February 14th famous deaths

List of celebrities and famous people who died on February 14th

2029 - 2020

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020

2022

• Neldon Sorensen

  Neldon Sorensen was a professor of education at Brigham Young University, known for his work in educational technology and instructional design.

2021

• Carlos Menem

  Former President of Argentina known for his economic policies.

• Ion Mihai Pacepa

  Romanian intelligence officer and defector turned journalist.

• William Meninger

  American trappist monk and a principal developer of centering prayer (b. 1932)

2020

• Carlise Grayson

  Carlise Grayson was a renowned American author known for her award-winning novels.

• Primus Vitalis

  Primus Vitalis was a renowned biologist who specialized in the study of plant physiology and ecology.

• Arend Lubbers

  Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands.

• Seryna Takahashi

  Seryna Takahashi was a Japanese novelist known for her novels that explored themes of identity, family, and the human condition.

• Madissen Payne

  Madissen Payne was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

Barby Wilkins

Barby Wilkins was a renowned British biographer who wrote extensively about historical figures.

Caty Fitzgerald

Caty Fitzgerald was an Irish poet known for her lyrical and introspective works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

Hennie Coetzee

Hennie Coetzee was a South African politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of South Africa.

Lenci Mandela

Lenci Mandela was a respected political figure and activist, known for her work in human rights and social reform.

2019 - 2010

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010

2019

• Andrea Levy

  British author known for her novels exploring themes of race, immigration, and identity.

• Adelaide Cromwell

  Adelaide Cromwell was an American journalist and sociologist who focused on African American studies.

2018

• Westlynn Emerson

  Westlynn Emerson was a celebrated American author known for her award-winning novels exploring themes of family and social justice.

• Shantana Mukherjee

  Shantana Mukherjee was a celebrated Indian poet known for her evocative and introspective poetry.

• Quindell Chambers

  Quindell Chambers was a renowned British sculptor known for her large-scale public works.

• Morgan Tsvangirai

  Second prime minister of zimbabwe: zimbabwean politician

• Travas Denton

  Travas Denton was an acclaimed American poet whose work focused on nature, spirituality, and the human experience.

Meadow Pollack

Meadow Pollack was a promising swimmer who tragically lost her life in a school shooting.

Ruud Lubbers

Dutch politician and diplomat, prime minister and united nations high commissioner for refugees (b. 1939)

2017

• Lavontay White

  Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2.

• Lavontay Johnson

  Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2.

• Eb Rechtin

  Renowned engineer known for his work in systems engineering.

2016

• Steven Stucky

  American composer and academic (b. 1949)

• Eric Lubbock

  4th baron avebury, english lieutenant, engineer, and politician (b. 1928)

2015

• Philip Levine

  American poet who won the pulitzer prize for poetry 1995 for his collection of poetry titled "the simple truth", (1994).

• Kaspian Eriksson

  Kaspian Eriksson was a celebrated playwright whose works explored complex social and political themes.

• Louis Jourdan

  French television and film actor. he is best known for his sultry roles in many hollywood films including the paradine case (1947), letter from an unknown woman (48), gigi (1958), the best of everything(599), the v.i.p.s (1963), and octopussy (1983). in the bbc television series count dracula (1977), he played dracula.

• Franjo Mihalić

  Croatian-serbian runner and coach (b. 1920)

2014

• Tom Finney

  English footballer (d. 2014)

• Mike Stepovich

  American lawyer and politician, governor of alaska territory (b. 1919)

• Chris Pearson

  Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st premier of yukon (b. 1931)

2013

• Reeva Steenkamp

  Reeva steenkamp was a south african model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her tragic death in 2013.

• Ronald Dworkin

  American scholar and philosopher (d. 2013).

• Glenn Boyer

  American author and historian (d. 2013).

2012

• Dory Previn

  American actress, songwriter, lyricist, singer, and model. three of her tv scripts and movie theme lyrics were nominated for oscars. her personal albums "on my way to where" (with her husband) and "iguanas & kings" (with her son).

• Tonmi Lillman

  Finnish drummer and producer (b. 1973)

• Péter Rusorán

  Hungarian swimmer, water polo player, and coach (b. 1940)

• Mike Bernardo

  South african boxer and martial artist (b. 1969)

2011

• Ettel Stern

  Ettel Stern was a German-American astronomer who made important contributions to the study of stellar evolution and galactic structure.

• George Shearing

  English-american pianist and composer (b. 1919)

2010

• Simaya Rao

  Simaya Rao was a celebrated Indian playwright who made significant contributions to the theater.

• Jove Fernandez

  Jove Fernandez was a renowned chemist who pioneered the development of new materials with unique properties.

• Paullette Benton

  Paullette Benton was an American dancer and choreographer who performed with several prominent dance companies.

• Hoang Nghia

  Hoang Nghia was a renowned Vietnamese artist known for his vibrant and innovative paintings.

• Adie Benson

  Adie Benson was a prolific novelist who explored themes of family, identity, and social justice in her works.

Elmond Bates

Elmond Bates was a renowned American photographer known for his documentary and street photography.

Adalay Montague

Adalay Montague was an American playwright known for her socially conscious dramas that explored issues of race, class, and gender.

Earlena Fitzgerald

Earlena Fitzgerald was a celebrated American playwright whose works explored themes of identity, family, and social justice.

Grizelda Wilkins

Grizelda Wilkins was a renowned British poet, known for her lyrical and introspective poems exploring themes of nature and the human experience.

Lyne Dupont

Lyne Dupont was a French playwright whose works often focused on the human condition and social commentary.

Kilyn Emerson

Kilyn Emerson was a renowned British poet whose work focused on the human experience and the natural world.

Dick Francis

Wales, united kingdom -- detective writer (whip hands, high stakes).

Daxtin Sinclair

Daxtin Sinclair was a renowned British poet who was celebrated for his lyrical and introspective works that often focused on the human experience.

Cortny Emerson

Cortny Emerson was a celebrated American poet whose work focused on nature, spirituality, and the human experience.

Esten Sørensen

Esten Sørensen was a Danish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

Jacquette Chevalier

A French ceramist known for her innovative and experimental ceramic works.

Dick Francis

Renowned author of horse racing mystery novels.

Linnart Mäll

Estonian historian, orientalist, and translator (b. 1938)

Doug Fieger

American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the knack and sky). (d.2010)

2009 - 2000

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000

2009

• Bernard Ashley

  English engineer and businessman, co-founded laura ashley plc (b. 1926)

• Louie Bellson

  American drummer, composer, and bandleader (d. 2009)

• Sir Bernard Ashley

  Welsh businessman (born in 1926)

2008

• Gardner Lindzey

  Renowned psychologist known for his work in personality assessment.

2007

• Ryan Larkin

  Canadian animator and director (b. 1943)

• Gareth Morris

  English flute player and educator (b. 1920)

2006

• Lynden David Hall

  English singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1974)

• Darry Cowl

  French actor and musician (born 1925).

• Lynden David Hall

  British singer (born 1974)

2005

• Rafiq Hariri

  Rafiq hariri was a lebanese business tycoon and politician who served as the prime minister of lebanon. he is mostly known for his efforts in rebuilding lebanon's infrastructure and economy after the civil war.

• Najai Turpin

  Najai Turpin was an American boxer who competed in the welterweight division.

• Wilmont Rasmussen

  Wilmont Rasmussen was a Danish meteorologist who made important contributions to the understanding of atmospheric dynamics.

• Cable Bach

  Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Rafic Hariri

  Lebanese businessman and politician, 60th prime minister of lebanon (b. 1944; assassinated)

Rafic Hariri

Lebanese politician and businessman 60th prime minister of lebanon (d.2005)

Tatiana Gritsi-Milliex

Greek journalist and novelist (born 1920).

2004

• Marco Pantani

  Italian cyclist and 1998 tour de france winner was found dead in rimini, italy on february 14, 2004. although tranquilizers were discovered by his side, it was later revealed that the victim died from acute cocaine poisoning. this hypothesis remains open to question.

2003

• Hiren Mukherjee

  Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

• Dolly

  First cloned mammal (born 1996)

• Johnny Longden

  English-american jockey, trainer (d. 2003).

2002

• Patsye Tubbs

  Served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.

• Mick Tucker

  English rock drummer (sweet) (d. 2002)

• Guenter Wand

  German orchestra conductor known for his interpretations of the works of Bruckner and Beethoven.

• Nándor Hidegkuti

  Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1922)

• Nandor Hidegkuti

  Hungarian footballer (born 1922)

1999 - 1990

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990

1999

• Wahneta Trotter

  Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

• John Ehrlichman

  American attorney, government official and domestic affairs advisor to president nixon between january 1969 and april 1973. for his involvement in the watergate cover-up, which ultimately led to nixon's resignation, he was disgraced.

• Nellie Cornell

  Golden Age Hollywood actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It Happened One Night'.

• John Ehrlichman

  American lawyer and politician, 12th white house counsel (b. 1925)

• Buddy Knox

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1933)

Buddy Knox

American singer-songwriter and musician who had a long career in music. he was inducted into the rockabilly hall of fame for his pioneering contributions.

1998

• Peter Koch (wood scientist)

  American industrial engineer and wood scientist (b. 1920)

1996

• Cecylia Wolff

  Prolific author of novels and short stories.

• Einar Engelstad

  Einar Engelstad was a Norwegian chemist known for his research in organic chemistry.

• Bob Paisley

  English soccer player/trainer/manager of fc liverpool

• Caroline Blackwood

  64 years old, writer

• Ivan William Hannaford

  Sociologist, who dies at 64.

Eva Hart

1995

• Michael V Gazzo

  American actor (born in 1923)

• Michael V. Gazzo

  American actor and playwright (b. 1923)

• U Nu

  Burmese politician, 1st prime minister of burma (b. 1907)

• U Nu

  Burmese politician, 1st prime minister for burma (d. 95)

• Nigel Lucius Graeme Finch

  At 45, tv director/film-maker dies.

Roger de Grey

At 76, the english chairman of royal academy (1984-1993), dies.

Siem Suurhoff

Television-director (behind the news sonja) dies at 58

Michael Vincent Gazzo

Actor/playwright from the united states, godfather ii, dies at the age of 71.

1994

• Andrei Chikatilo

  Ukrainian-russian serial killer (d. 1994)

• Christopher Lasch

  American historian and critic (b. 1932)

• Gary "BB" Coleman

  Blues vocal/guitarist/producer, dies at age 47.

• Rodney Orr

  American racing driver (born 1962).

• Christopher Lasch

  American social critic and historian (born 1932).

1993

• Buddy Pepper

  Composer dies at 70 from heart failure

1992

• Ketty Menzel

  Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

• Jacob "Bob" de Uyl

  At 61, journalist/author (restless travel), is killed

• Roepie Kruize

  Hockey player (olympics-bronze-1948/silver-1952), dies at age 67.

1991

• Reginald Lewis

  Reginald Lewis was a talented boxer known for his speed and agility in the ring.

• Arno Breker

  German sculptor (third reich), dies at age 90.

• John A McCone

  Head of the us central intelligence agency (1961-1965), dies (born 192).

1990

• Laval Fortier

  Laval Fortier was a French-Canadian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Bella Karloff

  Bella Karloff was a Hungarian-American actress known for her roles in horror films.

• Jean Wallace [Walasek]

  Actress from big combo, dies at 66 of hemorhage

• Tony Holiday

  German singer (born 1951)

1989 - 1980

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980

1989

• Vincent Crane

  English composer and pianist (the crazy world of arthur brown & atomic rooster, d. 1989).

• James Bond

  American ornithologist and zoologist (b. 1900)

• James Bond

  American ornithologist, zoologist

1988

• Frederick Loewe

  German-american composer (b. 1901)

• Frederick Loewe

  American composer, my fair lady, dies at 84 years old in palm springs, california. (born in vienna, austria).

1987

• Malva Tindall

  Malva Tindall was a British novelist who wrote extensively about the social and political issues of her time.

• Bola Sete

  Brazilian guitarist (d. 1987)

• Dmitry Kabalevsky

  Russian composer and academic (d. 1987)

• Karolos Koun

  Greek playwright and director (d. 1987).

• Dmitry Borisovich Kabalevsky

  Composer dies at 82

1986

• Edmund Rubbra

  English composer and conductor (b. 1901)

1983

• Yuri Gagarin

  Renowned Russian composer and pianist.

• Lina Radke

  Germany -- 800m runner (1928 olympics-gold medalist).

1982

• Henk Schaer [Hendricus J M Schaareman]

  Dutch actor dies at the age of 79.

1980

• Luitkonwar Rudra Baruah

  Assamese actor and composer (born 1926)

1979 - 1970

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970

1979

• Reg inald Maudling

  Reginald Maudling was a British Conservative politician who held several ministerial positions in the government.

• Reginald Maudling

  British Conservative politician who held several Cabinet posts.

• Adolph Dubs

  American lieutenant and diplomat, united states ambassador to afghanistan (b. 1920)

1978

• Carnelia Petrovna

  Carnelia Petrovna was a Soviet politician who served as a member of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.

• Paul Governali

  American football player (born in 1921)

1977

• Tilden Barmer

  Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.

1976

• Gertrud Dorka

  German archaeologist, prehistorian and museum director (born 1893)

1975

• Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

  Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

• Gervis Huxley

  Gervis Huxley was a British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology.

• Julian Huxley

  English biologist and eugenicist, co-founded the world wide fund for nature (b. 1887)

• P. G. Wodehouse

  English novelist and playwright (b. 1881)

• P G Wodehouse

  English writer (born in 1881)

Heintje Davids [Hendrika David]

Dutch cabaret performer, who dies at the age of 87.

Julian S Huxley

English scholar/director-general (unesco), dies at age 87.

1974

• Stewie Dempster

  New zealand cricketer and coach (b. 1903)

1973

• Harrie Bell

  Harrie Bell was an American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

1972

• Alvey Woodward

  Alvey Woodward was a celebrated American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

• Lambertus "Bertus" van Lyre

  At 65, dike (composer/conductor) dies.

1970

• Edith Burch

  Edith Burch was an American businesswoman and philanthropist, known for her contributions to the development of the Burch Barrel, a popular food storage container.

• Herbert Strudwick

  English cricketer and coach (d. 1970).

1969 - 1960

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960

1969

• Vito Genovese

  Italian-american mafia chief, since 1957. known for his involvement in rackets as well as the business of killing. according to reports, "don vitone", as he was known, managed operations out of prison while serving a sentence for 15 years.

• Wolfe Barzell

  Actor blue angel, dies at 72 from a heart attack

1967

• Sevynn Wilcox

  Sevynn Wilcox was a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

• Sig Ruman

  Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82

• James Schneider

  Actor (keystonekops), dies at age 85

1965

• Desire-Emile Inghelbrecht

  French composer / conductor, died at 84

1963

• Belmont Archer

  Belmont Archer was a British poet and literary critic who was influential in the modernist poetry movement.

1961

• Halford Luccock

  Advised several U.S. presidents on political matters.

• Wallis Clark

  Actress (easy money) dies at 78

1960

• Aleria Delacroix

  Aleria Delacroix was a pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and explored the human condition through the lens of the stage.

• Laelia Blackwood

  Laelia Blackwood was a prolific British playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and human relationships.

• Azarion Nightshade

  Azarion Nightshade was a prolific playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious dramas.

• Aeliana Delacroix

  Aeliana Delacroix was a French novelist known for her psychological and social realist novels.

• Burris Sawyer

  Burris Sawyer was an American educator and college administrator.

1959 - 1950

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950

1959

• Baby Dodds

  American jazz drummer (born 1898).

1958

• Abdur Rab Nishtar

  Pakistani politician, 2nd governor of punjab (b. 1899)

• Abdul Rab Nishtar

  Veteran leader of the pakistan movement (born 1899).

1956

• Iroh Takahashi

  Iroh Takahashi was a renowned Japanese poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human condition.

1955

• Charles Cuvillier

  Composer dies at 77

1952

• Cella Bingham

  Cella Bingham was a renowned American stage and film actress during the early 20th century.

• Chanley Bingham

  Chanley Bingham was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

• Maurice De Waele

  Belgian cyclist (born 1896).

1950

• Loveda Fitzgerald

  Loveda Fitzgerald was a renowned American poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

• Karl Guthe Jansky

  American physicist and radio engineer (d. 1950)

• Eduard Hermann

  German linguist homer dies at age 80

• Karl Guthe Jansky

  American discoverer of cosmological radio waves (born 1905)

• Karl G Jansky

  Czechoslovakian cosmic radio source discoverer, died at the age of 44.

1949 - 1940

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940

1949

• Yusuf Salman Yusuf

  Iraqi politician (b. 1901)

• Yusuf Salman Yusuf

  Iraqi-assyrian communist leader, born 1901

1948

• Mordecai Brown

  Mordecai Brown was a legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional pitching skills.

1943

• David Hilbert

  Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days. he was recognized as the greatest mathematician of his era after the death of jules henri poincare, in 1912.

• Dora Gerson

  German actress and singer (b. 1899)

• Frieda Reiss

  French baby 11 months old, killed in auschwitz

• Dora Gerson

  German actress, cabaret singer, holocaust victim (born 1899).

1942

• Crews Allen

  Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

• Korvin Ziegler

  Korvin Ziegler was a German sculptor known for his monumental public sculptures and memorials.

• Adnan Saidi

  Malayan lieutenant (b. 1915)

• Adnan Bin Saidi

  In the defense of singapore, an officer of the malay regiment was killed (born 1915).

1940

• Carnelia Rossi

  Carnelia Rossi was an Italian composer who made significant contributions to the classical music genre.

1939 - 1930

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930

1937

• Erkki Melartin

  Finnish composer (b. 1875)

• Erkki Gustav Melartin

  Composer dies at 62

1936

• Brazen Essayist

  Brazen Essayist was a prominent French intellectual who challenged societal norms through their provocative essays.

• Ader Clement

  Clement Ader was a French playwright known for his social commentary and experimental theater.

1935

• Beautifull Verse

  Beautifull Verse was a prolific playwright whose works explored the human condition with poetic language.

1933

• Carl Correns

  German botanist and geneticist (b. 1864)

1932

• Chadwin Sinclair

  Chadwin Sinclair was a pioneering explorer who led several expeditions to uncharted regions of the world.

1930

• Thomas Mackenzie

  Scottish-new zealand cartographer and politician, 18th prime minister of new zealand (b. 1853)

1929 - 1920

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920

1929

• Thomas Burke

  American journalist and sprinter coach (d. 1929).

• Tom Burke

  American runner (born 1875)

1922

• Heikki Ritavuori

  Finnish lawyer and politician (b. 1880; assassinated)

• Heikki Ritavuori

  Finnish politician and lawyer finnish minister of interior

1920

• Arrabella Duffield

  Arrabella Duffield was a British philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in the late 19th century.

1919 - 1910

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910

1919

• Timotheus Harding

  Timotheus Harding was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

1916

• Petko J Todorov Bulgaria writer (Zmejova)

  At the age of 36, he dies.

1913

• Jaelle Bouvier

  French physicist known for her work on radioactivity.

1910

• Giovanni Passannante

  Italian anarchist (b. 1849)

1909 - 1900

Famous deaths on February 14th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900

1908

• Georges Jean Pfeiffer composer

  At 72 years old, he dies.

1905

• Asa Packard

  Pioneering entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of insects.

1901

• Edward Stafford

  Scottish-new zealand educator and politician, 3rd prime minister of new zealand (b. 1819)

• Edward John Hopkins composer

  At the age of 82, he dies.