Famous people and celebrities who died on March 4

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 4. 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.

• 1852 Nikolai Gogol

  Russian writer. he was a notable novelist and dramatist. he failed in his initial attempts to become an actor. instead, he became a civil servant clerk and history teacher. his 1831 first collection of stories attracted attention.

• 1925 Moritz Moszkowski

  Polish composer and pianist known for his piano compositions and salon music.

• 1941 Ludwig Quidde

  PEA - German activist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1858)

• 1948 Antonin Artaud

  French poet, theoretician, and playwright. his ideals were poe and baudelaire. he started a magazine with his friends at the age of 14. he founded theatre of life/theater of cruelty as an adult. artaud suffered from mental and physical hardships all his life. artaud nearly died of meningitis when he was five years old. he suffered from severe headaches and …

• 1952 Charles Scott Sherrington

  MED - English neurophysiologist and pathologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1857)

• 1977 Toma Caragiu

  Renowned Romanian actor who was a significant figure in Romanian theater and cinema during the mid-20th century.

• 1979 Gladys McConnell

  American actress and aviatrix (born in 1905)

• 1986 Richard Manuel

  Richard Manuel was a Canadian musician, best known as a member of The Band, a highly influential rock group of the 1960s and 1970s. He was a talented multi-instrumentalist, particularly renowned for his piano skills and distinctive vocal style.

• 1986 Ding Ling

  Prominent Chinese feminist writer and socialist realist author who played a crucial role in 20th-century Chinese literature.

• 1994 John Candy

  Beloved Canadian comedian and actor known for his comedic roles in classic films like 'Uncle Buck' and 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'. His warm, jovial persona and exceptional comedic timing made him a beloved figure in Hollywood comedy during the 1980s and early 1990s.

• 1996 Minnie Pearl

  Beloved American country comedian and Grand Ole Opry performer known for her comedic persona and signature straw hat with price tag.

• 1997 Robert H. Dicke

  Renowned American physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to cosmology and experimental physics.

• 2001 Harold Stassen

  Harold Stassen was a prominent American politician who served as governor of Minnesota and ran for the Republican presidential nomination nine times between 1948 and 1992. He later became president of the University of Pennsylvania and had a distinguished career in public service and education.

• 2003 Sébastien Japrisot

  Renowned French author, screenwriter, and director known for his significant contributions to literature and cinema. He was a versatile creative talent who worked across multiple artistic mediums.

• 2004 Claude Nougaro

  Claude Nougaro was a renowned French singer, songwriter, and artist known for his poetic lyrics and jazz-influenced music. He was a significant figure in French cultural scene during the 20th century, blending poetry, music, and painting.

• 2005 Nicola Calipari

  Italian secret service agent who was tragically killed during a mission in Iraq while escorting journalist Giuliana Sgrena to safety.

• 2007 Thomas Eagleton

  Thomas Eagleton was a prominent Democratic Senator from Missouri who became famous for being George McGovern's vice-presidential running mate in the 1972 presidential election. He was forced to withdraw from the ticket after revelations about his past treatment for depression, which became a significant political controversy.

• 2008 Gary Gygax

  Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, a revolutionary role-playing game that fundamentally transformed the gaming industry. He is considered a pioneer of modern tabletop role-playing games and geek culture.

• 2009 George McAfee

  George McAfee was a notable American football player who played in the NFL during the 1940s, primarily for the Chicago Bears. He was a versatile athlete known for his speed and agility on the field.

• 2009 Horton Foote

  Horton Foote was a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter, best known for his Academy Award-winning screenplay for 'Tender Mercies' and his play 'The Trip to Bountiful'.

• 2011 Simon van der Meer

  PHY - Dutch-swiss physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1925)

• 2016 Bud Collins

  Legendary tennis journalist and broadcaster who significantly shaped tennis media coverage for over five decades.

• 2016 Pat Conroy

  Pat Conroy was a celebrated American novelist known for his powerful Southern literature, including works like 'The Prince of Tides' and 'The Great Santini'.

• 2019 Luke Perry

  Luke Perry was an iconic American actor who rose to fame in the 1990s through his role as Dylan McKay in the popular teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210. He was a teen idol who later transitioned to more mature acting roles, including Fred Andrews in Riverdale. Perry tragically passed away in 2019 after suffering a stroke.

• 2019 Keith Flint

  Keith Flint was the iconic lead singer and dancer of the electronic dance music group The Prodigy, known for his distinctive punk-electronic style.

• 2020 Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

  Prominent Peruvian diplomat who served as United Nations Secretary-General from 1982 to 1991, playing a crucial role in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.

• 2022 Shane Warne

  Shane Warne was an iconic Australian cricket player considered one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the sport, known for his exceptional leg spin techniques.

• 2022 Rod Marsh

  Legendary Australian cricketer and coach who was a key figure in Australian cricket during the 1970s.