Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1995

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1995. 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. 2 Donald Pleasence

  Donald Pleasence was a renowned English actor famous for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Sam Loomis in the Halloween horror film series. He was a versatile character actor with a distinctive voice and intense screen presence.

• Feb. 2 Fred Perry

  Fred Perry was a legendary British tennis player who dominated the sport in the 1930s, becoming the first player to achieve the Grand Slam in tennis by winning all four major tournaments. He was a three-time consecutive Wimbledon champion and a pivotal figure in British tennis history.

• Feb. 4 Patricia Highsmith

  Patricia Highsmith was a renowned American novelist famous for psychological thrillers like 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'. She significantly influenced crime and suspense literature with her complex, morally ambiguous characters. Her works have been adapted into numerous critically acclaimed films.

• Feb. 5 Doug McClure

  Doug McClure was a prominent American television and film actor, best known for his role in the popular Western series 'The Virginian' and for his work in various movies during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Feb. 5 Kimberley Leston

  Journalist dies at 35

• Feb. 6 James Merrill

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright known for his complex, lyrical works and significant contributions to American literature in the 20th century.

• Feb. 6 Arthur S Taylor Jr

  Us drummer/author (notes on notes), dies at 65

• Feb. 9 J. William Fulbright

  J. William Fulbright was a prominent U.S. Senator from Arkansas who is best known for creating the Fulbright Program, an international educational exchange program that has supported thousands of scholars worldwide.

• Feb. 9 David Wayne

  American actor (b. 1914)

• Feb. 10 Paul Monette

  Acclaimed American author and LGBTQ+ activist who won the National Book Award in 1992 for his memoir 'Becoming a Man'. His works powerfully explored gay identity and the AIDS crisis.

• Feb. 14 U Nu

  U Nu was a prominent Burmese politician who served as the first Prime Minister of independent Burma (Myanmar) after gaining independence from British colonial rule. He was a key figure in the country's early post-colonial political landscape and a close associate of independence leader Aung San.

• Feb. 14 Michael V Gazzo

  American actor known for his roles in film and theater, with notable performances in classic movies.

• Feb. 17 Uta Graf

  Singer / teacher, dies at 80

• Feb. 18 Yank Lawson

  Yank Lawson was a prominent American jazz trumpeter known for his performances in the swing era, particularly famous for his work in 'Stormy Weather'.

• Feb. 21 Robert Bolt

  Renowned British playwright and screenwriter famous for works like 'A Man for All Seasons' and 'Doctor Zhivago'. He was a significant figure in 20th-century British theatre and cinema.

• Feb. 22 Ed Flanders

  Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role as Dr. Donald Westphall in the groundbreaking medical drama 'St. Elsewhere'. He tragically died by suicide at age 60, leaving behind a significant legacy in television acting.

• Feb. 23 James Herriot

  A renowned British veterinarian and author who wrote beloved semi-autobiographical books about rural veterinary life in Yorkshire, most famously the 'All Creatures Great and Small' series which became a global literary and television phenomenon.

• Feb. 23 Melvin Franklin

  Legendary bass singer of the iconic Motown group The Temptations, who was a key member of the band during its most successful period.

• Feb. 23 Art Kane

  Renowned American photographer known for his iconic music and cultural photography, capturing significant moments in mid-20th century arts.

• Feb. 23 David Melvin English Franklin

  Singer, dies at 52

• Feb. 23 Peter Guy Wykeham Fighter Pilot-Barnes

  Dies at 79

• Feb. 24 Richard Nicholson

  Musician, who dies at the age of 89.

• Feb. 25 Terence Weil

  Cellist/teacher dies at the age of 73.

• Feb. 26 Jack Clayton

  English director and producer (b. 1921)

• Feb. 27 Bernard Cornfield

  Financialist, who dies at the age of 67.

• Feb. 28 Max Rudolf

  Conductor dies at the age of 92.