Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1963

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1963. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Feb. 1 Fleetwood Lindley

  The last person to see abraham lincoln's face (born in 1888).

• Feb. 2 Herman Bouber [Blom]

  Actor/playwright (bluejackets), passes away at the age of 77.

• Feb. 3 Benjamin R. Jacobs

  American biochemist (b. 1879)

• Feb. 6 Piero Manzoni

  Influential Italian conceptual artist known for radical and provocative works that challenged traditional art concepts, including his famous 'Artist's Shit' canned artwork.

• Feb. 6 Werner Erich Josten

  German composer (jungle), dies at age 77.

• Feb. 6 Muhammad Ibn 'Abd al-Karim al-Khattabi

  Moroccan politician

• Feb. 6 Mohammed ibn al-Chattabi Abd el-Krim

  Leader of the opposition in morocco, has died.

• Feb. 7 Learco Guerra

  Prominent Italian cyclist of the early 20th century, known for his significant achievements in professional road bicycle racing during the 1920s and 1930s.

• Feb. 8 Abdul Karim Kassem

  At 48 years old, he was assassinated at baghdad as prime minister of iraq (1958-1963).

• Feb. 11 Sylvia Plath

  Sylvia Plath was a renowned American poet and novelist whose deeply personal and confessional writing style revolutionized 20th-century literature. Her semi-autobiographical novel 'The Bell Jar' and her powerful poetry collection 'Ariel' explored themes of depression, femininity, and existential despair. Her tragic suicide at age 30 further cemented her legendary status in literary history.

• Feb. 11 John Olof Dahlgren

  Swedish-american soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1872)

• Feb. 13 Harry Steers

  Bowling hall of famer, dies.

• Feb. 16 Laszlo Lajtha

  Composer dies at age 70

• Feb. 18 Monte Blue

  At 73, pache, a silent film actor, dies from heart attack

• Feb. 18 Todd "Hugh" Gaitskell

  British labour party leader, died at 56.

• Feb. 20 Jacob Gade

  Danish composer and violinist (d. 1963).

• Feb. 25 Melville J. Herskovits

  Known for his research on race relations and cultural anthropology.

• Feb. 26 Artturi A Leinonen

  Finnish journalist/politician (prophet), dies at age 74.

• Feb. 28 Rajendra Prasad

  Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962, and played a crucial role in India's independence movement.

• Feb. 28 Theodore Newton

  Actor voltaire, ace of aces, dies at 58