March 8th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on March 8th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2020
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Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the force awakens.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
American actor (b. 1934)
American football player and actor (b. 1948)
2018
Afghan journalist and women's rights advocate.
Guyanese author known for his complex and innovative novels exploring themes of history and identity.
American sci-fi novelist and author. she was awarded the nebula award 1968, the hugo award 1977, jupiter award 1977, and locus award 1977. she was married twice and had two children.
2017
Charles Saunders was a Canadian author known for his fantasy and science fiction works, particularly his Imaro series.
2016
George martin is a renowned novelist best known for his epic fantasy series, a song of ice and fire, which was adapted into the popular television series game of thrones.
2015
Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.
Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.
Derotha Eriksson was a Swedish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works that often explored themes of nature and the human experience.
Aslee Sinclair was a renowned British poet whose work often focused on the complexities of human relationships and the natural world.
Arlyss Fitzgerald was a prolific American author known for her novels and short stories in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
American director, producer and screenwriter; co-developer of the simpsons (d. 2015)
American trumpet player, composer, and actor (blood sweat & tears & mingus big band). (d. 2015).
2014
American sergeant (b. 1923)
Author and survivor of the holocaust in austria-america (d. 2014).
2013
Irish politician, irish minister of health (b. 1927)
German soldier and publisher (b. 1922)
2012
Iranian author and academic (b. 1921)
2011
Janace Harman was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2011.
American musician (born 1966)
2010
Taris Maldini was a celebrated sculptor who specialized in large-scale public art installations.
Amarys Delacroix was a French novelist acclaimed for her historical fiction novels set in the 19th century.
Arhianna Montague was a British novelist who wrote acclaimed historical fiction set in the Victorian era.
Amaura Delacroix was a French novelist who explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Nyriah Sinclair was a prolific novelist who explored themes of identity, family, and social justice in her works.
Nazariah Elijah was a renowned Nigerian novelist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice in her works.
Lunah Evergreen was a prolific novelist who wrote acclaimed works of historical fiction and magical realism.
Halana Dubois was a French novelist who explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition in her acclaimed works.
Syenna Delacroix was a renowned French poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Melessia Blackwood was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction set in the Victorian era.
Audryna Dubois was a French poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
British magician (born 1929)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2009)
Minister of health of poland (born 1938).
2008
Former itv news presenter (born 1944).
2007
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British actor, born in 13 years. inman was briefly a window-dresser. inman is a beloved comedy character in "are you being served?" as mr. humphries, the mincing actor. the part was offered to him in december 1971. the first episode aired on 3/21/1973, and the 69th on 4/01/1985. although the character received negative feedback from gay communities, it remained in …
American baseball player and coach (born 1947).
Greek actress (born 1948).
2006
New zealand heart surgeon (born in 1924)
2005
Renowned Italian opera singer known for his powerful tenor voice.
Chechen general and politician, 3rd president of the chechen republic of ichkeria (d. 2005)
Brazilian physicist and academic (b. 1924)
Brazilian physicist (born 1924)
Chechen politician and general 3rd president, chechen republic of ichkeria (d.2005)
2004
Canadian poet known for his lyrical works.
The palestine liberation front was founded by a terrorist from syria-palestine (d. 2004).
2003
England, united kingdom -- singer ("poor me what do you want")
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American singer and actress (d. 2003).
English singer (b. 1940)
2001
Cornell Warner was a professional baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.
American actor (born 1937).
2000
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Argentinian writer known for his collaborations with Jorge Luis Borges.
American outfielder, widely regarded as one of the best in baseball history. he was a part of 11 major league all-star games and 10 world series. his 56-game winning streak is one of the most impressive records in baseball. in 1936, he was a high school dropout who had no teeth and was giddy. but by the time he retired …
Iconic MLB center fielder who had a record 56-game hitting streak.
American actress, comedian, and game show panelist (d. 1999)
President of wm. wrigley jr. company (born 1933).
American comedian and actress (born in 1924)
Argentine writer (born 1914).
1998
American football legend, linebacker for green bay packers under coach vince lombardi. he is a hall of fame legend and was part of five nfl championship teams, including the first two super bowls. he was also a member of the nfl’s 75th all time team.
1997
Superman dies as a producer
1996
Sri lankan-english colonel (d. 1996)
Commando dies at the age of 89.
Actor/opera singer (intelligence park), dies at age 38.
Pathologist/breast cancer campaigner, who dies at 45
1995
Czech/british fur trader (jewish aid fund), is killed at 83
1994
Canadian poet and visual artist.
Norway/us resistance fighter (rjukan 1943), died at age 82
World press photo founder/publisher, dies at the age of 69.
At 55, sydney australia dies from cancer
1993
American trumpet player (b. 1914)
American jazz singer "fools rush in" dies from stroke at the age of 78 (b. 1914).
American screenwriter, prisoner of zenda, dies at the age of 92.
Television host/director (explore your place) dies at 69
Radio host (purses open, dikes closed), dies at the age of 78
1992
Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist.
American jazz bassist, unfinished dream, dies at the age of 76.
1991
United states -- sci fi author (chessmen of doom).
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988
Punjabi folk singer (born 1961)
1987
United States Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.
Australian politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
1986
South African anti-apartheid activist and leader of the South African Communist Party.
Estonian poet and author (d. 1986).
Writer dies at 50
1985
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Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).
Patient with a us heart defect (3 implants in 46 hours), died at the age of 33.
1983
England, united kingdom -- composer (troilus & cressida, wise virgins)
1st viscount boyd of merton, english lieutenant and politician, secretary of state for the colonies (d. 1983)
English composer (born 1902)
1982
Ethel Munday was a talented golfer who made significant contributions to the sport during her career.
Bengali politician (b. 1872)
1981
British theoretical biologist (born in 1894)
1980
Griffith J. Evans was a pioneering geneticist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Ivor Richards was a British chemist known for his work on the structure of organic compounds.
1978
Hungarian composer and music teacher who is known for his orchestral and chamber works.
Bertha Ragan Tickey was a pioneering American professional golfer.
1977
Actor (werewolf in london, boys town), is killed at 86
1976
Estonian military commander (born in 1908)
1975
Maevis Delacroix was a French playwright whose works often explored themes of social justice and the human condition.
American cinematographer and screenwriter for director producers (d. 1975).
American film director for the u.s. information agency's international motion picture service in 2/1962. he produced newsreels and documentaries to support america's foreign policies and was awarded for his quality and vitality. he was the son of george stevens, an accomplished film director. he began his career with his father in 1951. he earned his b.a. in 1953. degree. he …
1974
Dutch actor (silk stockings) dies at 56
Spinroc, a dutch poet/sculptor, dies at 56.
1973
American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (d. 1973)
Rocker (grateful dead and grass roots) dies at the age of 27.
American musician (born 1945)
1972
Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.
German nazi official (born 1899).
1971
American sprinter who won a gold medal at the 1948 Olympics.
American actor, director, and producer (b. 1893)
Silent film star famous for his daredevil stunts in comedies.
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At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.
1970
Waldo Peirce was an American artist known for his colorful and lively paintings.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968
American author known for his mystery and crime novels.
1967
Actor (freckles - our gang), dies at 46
1965
Actress (detour) dies at 72 from a heart attack
1963
Contributed to the development of X-ray crystallography.
1961
Renowned botanist known for her work on flower pigmentation genetics.
English conductor and composer (b. 1879)
English conductor and impresario, best known for his associations with the london philharmonic orchestra and the royal philharmonic orchestras. he was also close to the liverpool philharmonic, halla(c), and halla(c). beecham had a significant influence on britain's musical life from the beginning of the 20th century to his death. according to the bbc, he was britain's first foreign conductor.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Iraqi colonel / putschist, murdered
1958
Actress (salontiroler), is killed at 85
1957
Swiss musician and composer, considered to be one of the most important composers of his era. schoeckaeur(tm), a composer and musician best known for his melodic music, has written "massimilia doni", "penthesilea" and other works.
1956
Katalena Romanova was a member of the Russian Imperial Romanov family and the daughter of Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich of Russia.
1955
Princess of belg, wife of v napoleon bonaparte, dies at 82
1953
Rodert Taft was a Republican U.S. Senator from Ohio and a leading conservative politician.
Polish writer known for his surreal and imaginative short stories.
1951
Electric chair
American convicted murderer (d. 1951)
American convicted murderer (born 1920)
Composer dies at 83
1950
American politician known for his contributions to education reform.
Composer dies at 67
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1948
Turkish scientist and dermatologist (d. 1948).
1945
Prudy Wilkins was a wealthy philanthropist who donated millions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions.
English archaeologist, architect, and illustrator (born1864)
At 26 years old, a resistance fighter is executed.
Dutch resistance fighter, dies in buchenwald
1944
German jewish athlete who helped thousands of jewish children in the holocaust (b. 1916)
1942
Cuban chess player (b. 1888)
Cuban chess player (born in 1888).
Cuban chess player (world champion 1927), is killed at 53
1941
Estonian composer known for his choral and orchestral works.
American author/publisher (winesburg ohio), died at the age of 64.
Composer dies at 67
1940
Glyndon Sinclair was a prolific British playwright, whose works often explored social and political themes.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1937
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1902)
Canadian professional ice hockey player (d. 377)
Dutch poet / literature historian (motion), died at 71
1936
Bova red peppers director, executed at 52
1935
World-famous dog (born 1923)
1932
Founder of the Wrigley Company known for chewing gum.
Bliss Carmen was a renowned Canadian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Finnish socialite and spy (b. 1891)[174]
Dutch lawyer/tutor to queen wilhelmina dies at the age of 84.
1931
Composer dies at 87
1930
Hurman Taft was an American politician who served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913.
Serbian politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States.
American politician and us. president 1909-1913. he was a yale graduate in 1878 and served as a us. circuit judge, governor, philippines, secretary of war, professor of law at yale, chief justice of supreme court.
American jurist and politician, united states assistant attorney general (b. 1865)
American politician, 27th president of the united states (b. 1857)
Associate justice of united states supreme court (born in 1865).
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1923
Dutch physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1837)
Latvian writer (born 1835).
Dutch physicist, nobel prize 1910, dies at 85
1920
At the age of 69, he dies.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
German landscape painter known for his detailed and realistic works.
Pioneering chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
At the age of 88, he dies.
1917
Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.
Mendel Mocher Sforim was a prominent Yiddish writer and one of the founders of modern Yiddish literature.
Zeppelin airship company was founded by a german businessman and general.
1913
Antonin Poncet was a French politician who served as Prime Minister of France in 1886.
1912
Serenna Montague was a renowned British poet of the late 19th century, known for her lyrical and introspective works.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on March 8th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1908
American poet and author known for his works on nature and spirituality.
American poet known for his works on nature and rural life.
1907
Greek journalist and lawyer, born 1872, was one of the first socialists in greece.
1901
At the age of 66, he dies.
At the age of 64, he dies.