game with his athletic prowess and creative playing style during the 1950s and 1960s.

• March 23 George Segal

  Versatile American actor and musician known for Oscar-nominated performance in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' and numerous comedic and dramatic film roles. He was also an accomplished banjo player who released a jazz album in 1967.

• March 24 Jessica Walter

  Renowned American actress best known for her iconic roles in 'Arrested Development' and as the voice of Malory Archer in the animated series 'Archer'. She had a distinguished career spanning television, film, and voice acting.

• March 25 Larry McMurtry

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and screenwriter best known for his epic Western novel 'Lonesome Dove', which was adapted into a highly acclaimed television miniseries and won him the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1986.

• March 25 Beverly Cleary

  Beloved American children's book author who wrote the iconic Ramona series, revolutionizing children's literature with her relatable and humorous characters.

• March 28 Didier Ratsiraka

  Malagasy politician and naval officer (b. 1936)

• March 28 Joseph Edward Duncan

  American serial killer (b. 1963)

• March 29 Bashkim Fino

  Albanian politician, 29th prime minister of albania (b. 1962)

• March 29 Sarah Onyango Obama

  Kenyan educator and philanthropist (b. 1921)

• March 30 Myra Frances

  British actress (b. 1942)

• March 30 G. Gordon Liddy

  Chief operative in the watergate scandal (b. 1930)

• March 31 Ken Reitz

  American baseball player (b. 1951)