Famous people and celebrities who died on March 2

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 2. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1895 Berthe Morisot

  French impressionist painter, morisot is the great-great grand granddaughter of jean honore fragonard. the louvre didn't have a single female painting when morisot started her studies in painting in late 1850s. she was the third of three daughters, and she was followed by a son five years later. the family was wealthy and even provided education for the girls. berthe …

• 1921 Champ Clark

  Champ Clark was a prominent American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

• 1939 Howard Carter

  American former sprinter and Olympic gold medalist.

• 1944 Ida Maclean

  British biochemist, the first woman admitted to the london chemical society (b. 1877)

• 1945 Emily Carr

  Canadian writer and artist, carr is heavily inspired by the pacific northwest coast's indigenous peoples. carr was one of the first canadian painters to adopt a modernist, post-impressionist style. she did not get much recognition for her work until later in life. as she grew older, her subject matter changed from aboriginal to landscape and forest scenes. carr, a writer …

• 1962 Charles Jean de la Vallée-Poussin

  Belgian mathematician and academic (b. 1866)

• 1967 José Martínez Ruiz

  Spanish author and critic (b. 1873)

• 1975 Madeleine Vionnet

  French fashion designer, an entrepreneur in couturiere. she was the first to invent the bias cut, a dressmaking technique. her influence on fashion history was the greatest from 1919 to 1939. she was married twice.

• 1979 Christy Ring

  Legendary Irish hurler widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He played for Cork and is remembered as an iconic figure in hurling during the mid-20th century.

• 1982 Philip K Dick

  Influential science fiction author who profoundly impacted the genre with philosophical and dystopian narratives. His works explore complex themes of reality, perception, and human identity. Many of his stories have been adapted into critically acclaimed films like Blade Runner and Total Recall.

• 1987 Randolph Scott

  American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89. he was born 1898.

• 1991 Serge Gainsbourg

  Iconic French singer, songwriter, actor, and artist known for provocative music and complex romantic relationships. He revolutionized French pop music with his unique style and controversial persona. His song 'Je t'aime... moi non plus' became an international sensation.

• 1994 Tengiz Abuladze

  Renowned Georgian film director known for his powerful and critically acclaimed films that often critiqued Soviet-era politics and social issues.

• 1999 Dusty Springfield

  Dusty Springfield was a legendary British pop and soul singer who significantly influenced music in the 1960s, known for her distinctive vocal style and emotional performances.

• 2000 Sandra Schmirler

  Renowned Canadian curler and sportscaster who made significant contributions to the sport before her untimely death in 2000.

• 2003 Hank Ballard

  Hank Ballard was an influential rhythm and blues singer and songwriter who significantly contributed to the development of early rock and roll music. He is best known for writing and performing the original version of 'The Twist', a song that became a massive dance craze in the early 1960s.

• 2004 Mercedes McCambridge

  Renowned American actress who won an Academy Award for her powerful voice acting in 'Johnny Guitar' and 'The Exorcist', making significant contributions to film and radio drama.

• 2005 Martin Denny

  Martin Denny was a pioneering American exotica and jazz musician known for his influential lounge and tropical music in the 1950s and 1960s.

• 2007 Henri Troyat

  Renowned Russian-French novelist, historian, and literary figure who was elected to the French Academy in 1959 and wrote extensively about Russian history and culture.

• 2012 Norman St John-Stevas

  Baron St John of Fawsley, prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

• 2012 Van T. Barfoot

  American colonel, medal of honor recipient (b. 1919)

• 2012 Lawrence Anthony

  South african environmentalist, explorer, and author (b. 1950)

• 2013 Peter Harvey

  Australian journalist (b. 1944)

• 2015 Dave Mackay

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

• 2016 Aubrey McClendon

  American energy executive and businessman who co-founded Chesapeake Energy and was a part-owner of the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team.

• 2016 Benoît Lacroix

  Prominent Canadian priest, historian, and philosopher who made significant contributions to Quebec's intellectual and cultural landscape.