Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1969

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1969. 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

  • Boris Karloff
    Feb. 2 Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in horror films.

  • Boris Karloff [Pratt]
    Feb. 2 Boris Karloff [Pratt]

    British actor (frankenstein), dies at 81

  • C. N. Annadurai
    Feb. 3 C. N. Annadurai

    Prominent Indian politician and journalist who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Madras State, playing a significant role in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

  • Eduardo Mondlane
    Feb. 3 Eduardo Mondlane

    Mozambican independence founder (born 1920).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Feb. 5 Thelma Ritter

    Acclaimed character actress known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, who appeared in numerous films including 'Rear Window' and 'Miracle on 34th Street'.

  • Bainbridge Crist
    Feb. 7 Bainbridge Crist

    Composer dies at 85

  • George Hayes (Gabby)
    Feb. 9 George Hayes (Gabby)

    American actor and singer (b. 1885)

  • Gabby Hayes
    Feb. 9 Gabby Hayes

    American actor (born 1885).

  • Manuel Plaza Reyes
    Feb. 9 Manuel Plaza Reyes

    Chilean marathoner (1928 olympics-gold medalist), dies at age 68

  • Johanna EFG Tourniaire
    Feb. 12 Johanna EFG Tourniaire

    Actress (potasch & perlemoer), dies at 80

  • Paltiel Daykan
    Feb. 12 Paltiel Daykan

    Lithuanian-israeli lawyer, jurist (d. 1969).

  • Vito Genovese
    Feb. 14 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.

  • Berry L. Cannon
    Feb. 17 Berry L. Cannon

    American aquanaut (b. 1935)

  • Dragiša Cvetković
    Feb. 18 Dragiša Cvetković

    Serbian lawyer and politician, 17th prime minister of yugoslavia (b. 1893)

  • Madge Blake
    Feb. 19 Madge Blake

    American actress (b. 1899)

  • Ernest Ansermet
    Feb. 20 Ernest Ansermet

    Swiss author and musician, known for his performances of stravinsky, defalla, and prokofiev. diaghilev first hired him to conduct in 1915.

  • Jose de Capriles
    Feb. 21 Jose de Capriles

    Mexican-born us olympic fencer

  • Madhubala
    Feb. 23 Madhubala

    Indian actress and producer (b. 1933)

  • Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
    Feb. 23 Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

    2nd king of saudi arabia (b. 1902)

  • Abd al-Aziz
    Feb. 23 Abd al-Aziz

    Abd al-rahman al-faisal al-saud saudia, dies at the age of 67.

  • Joseph Messner
    Feb. 23 Joseph Messner

    Composer dies at 75

  • Jan Zajic
    Feb. 25 Jan Zajic

    Czech student and national hero who performed a powerful act of political protest through self-immolation against Soviet occupation, symbolizing resistance and sacrifice.

  • Levi Eshkol
    Feb. 26 Levi Eshkol

    From 1963 to 1969, he was the third prime minister of israel. he died in 1969 from a heart attack. he was the first israeli prime minister to die in office.

  • Karl Jaspers
    Feb. 26 Karl Jaspers

    German philosopher, psychiatrist, neurologist, and medical doctor. his publications on philosophy of existentialism and conception of life were well-known. one of his most notable works was "man in the modern age".

  • John Boles
    Feb. 27 John Boles

    Actor (stella dallas and curly top) dies at 73

  • Marius Barbeau
    Feb. 27 Marius Barbeau

    Canadian ethnographer and academic (b. 1883)