Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1965

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1965. 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. 2 Richard P Blackmur

    United states -- critic/publisher (good european), death at 61

  • Feb. 2 Richard Wurz

    Composer dies at 79

  • Feb. 4 U C Greyhound

    Champion trotter (horse) dies at 33

  • Feb. 5 Irving Bacon

    Actor (fort ti petticoat fever), died at 71

  • Feb. 9 Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah

    Bangladeshi theologian and educator (b. 1874)

  • Feb. 12 Henry Kulky

    Actor (otto life of riley), died at 53

  • Feb. 13 Jerry Burke

    Pianist (lawrence welk show).

  • Feb. 13 William H Kilpatrick

    Us mathematician/philosopher, dies at 93

  • Feb. 14 Desire-Emile Inghelbrecht

    French composer / conductor, died at 84

  • Feb. 15 Nat King Cole

    Legendary African American jazz pianist and singer known for iconic hits like 'Unforgettable' and 'Mona Lisa', who significantly influenced popular music in the mid-20th century.

  • Feb. 19 Forrest Taylor

    Actor (this is life, man without a gun), died at 81

  • Feb. 19 Gheorge Gheorghiu Dej

    Romanian president dies at the age of 63

  • Feb. 20 Fred Immler

    German actor (born 1880).

  • Feb. 21 Malcolm X

    Malcolm X was a pivotal civil rights leader who transformed from a convicted criminal to a powerful advocate for African American rights. He was a key figure in the Nation of Islam before founding the Organization of Afro-American Unity. His life was marked by radical transformation and commitment to social justice.

  • Feb. 22 Felix Frankfurter

    Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

  • Stan Laurel
    Feb. 23 Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Feb. 26 Jimmie Lee Jackson

    Civil rights activist dies from injuries.