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.
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.