March 30th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on March 30th
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Australian radio and television host (b. 1951)
2021
Javaeh Sadat was the wife of former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat and a prominent political figure in her own right.
British entrepreneur and publisher who founded Quartet Books.
Chief operative in the watergate scandal (b. 1930)
British actress (b. 1942)
2020
Prolific writer and editor who made significant contributions to African and Caribbean literature.
Renowned for his children's books such as 'Strega Nona'.
Greek left-wing politician, journalist, author, and folk hero (b. 1922)
American singer-songwriter (b. 1938)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2018
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
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English actor (b. 1928)
Drue Heinz was a prominent philanthropist known for her support of literature and the arts.
Known for her vibrant and colorful abstract paintings.
Drue Heinz was an American author known for her short stories and philanthropy.
2017
Arlenne Croce was an influential American dance critic and author who wrote extensively on the art of dance.
2015
Dutch astronomer and academic (b. 1921)
German director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1944)
American author, illustrator, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1954)
2014
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Kate o'mara was an english actress known for her roles in the tv series 'dynasty' and 'doctor who'.
Jovan Krkobabić was a Serbian politician and former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia.
2013
Renowned South Korean writer with a significant contribution to literature.
American baseball player and coach (b. 1930)
South african-american producer and songwriter a & r recording was founded (d. 2013).
Chinese-swiss religious leader and author, co-founded l'abri (b. 1914)
American basketball player and coach (b. 1962)
American poet and academic (d. 2013)
2012
Canadian baseball player and curler (b. 1921)
Russian kgb officer (b. 1935)
American businessman, founded 1-800-flowers (b. 1928)
Italian footballer and coach (b. 1968)
Indian-canadian sociologist and academic (b. 1921)
2010
Eagle Pennell was an American independent filmmaker and musician.
A dedicated teacher known for successfully teaching calculus to students in a disadvantaged school in East Los Angeles.
German colonel and lawyer (d. 2010)
American lieutenant and physicist (b. 1922)
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2008
Scottish racing driver (b. 1953)
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (television and rocket from the tombs).
Cambodian-american photographer and journalist (b. 1942)
French mathematical logician (b. 1920)
2007
Canadian political scientist, academic, and politician, 46th secretary of state for canada (b. 1933)
2006
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
Irish author and educator (b. 1934)
American football player and coach (b. 1917)
Irish writer and educator (d. 2006).
2005
Mitch Hedberg was a beloved stand-up comedian known for his surreal humor and deadpan delivery.
Massachusetts, united states -- poet/narrator (island).
American political activist (b. 1919)
Indian author and illustrator (b. 1930)
American hurdler and soldier (b. 1913)
American drummer (born 1971)
Greek singer and songwriter (b. 1934)
Bulgarian singer (born 1940)
Indian cartoonist and author (born 1930).
2004
Renowned British-American journalist and broadcaster known for his Letter from America radio series.
British broadcaster (born 1914).
Renowned British-American journalist and broadcaster.
New zealand historian and author (b. 1945)
American singer and songwriter (b. 1940)
American singer (born 1940)
2003
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American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills home. he was fifty years old.
Russian banker and politician, 11th prime minister of the soviet union (b. 1937)
Russian politician and banker 11th premier of soviet union (d.2003)
2002
Indian poet and songwriter (d. 2002)
2000
Austrian judge and politician, 8th president of austria (d. 2000)
1986) (born 1915)
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Renowned poet and writer of the 20th century.
American producer of television and film (born in 1924)
1998
Known for crafting intricate plots and compelling characters in their novels.
1996
English pilot and author (b. 1917)
Japanese businessman (b. 1916)
Filmmaker/naturalist, dies at age 78.
At 79, a businessman dies
1995
English-australian cricketer and coach (b. 1929)
American pianist (b. 1913)
American record producer (b. 1935)
Record producer dies at the age of 59.
Pianist/arranger, dies at age 82.
1994
At 79, bassist dies
1993
An American painter who is best known for his abstract expressionist and figurative paintings.
Prominent American abstract expressionist painter.
Indian painter and educator (d. 1993)
Actor in adventures of darly & samy, dies hiking at age 20
Us painter, ocean park paintings, dies at the age of 70.
1992
Professor at aristotle university of thessaloniki, greek archeologist (born 1919).
Announcer dies at 72 from a respiratory illness
Italian producer (toto, macaroni)
1991
Greek long-distance runner (b. 1913)
Dutch actor/writer (friends of my friends).
1990
Thea Bowman was an African American Franciscan Sister known for her advocacy for intercultural awareness and racial harmony.
Australian-born american activist and trade union leader (b. 1901)
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1988
French politician and lawyer, he was the assistant delegate to the nurnberg trials in 1995. he was briefly french premier from 1952 to 1955. he was a law professor between 1962 and 1966, then he served in various government posts. he held 11 cabinet posts over a three-decade career. faure is credited with creating the vast educational programs that emerged …
Renowned choreographer known for co-founding the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.
Innovative dancer and choreographer, co-founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company.
French historian and politician, 139th prime minister of france (d. 1988)
1986
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James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.
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American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster. after he smashed a grapefruit into mae clark's face, he became an overnight success in "public enemy" (1931). in 1943, he won an oscar for best actor for his portrayal of "yankee doodle dandy".
American poet/interpreter dante dies at the age of 69.
1985
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Actor (herb bleondie, willy) dies from a heart attack at 76
1984
Infamously known as 'Patient Zero' in the early AIDS epidemic.
German theologian, ordained by the jesuit order 1922. he was just beginning to make his mark when the nazis closed the university in which he taught, 1938. rahner was assigned to a vienna pastoral ministry from 1939-1945. he produced 14 volumes of literature and wrote his "foundations of christian faith" book. his reputation as the most prominent roman catholic theologian …
Influential avant-garde filmmaker known for his structuralist films.
Strongest englishman/weighed 826 pounds (374.7kg), dies.
1983
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Wrote biographies of prominent historical figures like Stalin and Hitler.
1981
Reader's digest, an american publisher and philanthropist, was co-founded by a philanthropist.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
French pianist and bandleader (b. 1908)
English colonel, lawyer, and politician, shadow secretary of state for northern ireland (d. 1979)
A car bomb kills a british member of parliament as he leaves the palace of westminster. the irish national liberation army takes responsibility.
1978
Acclaimed painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
English cricketer and coach (b. 1908)
Turkish general (b. 1904)
1977
Ukrainian composer and educator (b. 1889)
Composer dies at 88
Egyptian actor and singer (born 1929).
1976
Actress (hostage right), dies at 99
1975
British poet known for his lyrical and romantic poetry.
German journalist and author (b. 1897)
1974
British author known for her novel 'Night Shift.'
Dutch historian (reborn in freedom), dies at 79
1973
Pioneer in cancer research and founder of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
French race car driver (d. 1973)
14th duke of hamilton, scottish soldier, pilot, and politician (d. 1973)
1972
Turkish Marxist revolutionary and a founding member of the People's Liberation Army of Turkey.
American radio commentator (b. 1890)
Turkish politician (b. 1946)
American radio commentator (born 1890)
Actor (rough riders), died at 55
1971
Renowned composer known for his orchestral works.
Actor (life & legend wyatt earp), died at 82
1970
German economist and politician, chancellor of germany (b. 1885)
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Prominent figure in Tennessee politics during the mid-20th century.
Italian-belgian race car driver (d. 1969)
At the age of 34, she dies.
1968
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American actor (born 1937).
1967
American novelist associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
American poet and novelist (b. 1894)
Australian public servant (d. 1967).
American poet and author (d. 1967).
1966
German director and theatrical producer, he is best known for his innovative expressionistic staging techniques. bertolt birecht, a german playwright, was his inspiration for the epic theatre style.
Renowned American painter known for his distinctive style and vibrant colors.
American artist. he is a painter, illustrator, and a muralist. his art was original and portrayed a world of rich colors and poetic fancy with exquisite skill and style.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Texas.
American lawyer and politician (d. 1966)
American politician and lawyer (d. 1966).
1965
American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1896)
American physician, winner of the nobel prize in physiology or medicine (1996).
1964
Nella Larsen was an American novelist associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
At the age of 76, he dies.
1963
Russian conductor and composer (b. 1893)
1961
English astronomer (b. 1880)
1960
Served as a U.S. Senator from South Dakota.
German composer and educator (b. 1879)
German sculptor/painter dies at the age of 90.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Italian politician (b. 1875)
Russian mystic and poet (b. 1906)
English solicitor, deputy coroner and a territorial soldier (b. 1894)
Russian writer and mystic (born in 1906).
President of the free state of fiume (born in 1875).
1958
Aston Sanderson was a prolific author of mystery novels and short stories.
1956
English author and poet (b. 1875)
1955
American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1899)
1953
Composer dies at 75
1952
Bhutanese king (d. 1972)
Greek resistance leader and politician (b. 1915)
Second king of bhutan (born in 1905)
1950
French socialist politician and three-time Prime Minister of France.
French lawyer and politician, prime minister of france (b. 1872)
French prime minister (born in 1872)
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1884)
Asta Bowen was an American author known for her novels exploring themes of family and relationships.
Indian cricketer (d. 1949).
At 64, a chemist (brown coke, nobel prize 1931), is dead.
1948
Acclaimed opera singer with a powerful voice.
Eustace Smith was a British Conservative Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
1946
Viscount limerick/hamsterley dies at the age of 59.
1945
Hungarian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1885)
Composer dies at 71
1943
Polish lieutenant; wwii resistance fighter (b. 1921)
Polish sergeant; wwii resistance fighter (b. 1920)
Polish activist (born 1920).
1942
French historian (lesson premier valois), dies at age 81.
1940
2nd baronet scottish soldier and politician, secretary of state for scotland (b. 1876)
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1936
Spanish soprano and actress (b. 1895)
Spanish opera singer (born 1895)
1935
Armenian composer (b. 1883)
1932
Renowned for his lyrical poetry and sonnets.
1931
Inventor known for significant contributions to the field of technology.
Hungarian composer known for his operas and orchestral works.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1926
At 48 years old, lithuanian organizer (kgb) dies.
1925
Austrian philosopher and author (b. 1861)
Austrian-hungarian philosopher, scientist, artist and educator. rudolf steiner education was the founder of anthroposophy or the science of spirit. it is also known as the waldorf schools of young children. he was extremely prolific and wrote 33 books. he also gave over 6,000 lectures about anthroposophy.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1912
German fiction writer. his books were loved by generations of children from germany. he loved stories and legends about cowboys and american indians, as well as tales from the orient. because he didn't travel to the us until age 66, his books are largely the result of his imagination. he and his wife, in 1908, visited the northern part of …
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on March 30th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1906
Journalist/writer/feminist, dies at age 73.
1902
Ezekiah Chambers was an inventor who made significant contributions to the field of engineering.
1900
Archibald Forbes was a renowned war correspondent known for his coverage of conflicts in the 19th century.