Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1982

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1982. 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 Paul Desruisseaux

  Canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1905)

• Feb. 2 Stringfellow Barr

  American educationalist (100 great books), passes away at 85.

• Feb. 4 Alex Harvey

  Scottish rock musician and frontman of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, known for hit singles like 'Delilah' and innovative musical performances. He was a significant figure in the 1970s rock scene and a member of the musical 'Hair'.

• Feb. 4 Georg Konrad Morgen

  German lawyer and judge (b. 1909)

• Feb. 5 Dolores Moran

  Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56

• Feb. 5 Neil Aggett

  Kenyan-south african physician and union leader (b. 1953)

• Feb. 5 Wies [Aloisius CA] Moens

  Flemish writer/nazi dies at the age of 84.

• Feb. 6 Ben Nicholson

  English painter/sculptor circle dies at the age of 87.

• Feb. 8 John Hay Whitney

  Prominent American financier, media executive, and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the 1950s. He was a significant figure in publishing and investment circles.

• Feb. 11 Eleanor Powell

  Renowned American tap dancer and actress who was married to actor Glenn Ford. She was a prominent performer in Hollywood's golden age and known for her exceptional tap dancing skills.

• Feb. 11 Takashi Shimura

  Renowned Japanese actor famous for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa's classic films 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai', who significantly influenced Japanese cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 12 Cornelis Rijnsdorp

  Dutch writer culprit dies at the age of 87.

• Feb. 14 Henk Schaer [Hendricus J M Schaareman]

  Dutch actor dies at the age of 79.

• Feb. 17 Thelonious Monk

  Legendary jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized bebop music, known for his unique improvisational style and influential compositions. He was a key figure in the development of modern jazz during the mid-20th century, performing and recording with many other jazz greats.

• Feb. 17 Lee Strasberg

  Influential acting coach and key figure in method acting, who trained numerous Hollywood stars and revolutionized acting techniques in the 20th century.

• Feb. 17 Nestor Chylak

  Prominent Major League Baseball umpire who officiated in the American League from 1954 to 1978, known for his professionalism and respected by players and managers.

• Feb. 18 Ngaio Marsh

  New zealand author (b. 1895)

• Feb. 18 Edith Ngaio Marsh

  New zealand producer/writer of detective novels, dies at the age of 82.

• Feb. 18 Tina Carver

  Actress (inside detroit uranium boom), dies aged 58

• Feb. 21 Gershom Scholem

  German-born israeli jewish historian and philosopher, born in germany. he is widely considered to be the founder of modern academic kabbalah study and was the first professor of jewish mysticism in the hebrew university of jerusalem.

• Feb. 21 Murray the K

  American disc jockey and impresario (born in 1922)

• Feb. 22 Josh Malihabadi

  Translator and poet in indian-pakistani (d. 1982).

• Feb. 22 Murray "the K" Kaufman

  New york city disc jockey, the 5th beatle, dies at 60.

• Feb. 24 Virginia Bruce

  Virginia Bruce was an American actress and singer who was prominent during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She appeared in numerous films during the 1930s and 1940s, including musicals and dramatic roles. Her connection to the Ziegfeld Follies adds to her historical entertainment significance.

• Feb. 26 Gabor Szabo

  Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who revolutionized jazz fusion by blending traditional jazz with pop and Hungarian folk music styles.