Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1993

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1993. 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. 5 Joseph L Mankiewicz
Renowned American filmmaker who won multiple Academy Awards, best known for directing the classic film 'All About Eve'. A pivotal figure in Hollywood's golden age of cinema.
Feb. 5 William Pène du Bois
William Pène du Bois was a renowned American children's book author and illustrator, known for his creative and whimsical works. He won the Caldecott Medal in 1957 for his book 'The Lion'.
Feb. 5 Tip Tipping [Tim]
American stuntman and actor, who was born in 1958, is killed in a skydiving accident.
Feb. 7 Arthur Ashe
Pioneering African American tennis player who broke racial barriers, winning major tournaments like the US National Singles in 1968 and Wimbledon in 1975. He was a groundbreaking athlete and civil rights advocate.
Feb. 9 David Willis
British journalist (bbc world service), passes away at the age of 54.
Feb. 10 Fred Hollows
Pioneering ophthalmologist who dedicated his life to restoring sight to indigenous communities in Australia and developing countries.
Feb. 11 Robert W. Holley
Nobel Prize laureate for their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis
Feb. 18 Edward S "Ted" Haworth
Us set designer (sayonara, marty), dies at age 76.
Feb. 20 Ferruccio Lamborghini
Legendary Italian industrialist who founded Lamborghini, transforming from tractor manufacturing to creating world-renowned luxury sports cars. He challenged Ferrari by designing high-performance vehicles that became iconic in automotive history. His innovative spirit revolutionized the sports car industry.
Feb. 21 Inge Lehmann
Danish geophysicist and seismologist (d. 1993).
Feb. 22 Jean Lecanuet
Prominent French politician who served as a senator, minister, and mayor of Rouen for 25 years, significantly contributing to French political landscape in the mid-20th century.
Feb. 22 Pieter A H Bos
Dutch lawyer/procureur-general (aruba), dies at age 63.
Feb. 24 Bobby Moore
Legendary English footballer who captained the national team to their historic World Cup victory in 1966, widely considered one of the greatest defenders in football history.
Feb. 24 Danny Gallivan
Renowned Canadian sports broadcaster known for his distinctive and energetic hockey play-by-play commentary during the golden era of hockey broadcasting.
Feb. 25 Eddie Constantine
American-born French actor famous for his roles in film noir and detective movies, particularly known for his performances in Jean-Luc Godard's 'Alphaville' and as a prominent figure in French cinema during the mid-20th century.
Feb. 25 John D Boeke
Organist/conductor, dies.
Feb. 25 Jean G H "Sjeng" Tans
Dutch prime minister (social democrat, 1965-69), dies.
Feb. 26 Fletcher Knebel
Fletcher Knebel was a prominent American novelist known for his political fiction works that often explored complex political themes and scenarios.
Feb. 26 Mark Kolthoff
Dutch painter/photographer, dies at age 92.
Feb. 27 Lillian Gish
Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the Storm'.
Feb. 28 Ruby Keeler
Ruby Keeler was a prominent Canadian-American actress and dancer who rose to fame in Hollywood during the 1930s. She starred in the iconic musical '42nd Street' and formed a successful on-screen partnership with Dick Powell. Her early career as a chorus girl at age 13 helped support her large family in New York.