Famous people and celebrities who died on March 9

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 9. 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.

• 1945 Margot Frank

  Sister of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who tragically died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during the Holocaust, symbolizing the immense human loss of that period.

• 1955 Matthew Henson

  Matthew henson was an american explorer known for being the first african-american arctic explorer and for his expeditions to the north pole with robert peary.

• 1974 Earl W. Sutherland, Jr.

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the mechanisms of the action of hormones

• 1981 Max Delbrück

  Pioneering German-American biophysicist who made significant contributions to molecular biology and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1969.

• 1983 Faye Emerson

  American television and film actress who was prominent in the early days of television. She was married twice, first to William Crawford and later to Elliot Roosevelt, son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• 1983 Ulf von Euler

  MED - Swedish physiologist and pharmacologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905)

• 1989 Robert Mapplethorpe

  Robert Mapplethorpe was a groundbreaking American photographer known for his provocative black-and-white portraits, particularly of male subjects, who significantly influenced contemporary art and photography.

• 1992 Menachem Begin

  Prominent Israeli politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Israel from 1977 to 1983. He was a key figure in Israeli politics, leading the Likud party and winning the Nobel Peace Prize for the Camp David Accords with Egypt in 1978.

• 1993 C Northcote Parkinson

  British naval historian, management theorist, and author famous for 'Parkinson's Law', which humorously states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.

• 1993 Bob Crosby

  Swing-era bandleader and musician, part of the famous Crosby musical family. He led the Bob-Cats band and was a prominent figure in the big band and jazz scene of the mid-20th century.

• 1994 Charles Bukowski

  Charles Bukowski was a renowned German-American poet, novelist, and screenwriter known for his raw, unfiltered writing style that captured the gritty underbelly of urban life. His semi-autobiographical works like 'Barfly' explored themes of alcoholism, poverty, and human struggle with unflinching honesty. He became a cult literary figure who challenged traditional literary conventions and inspired generations of writers.

• 1994 Fernando Rey

  Renowned Spanish actor who appeared in over 150 films, famously collaborating with Luis Buñuel and starring in iconic movies like 'The French Connection'.

• 1996 George Burns

  American comedian, actor, and vaudeville singer-and-dancer, gracie allen teamed up with him in 1925 to start a long career on tv, radio, and film.

• 1996 Peter Mansfield

  Pioneering physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, revolutionizing medical diagnostics.

• 1997 Jean-Dominique Bauby

  French journalist and author of 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', who wrote his memoir by blinking his left eye after suffering a massive stroke. His extraordinary story of resilience and creativity became a critically acclaimed book and film.

• 2000 Usha Kiran

  Prominent Indian film actress who made significant contributions to Hindi cinema during the mid-20th century, known for her versatile acting and memorable performances.

• 2003 Stan Brakhage

  Pioneering experimental filmmaker who revolutionized avant-garde cinema through innovative non-narrative techniques and personal, poetic visual approaches.

• 2004 John Mayer

  Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter known for pop and blues rock music, with hit songs like 'Your Body Is a Wonderland' and chart-topping albums.

• 2006 John Profumo

  British politician involved in a major political scandal during the Cold War era. His affair with Christine Keeler, who was also involved with a Soviet military attaché, led to his resignation and significantly impacted British politics in the 1960s.

• 2007 Brad Delp

  Lead singer of the rock band Boston, known for his exceptional vocal range. He tragically died by suicide in 2007, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.

• 2010 Doris Haddock

  Doris 'Granny D' Haddock was a remarkable American political activist known for her extraordinary cross-country walk to advocate for campaign finance reform. At age 89, she walked from Los Angeles to Washington D.C., covering 10 miles daily to raise awareness about political corruption and democratic transparency.

• 2011 David Broder

  David Broder was a distinguished Pulitzer Prize-winning political journalist who significantly influenced American political reporting throughout his career.

• 2015 James Molyneaux

  Baron Molyneaux of Killead, a prominent Northern Irish politician and soldier who played a significant role in Ulster Unionist politics during the late 20th century.

• 2016 Robert Horton

  American television actor known for his prominent role in 'Wagon Train' from 1957-1961. He studied drama at UCLA and the Strasberg School, overcoming childhood accidents to build a successful acting career.

• 2016 Clyde Lovellette

  Clyde Lovellette was a prominent NBA player who won multiple championships with the Minneapolis Lakers and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was a key figure in professional basketball during the 1950s and early 1960s.

• 2017 Howard Hodgkin

  Renowned British painter celebrated for his vibrant abstract artworks that blurred the lines between representation and emotion.

• 2021 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.