Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2004

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2004. 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 Bernard McEveety

  American director and producer (b. 1924)

• Feb. 5 John Hench

  Legendary Disney artist and imagineer who played a crucial role in designing iconic Disney theme parks and was named a Disney Legend in 1990.

• Feb. 8 Cem Karaca

  Influential Turkish rock musician who significantly shaped Anatolian rock music and was known for his politically charged songs during the 1960s and 1970s.

• Feb. 8 Julius Schwartz

  Julius Schwartz was a legendary comic book and science fiction editor who played a pivotal role in shaping the DC Comics universe and nurturing many iconic superhero characters during his long career.

• Feb. 10 Guy Provost

  Guy Provost was a French Canadian actor who had a notable career in Quebec's entertainment industry. He was active in theater, film, and television during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 13 Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev

  Chechen politician, 2nd president of the chechen republic of ichkeria (b. 1952)

• Feb. 14 Marco Pantani

  Marco Pantani was a legendary Italian cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1998 and tragically died in 2004 under controversial circumstances involving cocaine.

• Feb. 15 Jens Evensen

  Norwegian lawyer, judge, and politician, norwegian minister of trade (b. 1917)

• Feb. 17 José López Portillo

  Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the 51st President of Mexico from 1976 to 1982. His presidency was marked by significant economic growth and initial political reforms towards democratization, including the first papal visit by John Paul II.

• Feb. 18 Jean Rouch

  Jean Rouch was a pioneering French filmmaker and anthropologist who significantly influenced documentary filmmaking. He was a key figure in the cinéma-vérité movement, which revolutionized documentary film techniques by capturing unscripted, spontaneous moments. His work bridged ethnographic research and innovative cinematographic approaches.

• Feb. 21 Guido Molinari

  Guido Molinari was a prominent Canadian abstract painter who played a significant role in the Montreal School of modern art. His work was characterized by geometric abstraction and innovative color theory. He is considered one of the most important Canadian painters of the 20th century.

• Feb. 21 John Charles

  Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1931)

• Feb. 22 Andy Seminick

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1920)

• Feb. 22 Roque Maspoli

  Uruguayan footballer (born 1917)

• Feb. 23 Don Cornell

  American singer popular in the mid-20th century, known for his smooth vocal style and hit songs.

• Feb. 23 Carl Liscombe

  Canadian hockey player (born 1915)

• Feb. 24 John Randolph

  American character actor known for roles in films like King Kong and television series such as Lucan and Lucas Tanner.

• Feb. 25 Donald Hings

  Canadian inventor (born 1907)

• Feb. 26 Shankarrao Chavan

  Indian lawyer and politician who served as a finance minister, playing a significant role in India's political landscape during the late 20th century.

• Feb. 26 Boris Trajkovski

  Macedonian politician who served as the second President of the Republic of Macedonia, tragically dying in a plane crash in 2004.

• Feb. 26 Adolf Ehrnrooth

  Finnish general (b. 1905)

• Feb. 27 Paul Sweezy

  Prominent American Marxist economist and co-founder of the influential Monthly Review journal, known for his critical analysis of capitalism and contributions to economic theory.

• Feb. 28 Daniel J. Boorstin

  Renowned American historian, lawyer, author, and the 12th Librarian of Congress, known for his significant contributions to historical scholarship.

• Feb. 28 Carmen Laforet

  Carmen Laforet was a prominent Spanish novelist known for her influential novel 'Nada', a key work in post-Spanish Civil War literature. Her writing explored the psychological struggles of young women in post-war Spain.

• Feb. 29 Jerome Lawrence

  Renowned American playwright who formed a legendary theatrical partnership with Robert E. Lee. Their most famous works include the critically acclaimed drama 'Inherit the Wind' and the popular comedy 'Auntie Mame', both of which were significant Broadway successes.

• Feb. 29 Harold Bernard St. John

  Barbadian lawyer and politician, 3rd prime minister of barbados (b. 1931)