Famous people and celebrities who died on March 6

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 6. 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.

• 1961 George Formby

  Renowned English comedian, singer, and actor famous for his ukulele performances and comedic films during the early to mid-20th century.

• 1965 Margaret Dumont

  American actress (d. 1965).

• 1967 Nelson Eddy

  Nelson Eddy was a renowned American baritone singer and Hollywood musical film star of the 1930s and 1940s. He was famous for his romantic musical films with Jeanette MacDonald, including classics like 'Rose Marie' and 'New Moon'. His performances were immensely popular in films, radio, and live performances.

• 1970 William Hopper

  William Hopper was an American actor known for his role as Paul Drake in the popular TV series 'Perry Mason'. He was the son of famous actress Hedda Hopper and had a diverse career spanning B-movies and character acting.

• 1973 Pearl S. Buck

  LIT - American novelist, essayist, short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1892)

• 1978 Dennis Viollet

  English professional footballer who played for Manchester United and was a notable player and manager in the mid-20th century football scene.

• 1982 Ayn Rand

  Influential Russian-American philosopher and novelist who developed the philosophical system of Objectivism. Her most famous works include 'Atlas Shrugged' and 'The Fountainhead', which championed individualism and laissez-faire capitalism. She significantly influenced libertarian and conservative political thought in the 20th century.

• 1986 Georgia O'Keeffe

  An American modernist painter known for her large-scale paintings of flowers, landscapes, and architectural forms.

• 1989 Harry Andrews

  British character actor known for notable stage and film performances, particularly in 'Man of La Mancha' and 'Equus', with a significant career in theater and cinema during mid-20th century.

• 1994 Melina Mercouri

  Renowned Greek actress, singer, and politician who served as the 9th Greek Minister of Culture. She was a prominent cultural figure and passionate advocate for Greek arts and heritage.

• 1997 Anthony Hopkins

  Welsh actor known for his exceptional international career in film and television, who overcame significant personal challenges with alcohol addiction.

• 1997 Cheddi Jagan

  Prominent Guyanese political leader who served as the 4th President of Guyana and was a key figure in the country's independence movement, advocating for democratic socialism and anti-colonial politics.

• 1997 Michael Manley

  Prominent Jamaican politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 to 1980 and again from 1989 to 1992, known for his democratic socialist policies.

• 2004 Frances Dee

  Frances Dee was a prominent Hollywood actress during the Golden Age of cinema, known for her roles in romantic dramas and her marriage to actor Joel McCrea.

• 2005 Teresa Wright

  Acclaimed Hollywood actress of the Golden Age, Teresa Wright won an Academy Award and was known for her memorable performances in classics like 'Mrs. Miniver', 'The Best Years of Our Lives', and 'Shadow of a Doubt'.

• 2005 Hans Bethe

  Renowned German-American physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding stellar energy and nuclear reactions, winning the 1967 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work.

• 2005 Hans Albrecht Bethe

  Nobel Prize laureate for his contributions to the theory of nuclear reactions, especially his discoveries concerning the energy production in stars

• 2006 Kirby Puckett

  Kirby Puckett was a legendary Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire career with the Minnesota Twins. He was a 10-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001. Known for his exceptional batting skills and defensive prowess, he was a key player in the Twins' 1991 World Series championship.

• 2006 Dana Reeve

  American actress, singer, and activist best known for her advocacy work supporting her husband Christopher Reeve after his paralysis and her cancer research efforts.

• 2007 Jean Baudrillard

  Influential French philosopher and sociologist known for his critical theories on postmodernism, media, and consumer culture. His work profoundly impacted contemporary social theory and cultural criticism.

• 2007 Ernest Gallo

  Ernest Gallo was a pioneering American wine entrepreneur who co-founded E & J Gallo Winery, transforming the California wine industry and building one of the largest wine companies in the world.

• 2013 Alvin Lee

  Legendary rock guitarist and lead singer of the band Ten Years After, known for his electrifying performances at Woodstock.

• 2013 Chorão

  Brazilian rock musician and lead singer of Charlie Brown Jr., known for his significant influence on Brazilian alternative rock scene.

• 2016 Nancy Reagan

  First Lady of the United States during Ronald Reagan's presidency, Nancy Reagan was a prominent political and cultural figure who significantly influenced American politics and social discourse. She was known for her advocacy of the 'Just Say No' anti-drug campaign and her unwavering support of her husband's political career. Her memoirs provide insights into her life and experiences in the …

• 2017 Robert Osborne

  Robert Osborne was a renowned film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), known for his extensive knowledge of cinema history and charismatic presentation style.

• 2018 John E. Sulston

  Nobel Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning genetic regulation of organ development and programmed cell death'

• 2020 McCoy Tyner

  Legendary jazz pianist who revolutionized the piano's role in modern jazz, particularly through his groundbreaking work with John Coltrane's classic quartet in the 1960s.