Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1996

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1996. 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 Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83. he was born 1912

• Feb. 3 Audrey Meadows

  Iconic American actress best known for her role as Alice Kramden in the classic sitcom 'The Honeymooners', a groundbreaking comedy series of the 1950s. She was a beloved television personality who helped define the era of early television comedy.

• Feb. 5 Gianandrea Gavazzeni

  Prominent Italian classical music conductor and composer who significantly contributed to the Italian opera scene. He served as artistic director of La Scala in Milan from 1966 to 1968 and was a respected conductor for over five decades.

• Feb. 5 Peter Pooley

  Broadcaster, who dies at the age of 84.

• Feb. 6 Guy Madison

  American actor known for portraying Wild Bill Hickok on television and radio. He served in the U.S. Navy and launched his film career in 1944, appearing in several notable Western and dramatic films throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

• Feb. 9 Adolf Galland

  Renowned German Luftwaffe fighter pilot and major general during World War II, who was a legendary aerial combat commander with over 100 confirmed victories and significant military achievements.

• Feb. 9 Charles Henry "Harry" Urwin

  Trade unionist dies at the age of 80.

• Feb. 9 Barry Troyna

  Teacher/educational socioologist dies at the age of 44.

• Feb. 13 Martin Balsam

  Martin Balsam was a renowned American character actor with a distinguished career spanning theater, television, and film. He appeared in iconic movies like 'Twelve Angry Men' and 'Murder on the Orient Express', and was nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'A Thousand Clowns'. His versatility and talent made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

• Feb. 14 Bob Paisley

  Legendary Liverpool FC manager who transformed the club into a dominant force in English and European football during the 1970s and early 1980s.

• Feb. 15 McLean Stevenson

  Prominent American actor best known for his roles in television series like M*A*S*H. He was nominated for three Emmy Awards and won a Golden Globe in 1973.

• Feb. 16 Brownie McGhee

  Renowned African American blues guitarist and folk musician who was a significant figure in the blues and folk music scenes of the mid-20th century, known for his acoustic guitar style and collaborations with Sonny Terry.

• Feb. 16 Roger Bowen

  American actor and author (b. 1932)

• Feb. 17 Hervé Bazin

  Renowned French novelist celebrated for his insightful and humorous works exploring family dynamics and social relationships. His literary contributions were widely recognized, with his novels translated into thirty languages.

• Feb. 17 Bentley Bridgewater

  British museum secretary, at the age of 84, dies.

• Feb. 17 Henry Guinness

  Missionary dies at 87

• Feb. 18 Brian Daley

  American science fiction author known for his novel 'The Doomfarers of Coramonde' and contributions to the Star Wars expanded universe, particularly writing Han Solo novels.

• Feb. 18 Nicholas Beriozoff

  Ballet master dies at 89.

• Feb. 19 Charlie Finley

  Charlie Finley was an innovative sports entrepreneur who significantly influenced professional baseball through his ownership and marketing strategies.

• Feb. 19 Madhaviah Krishnan

  Naturalist dies at the age of 83.

• Feb. 19 Grant Sawyer

  Us politician dies at the age of 76.

• Feb. 20 Toru Takemitsu

  Influential Japanese composer who revolutionized contemporary classical music, blending Western avant-garde techniques with traditional Japanese musical aesthetics.

• Feb. 20 Solomon Asch

  Solomon Asch was a prominent social psychologist renowned for his groundbreaking conformity experiments that revealed how individuals can be influenced by group pressure.

• Feb. 20 Audrey Munson

  American model (b. 1891)

• Feb. 21 Morton Gould

  Renowned American composer, conductor, and pianist who made significant contributions to classical and popular music. He was a Pulitzer Prize winner and composed for various mediums including orchestra, ballet, and film.

• Feb. 25 Haing S Ngor

  Cambodian-American physician and Oscar-winning actor best known for his role in 'The Killing Fields', a powerful film about the Cambodian genocide.

• Feb. 29 Frank Daniel

  Frank Daniel was a renowned Czech-American film director, producer, screenwriter, and film educator. He made significant contributions to the film industry and film education.

• Feb. 29 Ralph Rowe

  American baseball player, coach and manager (b. 1924)

• Feb. 29 Wes Farrell

  American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1939)