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Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1977

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1977. 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. 5 Oskar Klein

    Known for his work in theoretical physics, especially in the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Feb. 5 Izaak Boleslavski

    Russian chess player dies at the age of 67.

  • Feb. 9 Sergey Ilyushin

    Russian engineer and businessman, founded the ilyushin design company (b. 1894)

  • Feb. 9 Gaus

    An orangautan who lived to be 59

  • Feb. 9 Sergei Ilyushin Russian

    At 82 years old, ilyushin, an airplane builder, dies.

  • Feb. 10 Grace Mary Williams

    Composer dies at age 70

  • Feb. 11 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

    Prominent Indian politician who served as the 5th President of India from 1974 to 1977, playing a significant role in the country's political landscape during a critical period of its post-independence history.

  • Feb. 11 Louis Beel

    Louis Beel was a prominent Dutch politician and academic who served twice as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, playing a significant role in the post-World War II reconstruction period. He was a key figure in the Christian Democratic movement and held several important governmental positions throughout his career.

  • Feb. 12 Herman Dooyeweerd

    Dutch philosopher and scholar (b. 1894)

  • Feb. 16 Janani Luwum

    Bishop, church of uganda, martyr (b. c.1922)

  • Feb. 16 Rózsa Péter

    Hungarian mathematician (b. 1905)

  • Feb. 16 Carlos Pellicer

    Mexican poet, politician and museum curator.

  • Feb. 17 Quincy Howe

    Newscaster (cbs weekend news), dies at 76

  • Andy Devine
    Feb. 18 Andy Devine

    Prominent American character actor known for his distinctive raspy voice, who appeared in numerous Western films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

  • Feb. 18 Maria Realino

    Teacher (botany of cura'ao), dies aged 87.

  • Feb. 18 Ralph Graves

    Actor (extra girl) dies at 77

  • Feb. 19 Mike González

    Cuban baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1890)

  • Feb. 19 Anthony Crosland

    English captain and politician, secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs (b. 1918)

  • Edith Barrett
    Feb. 22 Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64

  • Feb. 26 Maxime Jacob

    Maxime Jacob was a notable French composer, musician, and organist who contributed significantly to 20th-century classical music. He was particularly known for his work in sacred and liturgical music compositions.

  • Allison Hayes
    Feb. 27 Allison Hayes

    American actress best known for her iconic role in the sci-fi cult classic 'Attack of the 50 Foot Woman' (1958), a landmark B-movie that became a significant part of 1950s pop culture.

  • Feb. 27 John Dickson Carr

    Renowned American mystery writer famous for his intricate detective novels and innovative approach to the locked-room mystery genre.

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Feb. 28 Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905)

  • Feb. 28 Eddie Anderson (Rochester)

    Famous African American actor and comedian best known for his role as 'Rochester' on The Jack Benny Program, a groundbreaking radio and television comedy show that was popular from the 1930s to 1950s.