15 Notable People Who Died in March 2025

15. Wings Hauser

Wings Hauser, a versatile character actor known for his roles in films like Jo Jo Dancer and Tough Guys Don't Dance, passed away at 77. He died on Saturday at his Santa Monica home after a long battle with COPD, leaving behind his daughter Bright and his son Cole Hauser. | © Prime Video

14. Émilie Dequenne

Émilie Dequenne, the award-winning Belgian actress who won the best actress award at Cannes for Rosetta at age 18, passed away from cancer at 43. She had revealed her battle with adrenocortical carcinoma, a cancer of the adrenal gland, in October 2023. | © Émilie Dequenne

13. Brian James

Brian James, the pioneering lead guitarist and songwriter for the influential punk band The Damned, helped ignite the punk-rock revolution in 1970s Britain. He died on March 6 at age 70, as announced on his Facebook page, with no details provided on the cause or location of his passing. | © Brian James

12. Simon Fisher-Becker

Simon Fisher-Becker, the British actor known for his roles in Harry Potter and Doctor Who, passed away on March 9 at the age of 63. His husband Tony shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, and no cause of death was reported. | © Simon Fisher-Becker

11. Max Frankel

Max Frankel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who fled Nazi Germany as a boy, rose through the ranks at The New York Times to become its executive editor during a time of rapid change. He died from bladder cancer at his Manhattan home on Sunday at the age of 94. | © Max Frankel

10. Angie Stone

Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer and former member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence, was killed in a car crash early Saturday at 63. Best known for her hit Wish I Didn’t Miss You, she leaves behind a powerful legacy in music. | © AP

9. Colin McFadyean

Colin McFadyean, a brilliant and versatile player known for his time with Moseley and as Bristol's first professional Director of Coaching, passed away just four days after celebrating his 82nd birthday. He is remembered for his outstanding contributions to rugby despite battling poor health in recent times. | © Bristol Bears

8. Kitty Dukakis

Kitty Dukakis, who appeared in the 2008 documentary on Lee Atwater, passed away on March 21, 2025, at age 88 due to complications from dementia. Known for her full life fighting to make the world a better place, she will be remembered for sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs. | © ABC

7. Mark Dobies

Mark Dobies, a veteran soap actor from Guiding Light and One Life to Live, passed away on March 11 in New Jersey at age 65. Remembered as a loving father and accomplished athlete, his cause of death remains unrevealed. | © Mark Dobies

6. D'Wayne Wiggins

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Bay Area R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné! passed away on March 7 at age 64 after battling bladder cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones in his final moments, leaving behind a legacy of soulful music. | © D'Wayne Wiggins

5. Jack Lilley

Jack Lilley, an actor who worked on every season of Little House on the Prairie, passed away at the age of 91 after battling Alzheimer's disease. | © Peacock

4. Brian Waites

Brian Waites was a talented golfer who became the last traditional working club professional to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1983 and later enjoyed senior success by winning the PGA Seniors Championship twice and four events on the European Senior Tour. He passed away at age 85 on March 8, 2025, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. | © Brian Waites

3. George Foreman

George Foreman peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy celebrated in both sports and community service. A two-time heavyweight champion and proud family man, he inspired many with his strong values and warm spirit. | © Reuters

2. Carl Dean

Carl Dean, the devoted husband of Dolly Parton, passed away on March 3 in Nashville at age 82 after nearly 60 years of marriage. Parton shared the news on Instagram, and while details about his passing remain private, his legacy will be remembered by family and fans. | © Dolly Parton

1. Roy Ayers

Roy Ayers was a brilliant vibraphonist, composer, and a key figure in jazz-funk who made waves with the hit Everybody Loves the Sunshine. Born in Los Angeles on September 10, 1940, he passed away at 84 on March 4 in New York City after battling a long illness. | © Roy Ayers