Famous people and celebrities who died on March 3

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 3. 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.

• 1959 Lou Costello

  Legendary American comedian best known for the comedy duo Abbott and Costello, famous for their vaudeville and film performances, particularly their iconic comedy routine 'Who's on First?'

• 1966 William Frawley

  American actor and vaudevillian (b. 1887)

• 1966 Alice Pearce

  American comedic actress best known for her memorable role as Gladys Kravitz in the classic TV series 'Bewitched', a character that became iconic in television comedy.

• 1974 Barbara Ruick

  Actress (carousel fearless fagan), is killed at 43

• 1982 Georges Perec

  Influential French writer known for experimental literature, member of the Oulipo group, who made significant contributions to postmodern writing.

• 1987 Danny Kaye

  Renowned American comedian, actor, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador known for his comedic performances in film and television during the mid-20th century.

• 1988 Henryk Szeryng

  Henryk Szeryng was a renowned Polish-Mexican classical violinist, particularly celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Brahms' violin concerto. He was a world-class musician who made significant contributions to classical music performance.

• 1991 William Penney

  Baron Penney, a prominent British nuclear physicist who played a crucial role in the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons program.

• 1992 Sandy Dennis

  Sandy Dennis was a renowned American actress who won two Tony Awards and an Oscar for her exceptional stage and film performances, notably in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'.

• 1992 Robert Beatty

  Canadian-British actor with a prolific career spanning several decades, known for his versatile roles in film and television from 1939 to 1989.

• 1993 Albert Sabin

  Albert Sabin was a renowned Polish-American virologist who developed the oral polio vaccine, which played a crucial role in nearly eradicating polio worldwide. His groundbreaking work saved millions of lives and transformed global public health in the 20th century.

• 1993 Carlos Marcello

  Carlos Marcello was a powerful Tunisian-American mafia boss who was a key figure in organized crime in New Orleans and had significant influence in the American Mafia during the mid-20th century.

• 1996 Marguerite Duras

  Renowned French novelist, playwright, and screenwriter who significantly influenced 20th-century literature with her innovative narrative techniques. She was a key figure in the French New Wave movement and wrote numerous critically acclaimed works.

• 1996 Meyer Schapiro

  Influential art historian and critic who significantly shaped modern art scholarship, known for groundbreaking studies on medieval art and modern art movements.

• 1996 John Krol

  John Krol was an influential Roman Catholic Cardinal from Philadelphia who played significant roles in church finance and advocated for nuclear disarmament during the Cold War era.

• 1998 Fred W. Friendly

  Renowned American broadcast journalist who significantly influenced television news and worked closely with Edward R. Murrow.

• 1999 Gerhard Herzberg

  CHE - German-canadian chemist and astronomer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1904)

• 2002 Harlan Howard

  Legendary country music songwriter who wrote numerous hit songs that defined the Nashville sound in the mid-20th century, including classics recorded by Patsy Cline and Ray Price.

• 2003 Horst Buchholz

  Prominent German actor known for international roles, particularly in 1960s cinema. He was a notable romantic lead in American and British films and won recognition at the Cannes Film Festival early in his career.

• 2007 Osvaldo Cavandoli

  Famous Italian cartoonist best known for creating 'La Linea', a minimalist animated character who became an iconic figure in Italian animation.

• 2008 Giuseppe Di Stefano

  Renowned Italian operatic tenor celebrated for his exceptional vocal quality and performances from the late 1940s to early 1990s. Known as 'the golden voice', he was considered the true successor to Beniamino Gigli and had a notable romantic connection with Maria Callas.

• 2010 Michael Foot

  Michael Foot was a prominent British Labour Party politician, intellectual, and journalist who served as Leader of the Opposition and played a significant role in UK political history.

• 2012 Ralph McQuarrie

  Legendary conceptual designer who created iconic visual designs for Star Wars, significantly influencing the film's aesthetic and science fiction visual language.

• 2016 Martin Crowe

  Renowned New Zealand cricket player and sports commentator who was considered one of the most talented batsmen of his generation.

• 2017 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.

• 2018 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.

• 2018 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.

• 2023 Kenzaburo Oe

  Nobel Prize laureate who with poetic force creates an imagined world, where life and myth condense to form a disconcerting picture of the human predicament today