Famous people and celebrities who died on March 12

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on March 12. 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.

• 1914 George Westinghouse

  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.

• 1942 Sir William Henry Bragg

  Nobel Prize laureate for their services in the analysis of crystal structure by means of X-rays

• 1950 Heinrich Mann

  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."

• 1955 Theodor Plievier

  German author best known for his anti-war novel (b. 1892)

• 1957 Josephine Hull

  American actress and director (d.57)

• 1966 Victor Brauner

  Victor Brauner was a prominent Romanian surrealist painter who significantly contributed to the avant-garde art movement. His works are characterized by mystical symbolism, dreamlike imagery, and profound psychological exploration. Brauner was closely associated with the Paris surrealist group and developed a unique artistic style that blended personal mythology with supernatural elements.

• 1978 John Cazale

  Acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Deer Hunter', who tragically died young at 41 from lung cancer.

• 1985 Eugene Ormandy

  A Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.

• 1987 Woody Hayes

  Legendary Ohio State University football coach known for his intense, passionate coaching style and remarkable success. He was a transformative figure in college football, winning multiple championships and earning national recognition.

• 1988 Romare Bearden

  Renowned African-American artist known for his groundbreaking collages and photomontages that powerfully depicted African-American life and culture during the mid-20th century.

• 1989 Maurice Evans

  English-American actor known for stage and screen performances in the mid-20th century.

• 1991 Ragnar Granit

  MED - Finnish-swedish neuroscientist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900)

• 1998 Beatrice Wood

  Renowned ceramic artist known for her whimsical and colorful pottery.

• 1999 Yehudi Menuhin

  Legendary violinist and conductor, considered one of the most extraordinary musical prodigies of the 20th century, renowned for his exceptional talent from a very young age.

• 2001 Robert Ludlum

  Renowned American thriller novelist who created iconic characters like Jason Bourne and wrote numerous bestselling spy novels.

• 2002 Spyros Kyprianou

  Spyros Kyprianou was a prominent Cypriot politician who served as the second President of Cyprus from 1977 to 1988. He played a crucial role in Cyprus's political landscape during a challenging period following the Turkish invasion of 1974.

• 2002 Jean-Paul Riopelle

  Prominent Canadian painter and printmaker, a key figure in the Automatiste movement of Quebec. He was an influential abstract expressionist artist known for his dynamic and colorful paintings. Riopelle was also associated with the Paris art scene in the mid-20th century.

• 2003 Lynne Thigpen

  Talented American actress known for her distinctive voice and roles in theater, film, and television, including appearances in 'The District' and as a narrator for children's shows.

• 2003 Howard Fast

  Howard Fast was a prolific American novelist and screenwriter known for historical fiction works like 'Spartacus' and 'The Immigrants'. He was also a prominent left-wing political activist and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era.

• 2003 Andrei Kivilev

  Professional Kazakh cyclist who tragically died during a professional cycling race in 2003, marking a significant moment in cycling history.

• 2010 Miguel Delibes

  Miguel Delibes was a renowned Spanish novelist and journalist who masterfully depicted rural Spanish life in his literary works. He was a significant figure in 20th-century Spanish literature and received numerous national literary awards.

• 2011 Nilla Pizzi

  Renowned Italian singer who was a prominent figure in the Italian music scene during the mid-20th century. She was a significant performer in the early years of Italian popular music.

• 2014 Věra Chytilová

  Influential Czech film director of the Czech New Wave, known for her experimental and feminist approach to cinema.

• 2014 José Policarpo

  Portuguese Catholic Cardinal who served as Patriarch of Lisbon from 1998 to 2013, a significant religious leader in Portugal's ecclesiastical hierarchy.

• 2015 Terry Pratchett

  Acclaimed British fantasy author who created the immensely popular Discworld series, known for his witty and satirical approach to fantasy literature.

• 2015 Michael Graves

  Michael Graves was a prominent American architect known for postmodern design, famous for creating iconic buildings like the Portland Building and the Humana Building.

• 2016 Lloyd Shapley

  Renowned mathematician and economist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in game theory and the Shapley value. He was a key figure in developing mathematical approaches to economic decision-making and strategic interactions.