Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1986

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1986. 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. 1 Alva Myrdal

  PEA - Swedish sociologist and politician, nobel prize laureate (d. 1986)

• Feb. 2 Gino Hernandez

  American professional wrestler who tragically died in 1986. Known for his significant contributions to the wrestling industry during his short career.

• Feb. 2 Anita Cobby

  Australian murder victim (b. 1959)

• Feb. 6 Minoru Yamasaki

  Prominent Japanese-American architect famous for designing the original World Trade Center twin towers in New York City, a landmark project that significantly impacted modern architectural design.

• Feb. 6 Frederick Coutts

  From november 1963, scottish writer and salvation army general. his publications include "call to holiness," 1957; "jesus, our need," 1956; and "he had no revolver," 1944.

• Feb. 6 Dandy Nichols

  English actress (b. 1907)

• Feb. 7 Cheikh Anta Diop

  Senegalese historian (born 1923)

• Feb. 10 Brian Aherne

  Brian Aherne was a prominent British-American actor who successfully transitioned from stage to film, appearing in notable movies like 'Juarez' and receiving an Oscar nomination. He had a versatile career spanning theater and cinema from the 1920s to the 1960s.

• Feb. 11 Frank Herbert

  Renowned science fiction author best known for the groundbreaking Dune series, Herbert was a visionary writer who blended complex philosophical and scientific concepts into his narratives. He won both Hugo and Nebula Awards, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in science fiction literature.

• Feb. 11 Frank [Patrick] Herbert

  American sci-fi author dune dies at 65.

• Feb. 12 Guy Douglas Hamilton Warrack

  Composer dies at 86

• Feb. 12 Sid Stone

  Comedy performer (milton berle show), passes away at 82

• Feb. 14 Edmund Rubbra

  Edmund Rubbra was a prominent English classical composer known for his symphonies and choral works, who made significant contributions to 20th-century British music.

• Feb. 16 Howard Da Silva of Cleveland

  Ohio, actor (ben franklin – 1776), dies at the age of 76.

• Feb. 17 Jiddu Krishnamurti

  Indian-american philosopher and author (b. 1895)

• Feb. 19 Adolfo Celi

  Prominent Italian character actor known for his distinctive husky voice and roles in both Italian and international cinema during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 19 James O Eastland

  American politician (senator-democrat-mississippi) dies at age 81.

• Feb. 20 Francisco Paolo Mignone

  Composer dies at 88

• Feb. 20 Jacobus G Rietkerk

  Dutch foreign minister (vvd), dies at age 58.

• Feb. 21 Helen Hooven Santmyer

  American novelist (b. 1895)

• Feb. 22 John Donnelly

  Australian rugby league player (b. 1955)

• Feb. 24 Tommy Douglas

  Canadian politician known as the father of universal healthcare in Canada.

• Feb. 24 Rukmini Devi Arundale

  Indian bharatnatyam dancer (b. 1904)

• Feb. 27 Jacques Plante

  Legendary NHL goaltender who revolutionized hockey by popularizing the goalie mask. He played 19 seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, winning five consecutive Stanley Cup championships and transforming the goaltender position.

• Feb. 28 Laura Z Hobson

  American novelist (born 1900).

• Feb. 28 Sven Olof Palme

  Assassination of the swedish prime minister (1969-76; 82-86), at 59