Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1992

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1992. 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 Jean Hamburger

  Pioneering French nephrologist who revolutionized kidney transplantation and served as president of the French Academy of Sciences. He was a key figure in developing modern transplant medicine and medical research.

• Feb. 2 Bert Parks

  Iconic American television host best known for hosting the Miss America Pageant for over two decades, becoming a beloved entertainment personality.

• Feb. 4 John Dehner

  Versatile character actor known for Western and television roles, with a notable career spanning multiple decades in film and TV.

• Feb. 5 Miguel Rolando Covian

  Argentinian-brazilian physiologist and academic (b. 1913)

• Feb. 7 Jeanne Gerson

  At 87, there are still deaths from cancer and pneumonia

• Feb. 8 Stanley Armour Dunham

  Stanley Armour Dunham was the maternal grandfather of Barack Obama, serving as an American sergeant and playing a significant role in his grandson's early life.

• Feb. 8 Denny Wright

  Versatile English jazz and session guitarist who worked with many notable musicians across multiple genres, including jazz, pop, and film scores.

• Feb. 10 Alex Haley

  Alex Haley was an acclaimed American author and journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking book 'Roots', which traced the generational history of an African American family from slavery to freedom. A Coast Guard veteran, he was known for writing about ordinary people's experiences and often drew inspiration from his maritime travels.

• Feb. 10 Meade Roberts

  American screenwriter and playwright who collaborated closely with Tennessee Williams, adapting several of his works for screen and occasionally acting in film and stage productions.

• Feb. 11 Ray Danton

  Actor/director from the united states (psychic killer) dies at 60

• Feb. 12 Dorothy Tree

  Actress (abe lincoln, illinois, nazi agent).

• Feb. 12 Bep van Klaveren

  Dutch professional boxer who competed in the 1928 Olympics, winning a silver medal.

• Feb. 13 Nikolay Bogolyubov

  Renowned Ukrainian-Russian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to quantum field theory, statistical mechanics, and nonlinear mechanics. He was a prominent academic and member of multiple scientific academies.

• Feb. 15 William Schuman

  Renowned American composer and music educator who served as president of the Juilliard School and Lincoln Center. He was a significant figure in 20th-century American classical music and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music.

• Feb. 15 María Elena Moyano

  Peruvian activist (b. 1960)

• Feb. 16 Angela Carter

  Angela Carter was a groundbreaking British novelist, short story writer, and journalist who revolutionized feminist literature through her magical realist and postmodern narratives.

• Feb. 16 Jânio Quadros

  Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 22nd president of Brazil, known for his short and tumultuous political career.

• Feb. 16 Herman Wold

  Norwegian-swedish economist and statistician (b. 1908)

• Feb. 19 Tojo Yamamoto

  American professional wrestler (born in 1927).

• Feb. 20 Dick York

  American actor best known for playing Darrin Stephens in the classic TV sitcom 'Bewitched' from 1964 to 1969. He was forced to leave the show due to a debilitating back injury caused by a previous film stunt. York was a talented actor who significantly contributed to the popularity of the beloved supernatural comedy series.

• Feb. 20 A. J. Casson

  Canadian painter (b. 1898)

• Feb. 20 Joan Dixon

  Actress (hot lead bunco squad gunplay, hot lead), dies at 66

• Feb. 22 Markos Vafiadis

  Greek military general and prominent political figure who played a significant role in the Greek Civil War and post-war politics.

• Feb. 23 Jacquelyn Hyde

  Actress (dark house of terror), dead at 61

• Feb. 25 Guy Deghy

  Actor (matter of who, 1 eyed soldiers), died at 79

• Feb. 27 S I Hayakawa

  Canadian-american politician and linguist (born 1906).

• Feb. 29 Ruth Pitter

  English poet and author (b. 1897)