Famous people and celebrities who died on March 19

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 19. 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.

• 1884 Elias Lönnrot

  Compiled the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.

• 1906 Etienne Carjat

  French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer. he founded le dioga"ne magazine and le boulevard review. his many portraits and caricatures depicting parisian political, literary, and artistic figures are his most prominent works.

• 1916 Vasily Surikov

  Prominent Russian historical painter famous for his epic canvases.

• 1930 Arthur Balfour

  Scottish politician who was elected prime minister of great britain in february 1902. he was the author of "a defense of philosophical doubt," 1879.

• 1950 Norman Haworth

  CHE - English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1883)

• 1950 Walter Norman Haworth

  Nobel Prize laureate for his investigations on carbohydrates and vitamin C

• 1950 Edgar Rice Burroughs

  Creator of Tarzan and John Carter series, known for his adventure novels.

• 1974 Austin Clarke

  Austin Clarke was an Irish poet and playwright who played a significant role in the Irish literary revival.

• 1976 Paul Kossoff

  Renowned British rock guitarist and founding member of the band Free, known for his influential blues-rock guitar style and tragically short career.

• 1978 Gaston Julia

  Algerian mathematician, professor at university, and member of the academicians des sciences. julia was married to a man with six children. he was 85 years old when he died in paris on march 10, 1978.

• 1979 Richard Beckinsale

  Actor (doing time. porridge. lovers) dies at 31

• 1982 Randy Rhoads

  Legendary heavy metal guitarist known for his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. He revolutionized rock guitar playing before his tragic death in a plane crash at age 25. His innovative style continues to influence guitarists worldwide.

• 1984 Garry Winogrand

  Influential American street photographer known for his candid images of mid-20th century urban life, who significantly impacted modern photography.

• 1987 Prince Louis-Victor Pierre Raymond de Broglie

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discovery of the wave nature of electrons

• 1987 Louis de Broglie

  PHY - French physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)

• 1990 Andrew Wood (singer)

  Andrew Wood was a prominent grunge-era rock singer known for his influential roles in the bands Malfunkshun and Mother Love Bone, who significantly impacted the Seattle music scene in the late 1980s.

• 1993 Jeff Ward

  Scottish race car driver who competed in the NASCAR circuit. His career was tragically cut short by his untimely death in 1993.

• 1997 Willem de Kooning

  Willem de Kooning was a pioneering Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist who significantly influenced 20th-century modern art through his bold, gestural paintings that challenged traditional artistic conventions. His innovative work, characterized by dynamic brushstrokes and vibrant colors, helped define the Abstract Expressionist movement alongside contemporaries like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

• 1998 E. M. S. Namboodiripad

  Prominent Indian communist leader and politician who served as the first Chief Minister of Kerala. He was a key figure in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and played a significant role in Kerala's political landscape during the 20th century.

• 1999 Jaime Sabines

  Renowned Mexican contemporary poet known as the "sniper of literature". He wrote ten volumes of poetry translated into twelve languages, capturing everyday life's essence. Sabines was also a notable politician who significantly influenced Mexican literary and political landscapes.

• 2003 Michael Mathias Prechtl

  German soldier and illustrator known for his artistic work during and after World War II, with a significant contribution to visual arts.

• 2003 Emile Genest

  Canadian actor known for his work in film and television during the mid-20th century, with a career spanning several decades.

• 2004 Mitchell Sharp

  Prominent Canadian politician who served as Minister of Finance and played a significant role in Canadian federal politics during the 1960s and 1970s.

• 2008 Paul Scofield

  Paul Scofield was a distinguished British actor, best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 'A Man for All Seasons'. He was considered one of the greatest stage and screen actors of his generation.

• 2008 Arthur C. Clarke

  A renowned British science fiction writer, futurist, and inventor who co-wrote the screenplay for '2001: A Space Odyssey', profoundly influencing science fiction and space exploration literature.

• 2014 Fred Phelps

  Controversial American pastor and lawyer who founded the Westboro Baptist Church, known for extreme anti-gay rhetoric and provocative protests.

• 2014 Patrick Joseph McGovern

  Influential American technology entrepreneur who founded International Data Group (IDG), a major technology media and research company that significantly impacted the tech industry.

• 2014 Lawrence Walsh

  Prominent Canadian-American lawyer and judge who served as the 4th United States Deputy Attorney General. He played a significant role in the Iran-Contra investigation.

• 2021 Glynn Lunney

  Glynn Lunney was a NASA flight director who played a crucial role in the Apollo space program, including the historic Apollo 13 mission.