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

  • Nancy Kulp
    Feb. 3 Nancy Kulp

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

  • Feb. 3 Harry Ackerman

    American tv executive producer (born in 1912).

  • Feb. 4 Bob Leslie

    Actor (cinderella and mako: jaws of death), died at 64

  • Dean Jagger
    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.

  • Danny Thomas
    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 Dick Winslow

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

  • Robert Wagner
    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. 12 Edward A Blatt

    Director (between 2 worlds), is killed at 88

  • Feb. 13 Eddie Bartell

    Actor (every night at eight), dies at 83

  • Feb. 14 Arno Breker

    German sculptor (third reich), dies at age 90.

  • 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)

  • George Gobel
    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. 24 George Gobel of Chicago

    After surgery, illinois, american comedian (george gobel show), died at the age of 71. he was born in 1919.

  • Feb. 24 Marcella Markham

    Breast cancer deaths at 68

  • Feb. 27 H J of Royen

    Dutch manager (concertgebouw orchestra), dies at age 52.

  • Feb. 27 Robert-Jan Akkerman

    Dutch diplomat (to tunis), murdered.

  • 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 Guillermo Ungo

    Member of el salvador junta (1979-80), dies.