Famous people and celebrities who died in February 2011

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 2011. 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 Margaret John

  Welsh actress (b. 1926)

• Feb. 2 Defne Joy Foster

  Turkish actress, vj and presenter. (born 1975)

• Feb. 3 Maria Schneider

  Maria Schneider was a French actress famous for her controversial role in Bernardo Bertolucci's 'Last Tango in Paris' alongside Marlon Brando, which sparked significant debate about artistic boundaries and consent.

• Feb. 4 Martial Célestin

  Haitian lawyer and politician who served as the first prime minister of Haiti, playing a significant role in the country's political development during the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 5 Brian Jacques

  Renowned English author best known for the Redwall fantasy book series, which captivated millions of readers worldwide with its anthropomorphic animal characters.

• Feb. 6 Gary Moore

  Renowned Northern Irish guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer who played with bands like Thin Lizzy and Skid Row.

• Feb. 6 Kenneth Olsen

  Pioneering American computer engineer who co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), a groundbreaking technology company that was a major force in computing before the rise of personal computers.

• Feb. 10 Emory Bellard

  Influential American college football coach who revolutionized offensive strategy by inventing the wishbone formation, which transformed college football tactics in the 1970s.

• Feb. 11 Chuck Tanner

  Renowned American baseball manager and player who had a significant impact on Major League Baseball during his career.

• Feb. 12 Betty Garrett

  Versatile American actress with a remarkable 60-year career in Broadway musicals, film, and television. She worked with MGM and starred alongside notable actors like Jack Lemmon and Frank Sinatra in various productions.

• Feb. 12 Kenneth Mars

  Kenneth Mars was an accomplished American character actor and comedian known for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in films like 'The Producers' and 'Young Frankenstein'. He had a successful career in both film and voice acting, bringing humor and unique characterizations to many beloved productions.

• Feb. 12 Peter Alexander

  Peter Alexander was an American artist known for creating diverse artworks ranging from abstract minimalist pieces to elaborate global representations, with significant market value in the 1990s.

• Feb. 14 George Shearing

  Renowned jazz pianist and composer who pioneered the cool jazz and bebop styles, known for his distinctive quintet sound and innovative harmonies.

• Feb. 16 Justinas Marcinkevičius

  Lithuanian poet and playwright (b. 1930)

• Feb. 19 Ollie Matson

  Renowned American athlete who excelled in both sprinting and professional football, representing the United States in multiple sports disciplines.

• Feb. 21 Dwayne McDuffie

  Influential African American comic book writer and producer who co-founded Milestone Media, a groundbreaking comic book company focused on diverse representation.

• Feb. 22 Nicholas Courtney

  British actor best known for his role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who, appearing in numerous episodes from 1968 to 1989.

• Feb. 23 Nirmala Srivastava

  Renowned spiritual leader who founded Sahaja Yoga, a meditation technique emphasizing self-realization and inner peace. She dedicated her life to promoting spiritual awakening and offered her teachings freely worldwide.

• Feb. 24 Anant Pai

  Indian comic creator and educator (born 1929).

• Feb. 26 Arnošt Lustig

  Renowned Czech Holocaust survivor and writer who wrote extensively about Jewish experiences during World War II, known for powerful and moving literary works.

• Feb. 27 Necmettin Erbakan

  Influential Turkish politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Turkey and was a key figure in political Islam in Turkey.

• Feb. 27 Duke Snider

  Legendary Hall of Fame center fielder who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, known as 'The Duke of Flatbush' and considered one of the greatest center fielders of the 1950s.

• Feb. 27 Gary Winick

  American director and producer (b. 1961)

• Feb. 28 Annie Girardot

  Renowned French actress who was a prominent member of the Comédie-Française and achieved international acclaim through her powerful performances in cinema. She won multiple César Awards and was particularly celebrated for her role in Luchino Visconti's 'Rocco and His Brothers'.

• Feb. 28 Peter Gomes

  Harvard university chaplain (born 1942).