March 12th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on March 12th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2021
American criminal (b. 1951)
2020
Sahmir Aziz was a prominent philanthropist who dedicated his life to supporting various charitable causes and initiatives.
Amea Eriksson was a celebrated Swedish novelist known for her poignant and introspective narratives.
Alazar Gebre was a renowned Ethiopian playwright whose plays often tackled social and political issues.
Renowned for expertise in cybersecurity.
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Artrell Jeffries was a renowned American playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental works.
Draylen Murphy was a high school student who was killed in a bombing incident in Austin, Texas in 2018.
Aden Bube was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor physics.
2016
Mathematician known for groundbreaking work in number theory.
Nobel prize winner in economics and mathematical sciences for america
Cranston Ansell was a politician who served his country with dedication.
Nigerian architect and politician, governor of delta state (b. 1935)
Bangladeshi poet and author (b. 1942)
American mathematician and economist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1923)
2015
Tery Pratchett was a British author known for his Discworld series of fantasy novels, which have been translated into over 30 languages.
Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.
Famous for her thought-provoking plays that challenge societal norms.
Shadeed Malik was a celebrated Bangladeshi playwright whose works explored themes of identity and social justice.
Bexton Fitzgerald was a renowned British playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
Issis Neumann was a German sculptor known for her large-scale public art installations.
American architect and academic, designed the portland building and the humana building (b. 1934)
American minister and activist (b. 1924)
Author and poet from pakistan (d. 2015).
2014
Iola Brubeck was a lyricist and the wife of jazz pianist Dave Brubeck.
Portuguese cardinal (d. 2014)
Czech actress, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014)
American scientist and engineer (b. 1923)
2013
Professional boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.
Indian painter and illustrator (b. 1937)
English director and producer (b. 1936)
2012
American drummer (the doobie boys) (d. 2012).
German-swiss footballer and manager (b. 1938)
American basketball player and coach (b. 1930)
2011
Italian singer (b. 1919)
2010
Helmut Modell was a renowned German sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.
Sakara Tanaka was a renowned Japanese artist known for her unique and innovative approach to traditional Japanese art forms.
Harryette Truman was an American photographer known for her documentary-style portraits of everyday life.
Pioneering playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
Barba Chaudhuri was a renowned Indian playwright known for her socially conscious and thought-provoking plays.
Known for innovative metal sculptures
Joaopedro Ramos was a renowned Portuguese poet who explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
Mazelle Renfro was an American journalist and news correspondent.
Deserea Emerson was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice in her thought-provoking works.
Orell Leighton was a British playwright known for his socially conscious and politically-charged plays.
Garritt Whitley was a renowned American sculptor known for his large-scale, abstract metal sculptures.
Robert Talton was an American journalist who covered politics and government for several major newspapers.
Shanty Lal was an Indian poet known for her contributions to Hindi literature.
Verleen Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright known for her poignant and socially conscious dramas.
Loraina Monteiro was a renowned Brazilian playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.
Correen O'Reilly was an acclaimed Irish playwright known for her exploration of social and political themes.
Ludwin Röder was a German journalist and television presenter.
Moxon Fitzgerald was a pioneering television journalist who helped shape the industry in the mid-20th century.
Dervin Sinclair was a renowned Scottish playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.
Greenly Cobb was a pioneering American photographer who captured the essence of urban life in the mid-20th century.
Russian-American abstract expressionist painter known for her vibrant and emotive paintings.
Carlyne Faulkner was a British poet who wrote extensively about nature, love, and the human experience.
Lovelle Dupree was an acclaimed American playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.
Wilho Räisänen was a Finnish electrical engineer who made advancements in power grid technology.
Prominent Spanish novelist known for his works depicting rural life in Spain.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Accomplished sprinter who set multiple records in his career.
Lithuanian poet and translator.
Renowned Peruvian poet known for her surrealist and avant-garde style.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
2008
American politician who served as a Democratic United States Senator from Ohio.
Beryl Leslie was a British Labour Party politician.
Argentine journalist, producer, and media host (born 1949).
Italian-born french world war i veteran. he was 110 years old when he died in paris, march 12, 2008.
2007
Cuban singer and songwriter famous for his contributions to the bolero genre.
Norwegian politician and lawyer (d. 2007).
2006
Russian priest and journalist dissident (born 1947).
2005
Onedia Wilcox was a celebrated American playwright whose works explored themes of identity, social justice, and the human condition.
Greek songwriter (born 1932).
Canadian journalist (born 1943)
2004
Malvin Russell Harrell was a renowned sculptor recognized for his innovative and dynamic sculptures.
Russian-american painter, educator (d. 2004).
2003
Howard Fast was an American novelist and historian, known for his historical fiction works such as 'Spartacus' and 'The Immigrants'.
Kazakh cyclist (born 1973).
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Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.
American novelist and screenwriter (b. 1914)
Serbian philosopher and politician, 6th prime minister of serbia (b. 1952)
Nyc, new york -- screenwriter, rachel & the stranger spartacus
2002
Prominent journalist and former President of Cyprus known for his contributions to media freedom.
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
Portuguese poet celebrated for her evocative verses.
Quebecois member les automatistes (d.2002)
Cypriot lawyer and politician, 2nd president of cyprus (b. 1932)
2001
Jr. american actor, singer-songwriter and talk show host (d. 2001).
Dillon Ripley was an American administrator and politician who served as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
American singer-songwriter, actor, and talk show host (b. 1933)
American author (b. 1927)
Dutch botanist and academic (b. 1916)
2000
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
American politician who served as a state senator and advocate for civil rights.
South African artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings.
Mack Robinson was an American track and field athlete who won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics.
Yugoslav basketball coach (b. 1924)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
American violinist, known for being one of the greatest in history. he began playing at the age of three. on 3/12/1924, he made his formal debut at a san francisco symphony youth concert. he made his official debut with the san francisco symphonie on 3/12/1926 at nine years old. the following year, he made his triumphant carnegie hall debut in …
Famous for his iconic portraits of celebrities and fashion photography.
Brazilian-american soprano (b. 1902)
1998
Renowned ceramic artist known for her whimsical and colorful pottery.
Slovak actor (born in 1924)
1997
Hazel Leach was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
1996
Italian artist known for his vibrant paintings.
Prime minister of hungry (1965-1967), dies at 85
Professor of medicine, death at 92
Writer/teacher dies at the age of 67.
1995
Celebrated playwright famous for blending music and drama in works.
Notable poet whose works continue to inspire readers.
1993
Marxist / vice-premier of china (1988).
Screenwriter (woman of the year), dies at age 83
Singer (crying in the chapel), dies from cancer at the age of 62.
Dutch mayor (leiderdorp) dies at the age of 62.
1992
American potter (b. 1890)
Mayor (palermo)/member of parliament (christian-democrat), murdered.
Dutch cartoonist eric the viking, dies at 70
Actress (proj moonbase), passes away at 84 from heart failure
Dutch founder (women action committee), dies.
Father of paul deen
French poet, novelist and activist. he was an active dadaist and founded the surrealist movement along with andra(c), breton. together with louis aragon and breton, soupault started the periodic litta(c). this was in paris in 1919. it is widely considered the birth of surrealism. soupault and breton co-authored the first book on automatic writing, les champs magna (c)tiques (1920). from …
1991
Finnish-swedish neuroscientist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)
Leroy Collins was an American politician who served as the 33rd Governor of Florida.
Faroese poet, writer and artist (born 1900).
French mime (voyage, surprise) dies at the age of 92.
1990
Rosamund Lehmann was a British novelist known for her novels such as Dusty Answer and The Weather in the Streets.
Dawson Bates was an American politician known for his service as the Governor of Arkansas.
British author (born 1926)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
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English-american actor (b. 1901)
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English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).
1988
Renowned African-American artist known for his collages and photomontages.
Dies at 74
1987
Sybella Wilcox was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
American football coach at ohio state university. hayes, who was a charging bull and angry bull, was known for his temper and tyrannical conduct during ohio state games. hayes was regarded as one of the most controversial and colorful college football coaches. he was twice named coach-of-the year and earned eight rose bowl trips. he was a savage to cameramen …
1985
A Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.
Earlee Clements was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Kentucky.
Hungarian-american violinist and conductor (b. 1899)
Hungarian/us conductor, dies at age 85 (born 1899).
1984
Actor/playwright, died at 88
1983
Louisiana politician who served as the Governor of Louisiana.
Argentinian painter known for his geometric abstract art.
Ukraine economist (plan profit bonus), dies aged 85.
1982
Prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social welfare programs.
A well-known family is a dutch translator, poet and writer.
1980
Renowned for her work on stellar evolution
Levander Gaines was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity and social justice.
Maly Toland was an American playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.
Elsye Baumgart was a German classical pianist and composer.
Einar Hille was a mathematician known for his work in functional analysis.
Author of the bestselling horror novel 'The Amityville Horror.'
British racing driver (born 1914)
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
Lauritz Sørensen was a Danish chemist known for his work on the pH scale and acid-base chemistry.
1978
Joscelynn Montague was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics.
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Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41
American baseball player (born in 1909)
Composer/conductor, dies.
1976
Estonian politician known for his role in the Estonian War of Independence.
1974
American banker and businessman (b. 1904)
Assassination of a protestant dublin mp
American entrepreneur (born 1904)
1973
American baseball manager and player (d. 1973).
Baseball player dies at the age of 74.
Composer dies at 57
Chilean writer (hijo de ladron), dies at age 77.
1972
Elwood Hill was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare policies.
1971
Arlester Christian was an American musician and the lead singer of the funk band Chairmen of the Board.
Alanson Skinner was an American football player who played as a tackle in the 1920s and 1930s.
Houston Stewart was a British Conservative Party politician.
American physician and pathologist (b. 1873)
1970
Holston Price was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968
Emelia Schrader was a botanist who specialized in studying plant genetics.
1966
Romanian surrealist painter known for his dream-like and symbolic works.
Renowned British aeronautical engineer known for designing military aircraft.
Actor (golden stallion, susanna pass), dies at 37
1961
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An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).
1960
Prominent politician who served in various government roles.
British sculptor famous for his modernist works in bronze and stone.
Willett Doughty was a pioneering American photographer known for his innovative techniques.
Evalin Rossi was an Italian painter and sculptor who was known for her abstract and expressionist works.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1958
British author known for his novels and short stories.
Princess of sweden, dies at 79
1957
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American actress and director (d.57)
1955
An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.
German author best known for his anti-war novel (b. 1892)
American saxophonist and composer (b. 1920)
American jazz saxophonist, died in new york city, new york, at the age of 34.
1954
German sociologist and suffragist (b. 1870)
1950
German essayist, novelist, and playwright. he is the older brother to thomas mann. his novel was used as the basis of the 1932 film "the blue angel."
German/us writer (between the races) dies at the age of 78.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
German chemist (b. 1879)
Piet vink sr., a dutch actress and wife, has died at 95.
1947
German-American psychologist known for his work on group dynamics.
Forde Bailey was a renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
American novelist and essayist.
Irish painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
The grandson of sir winston churchill, a british family of noted british families. his mother remarried, and is best known as pamela harriman (american ambassador to paris).
1946
Hungarian soldier and politician, head of state of hungary (b. 1897)
Hungarian politician (executed) (born 1897)
Dies at 59
1945
Famous for her diary documenting her experiences hiding during the Holocaust.
Jewish girl who documented her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II.
Ana Frank was a Jewish girl who documented her experiences hiding from the Nazis during World War II in her diary.
Dutch-jewish diary writer from 14 to 15, while her family lived in complete confinement. non-jewish friends protected them in their attic. anne, her sister margot, and her family were captured at bergen-belsen on march 15, 1945. her father, who survived the war, returned home after the war and found anne's diary.
German army officer (born 1861)
1944
Kerr Smith was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of British Columbia.
Croatian academic and geographer (d. 1944).
1943
Norwegian sculptor who designed the nobel peace prize medal (d. 1943).
1942
German businessman who co-founded Robert Bosch GmbH.
English physicist, chemist, and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1862)
Raoul Dandurand was a chemist known for his research in organic chemistry.
German industrialist and engineer who invented the spark plug and magneto in automobiles. his firm also produced many precision machines and electrical equipment in plants around the world.
Composer dies at 76
1941
Composer dies at 72
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1938
Italian painter known for her landscape paintings.
American athlete known as 'Marvelous Mel' in the early 1900s.
1937
Hungarian violinist (born 1858)
French composer / organist, dies at 93
1935
Known for his inventions in telecommunications, a key figure in the development of long-distance telephone communication.
Invented the Pupin coil, which improved the quality of long-distance telephone communications.
Serbian-american physicist and chemist (b. 1858)
1934
Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
1932
Swedish entrepreneur who founded the Kreuger & Toll conglomerate.
Swedish financier and entrepreneur, also known as the "swedish match kings", an international fraudster on a large scale. in 1924, kreuger controlled 70% of the global match production. this was at a time when pipe, cigar, and cigarette smoking were all the rage. kreuger, an aristocratic tycoon of immense wealth, avoided the spotlight and shunned interviewers and photographers. kreuger, who …
1931
Renowned poet with a significant impact on Serbian literature.
1930
Czech writer (born 1851)
Canadian fighter ace (born in 1894)
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Founder of The Coca-Cola Company.
American businessman and politician, 44th mayor of atlanta (b. 1851)
American businessman (born in 1851)
1925
Chinese physician and politician, 1st president of the republic of china (b. 1866)
Chinese politician and revolutionary (born 1866).
1924
Inventor (rayon), dies.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1916
Austrian writer (born 1830).
At age 39, he dies.
1914
American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius. he patented over 400 inventions and founded 60 companies during his lifetime, including westinghouse electric company. he invented the rotary engine, his first invention, at age 15. in 1955, he was inducted into the inventors' hall of fame.
At the age of 67, she dies.
1913
At the age of 61, he dies.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on March 12th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
American police lieutenant (born 1860)
At the age of 34, she dies.
1905
At the age of 92, he dies.
1902
At the age of 54, he dies.