Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1967. 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. 4 Albert Orsborn

  English 6th general of the salvation army (d.67)

• Feb. 5 Violeta Parra

  Violeta Parra was a renowned Chilean composer, songwriter, ethnomusicologist, visual artist, and folklorist who significantly influenced Chilean folk music and cultural revival.

• Feb. 5 Leon Leonwood Bean

  American businessman, founded l.l.bean (b. 1872)

• Feb. 5 Herman Teirlinck

  Belgian writer, jokaste against god, dies at the age of 87.

• Feb. 6 Martine Carol

  Prominent French actress of the 1950s, best known for her iconic role in 'Lola Montes' (1955) and her work in Hollywood. She was married to film director Christian-Jaque and was a significant figure in French cinema during her era.

• Feb. 7 Henry Morgenthau

  At age 74, the us minister of finance (devalued dollar) dies.

• Feb. 10 Dionysios Kokkinos

  Greek historian and author (b. 1884)

• Feb. 11 A. J. Muste

  Dutch-american minister and activist (b. 1885)

• Feb. 13 Yoshisuke Aikawa

  Entrepreneur, businessman, and politician, founded nissan motor company (b. 1880)

• Feb. 13 Abelardo L. Rodríguez

  Substitute president of mexico (1932-1934) (b. 1889)

• Feb. 14 Sig Ruman

  Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82

• Feb. 14 James Schneider

  Actor (keystonekops), dies at age 85

• Feb. 15 Antonio Moreno

  Spanish actor/director (it, careers) dies at 79

• Feb. 15 William C Bullitt

  At 76 years old, the first us ambassador to the ussr dies.

• Feb. 18 Robert Oppenheimer

  Renowned American physicist who led the Manhattan Project's atomic bomb development during World War II. He was a key scientific figure who significantly influenced nuclear physics and modern warfare. Known as the 'father of the atomic bomb', he later became a prominent advocate for international nuclear control.

• Feb. 18 Manuel Palau Boix

  Composer dies at 74

• Feb. 18 Dragisa Cvetkovic

  Prime minister of kingdom of yugoslavia (born 1893)

• Feb. 19 Wilmer King

  Tappan zee bridge, new york: first casualty dies

• Feb. 22 Fritz Erler

  German politician (sdp) dies at the age of 53.

• Feb. 22 Joe Forte

  Actor (horwitz life with luigi), dead at 70

• Feb. 24 Franz Waxman

  Renowned Oscar-winning film composer who created memorable scores for classic Hollywood movies like 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'Bride of Frankenstein'. He was a significant figure in film music history.

• Feb. 24 Mir Osman Ali Khan

  Last nizam of hyderabad state (b. 1886)

• Feb. 25 John Griggs

  Actor joey bishop show, dies at 57

• Feb. 26 Harry McNaughton

  Comedy comedian, "it pays to be ignorant", dies at the age of 70.

• Feb. 28 Henry Luce

  American publisher, born in china. he was a pioneer in publishing and editing. in 1923, time magazine was launched, followed by fortune in 1930, and life in 1936.