Famous people and celebrities who died on March 28

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 28. 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.

• 1941 Virginia Woolf

  Virginia Woolf was a renowned British author and one of the most influential figures of the 20th-century literary modernism.

• 1942 Miguel Hernández

  Renowned Spanish poet and playwright of the Generation of '27, known for his powerful and passionate poetry during the Spanish Civil War era.

• 1953 Jim Thorpe

  Legendary Native American athlete who won Olympic gold medals in pentathlon and decathlon in 1912, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and talented athletes in history.

• 1958 Chuck Klein

  Chuck Klein was a legendary Philadelphia Phillies outfielder who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a prolific home run hitter during the late 1920s and early 1930s, known for his exceptional batting skills.

• 1974 Dorothy Fields

  Pioneering American lyricist and songwriter who wrote lyrics for numerous Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, collaborating with legendary composers like Jerome Kern and Irving Berlin.

• 1976 Richard Arlen

  American actor and singer (d. 1976).

• 1976 Arthur Crudup

  Influential blues musician known for his guitar work and songwriting, who significantly influenced early rock and roll artists like Elvis Presley.

• 1977 Eric Shipton

  Renowned British mountaineer and explorer famous for his pioneering expeditions in the Himalayas, particularly his attempts to climb Mount Everest in the 1930s.

• 1980 Dick Haymes

  Prominent Argentinean-American big band singer and radio personality who was a popular musical figure during the swing era of the 1940s. He performed with notable bandleaders like Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey, and recorded several hit songs.

• 1980 Jesse Owens

  Legendary African American athlete who defied Nazi racial ideology by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, becoming a symbol of human dignity and athletic excellence.

• 1982 William Giauque

  CHE - Canadian chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895)

• 1982 William Francis Giauque

  Nobel Prize laureate for his contributions in the field of chemical thermodynamics, particularly concerning the behaviour of substances at extremely low temperatures

• 1987 Patrick Troughton

  British actor best known for playing the Second Doctor in the iconic science fiction series Doctor Who from 1966 to 1969, significantly influencing the show's legacy.

• 1987 Maria von Trapp

  Austrian-American singer and member of the famous von Trapp Family Singers, immortalized in the classic film 'The Sound of Music'.

• 1994 Eugene Ionesco

  Eugene Ionesco was a groundbreaking Romanian-French playwright who revolutionized modern theatre with his absurdist works, challenging traditional dramatic conventions.

• 2000 Anthony Powell

  Anthony Powell was a distinguished British novelist best known for his epic twelve-volume novel sequence 'A Dance to the Music of Time', a masterpiece of 20th-century literature.

• 2001 Moe Koffman

  Renowned Canadian jazz flutist and saxophonist who was a significant figure in the Canadian music scene, known for his innovative jazz performances and compositions.

• 2004 Peter Ustinov

  Peter Ustinov was a renowned British actor, writer, and filmmaker who won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy Award. He was a versatile talent known for his roles in films like Spartacus and for his significant contributions to literature and performing arts.

• 2005 Moura Lympany

  Renowned British classical pianist who was honored with an OBE in 1979. She was celebrated for her exceptional musical performances and contributions to classical music.

• 2006 Caspar Weinberger

  Prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Defense from 1981 to 1987. He was a key figure in the Reagan administration's defense policy and played a crucial role in Cold War strategic planning.

• 2009 Maurice Jarre

  Renowned French film composer who won three Academy Awards for his iconic musical scores in epic films like 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He revolutionized film music with his innovative approach to sound.

• 2010 June Havoc

  Renowned American actress, dancer, and stage director known for her successful Broadway and Hollywood career, and sister of famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.

• 2010 Herb Ellis

  Herb Ellis was a renowned jazz guitarist who significantly contributed to the development of jazz music in the mid-20th century. He was particularly famous for his collaborations with jazz legends Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, and his innovative guitar playing style.

• 2012 Harry Crews

  Harry Crews was a distinctive Southern Gothic novelist known for his raw, provocative storytelling that explored the darker aspects of human nature. His works often featured grotesque characters and settings in the American South, earning him a cult following in literary circles. He was a significant figure in contemporary American literature, teaching creative writing at the University of Florida for …

• 2013 Richard Griffiths

  Richard Griffiths was a renowned English actor known for his versatile roles in film and theater, including memorable performances in 'Harry Potter' and 'Withnail and I'.

• 2014 Jeremiah Denton

  Jeremiah Denton was a remarkable U.S. Navy pilot and POW who famously blinked 'torture' in Morse code during a propaganda video, later becoming a U.S. Senator from Alabama. He endured seven and a half years of captivity in Vietnam, demonstrating extraordinary resilience and patriotism.

• 2023 Ryuichi Sakamoto

  Renowned Japanese composer, pianist, and record producer, best known for his work with Yellow Magic Orchestra and his influential film scores, including the Oscar-winning soundtrack for 'The Last Emperor'.