Famous people and celebrities who died on March 16

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 16. 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.

• 1914 Charles Albert Gobat

  PEA - Swiss lawyer and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1843)

• 1937 Austen Chamberlain

  PEA - English politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs, nobel prize laureate (b. 1863)

• 1940 Selma Lagerlöf

  LIT - Swedish author and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1858)

• 1940 Selma Ottilia Lovisa Lagerlöf

  Nobel Prize laureate in appreciation of the lofty idealism, vivid imagination and spiritual perception that characterize her writings

• 1955 Nicolas de Staël

  Renowned Russian-French painter and illustrator known for his abstract and expressive artistic style. A significant figure in post-war European art who tragically died young.

• 1968 June Collyer

  American actress known for the June-Stu Erwin Show, who had a successful career in early television and film during the mid-20th century.

• 1970 Tammi Terrell

  Tammi Terrell was a renowned Motown soul singer who tragically died young, famous for her duets with Marvin Gaye and her significant impact on 1960s soul music.

• 1970 Arthur Adamov

  Arthur Adamov was a prominent French-Russian playwright known for his absurdist theater works, particularly his play 'Paolo Paoli'. He was an important figure in the post-World War II avant-garde theater movement.

• 1971 Bebe Daniels

  Bebe Daniels was a prominent American actress and entertainer who transitioned from silent films to talkies, appearing in over 200 short films and later becoming known for her patriotic service during World War II.

• 1975 T-Bone Walker

  Legendary blues guitarist who pioneered the electric blues style and influenced generations of musicians with his innovative playing techniques.

• 1978 Aldo Moro

  Prominent Italian Christian Democratic politician who was kidnapped and murdered by the Red Brigades terrorist group in 1978, marking a tragic moment in Italian political history. He served as Prime Minister multiple times and was a key figure in post-war Italian politics.

• 1983 Arthur Godfrey

  Versatile American entertainer who excelled as a radio announcer, singer, aviator, and television personality. He was a prominent media figure in the mid-20th century, receiving multiple Emmy nominations for his outstanding performances.

• 1983 Fred Rose

  Fred Rose was a prominent Polish-Canadian communist politician and Soviet spy who played a significant role in espionage during the Cold War era.

• 1985 Eddie Shore

  Eddie Shore was a legendary Canadian-American professional ice hockey defenseman who played primarily for the Boston Bruins. He is considered one of the most influential and tough defensemen in NHL history, known for his aggressive playing style and significant contributions to the game.

• 1988 Paul Kohner

  Prominent Hollywood film producer who represented many notable actors and played a significant role in the entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

• 1993 Chishu Ryu

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his roles in classic films by Yasujirō Ozu, particularly in 'Tokyo Story' and 'An Autumn Afternoon'. He was a key figure in post-war Japanese cinema and worked extensively with director Ozu.

• 1998 Derek Barton

  Derek Barton was a renowned British organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1969 for his groundbreaking work on conformational analysis, which revolutionized understanding of molecular structures.

• 1998 Derek H. R. Barton

  Nobel Prize laureate for their contributions to the development of the concept of conformation and its application in chemistry

• 2000 Thomas Ferebee

  Pilot of the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II, a mission that significantly impacted global history.

• 2005 Ralph Erskine

  Renowned English-Swedish architect famous for innovative modernist designs like the Ark and Byker Wall housing project in Newcastle, UK. He was a pioneer in sustainable and socially conscious architecture.

• 2005 Allan Hendrickse

  South African anti-apartheid politician who played a significant role in the Labour Party during the transition period of South African politics.

• 2005 Dick Radatz

  American baseball pitcher known as 'The Monster', who played for the Boston Red Sox and was a dominant relief pitcher in the 1960s.

• 2011 Richard Wirthlin

  Prominent political strategist who was a key advisor to President Ronald Reagan, significantly influencing Republican political strategy during the 1980s.

• 2012 Takaaki Yoshimoto

  Influential Japanese intellectual known for his significant contributions to poetry, philosophy, and critical theory during the mid-20th century.

• 2013 Frank Thornton

  English character actor best known for his roles in classic British comedy series like 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Last of the Summer Wine'.

• 2018 Louise Slaughter

  Prominent Democratic congresswoman from New York who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for over 30 years, known for her advocacy in healthcare and women's rights.

• 2019 Dick Dale

  Pioneering surf rock guitarist known for his innovative playing style and influential role in developing the surf rock genre, particularly famous for his hit 'Misirlou'.