Famous people and celebrities who died on March 11

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 11. 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.

• 1952 Pierre Renoir

  Pierre Renoir was a French actor and director born in 1885, part of the renowned Renoir artistic family known for their contributions to cinema and art.

• 1955 Alexander Fleming

  MED - Scottish biologist, pharmacologist, and botanist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881)

• 1955 Oscar Mayer

  Founder of the Oscar Mayer Company known for its meat products.

• 1959 Lester Dent

  Prolific pulp fiction writer best known for creating the adventure character Doc Savage, a pioneering figure in the adventure genre.

• 1960 Roy Chapman Andrews

  American paleontologist and explorer (b. 1884)

• 1965 James Reeb

  Civil rights activist and Unitarian Universalist minister who was tragically killed in Selma, Alabama, while supporting voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.

• 1967 Geraldine Farrar

  American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano. she made her opera debut at berlin 1901. she also appeared in silent films in the early days of silent film with elaborate stage gestures. her autobiography, "such sweet compulsions," was published.

• 1969 John Wyndham

  John Wyndham was a renowned English science fiction writer, best known for his post-apocalyptic novels like 'The Day of the Triffids' and 'The Chrysalids'.

• 1970 Erle Stanley Gardner

  Famous for creating the character Perry Mason in his mystery novels.

• 1971 Philo Farnsworth

  Pioneering American inventor who revolutionized television technology by creating the first all-electronic TV system and the 'image disector' video tube.

• 1971 Whitney Young

  Prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the National Urban League, significantly advancing racial equality and economic opportunities for African Americans during the 1960s.

• 1982 Horace Gregory

  American poet and literary critic associated with the New York School of poetry.

• 1986 Sonny Terry

  Renowned blues harmonica player and singer who significantly influenced American folk and blues music during the mid-20th century.

• 1999 Camille Laurin

  Prominent Canadian psychiatrist and politician who served as the 7th Deputy Premier of Quebec, significantly influencing Quebec's political landscape.

• 2000 Kazimierz Brandys

  Prominent Polish writer and intellectual who explored complex themes of Polish history, society, and personal experiences through his novels and essays during the mid-20th century.

• 2002 James Tobin

  ECO - American economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1918)

• 2005 Aurelio Fierro

  Popular Italian singer and actor specializing in Neapolitan music. He was famous for hit songs like 'Guaglione' and contributed significantly to the Neapolitan musical tradition.

• 2006 Slobodan Milosevic

  A controversial Serbian political leader known for his role in the Yugoslav Wars and ethnic conflicts during the 1990s. He was a key figure in the breakup of Yugoslavia and was later tried for war crimes at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.

• 2006 Bernie Geoffrion

  Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach, known for his significant contributions to the sport, particularly with the Montreal Canadiens.

• 2007 Betty Hutton

  Betty Hutton was a prominent American actress and singer, best known for her energetic performances in Hollywood musicals like 'The Greatest Show on Earth'. She was a popular entertainer during the 1940s and early 1950s.

• 2010 Merlin Olsen

  Legendary NFL Hall of Fame player for the Los Angeles Rams who successfully transitioned to acting and sports broadcasting, becoming a multi-talented sports icon of his era.

• 2010 Hans van Mierlo

  Prominent Dutch politician and journalist who served as deputy prime minister of the Netherlands and was a key figure in Dutch political life.

• 2014 Joel Brinkley

  American journalist and academic (b. 1952)

• 2015 Walter Burkert

  German philologist and scholar (b. 1931)

• 2016 Iolanda Balaș

  Legendary Romanian high jumper who dominated women's high jump in the 1960s, setting multiple world records and winning Olympic gold medals. She was a pioneering athlete who significantly advanced women's track and field.

• 2016 Keith Emerson

  Keyboardist and composer known for his work with Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

• 2018 Karl Lehmann

  Karl Lehmann was a prominent German Catholic cardinal who served as the Bishop of Mainz from 1975 to 2016. He was a significant figure in the German Catholic Church and known for his progressive theological views.

• 2018 Ken Dodd

  Beloved English comedian and entertainer known for his unique comedy style and long-standing career in British entertainment. He was famous for his stand-up comedy and his signature tickling stick.