Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1991

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1991. 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. 3 Nancy Kulp

  American actress best known for her role as Miss Hathaway in the popular TV series 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

• Feb. 5 Dean Jagger

  American actor known for roles in 'Mr. Novak' and 'Rawhide', who won an Oscar and had a distinguished career in film and television.

• Feb. 6 Danny Thomas

  Renowned American entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist who founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, known for his successful television career and humanitarian efforts.

• Feb. 6 Salvador Luria

  Renowned Italian-American biologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine in 1969 for groundbreaking research in bacteriology and virology.

• Feb. 7 Amos Yarkoni

  Medal of distinguished service recipient, israeli soldier (born 1920).

• Feb. 7 Jean-Paul Mousseau

  French-canadian painter, member les automatistes (born in 1927).

• Feb. 7 Dick Winslow

  Actor tom sawyer, mutiny on the bounty, dies at 75

• Feb. 9 James Cleveland

  American gospel singer (born 1931)

• Feb. 12 Robert Wagner

  American actor best known for his role as Jonathan Hart in the popular 1979 TV series 'Hart to Hart', which became an international hit due to the chemistry between Wagner and Stephanie Powers.

• Feb. 12 Roger Patterson

  American death metal bass player (born 1968)

• Feb. 13 Arno Breker

  German sculptor (born 1900).

• Feb. 13 Ron Pickering

  Athletics coach, bbc commentator and presenter (born 1930).

• Feb. 13 Bernard Sauer

  Yiddish actor dies from heart attack at the age of 67

• Feb. 16 Enrique Bermúdez

  Nicaraguan military officer and engineer who played a significant role in the Contra movement during the Nicaraguan Revolution.

• Feb. 21 Margot Fonteyn

  Margot Fonteyn was a legendary British ballerina who revolutionized dance through her iconic partnership with Rudolf Nureyev. She was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1956 and was renowned for her exceptional technical skill and artistic expression. Her marriage to Panamanian ambassador Roberto Arias added to her fascinating life story.

• Feb. 21 Nutan

  Indian actress (b. 1936)

• Feb. 21 Dorothy Auchterlonie Green

  Australian poet, critic, and academic (b. 1915)

• Feb. 21 Nutan Behl

  Indian actress (born 1936).

• Feb. 24 George Gobel

  George Gobel was a popular American comedian and television personality known for his deadpan humor and self-deprecating style. He was a prominent entertainer in the 1950s and 1960s, frequently appearing on variety shows and comedy programs. His catchphrase 'Well, I'll tell ya...' became widely recognized in American pop culture.

• Feb. 24 John Daly

  Controversial professional golfer known for his extraordinary long drives, unpredictable behavior, and significant impact on golf during the 1990s. He won major championships like the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, becoming a fan favorite.

• Feb. 24 Webb Pierce

  Influential country music singer who was a key figure in the Nashville sound during the 1950s. Known for his hit song 'In the Jailhouse Now', he was a significant contributor to the country music genre.

• Feb. 28 Reinhard Bendix

  Prominent German-American sociologist known for his significant contributions to comparative historical sociology and studies of social stratification and bureaucracy.

• Feb. 28 Wassily Hoeffding

  American statistician (born 1914)